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A surfboard is a narrow plank used in surfing. Surfboards are relatively light, but are strong enough to support an individual standing on them while riding an ocean wave. They were invented in ancient Hawaii, where they were known as papa he'e nalu in the Hawaiian language, and were usually made of wood from local trees, such as koa.
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Here, we present a chronology of the key moments in the history of surfboard design, as the foundation article for a series examining key designs and developments in the wave riding tool that makes this whole undertaking possible.
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From the ’80s onwards surfboards haven’t changed too fundamentally. Board artwork has become popular; the art of airbrushing and painting surfboards, one of the pioneers being surf artists, Drew Brophy and Eduardo Bolioli. Surfboards have become a lot thinner and lighter, allowing more radical surf and aerial manoeuvres.
Contents. 1 1778 – The First Surfboards. 2 The Early 20th Century – Shortening the Log. 3 1926 – Hollow Surfboards. 4 1935 – The Fin Is Added. 5 1940 – Surfboards Are Made Of Lightweight Fiberglass. 6 1950 – The Introduction Of Polyurethane Foam. 7 1960 – Surfboard Lengths Are Further Decreased. 8 1960 – Surfboard Design Experimentation.
