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For a moment just play with the thought if you would have the right abbilities. Would you rather be a competitive or a freesurfer?

In this article we introduce you for a few facts and play along with the idea. Which profession would suit us better?

People always say money makes the world go round. So first we did some research on the highest paid competitive and free surfers. The highest paid competitive surfer in 2022 was Gabriel Medina  with the ammount of 2,2 million dollars .

In fact, the second overall highest paid surfer was Mick Fanning with 1,8 million dollars  who earned all those chips out of the competition and he is considered as a free surfer now.

The highest overall surfer is the still competing 11x world champion Kelly Slater who made his fortune by winning all those comps but also owns clothing brand, food company, soft drink company , Slater designs and the Surf Ranch (wave pool technology). 

Most of the money came out of the competition for all these athletes but all of them are World Champions and have been on the tour for a long time so popular brand owners know well that they are worth investing in.

Without competing or having a competitive background it is quite hard to run after the millions but for sure possible to earn for a living by vlogs ads and occasional surfing movies.

But is it just about the money? How are the 2 professions physically and mentally affecting the athletes?

The reason why competitive surfers suffer more injuries is the intensity of the tour. They must be ready for all the compatitions and they don’t have much time to rest in between.

Furthermore, they got to train and be in their best shape all the time. This puts lots of pressure on them and their body can break quite easily.

A free surfer is also having some pressure on the shoulders because they must deliver for the sponsors or movie directors as well but they can always repeat the wave and the only thing that matters will be the wave which is on tape.

Many competitive surfers as well complained about mental health issues after being in the spotlight for many years and the pressure that comes with all stops of the tour. 

What about the soul of surfing?

There are plenty of ex competitors who rather became a freesurfer after many years on the tour because they felt something was lost at surfing. The most famous examples are Rob Machado and Dave Rastovich.

Both of them are high class surfers and would have the skills to still compete and even win competitions but because of the judges in the game they decided to retire early and just freesurf.

Dave Rastovich in “Fishpeople” remembers back of the competition days when after a heat he was in exstasy how happy he was , just surfing waves.

Right after people were  telling him you lost, you are a loser “How is that possible, like I just spent a day on the beach, having fun”.

So because of constant judgment and trying to be good for the judges rather than for themselves, many surfers decided to bring their talent to a different direction.

If you ask me: I would say the soul of surfing is in Freesurf.  But if you are looking for money and fame you have to be a top competitor and swallow down all the disadvantages with it.

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Nowadays getting very popular by companies that in order to have good vibes in between colleges , they organize team building gatherings.

What would be the best choice? Well, what could be more special than a surf experience? In this article we give you 5 reasons to vote on surf. 

1. Surfing is fun

The most simple reason why you should do surfing is that surfing is actually fun. Playing with the waves on a floating board will bring you back to childhood.

Riding a wave, being one with it and keep on trying will put a smile on your face. Bring along your friends, share the laughs and enjoy life together. 

2. It’s challenging

It is definitely one of the most difficult sports to master because of the constant adaptation to the conditions. It requires 100% of your focus .

In a surf session many times you fail, you fall into the water, waves are breaking on you but after all the hustle once you catch a ride, the reward is fantastic. “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success” – A.P.J Abdul Khalem

3. Makes you fit

Who said that a team building cannot be a healthy experience? Instead of going out for drinks or a heavy dinner you can choose to challenge your body and might pick up some healthy habits later on in your life.

Surfing is not just a great cardiovascular exercise which keeps your heart fit but with its constant movements that it requires , exercises all muscle groups in your body.

Surfing is especially good for strengthening the core so for those who spend lots of time sitting in an office this can be a good solution to prevent back pain and correct a bad posture.

4. Enjoy nature

Unlike many other sports surfing is happening in mother nature. So you can enjoy all the elements around you.

You can feel the warm sand in between your toes, the light ocean breeze, and the sun rays on your skin. 

Enjoy the benefits of them and store some vitamin D for your gray days. Make sure you are using the right sun protection and that you pick an eco-friendly product!

5. Makes you calm

The sound of waves has been proven to relax the mind so as the blue color itself which will surround you during surfing.

You cannot reach calmness until your mind chatter and your body feel the need to keep on moving. After a well done surf session your body and mind will only allow you to relax and breathe.

You will arrive in a perfect state of calmness and start to appreciate the present moment.

