Surf Equipement

Valentin and Stine

Introduction

• Surfboard: long platform able to float in the water while supporting the weight of a human• Invented by Hawaïans. Known as “papa he‘e nalu”• Early surfboards were made of wood• Today they are made of polyurethane foam

covered with fiberglass that provides a light and strong board

• Some recent board are made of carbon fiber

Parts

Construction

Length• Long boards make paddling easier• For beginners the longer the board the better• The board should be 1-2 ft taller than youThickness• Thick boards provide easier paddling and more glide

when standingWidth• Wide boards are more stable and makes it easier to

paddle but harder to maneuver

Shortboards

• Length: 6-7 ft (1.8-2.1 m)• Small Easy to maneuver

but hard to catch small waves because lack of flotation

• Good for powerful waves• Pointed nose and between

2 to 5 fins

Longboards

• Length: 9-12 ft. (2.7-3.7 m)

• Round and wide nose• Good for beginners

good stability• Can catch small waves more practice

• Also called: Malibu boards

Funboard

• Mid-size board: 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m)• Provides the maneuverability of the

shortboard and the speed of the longboard• Other boards are a combination between

short, fun and long board.– It includes: guns, olos, fish, eggs, bonzers, tri-fin,

2+1, mini tanker, quads, tow-boards, and hydrofoils.

Wetsuits

• It’s a cloth made of foamed neopren and used for water sports

• Provides thermal insulation, abrasion resistance and floatability (buoyancy)

• A shorty or spring suit covers the torso and has short sleeves and long or short legs

• A full suit or steamer covers the torso and the full length of the arms and legs.

Bodyboards

• Lenght: 38”-43” (96-109 cm)

• Material– Flexibility– Cold water: Polyethylene– Warm water: Arcel and

polypropylene• Fins

Fun facts

• World’s longest surfboard ridden: 30 ft (9,16 m)• Most people riding a surfboard: 47• Largest collection of surboards: 647 boards

Quiz

• What is the lenght of the longboard?• Name 4 parts on the surfboard• What is the record for the largest number of

people riding a single surfboard?• How is a beginner’s surfboard constructed

(lenght, width and thickness)?• What is the other name for a full suit?

Sources

• http://www.extremehorizon.com/surf-shop/surfing_equipment.html

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfboard• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing• http://

www.surfertoday.com/surfing/7315-the-best-guinness-world-records-in-surfing