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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Banks

Sports; Surfing

Sand on the sea floor of a beach break. Beach break waves are dependent on the quality of the sand banks to provide good, surfable waves.

Nautical mile

Sports; Surfing

The marine term for a mile, which equals approximately 1. 2 statute miles on land. Wind speed and other velocities are always termed as knots when used in marine and aerial environments.

Mushburger

Sports; Surfing

Poor quality, slow, or non-powerful waves, often onshore.

Mush

Sports; Surfing

Poor quality, slow, or non-powerful waves, often onshore.

Deck grip

Sports; Surfing

Rough-surfaced material patch, usually a fraction of an inch thick, which can be glued to the deck of a surfboard to increase traction instead of wax.