Is surfing a useful skill?

Question

You can paddle out in waves most people have nightmares about...

You have strenght comparable to a bear, but only for endurance and short outbursts of paddling.....

You can stand up and stay up on Anything..far longer than anyone else- so, supernatural sense of balance....

Syncronise your speed to that of a moving wall of water etc....

But are any of these skills useful?

Or will you always come across as a wan*ker to the eyes of the common land-walker....??

Answer 1

There are 2 kinds of surfers:1. The contest surfer and 2. The locals who don't see surfing as a sport but a way of life both spiritually and mentally.

Answer 2

fun, but no use really....

Answer 3

depends

Answer 4

Charlie dont surf.

Answer 5

I think the most useful thing about surfing is the ability to leave the rest of your life on the beach and be in the moment.  Sure fitness and balance contribute to your overall health which in turn improves your life overall, but knowing that at the end of the day, no matter how bad your day was, if you can go out and catch a wave it resets everything.

Answer 6

The moves you do on a surf board can also be translated to other sports as well, such as windsurfing, snowboarding and skateboarding as well.

Answer 7

not useful at all. stop surfing

Answer 8

If you're wondering why Craig D will never choose best answer...it's because he's been suspended....over nothing.

It's BS.....

Answer 9

it gets the adrenaline going, (maybe not as much as sky diving, but its enough for me) not everybody feels that everyday. useful in that its a stress reliever and anger minimizer

too bad for the "common land-walker" that doesn't get the experience.

Answer 10

In the pursuit of happiness and fulfilment, it's one of the most useful skills I know.

It's useful in a similar way as, for example, Yoga or Meditation is a useful skill.

Answer 11

Surfing takes mad skills. Its not as easy as it looks. Surfing helps with other sports also such as skateboarding. Most people like to surf mainly for the thrill. Most people dont understand what it takes to surf. How many fat surfers are there?? maybe 3. Surfing is a mental game and teaches you patience.

Answer 12

A friend of my dads was the victim of a home invasion attack. The guy didn't steal anything, he just beat the c**p out of my dads friend and his wife. On a side note the story made national news, and he and his family have been on dr phil. Anyway, he among other things screwed up his shoulder really bad. The dr's were not sure if it would ever heal. But once he got his strength back some, he would just paddle out on his surf board in calmer waters. Eventually he got all his strength back, and within a few months it felt fine.

So if thats what you mean by useful yes. It can be very useful. If you mean like career wise, probably not unless you want to be a proffesional surfer. It is a good work out though.

Answer 13

First of all it takes alot more then u think to surf especialy if ur dedicated.. if your willing ot go out on days that the air is 20 degrees and teh waters 30 then that means ur in for life who cares if its usefull the feeling and life style you get out of surfing are amazing.  just knowing that you are one of teh select few(a few as in a lot but not the majority) that can go out stnad up ona wave and do whatever the **** u want witout any rules blows peoples minds.  those b******s are sitting on the beach having life gurads and retards yelling at them you hav the ocean the only free place left.. do what you can wit it. enjoy it. make it yours

Answer 14

Why do you care whether they are useful skills or not?  If you enjoy it, do it.  Otherwise, drop it...D

Answer 15

Yo man, all those skill do amount to something

Chicks man.

You know they love watching you rip. Plus they're nearly undressed already.

GOTTA LOVE SURFING

Answer 16

I wouldnt call it a skill, more like a lifestyle, or religion...

I have yet to meet someone who would think of surfers or water folk as wankers, if someone tried to call me a wanker for surfing Id tell him he was the &%$*@* wanker and punch him in his face...I doubt that would ever happen considering I live in surf city USA...

Answer 17

Useful for drowning out the drudgery of modern society and downcast eyes of land-walking wankers

Answer 18

Craig, any skill you possess which increases your physical stamina is a plus....most surfers are, coincidentally, very good athletes in general.  So yes, surfing is useful (and very fun).