Surfing got expensive—and yeah, we did this to ourselves

Surfing looks free… until you start adding up the lessons, the wetsuit, the board, the wax, the roof rack, the surf travel, and—wait—do I need a drone?! In this episode, we break down the real costs of learning to surf and what it takes to keep it affordable without losing the stoke. Whether you’re a coastal local or a van-life dreamer, we’ll help you navigate the surf economy, separate the must-haves from the nice-to-haves, and get you riding waves without going broke. Spoiler: the waves are still free.