Surfing Slang - CNN Style

A friend of mine sent me a link to this article. It's CNN's take on surfing's top 5 spots, courtesy of Kelly Slater. Whoa, the champ is talking on CNN? Instant choruses of "sell out!" belt to the heavens. C'mon it's good exposure for Mister Slater, and he's only mentioning spots that are already famous so no fear about that ultra secret spot next to the coconut.

What is appalling is the side bar of surf slang (see below) in the article. You don't see Chris Coté of Transworld Surf writing an Investment Banking terms article. Way to go CNN for getting it all wrong. Even the travel tips are horrendous and lacking in any information. This is like the commentary after the Presidential debates all over again. I've got a "slang" term that you missed.

Epic Fail (noun): When a hopelessly out-of-date media property attempts to stay relevant to a younger generation by capitalizing on a trend from 2006.

Surfing Slang (from CNN.com, barf bag not included)

• Bro-down (noun): A special favor for a fellow surfer, such as a discount at a surf shop
• Gnarly (adjective): Large, heavy waves, intimidating conditions
• Goofy foot (noun): Surfing stance with right foot facing forward, instead of the common left foot
• Grom or grommet (noun): Nickname for very young surfer
• Haole (noun): Hawaiian term for foreigner or unwelcome Caucasian surfer
• Kook (noun): Beginner surfer who doesn't know the rules
• Shredder (noun): Accomplished surfer
• Sniveler (noun): Complainer, wussie
• Sponger (noun): Boogie boarder