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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Leash

Sports; Surfing

This is the cord that is attached between your leg and your surfboard. Also called leg rope.

Stepping

Sports; Surfing

This is the art of walking up and down a longboard, foot over foot. When you see some guy / gal running up and down their board, you'll now know what to call it.

Cross step

Sports; Surfing

This is the art of walking up and down a longboard, foot over foot. When you see some guy / gal running up and down their board, you'll now know what to call it.

Pipeline

Sports; Surfing

This is the classic Hawaiian wave — amazing, barreling, and mean. It's one of the most famous and most photographed waves there is.

Stringer

Sports; Surfing

This is the bit of wood that runs up through the length of your surfboard. The wood or glue lamination point, usually in the centre of a surfboard. Wood stringers add weight but give the board much ...

Tail

Sports; Surfing

This is the bit of the surfboard at the opposite end to the nose. Read more about surfboard tail shapes. For more info on the other bits of the surfboard, have a look at the surfboard section.