Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Event: International Surfing Museum

International Surfing Museum




While walking around the International Surfing Museum I was surprise at how much history surfing and other ocean sports had. I became the most interested in the progression of how surfboards are shaped and made. When surfing first became popular in the early 1900’s boards were usually around 15 feet long (which is pretty long for todays standards) and were made with solid heavy woods like redwood. Since then the shape of boards have become narrower, shorter, and lighter. In the 60’s and 70’s surfers and board makers began to experiment with different materials and shapes to make a lighter, faster and more maneuverable board. They began to use balsa wood, plywood, and fiberglass along with a more narrow and sleeker design. These materials are used in most boards today. I have always viewed surfing as a type of expression and think that it could possibly be viewed as an art form also. Board making can be seen as a sort of scientific based art form.





Works Cited


"History of the Surfboard." History of the Surfboard. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015. <http://www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-culture/history-of-the-surfboard.php>.


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