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Surfing is a surface water sport where the player is carried by an approaching wave commonly using surfboards. The art of surfing was first observed in 1767. From its Polynesian roots, surfing has grown as a one of the world’s major sport today. In the United States, surfing is most dominant in California and Hawaii.

The sport of surfing is so popular that it has made a billion dollar industry specially in clothing and fashion. Professional surfers use their skills to gain sponsorships from companies who are selling surf-related products. As more people are hooked with the sport, new surfing schools and camps are setup to teach beginners the basics of surfing.

Like any other sports, before one surfs, he needs to follow basic rules. Some of these rules include the following:

1. surfing while under the influence of alcohol is a no-no;

2. start small, do not surf in waves that are too big for you;

3. make sure that you are physically fit as you will need to swim back to shore

4. the person nearest the breaking wave has the priority, thereby the phrase “the wave is taken”

5. practice makes perfect

6. always wear a good sunblock, especially if you are not wearing a wetsuit

7. always surf with atleast one person, he is called your surf buddy for a reason

8. always warmup before entering the surf

The surfboard is the essential piece of surfing equipment. Whether you are using Shortboards, Longboards or stand up paddle boards, the naming of the parts of the surfboard are the same: the nose, rails, deck, stringer, the tail and the leash plug. If you are a beginner, it is best to use softboards or what surfers call “foamies” due to its soft foam construction making the boards really flexible. This way, it is easier to catch a wave. It also has greater stability on the water so it is much easier to stand up.

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