Definition : Line-up

Dernière mise à jour le 19 December 2023

Definition: The line-up is where all the surfers position themselves to catch a wave. There's usually a concept of waiting involved too.

Each surfer waits his turn to catch his wave, like a queue after all. Unfortunately, this is not always respected, depending on the population in the water and the number of surfers. spot.

The surfer who will be at the " peak This means that if you're "on the wave" and able to catch the wave, you'll have priority on the wave and in surfing it.

Lineup surfing is also a good technique for practicing wave placement and reading. Indeed, since all surfers position themselves there, you'll need to understand the wave, position yourself quickly, respect priority, be reactive, etc...

Samuel Rosemain
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!

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