Surfing is now considered as one of the most thrilling sports in the world. But it has not always been the same, it has evolved for better over the years. Let's look at the history of surfing, surfboard design, and how it changed with time.

1. T H E H I S T O R Y O F
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2. WHAT DOES SURFING MEAN TO A
SURFER?
Surfing is life for many. One who surf regularly, know
the work put behind every successful surf trip. They feel
a different kind of joy and happiness while surfing. It has
now become one of the most demanded water sports
and many surfing competitions are held across the
world. More than 20 million participants take part to
decide the world best.
But has it always been the same?
The answer is definitely no. It took years to reach the
level surfing is now at. What started as a necessity for
fishermen, turned into a passionate sport.
Yours Truly
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3. HOW DID SURFING BEGIN?
Believed to be originated in Hawaii, the island royalty
and the elite played it as a sport. But while tracing back,
it is found that surfing was introduced by the Polynesian
fishermen from Indonesia. They used it as a way to
return to shore while riding the waves on a wooden
board.
When the Polynesian migrated in search of work, the
sport also traveled all the way to Hawaii. There are
many conflicting stories, so, it may be hard to find
where and when surfing originated. But one thing is sure
it dates way back than we can think of.
Yours Truly
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4. HOW HAS SURFING CHANGED?
Surfing has changed widely over the years. Today,
people might see it as a competitive water sport that
involves some of the best in the industry, but it has not
always been the same. Surfing has transformed a lot to
be a billion-dollar industry. Let's take the story forward
considering its origin in Hawaii.
The native Hawaiian people practiced surfing with great
passion. But as more people started visiting Hawaii
during the 18th century, surfing went into a major
decline. Towards the end of the 19th century and
beginning of the 20th century, some good news was on
the way. The stage was set for the revival of surfing.
Yours Truly
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5. HOW SURFING SPREAD ACROSS THE
WORLD?
When a Hawaiian diver, Duke Kahanamoku, travelled
outside to participate in Olympics, surfing also traveled
with him. He showed the Australian people how it’s done,
and soon, it got popular in Australia during 1914-15, and
then to the whole world. And now lovers of this water
sport can be found almost everywhere.
Surfers' reach has grown far and wide. Many are
experiencing it for the first time yet falling in love with
such thrilling and blissful activity. To many, it is also a
journey of self-discovery as it brings surfers together as
a cultural group where they compete against
themselves and the waves.
Yours Truly
A PASSIONATE SURFER
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6. HOW HAS THE SURFBOARD DESIGN
CHANGED?
Nowadays, you would find all sorts of advanced
surfboards, some may be integrated with state of the
art technology. But there weren’t many good quality
surfing instruments earlier. The original boards were
made out of thick, solid wood, weighing up to 175
pounds. Duke Kahanamoku, used a traditional 16ft
longboard. Carrying, riding and maintaining these
surfboards was difficult. They have seen drastic
reduction and transformation in terms of their shape
and size.
Plenty of features and advantages have been added to
the boards to make surfing as smooth and safe as
possible. You would find a variety of surfboards suited
for all conditions. Depending upon the intensity of the
waves, the surfboards have been designed. Modern
boards come fitted with many features including sensors
to track the speed, height, distance, and many more.
Yours Truly
A PASSIONATE SURFER
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7. FINDING THE SURFER'S PARADISE
Across the world, surfing continues to grow multi-fold in
popularity. Surfers keep experimenting with new shapes
and sizes to ease their surfing maneuvers. While there
are many dedicated spots for surfing, some are known
to be a surfers’ paradise such as surfing in the Mentawai
Islands or Fiji or Hawaii. Surfers are everywhere, and
you can too.
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