Surfing 101 - Style

Welcome Mick Lunasea to the pages of SurfWatch!  Mick is a long time surf instructor (editors note:  See High on a Wave, SurfWatch March 17, 2009), former SLSA Director, and owner of Pacific Coast Hwy sims and SurfCrazy surf shops.  Thanks to the brilliant idea of our own Mari Monentes, Mick will be periodically sharing his knowledge with the readers of SurfWatch.  Look for more entries from Mick in the future!

Okay, forget everything you think you know about SL surfing. Forget the board, the key work, the physics and all the rest. We're going to get right down to the nitty gritty of being a surfer. Its all about style.

Style starts with how you look. I was in Lincoln City, Oregon, years ago exploring for waves. This guy
cruised the highway in a Corvair with a board strapped on top. He never took it off the roof. He had bleached blond hair. We laughed - thought he was a kook, hodad, a highway surfer. But you know what? When he pulled into the Frostie Freeze, he was swarmed with chicks. They oohed and awwed, ran their hands along the rails of the board. The guy had SURFER STYLE working for him!

Surf Trunks:

(What boardshorts were called in the 60's, maybe had sonething to do with elephant, ears etc.  I dunno.)Long "Jams" below the knee were out. Why? Because the crotch ripped out within 10 minutes of surfing. Yeah, they protected your legs, but it gave new meaning to 'balls out surfing'. With the recent introduction of new stretchy fabrics, now surfers can surf in pants if they want. Style lesson? Wear above knee "Trunks"  to make a classic statement or go with long "Boardies" to show you one hip rippa.

Bikinis:

Remember now, they were invented and named after nuclear testing on Bikini Atol in South Pacific. They've been causing chain reactions ever since. I love Zuma Beach, gaping shore pound, always a wave. During the summer, unsuspecting housewives would go for a swim in the churning waves. Most often the bikini top suitable for the suburban pool would get ripped off, entangled in their hair. Bottoms yanked by Poseidon to their ankles turning them into instant sea nymphs. We'd be courteous, averting our eyes after they got their hair outta their faces. Thankfully, virtual kinis are glued and not an issue. Style lesson? Serious gal rippers wear substantial top and bottom. Want to make male friends or find playmates? Wear G string and areolla pop out style tops.

One Piece Suits: Seldom seen but if purchased from good SL designer, a sure bet.

Rash Guards:

(Rashies) A somewhat modern invention to prevent under arm rashes while wearing a wetsuit. Why SL surf contest JERSEYS are call rashies, I have no clue. Rash Guards do come in handy in the tropics preventing sunburn, chest and nipple rash. Nothing feels worse or looks funnier than nipples covered in bandaids. Style lesson? Totally cool to wear, especially on tropo sims.

Surfing Naked: Virtual thrill not recommnded in RL. Too many ouchies to think about.

Okay, until next time, do it in style... GO SURFING!

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