head dip

American

noun

a maneuver in which a surfer, by squatting and leaning forward on the surfboard, partially dips their head into the wall of a wave.

Etymology

Origin of head dip

First recorded in 1960–65

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head dip

The head dip is more pronounced than ever and it seems to be exaggerated by an accompanying knee bend.

From Golf Digest ● May 11, 2010

INT: The INT started off a bit sluggish but after a few waves I started to get used to it and did a few good floaters and a nice head dip.

From Time Magazine Archive

My last wave I get a double head dip.

From Time Magazine Archive

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