"Crashes can be pretty exciting, " says Robert Russell, winner of seven longboard championships.

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Here "longboard" racers dressed in period garb compete annually in three events, snow permitting, one during each of the first three months of the year.

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"The Spliff is a unique design that we created to be a hybrid between a longboard and a regular skateboard, " says Ryan Daughtridge, Bustin Boards' founder.

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In New Jersey, the Foster's Belmar Pro has become one of the largest surfing meets in North America and the Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest attracts fans annually.

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At a foot wide and 35 to 40 inches long, this "sidewalk surfer" is technically a longboard a skateboard variation that's more akin to a surfboard in look and ride.

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Scientists, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists cross paths not only at lectures but also at social events like the UCSD Cancer Center's annual Luau and Longboard Invitational--yes, surfing to benefit cancer research.

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