posted by admin on Oct 13
Surfing has been around for centuries in the Polynesian areas. The first surfboards were made of wood and were heavy and large. In 1907 George Freeth was brought from Hawaii to the United States for a publicity stunt. The new Los Angeles, Huntington Beach to Redondo Beach railroad was finished and advertising was needed. George surfed Up and down the coast and gave demonstrations of life-guarding skills as he travelled. This first introduction to surfing did not do much to improve the popularity of surfing. The sport did not become popular until the 1060′s when the surfing culture arose and the sport was on a fast track of popularity.
The popular film Gidget may have done the most to advertise this new American sport. Songs were written, about surfing and a large phenomena of clothing and hairstyles began to take place all around surfing. At this time newer and lighter surfboards were produced from fiberglass and this made surfing easier for everyone to do. The lighter boards were more maneuverable and even girls became interested in the new surfing craze.
Today surfing has come along way from the crazy craze of the surf culture years. Surfing is considered a serious sport with worldwide competitions. Equipment suppliers offer sponsorships for professional surfers and many people make their living by being professional surfing.