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Wipe Out ◉

: 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.

In surfing, a "wipeout" describes the moment a rider is thrown off their board by a wave. wipe out

: 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. : Wiping out can be dangerous, involving "hold-downs"