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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Cowabunga

Sports; Surfing

Slang from 1960's surf culture, cried out enthusiastically when surfing — The surfer's cry "Cowabunga" as they climb a 12 foot wall of water and "take the drop. ".

Indo

Sports; Surfing

Slang for Indonesia, home of some classic surf spots and a top surf trip destination.

Springsuit

Sports; Surfing

Short armed, short legged wetsuit, often 2mm. Used in cool water. (Some companies make long-armed springsuits. )

Seams

Sports; Surfing

Seams-The connecting area between panels on a suit; one of the most important zones and the focus for much of new developments in wetsuit technology. (See: flatstitched, blindstitched, double ...

Blindstitched

Sports; Surfing

Seam that's glued together, then sewn halfway through the material so you don't see the stitching on the other side; generally on higher-end suits and considered flexible, fairly watertight and ...

Double blindstitched

Sports; Surfing

Seam is glued together and blindstitched on the outside, turned inside out and blindstitched on the inside; considered a very watertight seal.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)

Sports; Surfing

SAS is an organisation campaigning for clean water for all. These guys are incredibly high profile and lobby endlessly to ensure all water users are surfing in clean water. cheque them out at www. ...