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Wakesurfing Terms

These terms are common to other board sports, but are modified for wakesurfing where appropriate.

Regular: Riding on the left side of the boat.
Goofy: Riding on the right side of the boat.

Toe Side: Riding facing the wave.
Heel Side: Riding facing away from the wave.

Lineride: Holding onto the rope while riding the surfboard.
Freeride: Actually surfing; not holding the handle.

Front Side turn: Turning towards the boat. If you are on the left side, riding toe side, and you turn towards the left, that would be a Front Side turn.
Back Side turn: Turning away from the boat. If you are on the left side, riding toe side, and you turn towards the right, that would be a Back Side turn.