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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Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP)

Sports; Surfing

A noxious toxic chemical used in small quantities as a catalyst or "hardener" for polyester resin.

Epoxy

Sports; Surfing

A type of plastic resin used by some manufacturers in place of polyester resin. Usually an epoxy-user also uses a polystyrene blank, which can be badly affected by polyester resins.

A-frame

Sports; Surfing

A peak-shaped wave, with left and right shoulders, and the highest point of the crest in the middle of the peak. So named because the cross-section of the wave reveals an "A" shape where it is ...

Association of Professional Surfing (ASP)

Sports; Surfing

A governing body for professional surfing. Formed in 1982, ASP works to protect the interests of professional surfers. The association organises six professional surfing circuits including the World ...

Re-entry

Sports; Surfing

A classic manoeuvre in which the surfer goes through and/or over the lip of the wave, almost to the point of pulling out, then drops back down into the wave. A re-entry is the base term for numerous ...