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Big Wave Surfing Questionnaire

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Big Wave Surfing Questionnaire

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Question 1 of 27

Are you between 18 and 62 years old?

A

Yes

B

No

Section 1. Surfing Experience

Tell us about your surfing experience

Question 3 of 27

1.      How many years have you been surfing? 

A

Less than 5 years

B

5-10 years

C

More than 10 years

Question 4 of 27

2. How many years have you been surfing waves over 20 feet (6 meters)?

 

 

A

None ( I never tried waves this big)

B

1 - 3 years

C

4 - 7 years

D

8 - 10 years

E

More than 10 years

Question 5 of 27

3A. Which big wave locations have you surfed? (Check all that apply) 

(Select all that apply)
A

Nazaré, Portugal

B

Jaws (Peʻahi), Maui

C

Mavericks, California

D

Cortes Bank, California

E

Teahupo, Tahiti

F

Waimea Bay, Hawaii

G

Dungeons, Cape Town, South Africa

H

Donegal Bay, Ireland

I

Todos os Santos, Mexico

Question 6 of 27

3B. Are there other Big Wave surfing locations you surfed and would like to share with us? Or write "none" in the box to move to the next question. 

Question 7 of 27

4 What is the largest wave height you’ve surfed (estimated in feet/meters)? 

A

Under 20 ft / 6 m

B

20–30 ft / 6–9 m

C

30–50 ft / 9–15 m

D

Over 50 ft / 15 m

Section 2: Physical and Mental Preparation

Share a little bit about your physical and Mental Preparation to surf Big Waves

Question 9 of 27

 

1A. Do you engage in specific training for big wave surfing? (Check all that apply) 

(Select all that apply)
A

Breath-hold training and/or intense swimming workouts training

B

Apnea simulation

C

Strength & conditioning

D

Cold water adaptation

E

Mindfulness or meditation

Question 10 of 27

1B. Is there any other type of physical and/or mental training that you have been exposed to and would like to share with us? Or write "none" in the box to move to the next question. 

Question 11 of 27

2 Have you completed any formal safety or rescue training (e.g., Jet Ski rescue, CPR)? 

A

yes

B

no

Question 12 of 27

3. How would you rate your ability to stay calm under extreme pressure? 

A

Excellent

B

Good

C

Fair

D

Needs Improvement

Question 13 of 27

4A. Have you ever experienced a hold-down or near-drowning incident while surfing? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 14 of 27

4B. If you have experienced a near drowing incident while surfing, please briefly describe. Or write "none" in the box to move to the next question. 

Section 3: Athletic Career

Tell us about your surfing journey and/competitive career

Question 16 of 27

 

1. Select teh options that best describe yor competitive experience 

A

I have never competed seriously. I am a recreational surfer.

B

I competed at the regional level, semi-professional, or in 4th division leagues or tours.

C

I was involved in talent development in my sport and competed in 3rd division professional leagues or tours.

D

I competed at the national level and was chosen to represent the country. I competed in the second division of professional leagues or tours.

E

I competed at the international level and participated in 1st division professional leagues or tours.

F

I experienced consistent success in a major international, globally recognized competition (WSL, IBC tour)

Question 17 of 27

2. Select the options that describe your success as a competitor or big wave surfer: 

A

I surf big waves only for fun

B

I have never received any major awards in big wave surfing, but I have been invited to many big wave surfing events and have been nominated for awards.

C

I achieved success at the regional, university, semi-professional, or 3rd and 4th division levels.

D

I have held national titles or achieved success in the 2nd or 3rd divisions.

E

I had occasional success at the international level or in the top division (WQS, ISA games, WSL, IBC tour)

F

I experienced consistent success in a major international, globally recognized competition (WSL, IBC tour)

Question 18 of 27

3. The duration of your highest level of performance was...

A

Less than 2 years

B

Between 2 to 5 years

C

From 5 to 8 years

D

More than 8 years

Section 4:

Competitive & Professional Status

Question 20 of 27

1A. Have you competed in any big wave events (e.g., WSL Big Wave Event)

A

Yes

B

No

Question 21 of 27

1B. If you have competed in big events, list a few of them here or write "none" if you never competed in big events

Question 22 of 27

2. Are you sponsored or professionally supported for big wave surfing? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 23 of 27

3 Do you have video or photographic documentation of your big wave surfing? 

A

Yes

B

No

Section 5.

Research Participation Readness. 

Question 25 of 27

 

1. Are you willing to participate in physiological and psychological assessments (e.g., biofeedback, interviews)? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 26 of 27

2 Are you available for in-person sessions in Hawaii during a period of eight weeks? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 27 of 27

3. What motivates you to participate in this research? 

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