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Surfing is a surface water sport that involves the participant being carried by a breaking wave. There are different kinds of surfing, based on different methods used to ride the craft. The basic categories include stand-up surfing, kneeboarding, bodyboarding, surf-skiing and bodysurfing. Further sub-divisions reflect differences in surfboard design, such as long-boards versus short-boards. Tow-in surfing involves the use of motorised craft to tow the surfer onto the wave. It is associated with surfing huge waves that are extremely difficult, if not impossible to catch by paddling down the face.
Numerous species of animal appear to enjoy being carried by the force of a wave, including penguins and various marine mammals, such as dolphins and seals. The joy of riding a wave has been likened to sex, which perhaps explains the elation felt by enthusiasts when the "surf's up". Surfing is traditionally a male dominated sport, however more and more female surfers are taking to the water. Surfers of all persuasions share a passion for the shape of the wave, placing particular value in the tunnel formed by the wave when its top spills forward as a curtain of water. Riding inside this "tube" is a highly sought after experience, which is said to momentarily slow one's sense of time.
Surfing's unique relationship with nature afforded it a mythic quality, which set the stage for its commercial simulation.Pierce Julius Flynn, PJ. (1987) Waves of Semiosis: Surfing's iconic progression. The American Journal of Semiotics. Vol.5, Issue. 3/4. However, there remains a vital core to the culture, which is both local and global in scope. These "hard core" members of surf culture are united in their dedication to the sport's essential practice of riding waves. A disciplined surfer will check local surf conditions at dawn when the wind is calm, having already assessed the day's prospects based upon weather reports, swell predictions, and tide tables.
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Flash: "Fanning clinches world surfing title" http://tinyurl.com/yblwbmg
HINews0verviews (Hawaii News) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:21:14 -0000
Flash: "Fanning clinches world surfing title" http://tinyurl.com/yblwbmg
my internet connection sucks. I'd better stop surfing the net now and just edit my critical essay instead.
allaiza21 (marie ventanilla) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:19:57 -0000
my internet connection sucks. I'd better stop surfing the net now and just edit my critical essay instead.
Heading to Northshore for surfing competition!
TXAirForceWife (Rebecca McCracken) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:19:54 -0000
Heading to Northshore for surfing competition!
Congrats to Mick Fanning 2009 ASP world champ, surfing at the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
byronsurf (Byron Surf) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:18:05 -0000
Congrats to Mick Fanning 2009 ASP world champ, surfing at the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
Had a great weekend in Torquay surfing, eating and laughing with Nic and Bodie
mattwoodywood (Matt Wood) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:17:38 -0000
Had a great weekend in Torquay surfing, eating and laughing with Nic and Bodie
Had a blast surfing with David today. It was so fun and memorable. Lots of hooting and laughter while charging clean knee high waves. ;)
janamorgan (Jana Morgan) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:16:50 -0000
Had a blast surfing with David today. It was so fun and memorable. Lots of hooting and laughter while charging clean knee high waves. ;)
Ashley Surfboards - Manufacturer of surfboards, mini mals, longboards and accessories. Australia.
Balsaboards - Makes long board using balsa wood.
Bamboo Surfboards - Produces surfboards made from bamboo in Australia. Site includes full descriptions of the boards, designs, catalogue, and links to surfing information.
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Banks Surfboards - Custom shaper offers photos and description. Also features Earth Surf Retreats on the North coast of New South Wales and includes retreat summary. Includes Jim's online ezine featuring articles on surfing, shaping, spirit, and health.
Barker Surfboards - Manufacturer of surfboard. Information about design and concept. USA.
Meta Description: [ Barker Surfboards is an American company dedicated to providing our customers with the strongest, lightest, most high-performance surfboards in the industry. ]
Beachbeat Surfboards UK - Surfboard shapers in the heart of Cornwall. Includes product catalog, photos, factory tour, buying advice, dealers, sponsored riders, and company profile.
Meta Description: [ Beachbeat surfboards shapers produce the best surf boards in England and the UK from the heart of Cornwall on the north coast in St Agnes. ]
Bilbo Surfboards - Makes surfboards, longboards using blanks and stringers that are hand cut, glued and hand made shaped. UK.
Meta Description: [ Bilbo Surfboards represent 40 years of surfing heritage. As Europe's oldest surf brand, it has been shaping surfing history since it's birth in the 1960's. With its roots firmly forged in Surfing tradition Bilbo now leaps the decades with the creation of the BILBO Limited Edition range of true co... ]
Billeon Surf Boards - Manufacturer of custom made surfboards. South Africa.
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Boatshed Ltd. - UK manufacturer of surfboard foam blanks.
Meta Description: [ HomeBlown Boardfoam Manufacturers - Surfboard foam the new way with health safety and the environment in mind. Manufactured for shapers and riders in the UK ]
Bufo 3D Technology - Custom made flexible stringer less epoxy surfboards.
Meta Description: [ Einfacher geht's nicht! Individuelle Surfboards bequem online & kostengünstig in unserem Surfshop bestellen. Custom Surfboard by bufo-boards.com. ]
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Celtic Connections Surfboards - Custom long and shortboard surfboard manufacturer and shaper.
