Crowd surfing is when a person is lifted and propelled by the hands of audience members during concerts. It can be dangerous and illegal in some countries. Risks include injury, theft, and sexual harassment. Those willing to try it should wear appropriate clothing and leave valuables at home. It’s best to avoid it if the crowd doesn’t seem friendly.
Crowd surfing is the name given to the activity of a person being lifted and propelled by the hands of audience members to move through the crowd above their heads. Crowd surfing typically occurs during rock or punk concerts. Sometimes, the crowd surfer is an artist, but many times he’s a member of the audience.
Crowd surfers, whether they are surfing or helping others surf, take many risks. Crowd surfing is illegal in some countries and not well tolerated in others. Even if it’s legal, concert security often still has the right to keep surfers away from the concert. People helping crowd surfers can be accidentally kicked in the face or injured by rough or sharp clothing or accessories. The crowd surfer runs the risk of being sexually tempted or aggressively hit.
Jewelry and other items can be lost or stolen while crowd surfing. Sometimes, the crowd may remove one or both of the surfer’s shoes, especially if there is a strong potential to get kicked. If a surfer falls, he can sustain injuries and cause them to others. For those willing to take the risks of surfing en masse, they should wear softer, securely lacing shoes and clothing without large, rough zippers and buckles. Money and valuables should be left with a trusted friend or left at home.
The hardest part of crowd surfing is standing up in a crowd. It’s hard to do it yourself unless you can jump off the stage. Two taller people can help you if they allow you to lift yourself up to their shoulders. Crowds are likely to see you and are ready to help you navigate in droves. It’s never a good idea to try crowd surfing if the crowd doesn’t seem friendly to the idea or if you’re a heavy person!
Surfing after the concert is also not a good idea because people may not want to help you just to get you to the exit door faster. Crowd surfing is always done at your own risk. It should never be considered just harmless entertainment. Since crowd surfing is usually done in the center of the audience, those who wish to avoid it are probably best to stay near the edges of the concert hall or auditorium.
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