I’m not a surfer, but my own personal experience – a few decades up and down the coasts of California – there have certainly been a couple individuals who weren’t so nice. And in the early 1980′s, there was some sort of ‘punk surf gangs’ that the evening news worried about- I never saw them. Generally it’s quite the opposite. There are a few places in Southern California, and a few groups that aren’t so nice, but otherwise they are many of the nicest people about. I’ve also known several surfers from the East Coast- Virginia, Florida and such – they’re even nicer.

Skating on the other hand is a somewhat vandalous act, and in face of prohibitions has grown to be somewhat anti-establishment in nature. (btw- have you seen these!?- )

But as a whole, I think your reasoning about surfers to be wrong. Surfers do like the ‘secret spot’ and they sometimes see ‘tourists’ and spoiling a place. “Locals Only” is the motto then. Certainly waves have been fought over in some crowded spots. But it’s also a sport where strident individualism turn dangerous situations into deadly situations. Toward each other at minimum – they are loyal.

thanks.

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