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What Is the Origin of the Phrase Hang Ten?
By:Daniella Lauren

The phrase "hang ten" originated in the 1960s surfing culture, and refers to a specific move on the surfboard. The phrase is used by surfing enthusiasts around the world.

Identification
A surfer completes the hang ten move when he walks to the front of the board and rides the wave with all ten toes curled over the front of the board.

Significance
The hang ten move is one of the more difficult stunts to perform as the surfer must be perfectly balanced.

Hang Ten Hand Signal
The hang ten hand gesture indicates to others that a surfer has completed the hang ten move, but it is also used on the shore as a greeting between surfers. The hand signal is formed by making a fist and extending the thumb and pinkie finger outward.

Facts
The hang ten move has been altered and brought into other sports such as BMX biking. It is accomplished by balancing on a moving bike with both feet on the front pegs and the back tire in the air.

Hang Ten Surf Ware
Hang Ten surf ware, co-founded by surfer Duke Boyd, has a logo with pictures of two footprints next to each other.






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