General
re-entry
What does re-entry mean?
Hitting the lip of the wave vertically and then dropping back into the wave face to continue the ride.
"She banked a clean re-entry as the section pitched."
Origin
Surf maneuver term for 're-entering' the wave after hitting the lip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a re-entry in surfing?
It's a maneuver where you drive vertically up to the lip and then drop back down into the wave face to keep the ride going.
How is a re-entry different from an off the lip?
They're closely related; a re-entry emphasises returning cleanly into the face after hitting the lip, whereas 'off the lip' names the vertical hit itself. Many surfers use the terms interchangeably.
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