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When missionaries began arriving in the Hawaiian Islands , they discouraged surfing. They thought is was a waste of valuable time. They encouraged the natives to pray or work instead.
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Duke Kahanamoku surfed Waikīkī and began the rebirth of Hawaiian surfing. Duke introduced surfing to Australia, New Zealand, California and the U.S. east coast.
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Tom Blake was one of the pioneers of reinventing surfboards.
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Certain chemicals and materials, such as fiberglass, resin, and styrofoam, that kept boards together were discovered during World War II. Waterproof glues that kept the pieces together, replaced bolts.
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Many people enjoyed surfing and leisure time after World War II was over.
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The North Shore's swells had brought on a migration of surfers from California. These surfers were in search of the ultimate ride on some of the world's biggest waves.
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Beach movies, music and surf fashion help make the sport of surfing popular.
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The creation and evolution of the short board was created. These boards allowed more maneuvers and tricks to be performed.
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What was a thriving part of the Hawaiian culture in 1778 is now a thriving part of world culture in the 21st Century.
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The act of riding waves with a wooden board originated in Western Polynesia over three thousand years ago.
