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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.

Gabriel Medina. Photo: WSL // YouTube
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After Gabriel Medina’s Latest Judging Controversy, the WSL Should Handle Things Differently

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Kelly Slater and Andy Irons
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Where Have the Great Surfing Rivalries Gone?

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The Top 10 Surf-Related Hollywood Movie Quotes of All Time
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The Top 10 Surf-Related Hollywood Movie Quotes of All Time

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Big Wave Tow-in Surfing or Paddle-In? A Study In Performance vs. Proving It
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Big Wave Tow-In Surfing or Paddle-In? A Study In Performance vs. Proving It

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OAHU, HAWAII - FEBRUARY 21: Jack Robinson of Australia surfs in the Final at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach on February 21, 2024 at Oahu, Hawaii. (Photo by Brent Bielmann/World Surf League)
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Sunset Is One of My Favorite Surf Comps to Watch, But It Shouldn’t Be On the CT Schedule

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Is Foiling The Future of Surfing?
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Foiled Again: Why Foil Surfing Drives Me Bonkers

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Why Are Today's Surfers So Negative?
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Why Are Today’s Surfers So Negative?

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'Pipeline is For the F**king Girls' – Caity Simmers Drops the Best Surf Quote Ever Uttered
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‘Pipeline’s for the F**king Girls’ – Caity Simmers and the Best Surf Quote Ever

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Torren Martyn surfing mid-length surfboard in New Zealand
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The 6 Stages Towards Surfing a Mid-Length Board

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Filipe Toledo's Dominance Shows That Teahupo' and Pipeline Really Don't Matter Anymore
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Filipe Toledo’s Dominance Shows That Teahupo’o and Pipeline Really Don’t Matter Anymore

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10 Books That Every Surfer Should Read
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10 Books That Every Surfer Should Read

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The 'Best' Post-Surf Beverages
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The ‘Best’ Post-Surf Beverages

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Surfers Forced to Crowdfund Hospital Bills Highlights the Absurdity of U.S. Healthcare
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Opinion: Surfers Forced to Crowdfund Hospital Bills Highlights the Absurdity of U.S. Healthcare

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Mason Ho surfing
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Like Rock Climbing, Surfing Needs a System to Grade Difficulty

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Reexamining the Age-Old Relationship Between Marijuana and Surfing
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Reexamining the Age-Old Relationship Between Marijuana and Surfing

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Surfing isn't something you just do. It's part of who you are. Which is why it's always had a strong culture. But what does that culture look like in 2024?
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This Is Surf Culture in the Year 2024

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Olympic surfing at Teahupoo
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Opinion: Olympic Surfing Should Be Held in a Wave Pool, Not at Teahupo’o

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Moana Jones-Wong and John John Florence Win Fantastic Pipe Masters But Something Felt Amiss
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Moana Jones-Wong and John John Florence Win Fantastic Pipe Masters But Something Felt Amiss

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honestly, how mad can you get at a kid who, while smiling and having a blast, steamrolls you on his Wavestorm? Photo: @kook_of_the_day
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Where Do Kooks Come From?

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