The history of surfboard design

Originally a sport of Hawaiian royalty, surfing was taken to the next level once surfboard designers started making boards wider, shorter and lighter. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at how design, paired with the perfect wave, propelled the sport into the popular culture. (Originally broadcast May 22, 2022.)
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[@phoonsiri]

Plenty haoles huh Vince?

[@jerrijobarkerlove3613]

Gary Larson? Can't wait for him to do The Far Side of the board... lol. Sweet story.

[@startreker8591]

I can use my fiber glass made guitar it’s a little bit expensive than the price mentioned (: I did not bring my backpacker all wood Martin though Im
It’s super caliente in Maui

[@lemmykilmister873]

🌊🌊🏄🏻‍♂️

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

The hobie shop has turned into a clothing store

[@alexwells9948]

In order to take a ride on tidal waves in the ocean every American needs a surfboard and so is Tracy Smith

[@Windds]

I got a custom shaped board and I have it completely dialed in

[@ediebaxter6194]

Awesome how they are made. He is good at what he does. Thanks Sunday 🌄.

[@brucewilson1958]

Mark Twain was the first non Native to try surfing in Hawaii.