The art of surfing! =D
HISTORY AND COMPETITIONS
Surfing has existed since 1767. Surfing was first observed in Hawaii, y the crewmembers of the Dolphin at Tahiti. Later James K, wrote about the art of surfing. Surfing is a Polynesian sport. now there are clubs in a lot of countries, that have beaches. It's one of the most popular extreme sports around the world.
In the past, it was unopular. But, today, it's a very popular extreme sport. Now you can practice surfing in countries that have beach and, also, in a cruise. There are cruise ships which have got a swimming pool. The swimming pool makes waves and you can surf in it. It's popular in summer. The water is temperate and the weather is hot.
In the X Games, I suppose, that there are surfing competitions. Surf competitions are tremendoys fun and they, also, let you know the modalities of surfing. The competitiors have got different modalities and different tricks and games to impress the public. The X Games, this year, started on April 25th and lasted to the 27th in Brazil (Sambodromo Do Anherbi - Saô Paulo)
Top 10 surfing competitions:
- Gotcha Pro
- Billabong Pro
- Vans Triple Crown
- G-Shock Hawaiian Pro
- Mountain Dwe Pipe Masters
- Surfest
- X Surf Series
- Mavericks Quicksilver Contest
- East Coast Wahire Championships
- ASD World Tour
FAVOURITE SURFER
Kelly Slater is my favourite surfer. I like K.S bcause his stye is unique. he's a very famous surfer and he has won lots of trophies. I like his tricks and he impresses me. i have seen a lot of videos of him in surfing competitions. he controls the waves with his sruf table, in the water. My other favourite surfer is Andy irons. Both are contenders and they are fabulous! Kelly Slater has won37 trophies and Andy Irons has won 22 trophies.
EQUIPMENT
Surfing requires different peces of the equipment. You should always buy a good quality surf board. The boards, sometimes, have got drawings that make them unique. Also, you can personalize your surf board. The board has got a leash, The leash is a cord that keeps the surfer on the boars when he falls in the water. It prevents the board hit the surfer ot other problems. In hot weather you can wae boardshorts (they are normally larger than common shorts. They're special for sufing) The special and common clothes for surfing is a wetsuit. Wetsuit it's a protection clothes. It's warmer and it's made of neprene. You don't need helmet or pads for surfing.
