noun
General Slang
bottom turn
BOT-um TURN · noun · informal
The powerful turn at the base of the wave that sets up the ride.
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The first turn made at the bottom of a wave after the drop, redirecting the surfer back up the face and setting up everything that follows.
“A strong bottom turn is the foundation of every good ride.”
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bottom turn In A Sentence
A strong bottom turn is the foundation of every good ride.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive surf term for the turn at the 'bottom' of the wave.
Variants
bottom-turn
People Also Ask
What is a bottom turn in surfing?
It's the first turn made at the base of the wave after dropping in, redirecting you back up the face and setting up the rest of the ride.
Why is the bottom turn important?
It generates the speed and angle for every following maneuver, so surfers call it the foundation of a good ride.
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