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Such state of transition (or coexistence) between “corre-barra” and modern surfing created an interesting dynamic within the local community. As kids learn to ride waves on the traditional wooden boards, using them almost as bodyboards and then trying to stand up from time to time, they also climb the ladder of the local surfing community. A certain hierarchy applies here: as kids evolve in their “corre-barra” skills they also start to become entitled to use more regularly one of the few modern surf boards spread among the local surf community.
The foam boards stock is limited so it is carefully managed within the community. Sharing is key in São Tomé.
