How good should you be at surfing to really enjoy it? Part Two.

Shaun Thompson once said: “the best surfer in the water is the one having the most fun.” What a crock as we all know.

How good should you be at surfing to really enjoy it?

ā€œI’m more than happy only learning a sloppy rendition of an E Major chord in guitar so I can play as well as Maroon Five.ā€

The aesthetics of your surfboard.

“Sure, an Egg mid length surfboard looks about as sleek and cool as a pair of your great-aunt’s crocs.”

The sheer joy of a new surfboard.

In fact, getting a new stick must rank right up there with getting a new car, winning the lotto and finally reaching that annoying itch on your back.

The GOAT retires: A tribute to Kelly Slater (revisited).

If you rub Kelly’s head while simultaneously chanting “tubes” over and over, your surfing may magically improve. Or he may simply bliksem you. Worth the risk we say.