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General Slang
pig-dog
PIG-dawg · noun · slang
A crouched backside stance for riding barrels backhand.
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A backside barrel-riding stance where the surfer crouches low and grabs the outside rail to hold their line inside the tube.
“He pulled into a heavy backhand barrel in a tight pig-dog.”
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pig-dog In A Sentence
He pulled into a heavy backhand barrel in a tight pig-dog.
Origin & Usage
Surf slang for the awkward, crouched 'pig-dog' posture used backside.
People Also Ask
What is a pig-dog in surfing?
It's a crouched backside stance where the surfer grabs the outside rail to hold their line while riding a barrel backhand.
When do surfers use the pig-dog?
It's used to get into and hold a position inside the tube when riding backside, which is harder than facing the wave frontside.
Why is it called a pig-dog?
The name comes from the low, awkward, hunched posture the stance requires.
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