hotdogging

Quick and flashy style of surfing, generally limited to small waves. The phrase "hotdogging" was popular in the 1950s and '60s, then all but dropped from the surfer's lexicon with the introduction of the short surfboard in the late '60s. While surfing has always had its share of animated performers (Waikiki surfer John "Hawkshaw" Paia performed headstands, spinners, and somersaults in the '30s), h...