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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peak periods

Sports; Surfing

The swell period with the most energy during a wave or swell event. Typically a swell will initially arrive with lower energy in the longer swell periods, peak with maximum energy in the swell period ...

shaper

Sports; Surfing

The surfboard worker who planes and sands a blank to the desired shape prior to glassing. Not necessarily a designer (see designer)

spit

Sports; Surfing

The spray that exits a hollow tube or barrel, which is caused by compression of the air inside the tube, so the air is forced out through the front of the tube.

fan

Sports; Surfing

The spray generated from a strong, slicing turn, creating a trail of water, which may be temporarily suspended in the air. Similar to the spray or fan created by a water skier's turn.

impact zone

Sports; Surfing

Spot in the lineup right where the waves are generally breaking. Surfers want to avoid being caught in this area when sitting or paddling out.

80 / 360

Sports; Surfing

The spin of a surfer's board during a manoeuver in degrees, e.g. 360 degree turn.

great circle

Sports; Surfing

The shortest distance between two points on a curved or spherical surface like the Earth, which is actually a curved line when projected on a flat surface like on a Mercator chart. These lines are ...