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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 ...
May 25, 2021 · Then there's 3) the actual wave factor lol-- if it's "big" in comparison to what I feel competent in, it's easy for me to psych myself out rather than psyching myself up to go for it, make the drop, and have a good ride. (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 ...
This is ok if you are a competent surfer and don't piss off the locals. you can pay for a guided tour with one of the surf school or go for lessons. It is important to make sure that the school you go with is registered to teach as there are lots of illegal school. (I will try and get the list of legal school from the council for your guide on this forum) but the 3 main schools are Island ...
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 ...
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 ...
May 21, 2022 · It popped up again and I noticed I’d overlooked that the program was “by women for women’. It adds a layer for me and makes a little more sense in that as a father of two daughters and a husband I am acutely aware that it is harder to pass through this world in some situations for them than it is for me (same size/build and resemble Sunny G
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.
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 ...
