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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Tailslide

Sports; Surfing

The tailslide is a move where the tail of the board slides across the lip of the wave. A manoeuvre in which a surfer breaks the fins free from the water so the tail slides around quickly. A very ...

Lines

Sports; Surfing

The swells approaching the shore before they break. Also refers to the track a surfer takes on a wave.

Peak periods

Sports; Surfing

The swell period with the most energy during a wave or swell event. Typically a swell will initially arrive with lower energy in the longer swell periods, peak with maximum energy in the swell period ...

Shaper

Sports; Surfing

The surfboard worker who planes and sands a blank to the desired shape prior to glassing. Not necessarily a designer (see designer)

Spit

Sports; Surfing

The spray that exits a hollow tube or barrel, which is caused by compression of the air inside the tube, so the air is forced out through the front of the tube.

Fan

Sports; Surfing

The spray generated from a strong, slicing turn, creating a trail of water, which may be temporarily suspended in the air. Similar to the spray or fan created by a water skier's turn.