What is a surfboard leash for?
AnswerKeeping the board attached to the surfer's ankle
A leash stops the board from washing away after a fall.
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7 fact-checked facts about surfers, surf culture and surfboards, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What material are most wetsuits made from?
AnswerNeoprene
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber that traps a thin, warm layer of water.
Going deeper
What does 'hanging ten' mean?
AnswerHaving all ten toes over the nose of a longboard
It is a classic longboard move with both feet at the nose.
A classic longboard is usually at least about how long?
Answer9 feet
Longboards typically run about 9 feet or more.
Duke Kahanamoku's famous 1914-15 demonstrations helped launch surfing in which country?
AnswerAustralia
His rides at Freshwater Beach near Sydney sparked Australian surf culture.
Expert level
Which 1959 film sparked a surf craze in the United States?
AnswerGidget
Gidget brought beach and surf culture to a huge audience.
What material replaced balsa wood as the main surfboard core in the late 1950s?
AnswerPolyurethane foam
Foam cores made boards lighter and easier to mass-produce.
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