Physics
What do you need in order to surface?
Balance
When were modern boards invented?
1920s
Adrenaline
How should you stand in order to stay afloat?
With your legs slightly parted or spread
Why were boards different then?
They were much larger/taller
T/F
surfing is an extreme sport.
true!
What do you need to offset?
The mix of gravity and buoyancy
Where did surfing primarily become popular?
On coasts or islands.
How do you move on a board?
By stepping to the end and pressing down, and angling your body weight from side to side.
What are hydrodynamics?
The force of water on an object
What waters do people surf in?
Oceans
What position do surfers ride in?
a crouch/low stand
What are hydrodynamics similar to?
Aerodynamics
T/F- prior knowledge
Long boards no longer exist.
False! Many people still longboard, it's just been improved as time has gone on.
T/F- prior knowledge
People surf all year long.
True, many people enjoy swimming in all seasons and weather, and even late at night.