"The first history of surfboards is one of innovation--innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. The Surfboard follows this history, from the first "wave-riding" redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawai'ians to the vacuum-sealed, lightweight, "plastic fantastic" te…
by Marcus, Ben, Morais, Juliana, Divine, Jeff, Linden, Gary
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Even in the beginning, the surfboard was a religious icon. The ancient Hawaiian rode their koa boards in homage to the sea's gods. And today, surfing is a philosophy and a way of life rolled into one. Here at last is the first ever history of the surfboard! From the ancient Hawa…