I'm doing a classification and division essay on Types of Surfers....pretty much just gotta break each group down and describe them. So im looking for the main groups..add to the list. thanks a lot guys 1.Soul Surfer- self explanatory 2.Kook- new to the sport, doesnt understand etiquette 3.Grom- little kid who rips
performance surfing--> strictly looking to push the limits Longdoggers--> could care less how big it is as long as they can ride retro weekend warriors locals Competition surfers fashion surfers, aka 1980's echo beach era surfers could be broken down into a billion categories
paddler beach boys kook one timers Instructor Bottom Line: Surfing Sucks. If youve never done it dont start!
don't forget trendoids who have to ride the latest trendy boards regardless if they work in our waves or not.
LOL and also the "rich beginners" who can't even get down the line but have brand new top of the line gear nicer than anything I've ever been able to afford.
! This is easy. I will explain it in 2 categories. Regardless if you body surf, long board, body board, surf, raft, blow-up boat, SUP, or what ever... 1. You will take-off deep or have at some point in your life. 2. You will not take-off deep. If you are the later, you could be classified in about 30 categories and will get hassled everywhere you go. People know if you will go. It's in your eyes. There are some old-guy-long boarders who I know once "got deep!" Another question: What type from these 2 do you surf with?
Free Surfer My 12 year old (who rips and competes) told me I aged myself when I told him I'm a "Soul Surfer" after he asked me why I don't compete. He said "nobody calls them soul surfers any more, that's old man school talk", we call you guys "free surfers"!
A grom is really just a young surfer wether he/she rips or not i would say a kook dont have to be a beginer. ive been surfing for 15 yrs and im still a kook. hahaha soul surfers are washed up pot smoking hippies
