New classic term for future reference, from a kneeboarder on surfermag.com: “Footboarders” for standup surfers. Since anybody who rides waves is a Surfer…
pedestrians
That`s common kneelo slang for standing surfer. Not a compliment.
It’s new slang to me, and I’m over-mediated - the fact it isn’t a compliment at this point is of no importance. Classic. Why should standup surfers be considered “surfers” and everybody else surfing be called something less? “We’re all building walls, they should be bridges” -Neil Young
that whole argument of who’s a real surfer or is superior is sooooooooo tired!!Just have a good time riding waves everyone and be happy your on this side of the lawn still[smile]
but,I must admit i use the term footboarders and pedestrian surfers all the time.The look and reaction i get from " serious" surfers is always fun.They see the how silly it all is .Being a kneeboarder for over 30 yrs I have been cheered and snubbed .I guess i kinda enjoy being different ,a common trait of most original kneeriders.Believe me the classic kneeboard crowd was very hardcore on land and in the water.NOW it’s still an oddball thing to do.I was just thinking when I surf super hollow spots now it’s young guys, me and some bodyboarders.Most of the guys my age are at C street on 30 yr old designs.[smile]