Opinion

Dancing around the point can make things confusing. Our writers regularly drop takes that you may or may not agree with — but they’ll definitely get you talking. And we’re open to discussion.

Kelly Slater at the 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro. Hey, who can blame the fella from supporting possibly the best event on tour? But it does feel a little "off." Photo: WSL/Ed Sloane

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Opinion: The Outerknown Fiji Pro Is a Giant Conflict of Interest for the WSL

3 min read Jun 7, 2017

To everyone watching, Zoltan Torkos is the first and only guy to REALLY do a kickflip.

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Opinion: I Still Can’t Support Zoltan Torkos’ Kickflips

4 min read Jun 7, 2017

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Why Do So Many Climbers Still Try to be “First” With Everest? It’s Colonialism Stupid

4 min read May 30, 2017

The first wave of the heat saw Toledo getting an interference call. Now, he's been suspended from the Fiji event.

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Opinion: Filipe Toledo’s Fiji Suspension Is Way Too Harsh

4 min read May 25, 2017

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Opinion: I’m Ready For the SoCal Shark Hysteria to Pass

5 min read May 22, 2017

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Opinion: Why Dion Agius’ Criticism of This WSL Ad Is Ridiculous

3 min read May 3, 2017

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Opinion: Here’s What the 2018 WSL Schedule Should REALLY Look Like

5 min read Apr 20, 2017

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Opinion: A Lack of Snowboard Journalism Has Hurt The Sport’s Culture

7 min read Mar 1, 2017

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Opinion: Policing Chatter About “The Snake” Is So Deliciously Hypocritical It’s Absurd

4 min read Feb 18, 2017

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Opinion: If You’re Enraged by Mick’s New ‘Top Secret’ Wave, You’re a Complete Hypocrite

5 min read Feb 16, 2017

Paige Alms during the final of the Peahi Challenge. Photo: WSL/Kelly Cestari

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Opinion: Women May Be Actually Out-Competing Men at Jaws

3 min read Nov 28, 2016

One of big-wave surfing's most accomplished surfers, Paige Alms, undeniably charged at Jaws just a week and a half ago, but are there other takeaways from the women's event at Peahi? Photo: WSL/Kelly Cestari

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Opinion: Women’s Big Wave Surfing Has a Parity Paradox Worth Rethinking

5 min read Nov 22, 2016

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Opinion: The Central Wasatch is a Damn National Treasure, Let’s Make It Official

4 min read Nov 22, 2016

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Opinion: Rock Gyms and the Climbing Fitness Craze Won’t Destroy Climbing’s Soul

5 min read Nov 7, 2016

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Opinion: Why Professional Snowboarders’ and Skaters’ War With Energy Drink Companies is Awesome

6 min read Nov 1, 2016

Except this guy. Jeremy Flores has been a solid rep for Europe for quite a while. Photo: WSL

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Opinion: European Professional Surfing Has Been an Embarrassment

5 min read Oct 26, 2016

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Opinion: 3 Things The Andy Irons Documentary Needs to Accomplish To Be Successful

3 min read Oct 19, 2016

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Opinion: Let’s Normalize Marijuana and Make Prescription Pain Killers Taboo

7 min read Jun 24, 2016

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Opinion: Lunada Cry Babies, Go Home!

4 min read Apr 21, 2016