Pearl/Pearling – When the nose of a board is accidentally driven underwater, often resulting in the rider going “over the handlebars”. Peak – The highest point of a wave, as in “peaks and troughs”. Although not strictly defined, this usually refers to the height of the surfable face of a wave. Overhead – When the height of a wave is over head height. An “all rounder” type surf board, often cited as a suitable board for beginners. Mini Mal/Mini Malibu – A shorter version of a Malibu surf board. before surfing to understand conditions better). Mind Surfing/Mind Surfer – Looking at a wave and imagining surfing it (e.g. Localism – Defensiveness of a surf spot from local people. Lip Climb – Moving from the bottom of the wave (trough) to the top negotiating the lip. Also used casually to refer to the people on the line-up. ![]() Referenced by two points in-land from which position can be triangulated. Line-up – The point at which surfers will place themselves on the water when waiting for waves to come in. Always from the perspective of the surfer on the wave (facing inland). Lefty/Left/Left Hander – Refers to waves breaking from right to left. Can be attached via ankle, wrist or knee straps. Leash – A cable or length of rope attaching a surfboard to a surfer to ensure surfboards don’t get washed away. Kook – New/learner surfer – usually derogatory. “The wave just jacked up out of nowhere!” Jacked Up – When a wave suddenly becomes a steep face. Impact Zone – The area where the lip is going to land when the wave breaks. One foot (five toes) or two feet (ten toes). Hang five/ten – Quite literally means to hang your toes over the edge of the board. Handlebars/Going over the handlebars – Used to refer to the front of the board when a surfer falls forward, usually when pearling. Hack – “Throwing spray” with a quick and powerful top turn or cutback. Goofy (stance) – Left foot forward on the board. Glass – clean, smooth waves without any choppy water. ![]() ![]() “He rode along the face”.įin chop – Injury/damage caused by surfboard fins.įloater – A maneuver in which a surfer rides along the lip of a wave, similar to ‘grinding’ the lip of a ramp for skateboarders.įoamie/Fun Board – Thick, voluminous, buoyant, soft-topped board useful usually used by beginners.įrontside – If a surfer is facing towards the wave, he is surfing “frontside”. Also, more generally entering or re-entering a wave (similar to “dropping in” on a skateboard ramp).įade: When a surfer starts riding a wave at a slight angle toward the white water, with the intention of turning back down the line.įace – The front of a wave. ![]() A dangerous and rightfully disliked manoeuvre. Synonymous of “really good/cool”.ĭown the line – Travelling along the length of a wave (as apposed to travelling straight in to the shore).ĭrop in – When a surfer enters a wave that’s already been ridden, without priority. (Not to be confused with Fin chop).ĭark – Intensely impressive. “big wave charger”.Ĭhop/Chops – Choppy water caused by high winds. Often used with reference to big waves e.g. A crucial maneuver and often the very first thing a surfer does after he’s popped up.īra/Brah – Buddy, mate (literally ‘brother’) usually used when talking to friends.Ĭlean – Smooth, “glassy” waves without any choppy water.Ĭlose Out – When a wave breaks along it’s length at the same time, making it impossible for a surfer to go “down the line”.Ĭharging – Travelling along a wave aggressively or with great speed. IE, the wave is at his back.īlown out – Strong winds causing waves to have choppy, uneven surfaces.īodyboard – A small board (usually measured from chin to knees) ridden in a prone position.īottom turn – A maneuver in which a surfer turns in the trough of a wave to face along it. Getting airborne.īackside – If a surfer is facing away from the wave, he is surfing “backside”. Surfer slang debunked! Have you always wondered what it is surfers are meaning when they use the words gnarly, close out, grom etc? Well we have got you coverd beow as we have debunked surfer slang! We have also listed them in albahbetical order to make it a little more ready friendly -You are welcomeĪir/Aerial – A maneuver in which a surfer launches completely out of the water.
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