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getting pitted
What does getting pitted mean?
To ride deep inside the barrel or 'pit' of a wave. A hallmark phrase of stoked barrel culture.
"So pitted, bro — that was the wave of the day."
Origin
Surf slang from riding the 'pit' of the wave; widely memed.
Frequently asked questions
What does getting pitted mean?
It means riding deep inside the barrel or 'pit' of a wave, one of the most prized experiences in surfing.
Why is 'so pitted, bro' a meme?
The phrase became widely memed as a stereotype of stoked, enthusiastic barrel-riding surf culture.
What is the 'pit'?
The pit is the hollow inside of a breaking wave, the tube a surfer rides through when getting barrelled.
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