Surfing :: Informative, Expository

surf visiting cardThe intent of this paper is to introduce the reader to surfing. There ar some(prenominal)things to learn about surfing such as its history, surf gear, and arctic hints.Surfing is a water sport that involves planing, in a controlled way,on the sloping portion of a wave as it moves toward shore. The most prefatory formof the sport is system surfing. It is done without a board. A individual first swimstoward shore to equal the wave speed. Then the person stiffens the body inorder to plane on the front of the wave. Surfing is basically the same asbody surfing. The save difference is, instead of stiffening the body, thesurfer must stand on a surfboard.In the ticker 1950s, surfboards were made of heavy wood. They werehandmade and required alot of sanding and filing to make the boards smooth.Todays surfboards are manufactured in a factory using light balsa wood orfiberglass and polyurethane. An added benefit of using these materials is a big(p) reduction in the weight of the boards.Surfing is becoming more usual each year. For safety, new surfersmust be good swimmers. Boards should be canvas for cracks and slivers beforeeach use. All surfers should check the water conditions posted at the lifeguard station before entering the water. Surfing should only be done during thedaylight hours and when other people are present. A new beginning surfboardcosts $50.00 to $70.00. A helpful thingamabob is a leading which attaches around thewrist with velcro to the board. In this way, the board will not drift away fromthe surfer. A good leash costs $7.00 to $11.00. Surfers might also want to