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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.
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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 ...
IMO paddling is not about strength per se as much as it is about poise on the board, endurance strength (think jumping jacks as opposed to pushups), and being able to hold a body position so that you can really paddle as quickly as possible with good form as opposed to trying to drag mountains.
Longboards have a lot of benefits that come from their long length, but is there a point (assuming an average sized, already competent surfer) where adding on another foot or two to the length actually begins to diminish the benefits of a longboard? In other words, I don't really understand what the benefits are to a board that is over 10' (3.04 meters) long. To be honest, I don't really ...
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.
Duck diving is an essential part of being a competent surfer. Duck diving is the way that a surfer dives under an oncoming wave as he or she paddles out to the lineup. Ducking under the wave ensures that all the progress made by paddling out is not lost by being washed backwards by the wave. The bigger the waves or the more frequent the waves are, the more important it becomes to be skilled at ...
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.
