Definition: Point Break
Definition: A point break is a type of surf spot where waves break from a specific point, often around a headland or rocky point. These waves often offer a long, steady ride. These waves can...
Samuel Rosemain
Born in the hustle and bustle of Paris, Samuel Rosemain first explored the city on his skateboard. His life changed at the age of 13, when he moved to Martinique.
Between the waves of La Caravelle in Tartane and the hidden spots of Sainte-Marie, he discovered his new passion: surfing.
After five years at sea, Samuel turned to marketing while staying close to the ocean. He created Surf Tribe, a website merging his career and his passion for surfing, offering a platform for knowledge and sharing about the sport and its culture.
Because surfing is above all a tribe!
Definition : Pin tail
Definition: A pin tail is a surfboard with a pointed tail. This design offers more control and stability, especially in big, hollow, powerful waves, like a rudder. The passage from a rail...
Definition: Peak
Definition: The peak of a wave is the highest point of the wave, where it starts to break. It's therefore the ideal place to start on the wave, as it offers my best speed, the best takeoff...
Definition: Pet "Ding
Definition: A "ding" is a small fart, breaking the resin and/or fiber on a surfboard. This is caused by impact and requires repair to prevent the board from taking on water.
Definition: Period
Definition: The period in surfing is defined in seconds and is the time interval between two successive waves. The longer the period, the further the waves have travelled. They are generally more powerful and of better quality...
Definition : Overhead
Definition : This term comes from the English "overhead", to specify that the waves are relatively high (above 1 meter 80) to exceed the head of a surfer standing. This generally indicates high waves that...
Definition : Outline
Definition: The surfboard tooline is the general shape of the surfboard. It's a word used by shapers and surfers to better understand the board. Wide, round, tapered, etc...
Definition : Onshore
Definition: Onshore wind is wind coming from the sea. This wind will break the waves and crush them. It will also create chop on the waves. There is, however, one good thing about onshore wind...
Definition : Offshore
Definition: Offshore wind is the wind that blows inland towards the sea. It shapes and carves the waves, making this wind the best for surfing and structure...
Definition: Nose riding
Definition: Nose riding is the art of surfing on the front of the board. Mainly on a longboard, you go from the front to the back of the board to pick up speed, for example.
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