# Rocker

> The curve of a surfboard from nose to tail.

**What "rocker" means in surfing:** The curve of a surfboard from nose to tail. More rocker makes a board easier to turn; less makes it faster.

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Rail](https://surfslang.com/rail): The edge of a surfboard.

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