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Source A implies a cultural trend adopted through 'balsa wood boards just starting to appear' showing how boards were were gained through commerce and therefore had less value due to the relation of how that board was received; however, in source B it is implied to be a tradition in their culture as seen through their relationship with their board. The board is described as 'usually made of wood from the native breadfruit tree', compared with the various types of wood A which suggest cultural experimentation, Source B has more customs as further shown through the boards being 'well oiled' and 'blessed in a simple ritual', which also implies a closer bond between the board and surfer and the surfers deeper knowledge of the surf board through self dedication to gain the board which creates these customs that become tradition rather than an injection of a pop culture wave. (Draft 1)