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2. Surfboard leash - Wikipedia

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   It prevents the surfboard from being swept away by waves and stops runaway surfboards from hitting other surfers and swimmers. Modern leashes consist of a urethane cord where one end has a band with a velcro strap attached to the surfer's trailing foot, and the opposite has a velcro strap attached to the tail end of the surfboard.

3. Big wave surfing - Wikipedia

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   A major issue argued between big-wave surfers is the necessity of the leash on the surfboard. In many instances, the leash can do more harm than good to a surfer, [citation needed] catching and holding them underwater and diminishing their opportunities to fight towards the surface. Other surfers, however, depend on the leash.

4. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   Closures on backpacks, briefcases and notebooks often make use of hook-and-loop fasteners. Cloth diapers often make use of hook-and-loop fasteners. It is an integral part of games such as tag rugby and flag football, and is used in surfboard leashes and orthopaedic braces. NASA makes significant use of hook-and-loop fasteners.

5. Glossary of surfing - Wikipedia

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   Wax: Specially formulated surf wax that is applied to upper surface of the board to increase the friction so the surfer's feet do not slip off the board; Leggie: A legrope or leash. The cord that connects your ankle to the tail of surfboard so it isn't washed away when you wipe out. Made of lightweight urethane and available in varying sizes.

6. Mavericks, California - Wikipedia

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   Mavericks is a surfing location in northern California outside Pillar Point Harbor, just north of the town of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-by-the-Sea.After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 ft (8 m) and top out at over 60 ft (18 m).

7. Surfer Recovering from Second Shark Bite in 11 Years at ... - AOL

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   A Florida man recently survived a once-in-a-lifetime encounter of being bitten by a shark for the second time in just over a decade. On Friday, Oct. 25, Cole Taschman was surfing at Florida’s ...