History of surfboards

In the previous post, I introduced you to the first part of surfboard history. The first surfboard was made more than 300 years ago in Hawaii. Surfing wasn’t used in a recreational way like it is today, but instead it was used by Village Chiefs to make important decisions and practice religion. Duke Kanahamoku, a native Hawaiian was the first person to introduce surfing as a sport. I am grateful for him! In 1926, Tom Blake was the first person to design and make a hollow surfboard. The average weight of the first surfboards made were about 50 pounds. As a result they were wicked fast. These surfboards made from redwood were so popular that until 1930, they were mass produced and used by millions of surfers around the world. A few years later surfboards were being produced using various wood materials. The average weight of the new type of surfboard was about 30 pounds. Low weight and fast speed are the two most desirable things when making surfboards. A big leap in achieving these two components was incorporating fiberglass and polyurethane. These materials allowed surfers to have better control of the surfboard. Making a big decision in the near future? Take on the role of a Village Chief and let the a wave guide you in the right direction. If you have any information related to this post please share the surfboard love. If you want to find out more about surfboards, please visit the site of POP Paddleboard