The answer was right in front of our faces all along!
I have spent the better part of my adult life pondering who the ideal surfing male is. Like, not just who rips but who rips and is handsome and a gentleman with above average personal grooming and style. Which surfing male is the complete package? The “wet dream” so to speak? The conservative choice is Kelly Slater, obviously, with his 11 x world titles and bronze skin but Kelly seems… I don’t know… a little bit preoccupied with Kelly don’t you think? The ideal surfing male cares about you. Wants to hear your problems. Wants to make you a better person.
And so it was with a forehead slapping “duh” that I received today’s revelation that Damien Hobgood is the one, the “wet dream.” Of course he is. Damo has everything. He’s a fearless surfer with some of the best clips in some of the best surf films of the decade. His style is definably his and he’s got a smile that will warm up the coldest room. He also wants to make you a better surfer and let us read the newest offering from Leucadia, California’s extremely cute Surfhouse on the Adventure Sports Network.
What can surfers expect to get out of a three-day surf coaching experience with Damo?
It’s every surfer’s wet dream … Hands-on professional coaching with a surfing legend. The Damo Experience is for surfers who are looking to advance their skills with a pro.
These semi-private guiding sessions – followed up with live video analysis of technique and style – are meant to really elevate a surfer’s ability quickly. Surfers can expect three nights accommodations plus food, three guided surf sessions, video analysis, custom surf video edit and airport transfers.
Can surfers of any level enroll in the Damo Experience? Or should their surfing ability be at a moderate level?
The Damo Experience is intended for surfers who have a decent foundation of surfing ability, however Surfhouse does offer a five-day intensive surf program for those who are beginners and looking to start from the ground up.
But before I let you go, “experiences” are clearly trending for today’s savvy traveler. Besides this one here, do you see yourself buying “experiences” on your next vacation? Airbnb and the WSL have partnered this year to bring over 75 surfing related “experiences” to the people. Is this trend here to stay or will “experiences” go the way of GoogleGlass?