{"id":1903,"date":"2021-07-21T00:06:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T00:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endlesssurf.com\/2021\/07\/21\/an-ode-to-the-ocean-and-to-the-future-of-surfing\/"},"modified":"2021-07-21T00:06:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T00:06:17","slug":"an-ode-to-the-ocean-and-to-the-future-of-surfing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endlesssurf.com\/br\/2021\/07\/21\/an-ode-to-the-ocean-and-to-the-future-of-surfing\/","title":{"rendered":"An ode to the ocean and to the future of surfing"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Ode to the Ocean<\/h3>\n

As surfers, we all know that feeling of anticipation while awaiting fun swell; the feeling that you hit the jackpot when you find a playful corner in a nook of coastline while elsewhere looks slightly sub-par. We also know the feeling of getting skunked and pulling up to surf that is blown-out or flat (or both) when we kept a keen eye on the Surfline<\/a> forecast that said \u201cgood-epic\u2026\u201d These moments, however disappointing they can be, play a role in the addiction to surfing that consumes us when we do get the waves of our dreams. We long for the feeling of moving water underneath our feet, using water as our canvas to create a line on the wave face in front of us.<\/p>\n

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Sessions like this are unforgettable when all the conditions align<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With so many surf parks development plans popping up around the world<\/a>, hardcore ocean purists might scoff at the thought of inland surfing.\u00a0 \u201cFake\u201d or \u201cmanufactured\u201d might be a few of the words you hear from them. We agree that nothing will ever beat surfing in the ocean. After all, surf pools are inspired by mother nature and her gift of swell that she so graciously gives to surf breaks around the world. But, we also can\u2019t imagine what we would do without surfing. What if we have to move away from the ocean? What if surf travel becomes more difficult with our growing commitments? And, all territorial-ness aside, what about all those people that have never experienced the thrill of riding a wave? Well, surf parks are a part of the future of surfing whether you like it or not, and they do provide a response to these common scenarios aforementioned.<\/p>\n

No matter where you live, its highly likely that you have experienced surf and its culture in one way or another. From movies, to mainstream retail, to that one neighbor who recently relocated from Southern California, surf culture is highly present in society today. Nearly 24 million people worldwide identify themselves as surfers and that number continues to grow. With surf influence spreading rapidly, there is a growing demand for consistent, on-command surf<\/a>. We are talking about all-around reliable surf, both for veteran surfers looking to bring their mind-surfing fantasies to life, and for newcomers to challenge themselves with an experience they have always sought after but never had the opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n

A Surfer\u2019s Journey With the Future of Surf Parks <\/strong><\/h3>\n

A good surf park with the right pool technology that provides quality, consistent, and flexible wave options<\/a> offers many perks to any surfer\u2019s skill-level journey. With space for repetition, surf parks shorten the learning curve and give surfers the chance to:<\/p>\n