You’re sipping your morning coffee, scrolling Surfline like it’s your ex’s IG, and BAM, the forecast says “3–4 ft, clean conditions.” You do a little dance. You stretch. You wax your board with the confidence of Poseidon’s favorite child. But when you paddle out…THERE. ARE. WALLS.Towering...
Picture this: You’ve just wrapped up an epic surf session, the kind that leaves your arms feeling like overcooked spaghetti and your brain buzzing with the sweet thrill of the ride. Your muscles ache, your nerves are fried, and yet, somehow, you’re already thinking about...
They say the ocean has a way of testing you. It teases with glassy perfection one moment, then punishes with bone-rattling wipeouts the next. But if you’re one of the lucky ones blessed (or cursed) with the resilience gene, scientifically known as COMT, you don’t...
Ever wonder why some people are content binge-watching a show on the couch, while others feel an insatiable pull to chase waves, leap off cliffs, or ride motorcycles at breakneck speeds? Science may have an answer: the DRD4 gene—better known as the "Adventure Gene." If...
Some people are drawn to the ocean like a moth to a flame, or more appropriately, like a surfer to an overhead barrel. Ever wonder why some folks live for the rush of dropping into a wave, while others prefer keeping their feet on dry...
Let’s get one thing straight: surfing is not the Olympics. No one is getting a gold medal for making it to the lineup first. And yet, for some reason, there’s this idea floating around that the best surfer is the one who started at age...
Bali is a surfer’s paradise, celebrated for iconic breaks like Uluwatu and Padang Padang. Yet, beyond the famed surf hubs lies a treasure trove of lesser-known spots that offer a more intimate dance with the ocean, away from the crowded lineups. These hidden gems not...
Surfing isn’t just a sport; it’s a liquid symphony, a dance with the ocean where your intuitive pursuit takes the lead. Beyond the gliding waves and adrenaline rushes, surfing weaves an intricate psychological tapestry that enriches the mind and body. Let’s dive into the psychological...