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It is getting more and more popular to use the ocean as a sort of therapy because of its healing energy. There are  many emotional benefits of surfing which can help with depression.

Anxiety, burn out, sedentary lifestyle, isolation and in general to release stress from everyday life.  But what are the reasons?

The color, blue:

Being near the ocean has mental health benefits as well as physical ones. Scientific research from Richard Shuster shows that just being near the color blue has led to an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace.

The sound of waves:

The sound of waves has also been proven to relax the mind. As waves come in, crash, and then recede again, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows down the brain and helps promote relaxation.

This process makes the part of the brain. Responsible for stress emotions shrink, while areas such as empathy and memory grow.

The challenge of surf:

Many of us fear to be challenged in life or just not being familiar with challenges. To overcome these issues a solution can be to start practicing surfing. There is no better challenge than catching a wave.

At the same time it’s also one of the most difficult things to do and from time to time can be frustrating but once you succeed the reward of being one with the wave is exceptional. 

Surfing as a form of meditation:

You must have heard about the benefits of meditation or at least have an idea how it should be done.

Meditation is not just sitting in a crossed legged posture and trying to be one with the divine soul without moving but to pick up an activity that clears your mind and puts you in the present moment.

Riding a wave requires you to be fully in the present moment and focus on what you are doing , so for that time you become free of worries. 

To summarize it all, surfing can definitely be a way of therapy for those who suffer from mental health issues.

We encourage you to look up the nearest surf association and let them know about your issues. Joining a group of surfers, who have similar problems than you. This will also help to heal yourself easier and you will not feel alone. 

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For a moment just play with the thought if you would have the right abbilities. Would you rather be a competitive or a freesurfer?

In this article we introduce you for a few facts and play along with the idea. Which profession would suit us better?

People always say money makes the world go round. So first we did some research on the highest paid competitive and free surfers. The highest paid competitive surfer in 2022 was Gabriel Medina  with the ammount of 2,2 million dollars .

In fact, the second overall highest paid surfer was Mick Fanning with 1,8 million dollars  who earned all those chips out of the competition and he is considered as a free surfer now.

The highest overall surfer is the still competing 11x world champion Kelly Slater who made his fortune by winning all those comps but also owns clothing brand, food company, soft drink company , Slater designs and the Surf Ranch (wave pool technology). 

Most of the money came out of the competition for all these athletes but all of them are World Champions and have been on the tour for a long time so popular brand owners know well that they are worth investing in.

Without competing or having a competitive background it is quite hard to run after the millions but for sure possible to earn for a living by vlogs ads and occasional surfing movies.

But is it just about the money? How are the 2 professions physically and mentally affecting the athletes?

The reason why competitive surfers suffer more injuries is the intensity of the tour. They must be ready for all the compatitions and they don’t have much time to rest in between.

Furthermore, they got to train and be in their best shape all the time. This puts lots of pressure on them and their body can break quite easily.

A free surfer is also having some pressure on the shoulders because they must deliver for the sponsors or movie directors as well but they can always repeat the wave and the only thing that matters will be the wave which is on tape.

Many competitive surfers as well complained about mental health issues after being in the spotlight for many years and the pressure that comes with all stops of the tour. 

What about the soul of surfing?

There are plenty of ex competitors who rather became a freesurfer after many years on the tour because they felt something was lost at surfing. The most famous examples are Rob Machado and Dave Rastovich.

Both of them are high class surfers and would have the skills to still compete and even win competitions but because of the judges in the game they decided to retire early and just freesurf.

Dave Rastovich in “Fishpeople” remembers back of the competition days when after a heat he was in exstasy how happy he was , just surfing waves.

Right after people were  telling him you lost, you are a loser “How is that possible, like I just spent a day on the beach, having fun”.

So because of constant judgment and trying to be good for the judges rather than for themselves, many surfers decided to bring their talent to a different direction.

If you ask me: I would say the soul of surfing is in Freesurf.  But if you are looking for money and fame you have to be a top competitor and swallow down all the disadvantages with it.

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Nowadays getting very popular by companies that in order to have good vibes in between colleges , they organize team building gatherings.

What would be the best choice? Well, what could be more special than a surf experience? In this article we give you 5 reasons to vote on surf. 

1. Surfing is fun

The most simple reason why you should do surfing is that surfing is actually fun. Playing with the waves on a floating board will bring you back to childhood.

Riding a wave, being one with it and keep on trying will put a smile on your face. Bring along your friends, share the laughs and enjoy life together. 

