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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acetone

Sports; Surfing

Flammable, volatile, toxic chemical solvent used to clean polyester resin from tools, etc. .

grubbing

Sports; Surfing

Falling off your board while surfing.

wipe-out

Sports; Surfing

Falling of your board is referred to as a wipe-out. Other terms are donut, mullering, eating it, taking a pounding, or pretty much anything else you would like.

frontside

Sports; Surfing

Facing the wave while surfing. A goofyfoot going left or a regularfoot going right. Also called forehand.

stoked

Sports; Surfing

Extremely happy or elated. An original surfing term.

buckle

Sports; Surfing

Damage to a surfboard caused by heavy general impact, in which the surfboard flexes further than the glass and resin allows. Usually indicated by a fracture line running across the board on bottom, ...