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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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Surfing

Kneeboarding

Sports; Surfing

A surfing spin-off, kneeboarding is riding the waves on your knees using a special knee board.

Tropical wave

Sports; Surfing

A trough, disturbance, or cyclonic curvature in the trade-wind easterlies originating over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical waves are the first sign of possible future tropical cyclone ...

Polyurethane

Sports; Surfing

A type of plastic foam; the most common type used in surfboard manufacturing, usually employed together with polyester resin.

Junkyard dog

Sports; Surfing

A surfer with poor style or a surfer who only surfs crappy waves.

Carbon fibre

Sports; Surfing

A type of super-strong fiber, soakable in resin, which is occasionally laid in strips along the length of a board during glassing to help prevent creasing.

Kick out

Sports; Surfing

A ride-ending manoeuvre in which the surfer turns out through-or over-the back of the wave.

Shortboard

Sports; Surfing

A smaller, performance surfboard generally in the 5 to 7 foot range, designed for maximum speed through turns.

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