2. It’s challenging

It is definitely one of the most difficult sports to master because of the constant adaptation to the conditions. It requires 100% of your focus .

In a surf session many times you fail, you fall into the water, waves are breaking on you but after all the hustle once you catch a ride, the reward is fantastic. “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success” – A.P.J Abdul Khalem

3. Makes you fit

Who said that a team building cannot be a healthy experience? Instead of going out for drinks or a heavy dinner you can choose to challenge your body and might pick up some healthy habits later on in your life.

Surfing is not just a great cardiovascular exercise which keeps your heart fit but with its constant movements that it requires , exercises all muscle groups in your body.

Surfing is especially good for strengthening the core so for those who spend lots of time sitting in an office this can be a good solution to prevent back pain and correct a bad posture.

4. Enjoy nature

Unlike many other sports surfing is happening in mother nature. So you can enjoy all the elements around you.

You can feel the warm sand in between your toes, the light ocean breeze, and the sun rays on your skin. 

Enjoy the benefits of them and store some vitamin D for your gray days. Make sure you are using the right sun protection and that you pick an eco-friendly product!

5. Makes you calm

The sound of waves has been proven to relax the mind so as the blue color itself which will surround you during surfing.

You cannot reach calmness until your mind chatter and your body feel the need to keep on moving. After a well done surf session your body and mind will only allow you to relax and breathe.

You will arrive in a perfect state of calmness and start to appreciate the present moment.

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It is getting more and more popular to use the ocean as a sort of therapy because of its healing energy. There are  many emotional benefits of surfing which can help with depression.

Anxiety, burn out, sedentary lifestyle, isolation and in general to release stress from everyday life.  But what are the reasons?

The color, blue:

Being near the ocean has mental health benefits as well as physical ones. Scientific research from Richard Shuster shows that just being near the color blue has led to an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace.

The sound of waves:

The sound of waves has also been proven to relax the mind. As waves come in, crash, and then recede again, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows down the brain and helps promote relaxation.

This process makes the part of the brain. Responsible for stress emotions shrink, while areas such as empathy and memory grow.

The challenge of surf:

Many of us fear to be challenged in life or just not being familiar with challenges. To overcome these issues a solution can be to start practicing surfing. There is no better challenge than catching a wave.

At the same time it’s also one of the most difficult things to do and from time to time can be frustrating but once you succeed the reward of being one with the wave is exceptional. 

Surfing as a form of meditation:

You must have heard about the benefits of meditation or at least have an idea how it should be done.

Meditation is not just sitting in a crossed legged posture and trying to be one with the divine soul without moving but to pick up an activity that clears your mind and puts you in the present moment.

Riding a wave requires you to be fully in the present moment and focus on what you are doing , so for that time you become free of worries. 

To summarize it all, surfing can definitely be a way of therapy for those who suffer from mental health issues.

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For a moment just play with the thought if you would have the right abbilities. Would you rather be a competitive or a freesurfer?

In this article we introduce you for a few facts and play along with the idea. Which profession would suit us better?

People always say money makes the world go round. So first we did some research on the highest paid competitive and free surfers. The highest paid competitive surfer in 2022 was Gabriel Medina  with the ammount of 2,2 million dollars .

In fact, the second overall highest paid surfer was Mick Fanning with 1,8 million dollars  who earned all those chips out of the competition and he is considered as a free surfer now.

The highest overall surfer is the still competing 11x world champion Kelly Slater who made his fortune by winning all those comps but also owns clothing brand, food company, soft drink company , Slater designs and the Surf Ranch (wave pool technology). 

Most of the money came out of the competition for all these athletes but all of them are World Champions and have been on the tour for a long time so popular brand owners know well that they are worth investing in.

Without competing or having a competitive background it is quite hard to run after the millions but for sure possible to earn for a living by vlogs ads and occasional surfing movies.

But is it just about the money? How are the 2 professions physically and mentally affecting the athletes?

The reason why competitive surfers suffer more injuries is the intensity of the tour. They must be ready for all the compatitions and they don’t have much time to rest in between.

Furthermore, they got to train and be in their best shape all the time. This puts lots of pressure on them and their body can break quite easily.

A free surfer is also having some pressure on the shoulders because they must deliver for the sponsors or movie directors as well but they can always repeat the wave and the only thing that matters will be the wave which is on tape.

