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The Evolution of Surf Culture

American society is a society based on laws and high expectations. Americans are expected to obey the law laid down by the government and follow the same basic path, which is to go to school and then get a job in order to achieve success. For years Americans have strived to relieve themselves from the pressures of society by partaking in various hobbies and recreational activities. During the 1960's, the sport of surfing became widely popular for those living along the West Coast. Families would flock to the beaches and countless surfers could be seen littering the coast in hopes of catching that "perfect" wave. However, the surf culture of the 60's has since disappeared. The ten foot wooden boards have been replaced by six foot epoxy boards and just riding the wave is not enough with aerial maneuvers being the new standard. The extreme sports generation is now upon us. The popularity of other sports such as skateboarding and snowboarding has......

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