2.5. Adaptive Surfing Factsheets

2.5.1. Prone Practice

People who have lost the ability to use significant parts of their body or who are born without that ability will most likely surf in a prone position...

2.5.2. Visual Impairment Practice

The term Visually Impaired is used to indicate blind plus partially sighted people together...

2.5.3. Stand Practice

The term «Stand» is used to indicate an adaptive surfer who rides a wave in a standing position...

2.5.4. Kneel Practice

The term “kneel” is generally used to indicate a surfer who rides the wave in a sitting or kneeling position and paddles without the use of a paddle...

2.5.5. Sit Practice

The term “sit” is used to indicate a surfer who rides a wave in a sitting position...

2.5.6. Hearing Impairment Practice

Para Surfing with a hearing impairment refers to any surfer with a hearing impairment who rides a wave or wishes to do so...