The thrill and comedy of a "wipeout" have been harnessed for broad audiences:
In surfing, a "wipeout" describes the moment a rider is thrown off their board by a wave. wipe out
: Legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton argue that wiping out is an under-appreciated skill; if you aren't falling, you likely aren't pushing your limits to improve. The thrill and comedy of a "wipeout" have
: Wiping out can be dangerous, involving "hold-downs" underwater or collisions with reefs and boards. Expert surfers use techniques like covering their heads with their arms and falling flat to distribute impact. if you aren't falling
: It is instantly recognizable by its manic drum solo and the maniacal laugh at the beginning—which was actually intended to mimic the sound of a surfboard snapping.
The thrill and comedy of a "wipeout" have been harnessed for broad audiences:
In surfing, a "wipeout" describes the moment a rider is thrown off their board by a wave.
: Legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton argue that wiping out is an under-appreciated skill; if you aren't falling, you likely aren't pushing your limits to improve.
: Wiping out can be dangerous, involving "hold-downs" underwater or collisions with reefs and boards. Expert surfers use techniques like covering their heads with their arms and falling flat to distribute impact.
: It is instantly recognizable by its manic drum solo and the maniacal laugh at the beginning—which was actually intended to mimic the sound of a surfboard snapping.
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