There is no surf expert who does not match this statement: to be a true surfer you have to know of all the means that influence your practice. The parts that make up a wave , too. This implies a lot
Here we show you a brief description of the parts of a wave . Perfect summary for those who are starting in surfing and want to speak with ownership of the maritime element that makes them enjoy:
- wall : the part on which it is navigated.
- lip : upper part of the wave wall that is projected forward.
- arm : The amount of water on the wall, that is, the "surfable" part.
- hollow : the wall and arm make a concave figure and the surfer can pass under high speed.
- crest : top of the wave.
- foam : consequence of the clash between the base of the wave and the lip of the crest when falling from its concave form. This is what is known as foam or foam ball .
