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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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soup

Sports; Surfing

An older term used for the white water from a broken wave. Also called whitewater.

surfari

Sports; Surfing

An older surfing term for a surf trip, from African safari.

skeg

Sports; Surfing

An older name for a fin on a surfboard. (see fin)

designer

Sports; Surfing

An expert surfboard shaper or rider who originates ideas for surfboard shapes. See shaper.

titanium

Sports; Surfing

A soft metal occasionally weaved into neoprene as early as '91, supposedly to reflect heat back to the wearer.

set

Sports; Surfing

A series of waves approaching the lineup. Waves almost always arrive in sets, and the periods in between sets are called lulls.

bitchin'

Sports; Surfing

Old school for really good or enjoyable.

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