Talk:Bodysurfing

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earlier odd bits
This is Sully. Pretty decent summary though misses a whole lot, and I'm a bit tired of the characterization of bodysurfers as practicing some sort of 'pure' form of bodysurfing when we all know that pure bodysurfing is when we leave the fins on shore. I know there's a few guys who are religious about it, but most aren't. I'd like to take that out. I also worry long term about people coming in and naming spots, though the Wedge isn't one of them.

Someone let me know, I'll be happy to add to the start.

You sound like you know what you're talking about, so go ahead and edit. However, I think everyone would appreciate it if you created a username. As a fresh set of eyes on the article, I agree, The bit about bodysurfers having any sort of purist attitude seems biased. It's wholly possibly that it completely out of place in the article.--DarshaAssant 07:33, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Hello Sully-as an aged bodysurfer 65+ and former lifeguard, the purest title would be better served if it compared foot surfers to bodysurfers. No Fins is the pure form, agreed? As to spots, some have been the same in Central and Southern California and some due to marinas being built or change in sand deposition have disappeared. Gillis Beach, Playa Del Rey, California is one. Great spot until the breakwater was built in front of the channel to Marina Del Rey. Built to stop the south swell surges from causing property damage in the Marina. The Long Shore Current see Oceanography terms also known as the littorial current (Wikipedia references), caused the sand to change and the spot no longer breaks just as a foot surfer spot slightly south, Dockweiler State Beach, no longer is a top surfing area. I would also mention "Killer Dana Point" that suffered a similar event with the construction of the marina in 1966.

I would offer that bodysurfers comprise a looser group than foot surfers and there was a constant battle over ever doing a contest. It took 4 years to form a club for GBBA. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wavemasher gbba (talk • contribs) 16:00, 31 October 2009 (UTC)


 * So what is this foot surfing mentioned above? I have visions of some guy sliding down a wave standing on his feet, a la barefoot waterskiing, but I would think that is impossible. Maybe boy surfing w/o fins? 173.22.149.127 (talk) 22:19, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

Error on comment about entry into the wave.
Generally accurate article except that it states that to get into a wave the rider must paddle hard then turn onto his/her back. Not true, The most common entry is belly down or side down. On the back entry is fairly rare and not for beginners. Also, "paddle hard" is a phrase more applicable to someone only using their hands, in bodysurfing the flippers provide more of the thrust than the hands. 72.207.9.246 (talk) 20:00, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Just a quick point that in the California set there are both points of view. San Clemente sponsors a Pure portion of their contest: Here are the results Pure (No fins and no wetsuit) 1. Brendon Beer-GBBA 2. Mats Allen-SCBA 3. Rich Loughridge 4. Jason Johns-SCBSA 5. Matt Pifer-GBBA 6. Ryan Berry I agree to the comment on "paddle" and it appears to be a best effort to describe how it is accomplished. The other part about on their back I agree,that this is also less than accurate unless this is a backside takeoff. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wavemasher gbba (talk • contribs) 15:43, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

What's the competition include?
Dear West Coast Body Surfers,

I am a pretty good East Coast body surfer. In fact I have never seen anyone out there that compares. So does that mean anything on the West Coast? Is there more to it than catching a wave and riding it until land stops you?

I would love to learn more about it, best West Coast locations to body surf, what is involved in the competition? Do I need to be a gymnist? I am 50 and ready to complete. Please let me know your thoughts.

Email me at stephenwargo@msn.com

Thanks,

Steve Wargo —Preceding unsigned comment added by 157.130.124.150 (talk) 17:41, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

What should this article cover in terms of contests and clubs?
Starting about a year ago, this mentioned the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic and then Las Escolleras was added. I added WBC. There are many, mnay contest without websites, like Point Panics, Pyramid Rock, NSLG (North Shore Life Guards), etc, etc, etc.

I took the random assortment of links and made a table and added info from France and Australia.

I removed this one link - http://surfmusic.blogsome.com/2007/12/14/body-surfing/ Bodysurfing in Indonesia Waves - I do not have a good justification to do that, except is seems a bit random. Even the videos, why are they here?

Bodysurfinyon (talk) 03:49, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Funny But Not True
The edit below needs to be removed. It's funny, though.Rested durrow (talk) 18:39, 26 February 2016 (UTC) In January 2016 filming began for Breakdancing in the Barrel, a short film featuring Hollywood stars such as Pamela Anderson and basketball legend Pete Marovich. However due to budget cuts it was shortened to just a 30 second clip which was purchased by Martin Shkreli. The file has been sealed and is currently being used as a paper weight.
 * ✅ This has been fixed. GABHello! 18:41, 26 February 2016 (UTC)

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History section plagiarism
It appears that the History section is plagiarized from The Encyclopedia of Surfing by Matt Warshaw page 70. Click here to see a preview of the book on Google Books. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rlevitt90 (talk • contribs) 20:07, 21 March 2022 (UTC)