General
line-up marker
What does line-up marker mean?
A fixed landmark on shore (a tree, building or headland) that surfers line up against to position themselves accurately in the takeoff zone.
"Line the water tower up with the point and you'll sit on the peak."
Origin
Surf technique of using shore markers to hold position, the root of 'lineup'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a line-up marker?
It is a fixed landmark on shore, like a tree or building, that surfers line up against to position themselves accurately in the takeoff zone.
How do surfers use line-up markers?
By lining up two shore features, such as a water tower against a point, they can consistently sit on the exact spot where the best waves break.
Is this where the word 'lineup' comes from?
The practice of lining up shore markers to hold position is the root of the surf term 'lineup' for the takeoff area.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
