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Rip

By Jay DiMartino, About.com

Definition: (Verb) To surf with speed, power, and precision; to surf better than usual.
Also Known As: shred, tear, kill it. go off, go haywire, schralp
Examples: Brad was never a very accomplished surfer, but after returning from that Mexico trip, he has been ripping.

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