360

A "360" in surfing is a maneuver where a rider turns their board 360 degrees on the face of a wave. This is one of many spectacular maneuvers that have transformed surfing into a gymnastic dance, enabled by modern surfboard designs.1

Surfing itself is the sport of riding breaking waves toward the shore, typically on a surfboard. Its origins are in premodern Hawaii and Polynesia, where it was practiced by all social classes. After a decline in the 19th century, surfing experienced a revival in the early 20th century and spread to California and Australia. Modern surfboards are much lighter and more maneuverable than early designs, allowing for advanced techniques like 360s, "airs," and "reverses".1