Chief Firewater - Makes surfboard wax, tar and adhesive remover for cleaning surfboards. California, USA.
Meta Description: [ Chief Firewater surfboard cleaner and wax remover product information. ]
Christenson Surfboard Co. - Produces custom made surfboards in San Diego, CA. Site includes list of dealers.
Meta Description: [ Christenson Surfboards is a San Diego based surfboard shaper and apparel manufacture. ]
CK Surfboards - Present surfboards designed and shaped by the shaper Craig Kawamura. Hawaii, USA.
Meta Description: [ CK SURFBOARDS has a track record of producing high quality performance surfboards. We use the highest quality materials and technologies available to meet the demanding needs of the core surfing market. ]
Clark Foam - Manufactures high strength-to-weight ratio surfboard blanks. Includes catalogue and supplier contacts.
Meta Description: [ Clark Foam- high strength-to-weight ratio surfboard blanks ]
Cord Surfboards - Produce traditional longboards. Articles, and history information. UK.
Meta Description: [ Cord surfboards make traditional longboards styled from the golden age of surfing ]
Cult Industries - Provides surfwear and accessories. Also provides news, profiles. Australia.
Cutloose Surf - Manufacturer of long boards and short boards. Provides modern shapes and classic looks.
Dingo Board Repairs - Provides surfboard repairs and hand made skimboards. UK.
Dosley - Manufacturer of surfboards, rashguards, apparel, and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Dolsey Ltd - Surf Gear Home Page ]
Dream Sessions Boardriding Company - Makes surfboard and clothing for men and women. UK.
Meta Description: [ High performance, hand shaped surfboards and top quality clothing, based in Newquay, Cornwall ]
Driftwood Surfboards - Driftwood house built in 1912 from wood off a shipwreck. Now a home for classic longboard surfing in the cocoa beach area. Video of local surfing.
DVG Shapes - Handcrafts custom made surfboards. The shaper, David van Ginkel, shapes under local and international labels African Blue and Linden. South Africa.
Meta Description: [ DVG Shapes handcrafts a range of custom made surfboards to suit your specifications. The shaper, David van Ginkel, shapes under local and international labels African Blue and Linden. ]
El Guapo Surfboards - Makes custom surfboards such as longboards, shortboards, hybrids, and fish. Virginia, USA.
Meta Description: [ El Guapo Surfboards specializes in custom boards. Longboards, shortboards, hybrids, fish, girl's boards, kid's boards. We do it all. El Guapo doesn't have a retail store, so we can sell our boards much cheaper than the surf shops. ]
Fins Unlimited - Surfboard fins and products in a variety of sizes, shapes, construction materials, and colors.
FurCat - Custom designed surf boards made with compression laminated epoxy sandwich process. Includes photos, catalog, details of construction, and contact information.
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George Robinson Designs - Makes custom surfboards: foam, balsa and hybrid. Florida, USA.
Meta Description: [ George Robinson Designs Surfboards, balsa boards, long boards and sailboards. He also designs surfboard clocks and other surf related gifts. ]
Hammer Surfboards - Manufactures kiteboards and surfboards.
Meta Description: [ Hammersurf Surfboards is a custom manufacturer of surfboards. ]
Hawaiian Surf Designs - Surfboards, paddleboards, and longboards makes by Dennis Pang. Hawaii, USA.
Meta Description: [ Dennis Pang Surfboards, paddleboards, and longboards: Dedicated to making the finest handcrafted, custom surfboards, longboards and paddleboards. From Twinfins to guns, longboards to tow-ins or paddleboards, I can make the right board for you. Hawaiian Surf Designs, surfboards and paddleboards b... ]
Haydenshapes Surfboards Australia - Australian shaper specializing in custom shortboards and fish designs. Features sample boards, specifications, and photos. Also includes price quote order form.
Hovie - Makers of custom hand shaped surfboards such as longboards. USA.
Meta Description: [ Custom handshaped surfboards by Hovie, over 35 years of pure soul surfing. ]
In Depth Creations Surfboards - Custom-made surfboards decorated with hand painted silk artworks. Australia.
Meta Description: [ Functional surfboard designs using authentic handmade silk surfboard art designs. ]
Island Fin Design - Makes hand made fins in Hawaii. Offers several fin templates. USA.
Meta Description: [ Surfboard fins from Island Fin Design - These beautiful fins are hand-made in Hawaii and look great on your surfboard ]
Island Surfboards - Australian custom surfboard manufacturers with surfschool and 2 retail outlets on Phillip Island.
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Jackson Surfboards - Australian manufacturer and retailer of custom made surfboards, bodyboards and surf skis.
Meta Description: [ Established in 1957, Jackson Surfboards stock some of Australia's finest short and long surfboards, surf accessories, bodyboards, and surf skis. ]
Kirk Bierke - Custom made shortboards, guns and longboards. Australia.
Klein Surfboards - Makes custom surfboards and kiteboards. USA.
KS Designs - Manufacturer of customs shapes for surf such as shortboard, longboard, kneeboard, and wave ski. France.
