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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 ...
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.
Here's a question for the longboard gurus. 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?
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
