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| WHAT IS A SURFBOARD ? |
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A surfboard is a relatively light weight object designed to ride waves.
They have variable dimensions of length, width, thickness, and volume.
Surfboards feature variations in their surface geometry tuned to different
surfers surfing a variety of different waves. They are a composite of a
light weight low density core of Polyurethane or EPS foam and a high
density skin of various glass fabrics and Polyester or Epoxy resin They
have a moderate to strong strength to weight ratio depending on the waves
they're designed for.
Surfboards are, however, more than their physical description and properties. Surfers know that a surfboard is notably more than it's description, features, and physical properties. Even if you don't surf you probably realize that a surfboard is a very special piece of equipment for a surfer. A surfboard is something unique to surfers in a physical, metaphysical, and spiritual sense. None of these aspects should be ignored in the surfboard design process. A well designed surfboard will provide a technical and transcendental experience for a surfer. So what is a surfboard ? We posed the question to a wide spectrum of surfers including shapers, casual, recreational, avid, extreme, and professional surfers. This simple question had a wide range of answers. Here are several of their replies. "A surfboard is a tool connecting man and nature used by man to ride waves - surfboards connect surfers and nature." "A surfboard is a device designed for surfers to ride waves." "A surfboard is anything you want it to be, even your belly. It's something you ride waves with. It could be an inflatable matt, your torso, a boat, a piece of wood, or a piece of foam." "A surfboard is a crafted device for accessing pure energy." "A surfboard is a tool to have fun with. The more fun oriented the surfboard, the more the surfer wants to use it." "A surfboard is a magic carpet. It's a water vehicle that taps a pure source of energy and yields a magic moment." "A surfboard is not only something you ride waves with, it is a portal to a place of pure fun." "A surfboard is a beautiful and marvelous synthesis of ideas and curves that links man with nature." |
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