# Ding

> A dent, crack or hole in a surfboard.

**What "ding" means in surfing:** A dent, crack or hole in a surfboard. Dings need fixing quickly so water doesn't soak into the foam.

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Stick](https://surfslang.com/stick): Slang for a surfboard.

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