Surfing has moved far beyond what its early practitioners could have envisioned. Where most of the early Hawaiians had been content riding the surfboard on their knees, lying down, or

At the center of surfing is a mastery of surf conditions. Contrary to most pursuits, surfing is not controlled by the participant, but dictated by the whims and predilections of

Whether you live near an ocean or not, surf culture has influenced popular culture throughout the United States for over half a century. If you haven't seen an "A-Frame" or