What is the current state of the bodyboarding?
Why? Stewart: “It’s actually really healthy. Bodyboarders are riding for the right reasons, definitely not for the money or vanity. They ride bodyboards for the simple reason we all started riding waves – for the fun. Think how much better the surfing experience could be if everyone cultivated this mindset when they shared a line up.” Reale: “Riders like Jeff Hubbard continue to push the limits of the sport, and influence the next generation in positive ways.” Correa: “If you talk to someone in Australia, they’ll tell you that the industry is doing amazing, because in Australia it is! But if you ask a professional rider in the US, they’ll tell you its never been worse. There is virtually no media coverage, contests seem to have lost their luster and most of our professional riders have to work day jobs just to get by.” Colwell: “It still has enthusiasts that really enjoy the sport and hopefully younger riders are taking it up.” Correa: “I feel it got a little too corporate with large c
