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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