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.

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Why Soul Surfers Are the Enemy of Innovation

4 min read May 8, 2023

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Opinion: Mandating Leashes in the Surf Won’t Lead to Safer Lineups

7 min read May 3, 2023

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Surf Photographers, It’s 2023: Please Stop Objectifying Women’s Bodies

6 min read Apr 13, 2023

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The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Was a True Jerry-of-the-Day Moment

4 min read Apr 3, 2023

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Opinion: Surfing Should Adopt the Blinker System

3 min read Mar 26, 2023

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WE vs VALS: The Paradox of Making Surfing 1975 Again

6 min read Feb 27, 2023

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What’s Wrong With Small Waves?

5 min read Feb 17, 2023

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Pat Curren’s Passing Begs the Question: Where Are Today’s Surfing Rebels?

5 min read Feb 3, 2023

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Who’s More Hardcore: Ski or Surf Bums?

6 min read Feb 2, 2023

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Hurley and NASCAR Just Announced a Collaboration

3 min read Jan 27, 2023

Where Do Drones Fit in the Hierarchy Of Surf Photography?

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Where Do Drones Fit in the Surf Photography Hierarchy?

6 min read Jan 20, 2023

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Women in the Tube: An Extended History

7 min read Jan 6, 2023

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Why Does Competitive Surfing Have One of the Longest Off-Seasons in Sports?

4 min read Dec 28, 2022

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Women in the Tube: A New Era

8 min read Dec 21, 2022

Meet Snowboarder Blake Moller, the 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion

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The Freeride World Tour Has Merged With FIS; Is That a Good Thing?

4 min read Dec 8, 2022

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Here’s How Portugal’s New ‘Nomad Visa’ Program Is Impacting Local Surfers

4 min read Nov 1, 2022

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Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Coming to SeaWorld Orlando

3 min read Oct 19, 2022

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Has Surf Culture Outgrown Competitive Surfing?

7 min read Oct 6, 2022

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Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Feeling Guilty About Going Surfing

3 min read Sep 18, 2022