Waxhead/Surfing SurveyWaxhead/Surfing Survey

1. How often do you surf?

How often do you surf? I have never surfed. I just think it's cool

I surf very rarely (I have tried surfing, or I surf once or twice a year)

I surf seasonally (multiple times during warm weather months)

I surf throughout the year, (use wetsuit, travel to different locations as needed)

I surf full time: every chance I get, every day, if possible

Other (please specify)

2. My skill level at surfing is:

My skill level at surfing is: Beginner/Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Pro/Sponsored

Other (please specify)

3. The reason (s) I got involved in surfing is/are (pick all that apply)

The reason (s) I got involved in surfing is/are (pick all that apply) I grew up near the ocean

Other family members surfed

My friends all surf

It just seemed like a cool sport to try

I wanted to be part of the surfer lifestyle

I like the clothes, style, music, etc.

I though surfing was a great, challenging sport

Add any comments about why you started surfing

4. At what age did you start surfing? At what age were you most active in surfing? What is your current age?

At what age did you start surfing? At what age were you most active in surfing? What is your current age? Started surfing (approximately):
Most active as a surfer (approximately):
Your age now:

5. Which statements about surfing do you believe are accurate (pick all that apply)

Which statements about surfing do you believe are accurate (pick all that apply) Surfing is a sort of "culture" for some youth

Surfing is primarily a sport for teenagers and young adults (under 30)

You can tell a surfer by the clothes he/she wears

Most surfers are guys

Most surfers are also environmentally conscious

Most surfers are very accepting of non-surfers

Most surfers smoke weed

The majority of surfers continue to surf as long as they are physically able

True surfers consider themselves surfers for life

Surfing is more than a sport....it is a lifestyle

Other (please specify)

6. What stereotypes about surfers do you think are UNTRUE (example: all surfers have long hair):

What stereotypes about surfers do you think are UNTRUE (example: all surfers have long hair):

7. In your opinion, how would you describe a typical true surfer (also known as a waxhead)?Please give examples of clothes, music taste, behaviors, language used, race, gender, interests other than surfing, anything you can tell me about a typical surfer....

In your opinion, how would you describe a typical true surfer (also known as a waxhead)?Please give examples of clothes, music taste, behaviors, language used, race, gender, interests other than surfing, anything you can tell me about a typical surfer....

8. Tell me anything else that you love about surfing or the culture surrounding surfing.

Tell me anything else that you love about surfing or the culture surrounding surfing.

9. For statistical purposes, please provide the following information. Provide your email if you are willing to have me ask you a few follow-up questions about surfing. If not, it's cool.

For statistical purposes, please provide the following information. Provide your email if you are willing to have me ask you a few follow-up questions about surfing. If not, it's cool. First Name
AGE:
RACE:
City/Town:
State:
Country:
Email Address:

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