: Legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton argue that wiping out is an under-appreciated skill; if you aren't falling, you likely aren't pushing your limits to improve.
In 1963, a simple twelve-bar blues instrumental became the definitive anthem of surf culture. wipe out
: Wiping out can be dangerous, involving "hold-downs" underwater or collisions with reefs and boards. Expert surfers use techniques like covering their heads with their arms and falling flat to distribute impact. : Legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton argue that
: It is instantly recognizable by its manic drum solo and the maniacal laugh at the beginning—which was actually intended to mimic the sound of a surfboard snapping. if you aren't falling