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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bottom curve

Sports; Surfing

The curve of the surfboard bottom from nose to tail viewed from the side. Probably the single most important factor in surfboard design, because it controls the general flow of water from its entry ...

tube

Sports; Surfing

The tube is public transportation in London. Oh, you mean Tube! The tube is where the wave is hollow where it's breaking. For some surfers it's the be all of surfing. It's sometimes called a barrel, ...

deck

Sports; Surfing

The top surface of a surfboard for a surfer to stand on. Deck is wherer wax is applied for traction.

crest

Sports; Surfing

The top part or lip of the wave or swell.

airbrush

Sports; Surfing

The tool used by an artist to spray color onto a surfboard. The airbrush is powered by compressor and sprays paint from a container (usually screwed or otherwise attached to the airbrush) out through ...

lip

Sports; Surfing

The tip of the breaking part of the wave. The part of a wave that pitches out from the top as the wave begins to break. This is where most of the moving power of a wave is located. This is also the ...