# Step-up

> A board slightly longer than your everyday board, for when the waves get bigger.

**What "step-up" means in surfing:** A board slightly longer than your everyday board, for when the waves get bigger.

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Gun](https://surfslang.com/gun): A long, narrow, pointed surfboard made for paddling into big waves.
- [Quiver](https://surfslang.com/quiver): A surfer's collection of surfboards, chosen for different waves and conditions.

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Source: [Step-up](https://surfslang.com/step-up) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt