Surfing Quiz
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- 1.
One of the most famous waves ever surfed is this bomb at Teahupoo. Surfed by Laird Hamilton what year was it ridden?
- A.
1999
- B.
2000
- C.
2002
- D.
2003
- E.
2005
Correct Answer
B. 2000Explanation
This wave is called The Millenium WaveRate this question:
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- 2.
Who won rookie of the year in 2009 in the ASP world championship tour?
- A.
Kekoa Bacalsco
- B.
Josh Kerr
- C.
Marlon Lipke
- D.
Philip McDonald
- E.
Ben Dunne
Correct Answer
A. Kekoa Bacalsco -
- 3.
True or False? The World Qualifying Series (WQS) has a stop in Ireland?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
In the 2009 Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Invitational at Waimea Beach Eddie’s brother Clyde Aikau surfed amazingly well. What age was he at the time?
- A.
30
- B.
40
- C.
50
- D.
60
- E.
70
Correct Answer
D. 60 -
- 5.
True or False? The Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Invitational is run every 3 years
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
Who is the first official ASP surfing world champion?
- A.
Fred Hamster
- B.
Peter Townend
- C.
Shaun Townend
- D.
Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew
- E.
Fred Flintston
Correct Answer
B. Peter Townend -
- 7.
Kelly Slater was the winner of the 2009 Pipeline Masters on a worryingly small board. What size was his tool of choice?
- A.
5'3
- B.
5'5
- C.
5'11
- D.
6'0
- E.
3'2
Correct Answer
C. 5'11 -
- 8.
What is the name of this board?
- A.
The Plank
- B.
Thruster
- C.
Balin
- D.
Alaia
- E.
Longboard
Correct Answer
D. Alaia -
- 9.
If I'm surfing Stent Road, Lyall Bay and Hot Water Beach where am I surfing?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Wales
- C.
New Zealand
- D.
Hawaii
- E.
Scotland
Correct Answer
C. New Zealand -
- 10.
Where is this wave?
- A.
Chile
- B.
Tasmania
- C.
Ireland
- D.
South Africa
- E.
New Zealand
Correct Answer
B. TasmaniaExplanation
Shipstern's Bluff, TasmaniaRate this question:
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- 11.
Who famously said this "A role model? No. But I do consider myself somebody that everyone should look up to. Kids should try to pretend that they're me. I mean, they should try. Good luck, kids! "
- A.
Gary Elkerton
- B.
Kelly Slater
- C.
Sunny Garcia
- D.
Tank Evans
- E.
Peter Mel
Correct Answer
D. Tank EvansExplanation
From the film Surfs UpRate this question:
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- 12.
The surf company Rip Curl was founded in which Australian town?
- A.
Torquay
- B.
Wollongong
- C.
Coolangatta
- D.
Newcastle
- E.
Margaret River
Correct Answer
A. Torquay -
- 13.
In the show Baywatch Kelly Slater played a surfer dude. What was his name?
- A.
Jeff Strand
- B.
Jimmy Slade
- C.
Ralph Curl
- D.
Steve Barrel
- E.
Cory Tide
Correct Answer
B. Jimmy SladeExplanation
But hey, he did score Pamela AndersonRate this question:
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- 14.
Who won the last U.S. Open of Surfing which had a record $100,000 prize money.
- A.
Kelly Slater
- B.
Fred Pattachia
- C.
Brett Simpson
- D.
Mick Fanning
- E.
Joel Parkinson
Correct Answer
C. Brett Simpson -
- 15.
Which of these professional surfers are not brothers?
- A.
C.J. and Damien Hobgood
- B.
Tom and Nathan Carrol
- C.
Shea and Cory Lopez
- D.
Pat and Dane Guadaskas
- E.
Tom and Pat Curren
Correct Answer
B. Tom and Nathan Carrol -
- 16.
Who is Bobby Martinez signed with?
- A.
Rip Curl
- B.
Billabong
- C.
Reef
- D.
Quiksilver
- E.
O Neill
Correct Answer
E. O Neill -
- 17.
Who is this surfer?
- A.
Mick Fanning
- B.
Wade Goodall
- C.
Taj Burrow
- D.
Joel Parkinson
- E.
Andy Irons
Correct Answer
D. Joel Parkinson -
- 18.
Which one of these surfers is NOT in the latest Modern Collective film by Kai Nevile?
- A.
Jamie O Brien
- B.
Dion Agius
- C.
Dusty Payne
- D.
Jordy Smith
- E.
Dane Reynolds
Correct Answer
A. Jamie O Brien -
- 19.
In which country was this photo taken?
- A.
Morocco
- B.
Mexico
- C.
Portugal
- D.
Ireland
- E.
Australia
Correct Answer
C. PortugalExplanation
Ribiera PortugalRate this question:
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- 20.
Where is this wave?
- A.
Cork
- B.
Clare
- C.
Sligo
- D.
Dublin
- E.
Kerry
Correct Answer
E. Kerry -
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