General
quiver
What does quiver mean?
A surfer's collection of surfboards, each suited to different wave sizes and conditions.
"His quiver runs from a tiny fish to a nine-foot gun."
Origin
Surf term borrowing 'quiver' (a case of arrows) for a set of boards.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'quiver' in surfing?
It's a surfer's whole collection of boards, each shaped for different wave sizes and conditions — from small-wave fishes to big-wave guns.
Why is it called a quiver?
The term borrows from archery, where a 'quiver' holds a set of different arrows, likening a surfer's range of boards to arrows for different jobs.
How many boards make a quiver?
There's no fixed number — even a couple of boards can be a quiver, though dedicated surfers may own many to cover every condition.
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