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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Beach leech

Sports; Surfing

The perfect description of a beach leech: "Some people don't bring their own boards, and prefer to borrow your extra boards (they don't rent). And for wax, some don't really bring it. They just ask ...

Swell period

Sports; Surfing

The peak period of the swell energy in seconds. If there are multiple swells at a specific location, then the peak period of the dominant swell is used. This is the time between successive wave ...

Gusset

Sports; Surfing

The panel that runs down the arm, invented to make paddling easier.

Blank

Sports; Surfing

The original block of foam used to shape a surfboard. A blank often comes from a pre-shaped mould with a basic outline and rocker depending on the length and type surfboard being shaped. Usually made ...

Swell window

Sports; Surfing

The opening through which swell and waves may pass between islands or around points of land. The swell window will change with different swell directions.

Jersey

Sports; Surfing

The moulded inner material that holds the neoprene together, made from any combo of polypropylene, nylon, titanium, etc.

Central pressure index (CPI)

Sports; Surfing

The minimum atmospheric pressure in the eye or centre of a hurricane, which is used to estimate the wind velocities in the storm. The lower the CPI, the faster the wind speeds.