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The waveski rider or surfer uses a double-ended paddle for paddle propulsion and assist in turns. To turn, the rider uses their weight to lean on the side rail with the and paddle to pivot or propel the board up the wave. The sport is categorized under the International Canoe Federation [1] and holds biennial World championship events.
A caster board, vigorboard or waveboard is a two-wheeled, human-powered land vehicle. Other names are J-board and RipStik ...
Surfing is a recreational activity in which individuals paddle into a wave on a surfboard, jump to their feet, and are propelled across the water by the force of the wave. Surfing's appeal probably derives from an unusual confluence of elements: adrenaline, skill, and high paced maneuvering are set against a naturally unpredictable backdrop ...
Deck: The upper surface of the board; Ding: A dent or hole in the surface of the board resulting from accidental damage; Fin or Fins: Fin-shaped inserts on the underside of the back of the board that enable the board to be steered; Leash: A cord that is attached to the back of the board, the other end of which wraps around the surfer's ankle
Roray Kam (born Dec 27, 1961) is a surfer, [1] a multiple-time winner of longboard surfing competitions and an early participant in stand up paddle boarding in South Florida. [2] He is a surfing coach and the founder of RK Ocean Gear, and in 2013 resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL and works for the Broward County Sherriff's Office. [ 2 ]
Dave Kalama is a big wave surfer/tow-in surfer, stand-up paddle (SUP) surfer and racer, surf and SUP board shaper, windsurfer, outrigger canoe racer, private adventure guide, and celebrity watersports enthusiast. Kalama, his wife, 2 sons and 1 daughter live in Kula, Maui.
An SUP paddle is used to propel the board and its use across the surface of the water. The paddle consists of a blade, shaft, and handle, and should be between 8 and 15 inches (20 and 38 cm) taller than the user. They are similar to but longer than traditional canoe paddles.
The first board made in the early 1990's was the Hyper lite board by the O’Brien company, [10] a water ski manufacturer who marketed the board as a “compression-molded neutral-buoyancy wake board.” [11] This was followed by a variety of boards that are curvier and more compact, creating a smoother ride.