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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epoxy

Sports; Surfing

A type of plastic resin used by some manufacturers in place of polyester resin. Usually an epoxy-user also uses a polystyrene blank, which can be badly affected by polyester resins.

A-frame

Sports; Surfing

A peak-shaped wave, with left and right shoulders, and the highest point of the crest in the middle of the peak. So named because the cross-section of the wave reveals an "A" shape where it is ...

Association of Professional Surfing (ASP)

Sports; Surfing

A governing body for professional surfing. Formed in 1982, ASP works to protect the interests of professional surfers. The association organizes six professional surfing circuits including the World ...

sponger

Sports; Surfing

A bodyboarder.

meter

Sports; Surfing

The metric equivalent of 3. 28 feet.

bathymetry

Sports; Surfing

The measurement of depths of water in oceans, seas, and lakes. The topography of the ocean floor or underwater bottom.

surf height

Sports; Surfing

The measurement of breaking waves along the coast. Surfline measures wave heights by the face of the wave for consistency in communication. When communicating we also compare wave heights to a ...