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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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Rip

Sports; Surfing

A riptide is a strong current heading out to sea. It can be dangerous for surfers and swimmers alike. cheque out the waves section to find out more details. Also called current or riptide: Water ...

Bowl

Sports; Surfing

A section of a given wave in which the line of the wave bends, or appears to bend, toward the shore. The bend creates added intensity, often causing the wave to build into a peak, or grow hollower or ...

Subtropical depression

Sports; Surfing

A subtropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind speeds are less than 33 knots (38 mph).

Superstretch

Sports; Surfing

Trade name referring to a particular brand's most flexible rubber. Often only used in high-motion areas (i.e., the shoulders) as it's generally considered less warm and durable than other kinds of ...

Sneaker set

Sports; Surfing

A rogue set of waves that usually catches all the surfers in the lineup "sleeping" or not paying attention.

Polyester

Sports; Surfing

A type of plastic resin; the most common type used in surfboard manufacturing.

La nina

Sports; Surfing

A cooling of the ocean surface off the western coast of South America. The opposite of El Nino.

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