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Stoked about surfing?

You're in good company!

Practiced for a thousand years by Polynesian tribes, surfing was first introduced to the West in the late 1700's when early explorers reported back from Hawaii about a fun diversion involving "a great ocean swell" and a crude wooden "plank" upon which natives rode into shore with glee.

Fast forward a couple of centuries to the 1960's -- when beach and surfing movies became all the rage -- and surfing quickly became an American and then a global phenomenon which, of course, it remains to this day.

New to surfing? Keep it right here for expert best advice on how and where to surf, or how to buy a surfboard, tips on surfing etiquette and rules of the road, as well as surfing terms and surfer lingo.

Since we're talking riding the big waves here, before you hang ten make sure you do a little web surfing to learn more about ocean and surfing safety.

Have fun!

also see -> Surfing 101 - How to Surf for Beginners

More about surfing around the Web:

StormSurf- This is serious, scientific surfing stuff. Easy to follow tutorials let you forecast the surf in your area of the world using actual marine weather information. Go visit and make your own forecast! They also have a selection of very good related resources.

TB's Book of Hot Surfing - How to Surf, by the world's No. 3 ranked professional surfer, Taj Burrow. Great photos, instructive lessons. A real feel for the world of surfers with a very serious attitude about experiencing and excelling in the sport on a personal level.

Surfing - Wikipedia - The complete overview with historical factoids, best surfing locations worldwide, a guide to surfing maneuvers, safety tips, related references & resources, or go just for the photos...

Surfing San Diego.com - You want to know about surfing? Just click any of the links in this site's surfing school section and get the real deal from the people who live it. Board care and repair, basic and some intermediate moves, decals and surf shop.

BraveSurf - Online surfing supply shop that has a great knowledge section. How to tips for beginners on surfing, buying a wetsuit and turning your board in to a moving piece of artwork. Good resources and info on street surfing and snow surfing, too.

Coastal British Columbia - Good coverage of Vancouver surfing. Great site for surfing. The Learning to Surf tutorial, advanced tricks complete with Flash demos, and plenty of other excellent articles will get you stoked.

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