Surfing has grown from a pastime enjoyed in old Polynesia to a global pursuit with a legion of devoted practitioners. For many, surfing is a state-of-mind, a life-style that has become a consuming passion. For others, it is a highly enjoyable weekend pastime. This concise collection of surfing terms gives the outsider or beginner a window into the culture and language of surfing. Seasoned surfers already know these terms.