# Tarp Surfing Landlocked Skateboarders Mimic Tubular Waves With Tarps By Chelsea MacMillan | Published 2010-07-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarp-surfing References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/21/tarp-surfing/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6-vb20srZI&feature=player_embedded) Tarp surfing is the latest skateboarding craze. First created in the early 90's, this totally tubular videographical trend has returned with a huge following. A large blue tarp is placed on the ground; one member skateboards across it while the other pulls the corner over the skateboarder. Tarp surfing creates the illusion that the skateboarder is on water, imitating surfing. Film it, add a clever soundtrack, and you've got yourself a stellar skate video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Skateboarding:** Developing virtual reality technology that simulates skateboarding experiences in a safe and controlled environment. - **Extreme Sports Entertainment:** Creating innovative events and shows that combine skateboarding, surfing, and other extreme sports to captivate audiences. - **Augmented Reality Skateboarding:** Integrating augmented reality into skateboarding to enhance the experience and offer interactive features for skateboarders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Exploring the potential of virtual reality and augmented reality to revolutionize the skateboarding industry. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Creating new forms of extreme sports entertainment that cater to the growing interest in skateboarding and other related activities. - **Video Production:** Providing creative video production services for skateboarding content, capturing the excitement and adrenaline of the sport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Indoor Surfing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-bar.md) - [Portable Ice Resurfacing Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamboni-rentals.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Surf-Inspired Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfs-pup-dog-treats.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md)