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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 ...
BoMan wrote: oldmansurfer wrote: A closeout is a wave that pitches all at once, a closeout section is one that pitches out so much that it makes it impossible to proceed down the line. Well said. I don't mind closeout sections because they give me a chance to practice floaters.
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.
Story so far, I am a regular surfer, 3 times a week, live at the beach. I have/had numerous boards and I am a competent surfer. Started on a body board as a kid and went to standup around 19. I am 40 now. One thing that has plagued my surfing is my take off/pop up.
Mar 8, 2016 · Your feet are where they are, and people regularly ride boards less then their height and have half a leg over the tail. Get the position right, then sort out the feet. You should, as others have said, be popping up without using your toes or knees. So whether your feet can reach the board or not is irrelevant. dtc.
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.
Draculas' Surf Photos and Video. More Draculas' photos. Surf spot location, information and wave details about Draculas' in Morocco.
Aug 11, 2018 · Before I talk about my dream i'll tell you guys some background info. I'm currently on a surf trip in Mauritius surfing a spot called tamarin thats my first reef break, its like 6ft and pitching a bit so its a really critical wave (at least for my level) and i've had some good waves, and some bad wipeouts. so I was thinking of my last session before I went to sleep and ended up dreaming about ...
