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Big Wave Surfing Questionnaire

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Question 1 of 21

Section 1. Tell us about your surfing experience

1.      How many years have you been surfing? 

A

Less than 5 years

B

5-10 years

C

More than 10 years

Question 2 of 21

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 3 of 21

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 4 of 21

3B. Are there other Big Wave surfing locations you surfed and would like to share with us? 

Question 5 of 21

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

Question 6 of 21

Section 2: Physical & Mental Preparation 

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 7 of 21

1B. Is there any other type of physical and/or mental training that you habe been exposed to and would like to share with us?

Question 8 of 21

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

A

yes

B

no

Question 9 of 21

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

A

Excellent

B

Good

C

Fair

D

Needs Improvement

Question 10 of 21

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

A

Yes

B

No

Question 11 of 21

4B. If you have experienced a near drowing incident while surfing, please briefly describe

Question 12 of 21

Section 3: Athletic Career 

 

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 13 of 21

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 14 of 21

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

Question 15 of 21

Section 4: Competitive & Professional Status 

 

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

A

Yes

B

No

Question 16 of 21

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 17 of 21

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

A

Yes

B

No

Question 18 of 21

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

A

Yes

B

No

Question 19 of 21

Section 4: Competitive & Professional Status 

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

A

Yes

B

No

Question 20 of 21

2 Are you available for in-person sessions in Hawaii? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 21 of 21

3. What motivates you to participate in this research? 

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