"The barely veiled message all too clear."
The premium subscription surf blog Stab has posted an open letter to the newest World Surf League CEO Ryan Crosby behind its famed paywall thereby forcing him to sign up for the seven day free trial. There is no telling what the onetime edgy publication is suggesting Crosby should do or not do but it is likely all warmed over versions of things surf fans have long been begging for. Only the best venues, fewer surfers, Kaipo Guerrero elevated to lead voice etc.
The former video game public relations manager was bullish after his announcement as CEO became public nearly two months ago, declaring, “”I am deeply honored to join the World Surf League family. What I love about surfing is that it’s an incredible competitive sport, but it’s also much more than that. It’s a way of life, a passion, and a deeply committed global community. I am excited to leverage my experience to elevate the WSL brand, deepen our connection with fans, and continue building something that surfers can be proud of.
A word salad not nearly as delicious as those regularly tossed by the man he replaced.
Surfing will never forget Erik Logan. The Oklahoman with a magic wetsuit of armor came in hot, as chief of the newly formed WSL Studios, which he failed into early submission before failing up to the top post. It was there that he changed the spelling of “great” to “gr8” in honor of surf champion Stephanie Gilmore and wore Filipe Toledo’s breast skin. Logan was unceremoniously fired when he traveled to last year’s Rio surf contest. The World Surf League issued one sentence announcing his departure and offered no reason or thanks. Rumblings that he made women on tour feel “uncomfortable” became whispered but the Cone of Silence remains, the aforementioned Stab’s chief Sam McIntosh refusing to plumb in a recent sit down though, in fairness, he was likely very busy writing a Pulitzer Prize acceptance speech.
In any case, Ryan Crosby officially began his job yesterday. Erik Logan ominously celebrated by dragging a seemingly lifeless dog across the ground.
#dogwalking #cozyisaboggieboarder #dog #training
The barely veiled message all too clear.
Ryan Crosby on notice.
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was under the influence too. which makes the encounter even closer to Zen, Chief Joseph, and or Carlos Castaneda
Who is this cunt I don’t give a fuck. And neither should you…etc
It’s a way of life, a passion, and a deeply committed global community
In real life
It’s a ticket to healthy poordom, and a deeply jealous and protective coastal hotspot global bunch of cunts
Truer words have rarely been spoken!
while smoking a camel red on the porch I seen a coyote on da a main hillside road…he asked me for a smoke…ancient lore would plush a symbolic reasoning…dat’s my ex=
Whenever they toss “surfing is a way of life” into a conversation, you know it’s a socially starved kook! 100%
Ryan Crosby came from Riot games which had a long history of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment. He will fit right in over at the WSL.
Probably his emotional support dog.
Light a candle.
Hope for better days and ending the season at 8+ feet pipe.
No and thank you!
After reading this rather timely article, I am somewhat confused. First, how can Mr Crosby truly understand the surfing community if he isn’t a regular on BG? Seriously, to feel the community that relentlessly ravages all comers to surfing and especially VALs, including reborn VALs like me, one must be on BG daily. So the below quote will remain hard to believe until Crosby reveals himself in the comment section of BG
“It’s a way of life, a passion, and a deeply committed global community”
As for the veiled “tossed salad” comment directed at Elo, I find it troubling! Regardless of the chosen gender to perform the tossing, who doesn’t appreciate a well tossed salad and is the leashed dog a willing participant?
Dogs bark (or get dragged across the ground) and the caravan keeps moving. ELo and the embarrassment he is to pro surfing will be forgotten in due course.
Not if I have anything to say about it!
Why would you want to?
That’s like trying to remember wipeouts you’ve had instead of epic rides.
Never forgive, never forget!
Is dragging a lifeless dog better or worse than beating a dead horse?
Some might say this horse needs more beatings. If for no other reason than to entertain the BG faithful.