by nsidla » Sat May 19, 2007 10:39 pm
by isaluteyou » Sun May 20, 2007 12:04 am
by RJD » Sun May 20, 2007 12:11 am
by nsidla » Sun May 20, 2007 3:13 am
by bgdkmetzger2003 » Sun May 20, 2007 4:48 am
by isaluteyou » Sun May 20, 2007 5:44 am
I think its more about competing with your own personal limitations.
by easty » Sun May 20, 2007 7:33 am
by Surfing-Innovation » Sun May 20, 2007 8:56 am
by Milo » Sun May 20, 2007 2:00 pm
by surferdude_scarborough » Sun May 20, 2007 4:44 pm
by scuba steve » Sun May 20, 2007 7:07 pm
by paulS » Sun May 20, 2007 7:14 pm
by nsidla » Sun May 20, 2007 10:04 pm
by paulS » Sun May 20, 2007 10:30 pm
by Surfing-Innovation » Sun May 20, 2007 10:34 pm
by paulS » Sun May 20, 2007 10:44 pm
Surfing-Innovation wrote:Just watched an old surf film (again) - made in the late 50s (or early 60s - can't recall). Some footage of a young Jack O'Neill when he was 'just a surfer' - then he went and ruined it all by 'inventing' the wetsuit and making himself rich..........![]()
nsidla - you have to face the fact that there will ALWAYS be people happy to make money in any sport, or make money from the people who participate - but no-one is forcing you to wear the clothing, buy a particular wetsuit or board, etc, etc.
Pro surfers don't earn much in comparison to some sportsmen - if plugging a brand of clothing or board maker gets them some freebies and travel expenses, then so what?? Media exposure due to surf labels becoming 'trendy' is what brings more money into the sport, which makes people invest more in the technology that pushes surfing forward - and the more competition there is in a given marketplace, the cheaper things become. If you want a clear example, go price up a balsa longboard against a pop-out..........
Also - let's not forget that a lot of the things we all now take for granted (Mr O'Neill's wetsuit invention, for one) were brought to us by surfers......where would we be without them???
I run a surf company (as a sideline) - does that make me any less worthy?? I'm not after becoming a millionaire (although I would be lying if I said I wouldn't want to be) - all I want to do is make enough extra money to be able to afford to go surfing more often, in warmer waters or at overseas destinations.......
You orignally wanted to know how long it would take you 'to rip' as you were 'jealous' of the surfers who could - now you're seemingly having a pop at those who DO rip and have managed to turn their passion into their profession.......
You also say that you've only surfed 'about 7 times' - may I humbly suggest that you wait a little while longer (at least till you've had to re-wax your board) before you tear into the surfing industry.........
by northswell » Sun May 20, 2007 11:24 pm
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by nsidla » Mon May 21, 2007 1:04 am
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