The idea of wave pools sounds nice, but not as a way to practice or learn real surfing. Surfing encompasses much more than just riding the perfect wave, it requires the ability to FIND the perfect wave. There is a spiritual connection with the ocean that will not be attained by a wave pool. Using wave pools for competition just sounds silly to me, because a big part of surfing is adapting to the unpredictability of Mother Nature. I think, however, that wave pools might be fun at water parks for the average person looking to have a good time. But, using these to learn surfing cheats the person from having that experience of being one with ocean.
Looking at the different portfolios from Drew Brophy, and looking through the surfboard art from Aaron Chang, I am continually amazed as to how talented these artists are. It's amazing how connected they feel to their art and are able to put their soul onto a surfboard. This class has helped me realize that there is so much more to surfing than the sport, there is a complete culture behind this sport, and a culture that is very spiritual, from the surfers' spiritual connection to the ocean, to the artists spiritual connection to their art, and from the fans spiritual connection to their favorite surfers.
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