The lip refers to the topmost edge of a wave that falls. This part of the swell pitches forward as the water depth shallowly decreases. The lip carries the most power and weight of the entire moving wave. Surfers use this section to perform vertical turns and high aerial maneuvers. Timing the arrival at the lip determines the success of a big move. Getting hit by the falling lip can knock a surfer off the board. A surfer hits the top edge of a wave to perform a snap. Staying ahead of the falling water prevents the board from getting trapped. Precise foot placement allows the rider to bounce off this heavy falling curtain.
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