Left: How we all imagine it.
Right: The Not So Sext Wipeout.
We’ve all seen those picture perfect shots of Alana Blanchard and her perfectly round butt captured duck diving under crystal clear turquoise blue water somewhere in paradise, with hair to die for and a tan that’s out of this world. Yes this is how female surfing is represented most of the time and what many strive to look like while catching waves (including myself). Perfect conditions, amazing turns and cut backs while still looking damn sexy with no single hair out of place, no nip slips and immaculate make up.
Well, reality is most of the time looking like a fucking supermodel is not how it goes down, unless you’re a Pro or Alana herself. My point is don’t lose motivation when you come home beaten up by your own surfboard after a failed duck dive and your board smacked you in your face. Don’t get embarrassed when you flash a ton of people because your bikini might look sexy while lying on the beach, but is certainly not surf proof (trust me it happened to me just the other day…fortunately the only witness pretended nothing happened. Cheers). Don’t get down when last time you got up and slayed some turns while this time you nose dived or fell of your board the most ridiculous way (you know legs up and weird face kind of way). Own it like Queen Bey falling down the stairs, get up and get out there again. Only with persistence and the right mindset will you look like Alana someday. Ok maybe not exactly like her, but you know what I mean.
So in light of all this I’d like to share the not so pretty side of surfing, from a lady’s perspective. So here we go:
1. Wax Rash
You know that painful rash after you’ve been surfing everyday without a shirt or spring suit. Not pleasant at all!
2. Not So Sexy Wipe Outs
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3. “Trying to look sexy but totes failed” shots
I just can’t help it. Everytime I’m trying to channel my inner Alana I turn into a dork…
4. Bikini Slips
This one I will leave free to your imagination. We’re trying to keep it PG rated.
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