Surfing

The person closest to where the wave breaks has the right away.

• True

• False

When you are just starting out it is better to learn on a bigger board

• True

• False

What important gear do you need to start surfing?

• a swimsuit or wetsuit

• a leash

• wax

• all of the above

The "regular stance" means

• You stand with both feet next to each other facing the nose of the board

• You stand with your left foot in front, closer to the nose of the board, and your right foot in back

• You stand with your right foot in front, closer to the nose of the board, and your left foot in back

• Stand however you want

According to the video, marking the middle of the board is for the ______

• no reason

• to show you how long the board is

• balancing spot

• To show you not to cross over to the front half of the board

Most surfers use the slide up technique when popping up on the board. What yoga move was demonstrated at the beginning of that move?

• Cobra

• Downward dog

• Rag doll

• Childs pose

Why is it important to keep your feet together when you are on the board, before you stand up?

• It keeps the tail from lifting

• It keeps the nose of the board from going under

• Helps to maintain good balance

• All of the above

Proper position for standing up on the surfboard

• have the heels of your palms in the middle of the board

• keep your head up

• push upper body off the board creating space between body and board

• all of the above

Once standing on the surfboard, it is important to

• have legs shoulder width apart

• stand on the instep of the back leg

• weight is over the front foot

• all of the above

According to the World Surf League (WSL) a wave is scored on a scale

• 1 to 5

• 1 to 10, with two decimal places

• 1 to 50

• 1 to 100, with two decimal places