Surfboard

A surfboard is an elongated platform used in the sport of surfing. Surfboards are relatively light, but are strong enough to support an individual standing on them while riding a breaking wave. They were invented in ancient Hawaii, where they were known as papa he'e nalu in the Hawaiian language; they were usually made of wood from local trees, such as koa, and were often over 15 feet (5 m) in length and extremely heavy. Major advances over the years include the addition of one or more fins on the bottom rear of the board to improve directional stability, and numerous improvements in materials and shape.

Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin. The result is a light and strong surfboard that is buoyant and maneuverable. Recent developments in surfboard technology have included the use of carbon fiber. Each year, approximately 400,000 surfboards are manufactured. With recent developments in technology, surfboards are becoming increasingly integrated with mobile technologies. This advent in technology results in 'connected surfboards' marks the locations of surfing enthusiasts.

Surfboard (disambiguation)

Surfboard is an elongated platform used in the sport of surfing

Surfboard may also refer to

Transport and technology

Sport

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Surfboard (Antônio Carlos Jobim song)

"Surfboard" is an instrumental song by Antônio Carlos Jobim. The song was composed on Ipanema after buying a surfboard for his son, but was not released until his US album The Wonderful World of Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1965. The song was rerecorded by Jobim for the album Antonio Brasileiro.

The tune was taken up by many artists on albums, but did not appear as a single until it was covered by Brazilian keyboardist Walter Wanderley from the album When It Was Done in 1969. The song was covered again by Stereolab and Herbie Mann in 1996. The song has no lyrics but was recorded in an entirely lyricless scat singing version by The Swingle Singers on Mood Swings 2003.

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