Meta Description: [ Atelier de shape KS Designs, nous réalisons vos planches sur mesure. ]
Lucas Surfboards - Produces custom, handcrafted surfboards in St Augustine, FL.
Meta Description: [ Lucas Surfboards, custom hand-crafted
performance surfboards since 1974. ]
Manta - Australian bodyboard manufacturer. Includes product specifications, photos, tips, team profiles, list of Australian bodyboarding clubs, and news.
Meyer - Manufacturer of skimboards using wood, hybrids or foam. Florida, USA.
Meta Description: [ Skimboards / Skim Boards / Meyer Skimboards / Skim Boarding. Offical Meyer Skimboards Web Site. Meyer has boards for all price ranges, levels and ages. We have proven to be the pioneer in the industry since 1985. ]
Mid Coast Surf - Manufacturers of the Genesis surf craft range and general fiberglass services. Australia.
Mike Stewart - Bodyboard designer and manufacturer with photos, video footage, screensavers, wallpapers, games, and bio.
Misfit surfboards - Makes customized hand shaped surfboards. Online order form, with pictures and descriptions of surfboards and shaper. Australia.
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Morey Bodyboards - Produces a wide variety of bodyboards. Includes team events and contests.
Nasty But Fair - Makes logo board bags. Includes product description, photos, contact information, and rider profiles.
Meta Description: [ nasty, surfwear, surfshop, clothing, music, alternative sports, extreme, clothes, surfing life, surf trip ]
Neilson Shapes - Offers custom shaped boards.
Meta Description: [ Tom Neilson shapes, Neilson Surfboards, custom shaped surfboards to meet your needs. ]
Neumatic Surfcraft - Manufacturer of ultralight, custom, handmade, nylon and polyurethane airmats for fast and maneuverable, high-performance surfing.
Nezzy Surfboards - Makes surfboards and riders. Information about team, videos and team. USA.
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Ocean Edge Surfboards - San Diego based custom surfboard manufacturer. Online order.
Meta Description: [ Ocean Edge Surfboards ]
Ocean Green Surfboards - Makes surfboards that are bio-derived, that is, made entirely from natural materials. UK.
Meta Description: [ OceanGreen EcoFoil Surfboards - Environmental Balsa Surfboards handcrafted in Nicaragua ]
Omega Bodyboards - Custom shaped boards. Information on material, design, and repairs.
Pi-Boards - Makes hand crafted circular shaped skimboards. USA.
Meta Description: [ Pi-Boards: The Ultimate Ride. The newest in skimboard technolgoy. ]
Quiksilver Official Web Site - Surf clothing catalog, live surf and snow report, store locator, event coverage, message board, news and links.
Roland Surfboards - Custom surfboards such as long boards, short boards, and funshapes.
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Schneider Surfboards - Manufacturer of short boards, long board, funboard, accessories, and wetsuits. San Diego, USA.
Meta Description: [ Schneider Surfboards is a full service surfboard factory and surfshop specializing in custom surfboard design for surfers of all levels. ]
Sea Devil Skimboards - Custom made boards on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Includes sample photos and contact information.
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Seek Surfboards - Custom board shapers. Includes prices and price quote form, board specifications and construction information, team riders, and sells logo apparel.
Softcore Surfboards - Manufacturers of long boards and fiberglass and epoxy short boards.
SPO Surfboards - Provides digitally design surfboards. Information about shapers, team and factory. Portugal.
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Surf Prescriptions - Custom surfboards by Jeff 'Doc' Lausch. Includes specifications and catalogue and an online store for company logo T-shirts and caps.
Surfblanks - Produce surfboard, and tools and materials such as shaping screens, squeegees, fin boxes, fin control systems, and cloth. South Africa.
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Surflight Hawaii - Manufactures longboards, bodyboards and sailboards using composite core technology.
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TDK Surfboards - Manufacturer and retailer of custom made surfboards. California, USA.
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Tiki International - UK manufacturer of surfboards and wetsuits. Includes company history, product description and photos, catalog order form, and online shopping for logo apparel and wetsuits. Also includes UK wave links.
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Trixie Surfboards - Boards shaped by Shawn Ambrose exclusively for women using custom art designs by Heather Mazelli. Also makes women's logo surf clothing. Located in San Diego, California.
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Tsunami Surfboards - Specialize in producing hand-crafted, performance surfboards and components. Surfboards are hand-crafted by international board shapers. Taiwan.
Viral - Specialist in surfboard making supplies. France.
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VolumeOne - Manufactures pads for roof rack. USA.
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Wave Blade - Custom and standard surfboards. Provides an images library to customize boards. Australia.
Wave Master USA - Makes wave ski surfing, surf ski and paddleboard equipment.
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Wave Zone Surf Shop - Shapers of skimboards, long and short boards, and funboards in Holmes Beach, Florida. Includes photos and contact information.
Whisnant Surfboards - Makes custom surfboards such as shortboards and longboards, and also provides surfing wallpaper. USA.
Zetech Surfboard - Hand shaped and glassed boards using epoxy resins. Taiwan.
ZippiFish - Design high performance surfboards. California, USA.
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