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hang ten
What does hang ten mean?
A classic noseriding move where the surfer walks to the front of a longboard and hangs all ten toes over the nose.
"He cross-stepped up and hung ten for a full five seconds."
Origin
Longboard-era surf term; 'ten' for all ten toes over the nose.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hang ten' mean?
It's a classic longboard noseriding move where the surfer walks to the front of the board and hangs all ten toes over the nose.
Where does 'hang ten' come from?
It comes from the longboard era of surfing; the 'ten' refers to all ten toes draped over the nose. It's become a shorthand for surf culture generally.
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