Boomer Terminology

Boomer Terminology

Sasquatch Scramble:	The art of getting into and out of the water by climbing over rocks wearing fins. When it's a big swell you must do this extremely fast or risk getting pounded into the rocks by a wave from behind.
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Toby: The local deity (wave goddess) in charge of Surf. She is also responsible for discipline and manifests herself by busting you up with a wave or by lack of waves. Also, do not vilify her or ignore her or you could end up with a Boomer Welcome.

Wall birds:	This refers to spectators lined up at the rail to watch. They can be tourists or bodysurfers who are watching the action.
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Jacks up: At extreme high tide the waves hit the cliffs and bounce back. This in turn causes it to go out to sea again as a mini wave and when it hits an incoming wave it causes the incoming wave to suddenly gain another foot or two of height and start crashing quickly.

A-Frame: Highest point of the wave, kinda like the peak of a triangle. This is good because it means the wave is rideable in both directions, left and right.

Boomer Welcome:	Hitting a rock or rocks. Since this can be painful you try to avoid receiving one at all times by not pissing off Tobi.
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