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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double blindstitched

Sports; Surfing

Seam is glued together and blindstitched on the outside, turned inside out and blindstitched on the inside; considered a very watertight seal.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)

Sports; Surfing

SAS is an organization campaigning for clean water for all. These guys are incredibly high profile and lobby endlessly to ensure all water users are surfing in clean water. Check them out at www. ...

banks

Sports; Surfing

Sand on the sea floor of a beach break. Beach break waves are dependent on the quality of the sand banks to provide good, surfable waves.

nautical mile

Sports; Surfing

The marine term for a mile, which equals approximately 1. 2 statute miles on land. Wind speed and other velocities are always termed as knots when used in marine and aerial environments.

mushburger

Sports; Surfing

Poor quality, slow, or non-powerful waves, often onshore.

deck grip

Sports; Surfing

Rough-surfaced material patch, usually a fraction of an inch thick, which can be glued to the deck of a surfboard to increase traction instead of wax.