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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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Surfing

underwater

Sports; Surfing

You are not seriously looking for an explanation of this are you?.

xtreme

Sports; Surfing

Yes, you guessed — we couldn't think of a surfing word truly beginning with "X. " Its definition is exactly the same as in the dictionary. Tow in surfing is the latest type of extreme surfing.

xtrak

Sports; Surfing

Xtrak is one of the leading manufacturers of surfboard traction pads. We've finally got a proper "X. " (See Xtrak traction).

eat it

Sports; Surfing

Wiping out on a wave.

mullering

Sports; Surfing

Wipe-out of the highest order.

offshore

Sports; Surfing

Winds that blow toward the ocean from the land, usually creating clean and groomed conditions. Offshore winds often hold up the waves so they break in shallower water than normal and become much more ...

onshore

Sports; Surfing

Winds that blow from the ocean toward the shore. Onshore winds over 8 knots create bumps and chop on the water, making for ugly surfing conditions.

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