In class we where asked to look up subcultures and pick one to learn. I picked Surf Culture because I am currently reading a book that has surfing in it and one of my favorite movies is "Soul Surfer". One last reason I picked it is because I want to learn to surf too!
The definition of Surf Culture is..."Surf Culture is the pop culture that includes people, language, fashion and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians." from Wikipedia
Surfing was developed by Polynesians. They then moved to Hawaii and brought the sport with them. It is one of the oldest practiced sports. Brands that are now in existent and are popular are, Hurley, Billabong, Oneil, and Quiksilver. Famous surfers from then and now are "The Duke", Greg "Da Bull" Noll, Tom Curren, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll, Gerry Lopez, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Shawn Tomson, Laird Hamilton(not related to Bethany Hamilton). Bethany Hamilton is a famous surfer who survived a shark attack in 2003. The shark bit off her left arm. Now Bethany Hamilton is unstoppable. Winning Surf N Sea Pipeline Women's Pro Competition in 2014, and many more competitions. Also she was recently on Amazing Race with her husband Adam Dirks. They came in 3rd place. Bethany is unbelievable. She didn't let that shark stop her from doing what she loves.
Bethany Hamilton
The definition of Surf Culture is..."Surf Culture is the pop culture that includes people, language, fashion and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians." from Wikipedia
Surfing was developed by Polynesians. They then moved to Hawaii and brought the sport with them. It is one of the oldest practiced sports. Brands that are now in existent and are popular are, Hurley, Billabong, Oneil, and Quiksilver. Famous surfers from then and now are "The Duke", Greg "Da Bull" Noll, Tom Curren, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll, Gerry Lopez, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Shawn Tomson, Laird Hamilton(not related to Bethany Hamilton). Bethany Hamilton is a famous surfer who survived a shark attack in 2003. The shark bit off her left arm. Now Bethany Hamilton is unstoppable. Winning Surf N Sea Pipeline Women's Pro Competition in 2014, and many more competitions. Also she was recently on Amazing Race with her husband Adam Dirks. They came in 3rd place. Bethany is unbelievable. She didn't let that shark stop her from doing what she loves.
Bethany Hamilton
Kelly Slater