Many competitive surfers as well complained about mental health issues after being in the spotlight for many years and the pressure that comes with all stops of the tour. 

What about the soul of surfing?

There are plenty of ex competitors who rather became a freesurfer after many years on the tour because they felt something was lost at surfing. The most famous examples are Rob Machado and Dave Rastovich.

Both of them are high class surfers and would have the skills to still compete and even win competitions but because of the judges in the game they decided to retire early and just freesurf.

Dave Rastovich in “Fishpeople” remembers back of the competition days when after a heat he was in exstasy how happy he was , just surfing waves.

Right after people were  telling him you lost, you are a loser “How is that possible, like I just spent a day on the beach, having fun”.

So because of constant judgment and trying to be good for the judges rather than for themselves, many surfers decided to bring their talent to a different direction.

If you ask me: I would say the soul of surfing is in Freesurf.  But if you are looking for money and fame you have to be a top competitor and swallow down all the disadvantages with it.

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Nowadays getting very popular by companies that in order to have good vibes in between colleges , they organize team building gatherings.

What would be the best choice? Well, what could be more special than a surf experience? In this article we give you 5 reasons to vote on surf. 

1. Surfing is fun

The most simple reason why you should do surfing is that surfing is actually fun. Playing with the waves on a floating board will bring you back to childhood.

Riding a wave, being one with it and keep on trying will put a smile on your face. Bring along your friends, share the laughs and enjoy life together. 

2. It’s challenging

It is definitely one of the most difficult sports to master because of the constant adaptation to the conditions. It requires 100% of your focus .

In a surf session many times you fail, you fall into the water, waves are breaking on you but after all the hustle once you catch a ride, the reward is fantastic. “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success” – A.P.J Abdul Khalem

3. Makes you fit

Who said that a team building cannot be a healthy experience? Instead of going out for drinks or a heavy dinner you can choose to challenge your body and might pick up some healthy habits later on in your life.

Surfing is not just a great cardiovascular exercise which keeps your heart fit but with its constant movements that it requires , exercises all muscle groups in your body.

Surfing is especially good for strengthening the core so for those who spend lots of time sitting in an office this can be a good solution to prevent back pain and correct a bad posture.

4. Enjoy nature

Unlike many other sports surfing is happening in mother nature. So you can enjoy all the elements around you.

You can feel the warm sand in between your toes, the light ocean breeze, and the sun rays on your skin. 

Enjoy the benefits of them and store some vitamin D for your gray days. Make sure you are using the right sun protection and that you pick an eco-friendly product!

5. Makes you calm

The sound of waves has been proven to relax the mind so as the blue color itself which will surround you during surfing.

You cannot reach calmness until your mind chatter and your body feel the need to keep on moving. After a well done surf session your body and mind will only allow you to relax and breathe.

You will arrive in a perfect state of calmness and start to appreciate the present moment.

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It is getting more and more popular to use the ocean as a sort of therapy because of its healing energy. There are  many emotional benefits of surfing which can help with depression.

Anxiety, burn out, sedentary lifestyle, isolation and in general to release stress from everyday life.  But what are the reasons?

The color, blue:

Being near the ocean has mental health benefits as well as physical ones. Scientific research from Richard Shuster shows that just being near the color blue has led to an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace.

The sound of waves:

The sound of waves has also been proven to relax the mind. As waves come in, crash, and then recede again, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows down the brain and helps promote relaxation.

This process makes the part of the brain. Responsible for stress emotions shrink, while areas such as empathy and memory grow.

The challenge of surf:

Many of us fear to be challenged in life or just not being familiar with challenges. To overcome these issues a solution can be to start practicing surfing. There is no better challenge than catching a wave.

At the same time it’s also one of the most difficult things to do and from time to time can be frustrating but once you succeed the reward of being one with the wave is exceptional. 

Surfing as a form of meditation:

You must have heard about the benefits of meditation or at least have an idea how it should be done.

Meditation is not just sitting in a crossed legged posture and trying to be one with the divine soul without moving but to pick up an activity that clears your mind and puts you in the present moment.

Riding a wave requires you to be fully in the present moment and focus on what you are doing , so for that time you become free of worries. 

To summarize it all, surfing can definitely be a way of therapy for those who suffer from mental health issues.

We encourage you to look up the nearest surf association and let them know about your issues. Joining a group of surfers, who have similar problems than you. This will also help to heal yourself easier and you will not feel alone. 

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