Topic-Surfing was first invented by the Polynesian cultures in the late 1700's. Surfing back then was little more then riding waves on planks of wood wearing loin cloths. Today surfers can opt for artificial waves or natural waves; ride boards made from wood, fiberglass, epoxy or even carbon fiber! Surfers no longer have to "guess" when a swell is coming; advancements in whether tracking devices has allowed surfers predict where the best surf will be. The point is surfing has made leaps and bounds over what it once was due to the advancements in technology.
Question-How has Technology helped the sport of surfing evolve?
Rationale- As a surfer, this subject naturally interests me. As corny as it sounds, researching this topic is like finding out my surfing roots. I just surf waves, i don't know how things came to be or what has shaped surfing history into what it is today. Its almost like im only seeing the tip of the ice burg with surfing. I know there is much more to the history of surfing then meets the eye, and hopefully with this paper I can achieve a better understanding of my favorite hobby.
3 comments:
The audience for this is anyone interested in surfing and our class. The purpose is to educate the reader about the technology of the surfboard using research that the author intends to do. Sony wants to learn more about surfing and how technolgy has shaped the history of surfing. He is a surfer and thinks it will be really informative.
Can't wait to read it :)
Hello! Tina
Hi.. your selection is very intersting I will like to know as well how are people able to even stand up on the board and what parts of Florida are safe to surf. Surfing should definitely be the hobby most people should pick. I guess is one of those things that it never gets old. Good luck on your reserch paper! and please let me know where to go surf.
Sony,
Excellent research question. It sounds like you have a personal stake in the topic and that should make your research narrative feel like genuine exploration.
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