Wetsuit
A tight neoprene suit that traps a thin layer of water against your skin to keep you warm in the ocean. It acts like a cozy second skin so you can surf longer without freezing.
How to use it
"The water is pretty chilly today, so put on your wetsuit before we head out."
Related surf words
- Barrel
A wave that curls over you as it breaks, forming a spinning tube of water you can ride inside. Also called a tube.
- Pop Up
The move where you go from lying on your board to standing, all in one motion. The single most practiced thing in surfing.
- Leash
The cord that attaches your ankle to your board so it doesn't swim to Portugal without you.
- Wax
The sticky stuff you rub on your board so your feet actually grip it. Different water temperatures use different wax.
- Lineup
The spot in the water where surfers wait for waves, just beyond where they break. Think of it as the surf world's waiting room, but wetter.
Now that you speak surf