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The intent of this paper is to introduce the reader to . There are many things to learn about such as its history, surf gear, and safety hints. is a water sport that involves planing, “in a controlled way,” on the sloping portion of a wave as it moves towar ....

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.... For safety, new surfers must be good swimmers. Boards should be checked for cracks and slivers before each use. All surfers should check the water conditions posted at the life guard station before entering the water. Surfing should only be done during the daylight hours and when other people are present. A new beginning surfboard costs $50.00 to $70.00. A helpful device is a leash which attaches around the wrist with velcro to the board. In this way, the board will not drift away from the surfer. A good leash costs $7.00 to $11.00. Surfers might also want to consider buying a wetsuit which protects from hypothermia . Prices begin around $10 ....