# Bail

> Abandoning your board to dive away from a wave or avoid a collision.

**What "bail" means in surfing:** Abandoning your board to dive away from a wave or avoid a collision.

**Example:** "Don't bail your board in front of people."

**Also said:** Bail out

**Category:** Wipeouts

## Related words

- [Wipeout](https://surfslang.com/wipeout): Falling off your board while riding a wave.
- [Leash](https://surfslang.com/leash): The cord attaching your ankle to your board.
- [Drop in](https://surfslang.com/drop-in): Catching a wave that another surfer, closer to the peak, is already riding.

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Source: [Bail](https://surfslang.com/bail) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt