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- Dictionarycompetent/ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully: "a highly competent surgeon"
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Jan 24, 2015 · What makes one ocean competent is 3 things (maybe more) but basically 1) ability to swim 2) knowing the ocean, waves, currents, shorelines, hazards, 3) knowing your own limits within the context of the current ocean conditions.
Refraction. This represent the tendency of wave crests to become parallel to underwater contours as waves move into shallower waters. Waves moving in shallow waters move more slowly than waves moving in deeper water. Refraction can be seen where waves wrap round a point and their direction seems to change. Refraction of waves.
Surf Terms, Slang and Phrases. "You should have been here yesterday!" With the help of this Surfing Terms page you'll be able to not only walk like a surfer, but you'll also be able to talk like one. Chill with the locals, impress the hotties at the local bar, or show up that know-it-all brat who is going out with your younger brother or sister ...
Place both hands on the rails out in front of you and push downwards, sinking the nose of your board under the water. Keep your arms straight and lean forward to help get more of the board under the water. Make sure you take a deep breath just before the wave breaks over you, submerging most of your board.
On a fat day a few months back there was a guy on a huge wooden longboard....don't know how long but it was noticeably longer than the 9' I was on.....he started paddling out beyond all the other longboards with this weird two handed kind of pump....It was like watching a cement mixer start in a drag race.....he never paddled that hard, caught waves really easily, and once on the wave was moving around, up and down the board like it was the deck of a boat.....there are a handful of returns ...
Traction Pad. A traction pad is a permanent replacement for surf wax, stuck directly to the surfboard. It is normally seen placed just in front of the leash plug, providing grip for back foot. Full length grip is available, but is not seen so often. You might find it referred to as deck grip, traction, or a riser pad.
May 25, 2021 · (For reference: if I feel good & fairly competent/relaxed up to 2-3 ft, it's the upper limit of 3-5 ft I'm talking about-- not a huge quantum leap in conditions or size, objectively speaking.)
Generally, if your taking off on the peak next to the person, then the snowballed section isn't really a problem. If your snowballing a section that I rider would be problematic for a person up and rideing then you need to stop shoulder hopping. No easy answer but if you surf enough you can almost spot the guys that will make the wave before ...
by tomato3000 » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:46 pm. A 'left' would mean that if you go in the direction of the breaking water you'll be facing the shore. 'Regular' (left foot forward) surfers are generally not as comfortable at lefts because you'll be predominately surfing back side. by essex sucks » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:31 pm.
Jun 10, 2017 · Thus it looks like the three largest options are: - 9'6" x 24" x 2 5/8". - 9'0" x 24" x 4". -9'0" x 23" x 3.5". I am basically looking for whatever is the most stable and easiest to stand on since that's all I am at in this point in time. Obviously the 9'6" board is the largest. However, it's only 2 5/8" thick which is much thinner than other ...
