catching barrels

French translation: chevaucher les vagues (en surf)

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English term or phrase:catching barrels
French translation:chevaucher les vagues (en surf)
Entered by: erwan-l

02:10 Mar 6, 2020
English to French translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / Surfer jargon
English term or phrase: catching barrels
Contexte : catalogue de produits vestimentaires. Je sèche ici sur l'expression.

"Some of us were born for the water, but let's be honest... Taking a dip au natural normally evokes a few weird looks. That's why we've stocked a wide range of Men's swimming shorts to suit all! So whether its for a quick dip or catching barrels we're here to make sure the only looks you get are in envy."
erwan-l
France
Local time: 13:28
chevaucher les vagues (en surf)
Explanation:
catching barrels = expression tirée du surf
littéralement 'attraper les vagues tubulaires/tubes' ou glisser à l'intérieur

je simplierais en parlant juste du surf vu que "tube" n'est pas assez connu pour l'utiliser s'il s'agit d'un site généraliste
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Hélène OShea
Ireland
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chevaucher les vagues (en surf)


Explanation:
catching barrels = expression tirée du surf
littéralement 'attraper les vagues tubulaires/tubes' ou glisser à l'intérieur

je simplierais en parlant juste du surf vu que "tube" n'est pas assez connu pour l'utiliser s'il s'agit d'un site généraliste

Hélène OShea
Ireland
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PRO pts in category: 8
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Merci !

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tony M
14 mins
  -> Thanks Tony

agree  Sandra Mouton: Je me demande si "tube" n'est pas exactement aussi spécialisé que "barrels"...
30 mins
  -> oui si c'était le catalogue d'une marque spécialisée dans le surf, on pourrait éventuellement le garder

agree  Maximilien Petitjean: Oui, "dompter les rouleaux" aussi.
2 hrs
  -> Thanks Max

agree  ph-b (X): Need some guidance catching your first barrel? ( https://www.booksurfcamps.com/news/how-to-get-barreled )
3 hrs
  -> Thanks ph-b
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