Boards and Skis

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

They rented surfboards and wetsuits for their surfing lesson, eager to learn how to ride the waves.

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park.

a type of water sport equipment resembling a small surfboard, designed for riding on water's surface while being towed behind a motorboat

He performed impressive flips and jumps on his wakeboard during the competition.

a surfboard with a mast and sail for wind-powered water sports like windsurfing

The beach was crowded with colorful sailboards.

a short, buoyant board ridden lying down on waves, used in bodyboarding

Watch out for the waves, hold onto your bodyboard!

a long skateboard designed for cruising, carving, and downhill racing

She gripped the longboard and pushed off, gaining speed.

a long, stable platform with a sail that harnesses wind power to propel you across the water in windsurfing or boardsailing

I rented a windsurf board for the afternoon.

a board ridden on water, propelled by a large kite that the rider controls

We rented kiteboards and took lessons at the beach.

a small, flat board used for gliding over the water's surface in sports like skimboarding and surfing

She practiced her balance on the skimboard every day.

a large, buoyant board used for stand-up paddling, a water sport where individuals stand and paddle on bodies of water

She balanced carefully on her new SUP board.

long, flat board used for standing and paddling in sports like stand-up paddleboarding and surfing

We rented a paddleboard at the beach.

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

She strapped on her skis and glided gracefully down the mountain slope.

a type of ski designed for use in deep, soft snow, typically used in alpine skiing and backcountry skiing

I just bought a new pair of powder skis for the upcoming ski trip.

a versatile type of ski designed for use on various terrains and snow conditions, commonly used in alpine skiing

She bought a new pair of all-mountain skis for her ski trip.

a type of ski used in freestyle skiing events

He bought a new freestyle ski for the competition.

a type of ski specifically designed for competitive alpine skiing and ski racing

She bought a new pair of race skis for the upcoming competition.