If you think the impact of Blue Crush was big for surfing, just wait 'til this hits: http://www.soulsurferthemovie.com/
Who cares. When the waves are what I consider good, the noobs don't get even make it into the lineup. Then there will be a bunch of cheap long/fun boards on Craigslist the following Fall.
Im bringing a bucket of chum out on a nice crowded summer day. See how many of them ACTUALLY want to live the Bethany Hamilton story....
At least it will be more girls than Guys. Sexy female kooks not a problem. Regular male kooks big problem. We were all kooks once It's the respect that u have in the ocean that sets you apart