Equipment for Surfing SurfboardsSurfboards Surf racksSurf racks WetsuitsWetsuits

Surfboards (1) Surfboard anatomy: scroll down to diagram in student packet for Beginning Surfing at UCLASurfboard anatomy: scroll down to diagram in student packet for Beginning Surfing at UCLA student packet student packet Surfboard types: read description at the web site for Killer Dana Surf ShopSurfboard types: read description at the web site for Killer Dana Surf ShopSurfboard typesSurfboard types Longboards: 8-10 feetLongboards: 8-10 feet –Slow, stable, good flotation, easy to learn, better for small surf –Egg: short longboard (7-8 feet) provides stability and some maneuverability

Surfboards (2) ShortboardsShortboards –Shortboard: faster, more maneuverable than longboards (6-7 feet) –Fish: shorter and wider with less rocker, very maneuverable, best for small surf –Pig: short, fat, flat, wide surfboard for small surf, faster but less maneuverable than a fish –Guns: boards for perfect waves, v-shaped bottom to reduce speed in big surf (often 7 feet, but can range from 7-10 feet)

Surfboards (3) All boards of all types vary in the following areas:All boards of all types vary in the following areas: –Length –Shape of nose –Width –Shape of tail –Degree of rocker (curve in bottom from nose to tail) –Number and type of fins –Color (white reflects summer sun)

Surfboards (3) Buying a first boardBuying a first board –9-10 feet (bigger surfers ride bigger boards) –Soft board –Good rocker –Used or inexpensive (try for $200) –Leash that is as long as the board with railsaver –Wax for correct season for hard boards

Surfboards (4) Board CompositionBoard Composition –Wood (original surfboards) –Foam and fiberglass –Sponge (soft) –Epoxy

Surfboards (5) Board Repair (foam and fiberglass)Board Repair (foam and fiberglass) –Cut back damaged fiberglass –Tape off damaged area (masking tape) –Cut out fiberglass patch –Mix laminating resin and catalyst –Apply mixture to fiberglass patch –Clean up with acetone –Sand as needed (after 24 hours) –Reapply finishing resin for final coat –Sand and buff as needed (after 24 hours)

Surf Racks Hard racksHard racks –Permanent (locks and straps) –Temporary (straps) –Hold up to 6-8 boards Soft racksSoft racks –Temporary –Hold 2-4 boards Transporting equipmentTransporting equipment –Secure boards –A loose board on the freeway can kill someone

Wetsuits Full suitsFull suits Spring suitsSpring suits Rash guardsRash guards BootsBoots HoodsHoods GlovesGloves Bathing suitsBathing suits

Equipment Storage Racks must be securedRacks must be secured –Remove unlocked racks (prevent theft) –Straps must be checked, replaced periodically Boards and wetsuitsBoards and wetsuits –Rinse with freshwater –Store out of sun –Store out of the way (wall, ceiling mounts) –Never use metal hangers for wetsuits

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