When you begin surfing, the first thing you’ll have to familiarize yourself with is the jargon. It’s like learning a whole new language known only to a select few. But it is essential to learn the terminology used as it will facilitate communication between you, your guide or mentor, and other surfers. Each and every term refers to a specific maneuver that is carried out on a surf board, or to parts of waves. You will have to memorize each term and use it when appropriate.
This is why it will be a relief for you to not have to think about what you wear when surfing. Because you only have to remember that you need to get Black Boardshorts. That’s as basic as you can get. Our stocks of black boardshorts are extensive and include all the top brands available. They come in various lengths and styles. The one thing they all have in common is quality. And of course, the color!
Similarly, all surfers have the jargon in common – it binds them together in a fraternity. There’s a specific term that applies to every stage in surfing. For instance, ‘take off’ means the start of a ride in surfing. ‘Goofy foot’ means to have your left foot on the back of a board. ‘Drop in’ refers to dropping into a wave. ’Snake in’ or ‘drop in on’ mean to take off on a wave right in front of someone who is closer to a peak – this is frowned upon. ‘Shoulder’ is the unbroken part of a wave.
However, where your Black Boardshorts are concerned, you don’t have to remember any jargon. The language is simple – soft and smooth fabric; well tailored; strong stitching; and highly durable. These are high quality surfers clothing and can be relied upon under any circumstances. You can go and surf under the roughest conditions, knowing that your boardshorts will hold up under the strain.
When you try maneuvers like ‘pop up’ which involves going in one jump from lying on your board to standing up, you can do it confidently because your Black Boardshorts give you the flexibility and freedom of movement required. ‘Pump’ too involves a carving movement up and down to generate more speed along the wave which requires flexibility.
So when you execute a ‘pearl’, that is accidentally drive the nose of your surf board under the water and manage to end your ride, you don’t have to worry about your Black Boardshorts letting you down. They are so firmly fitted that they cannot be pulled off by a strong wave. It always helps to know that you can depend on your surfing gear.
So now that you are well on your way to being a surfer, make it a point to learn all the terminology. There are many, many more than these. Just remember to use them in the correct context! Miscommunication can lead to complications. If you take your surfing seriously, get the perfect surf board, wear your Black Boardshorts, and use the right jargon – there will be no stopping you. |