Why is Surfing so much fun?
Why Is Surfing So Much Fun?
Ever wonder why someone would wake up before the crack of dawn, brave the cold air and water, and fight crowds of people all for the chance to ride a wave for a mere 6 seconds (or less)? Can surfing actually be so fun it’s worth all of the effort? We’ve questioned it ourselves at times, but these fours things keep us coming back!
1. Adrenaline
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching a wave while surfing. The fear of being sucked over the falls leaving you as you start pumping down the line. Gliding over the smooth surface of the wave as you feel mother nature pushing you towards the shore. It’s a rush that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world. Despite spending the majority of time paddling around or sitting to wait for a wave, that short, exhilarating ride always keeps us coming back for more fun.
2. Peaceful in Nature
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded by things demanding our attention, it’s magical to unplug from it all and go to a place where no one can reach you. Floating out on the water feeling the surge of the ocean in the warmth of the sun. You can stop for a few minutes to appreciate just how amazing the world we live in is. Heck, even just being at the beach can be good for you health.
3. Escape from Responsibilities
Stressed from your todo list? Ignore it for a few hours and go surfing! Need somewhere to go to get away from those nagging responsibilities? Enjoy a break where you can be completely focused on the task at hand; surfing the next wave as good as you possibly can. We all need a little more fun in our life and surfing often fills that void.
4. A Fun Challenge
Surfing always drives you to be better. It makes you want to adjust your popup so you can take a better line down the wave or to get just a little more drive in your bottom turn. We get a lot of joy out of those tiny improvements we make week after week. The ocean is always changing and you don’t get the same wave more than once. It’s the perfect playground to challenge yourself to attempt a new maneuver, or perfect your go to move.
