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