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SURFING (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

SURFING (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | First described to the west as part 
of the record of Cook’s voyage in 
HMS Endeavor, Ancient Hawaiians had 
long practiced the art of he’enalu-
gliding on waves. Access to the best 
surfing spots and beaches was restricted 
by class, though skilled surfers of 
lower classes could earn the right 
to surf these waters. Hawaiian longboards 
could be up to 5.5 meters long, and 
weigh over a hundred pounds, and 
required considerable skill and 
prowess to use. Surfing experienced 
several “waves” of popularity from the 
early 20th century to present, as new 
audiences quickly discovered the 
righteousness of carving sick pipes 
for themselves. | image tagged in tsunami surfer,simothefinlandized,surfing,polynesia,culture,sports | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
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Christian mythology imagines someone walking on water, but the Hawai'ians figured out how to do that for real.
1 up, 2y
It's funny how the tables turn, isn't it?
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First described to the west as part of the record of Cook’s voyage in HMS Endeavor, Ancient Hawaiians had long practiced the art of he’enalu- gliding on waves. Access to the best surfing spots and beaches was restricted by class, though skilled surfers of lower classes could earn the right to surf these waters. Hawaiian longboards could be up to 5.5 meters long, and weigh over a hundred pounds, and required considerable skill and prowess to use. Surfing experienced several “waves” of popularity from the early 20th century to present, as new audiences quickly discovered the righteousness of carving sick pipes for themselves.