history of surfing
where did surfing originate from?
surfing originated from Polynesia in the 12th century.
what wheels did the first skateboard prototype have?
A) hot wheels
B) roller skate wheels
C) wooden wheels
The answers is "B" roller skate wheels. The group of surfers used roller skate wheels attached to a wooden plank to build the first skateboard prototype
Who was the sports first men’s world champion?
A) Bob Ricky
B) Kelly slater
C) Bernard “Midget” Farrelly
The answer is "c" Bernard “Midget” Farrelly was the sports first men's world champion
who invented the first surfboard?
we don't know. But we do know they were crafted in ancient Polynesia sometime as early as in the 700’s to 1200’s
Name one of the unwritten rules to surfers etiquette that I talked about.
options could have been
- KNOW YOUR LIMITS
-UNDERSTAND RIGHT OF WAY
-DON'T drop in OR 'SNAKE
-BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
-don't paddle though the lineup
-respect the beaches and people
Who was aloud to surf?
everyone was aloud to surf from kids to kings. but there were restrictions on who could surf where.
Where did the surfers that invented the skateboard come from?
A) Florida
B)Texas
C) California
the answer is "C" the group of surfers who invented the surfboard was from California
In what year did Layne Beachley compete against men?
A)2004
B)1980
C),2016
D),2000
“ A" In 2004, she competed against men at the Australia Open
Was Balsa wood expensive to import?
yes, Balsa wood was hard and expensive to import, making it limited in later years
What was the term that came before surfers etiquette. That controlled surfing in Hawaii?
A) Code of Kapu
B) Code of Hawaii
C) Code of Duke
D) Code of Oniswab
the answer is "A" a Code of Kapu. It was a code of conduct that controlled surfing in Hawaii.
It consisted of a strict set of rules and regulations on your board sizes and had specific times when only certain people could surf,
What was surfing called when it first started?
surfing was originally called Surgo, a Latin word meaning to rise or stand up.
Name one invention that I made up, that I think could be cool to see in the future.
Here are the answers you could have said
surfboard shrinker
paddling assistants
or night surfing technology
How many back-to-back world titles did Layne Beachley win?
A)2
B) 8
C) 1
D)6
The answer is "D" Lanyne Beachley won 6 back-to-back world titles from 1998 to 2003
and won her 7th in 2006
what is a rocker on a surfboard?
A rocker is the gentle curve on surfboards.
Where could I find the surfers etiquette rules?
You won't find surfer etiquette rules on a sign or in a rule book, but are passed down and told from surfer to surfer,
When Duke Kahanamoku competed in Olympic swimming what length did he win?
A) 200m race
B)100m race
C) 800m race
Duke Kahanamoku won the 100m race in 1912 because of a technique he got from surfing
How could artificial waves be helpful to certain people?
Artificial waves could be helpful to people who don't have ocean near by but want to surf.
where was Bernard “Midget” Farrelly born?
Bernard was born in Sidney Australia!
How do fins help you surf?
fins give you more more control and stability and allow you to make tighter turns on waves
What is a line-up?
A line-up is is an area in the water where surfers wait to catch waves.
Name 1 of the 2 reasons surfing started to make a comeback in the 19th century.
The first reason was tourism began to develop in Hawaii and second because Duke Kahanamoku decided to go on a world tour to showcase his skills and spread the love of surfing.
what was the toy called that Sherman Poppen invented for his daughter that combined the elements of surfing and skiing?
A "snurfer"
How many world titles did Kelly salter win in his career?
Kelly salter has won 11 world titles
How long were royalty surfboards?
A) 8-9 feet
B) 20-24 feet
C) 14-16 feet
The answer is 14-16 feet.
what does it mean to drop-in on another surfer?
Dropping in on another surfer is essentially cutting them off and stealing their wave.