Surfing

Surfing

Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.

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Hood

Sports; Surfing

Generally made of super soft neoprene, as it needs to fit snugly; can cover up to just under the nose in ultra coldwater suits. Hoods can come attached to the suit (some companies feature snap on/off ...

Twinzer

Sports; Surfing

Four-fin surfboard design created by Will Jobson of California in 1990; adds control to the instability of the twinfin design.

Spilling waves

Sports; Surfing

Generally a scientific term used to describe a soft wave when the crest breaks gradually as the wave travels to the shore.

Floater

Sports; Surfing

Floater-A manoeuvre in which the surfer rides over and/or along the top of a breaking wave, sliding across broken foam or a pitching lip, then drops back down into the main part of the wave. So named ...

Firing

Sports; Surfing

Firing is the same as "going off", where the surf is really good and the waves are breaking nicely. Also called pumping, or going off.

Acetone

Sports; Surfing

Flammable, volatile, toxic chemical solvent used to clean polyester resin from tools, etc. .

Wipe-out

Sports; Surfing

Falling of your board is referred to as a wipe-out. Other terms are donut, mullering, eating it, taking a pounding, or pretty much anything else you would like.