(a) SLSA Surf Board riding judging is a subjective system (0-10 points using 0.1 point increments) and there will be an active judging panel.
(b) At times it is not possible for a judge to measure every ride and record every competitor or surfboard movement. Therefore, each judge allocates their points subjectively and, providing their aggregate is consistent and relative in relation to each competitor, their scoring will assist determine a fair result.