The guys have it easy, that's all there is to it. Being a surfer girl is no easy task to endure. Just as there are other sports that are geared to the guy, the physical sport of surfing is yet another choice that is geared towards the male gender. In some cases, it is even hard to get surfing recognition. No more! Today, there are plenty of surf schools, surf camps, and even surfing girl spas that can lead us down the path of pretty awesome skills. That said, women have the right to brag about what they have accomplished here.



For example, consider why it is just a feat for women to accomplish something this complex. The male body is designed for power with muscle building ability much unlike the women's. Yet, how many guys make the most of this? In surfing, a strong, lean and flexible body is an absolute must. It takes quite a bit of work for the surfing girl to build up her body to this level, much more than for the guy.

What's more is that this was once nothing more than the guy's sport. Through time and a bit of need, there are now countless heats designed specifically for the woman surfer. They are just as competitive and just as awesome. Women are out there, competing and hitting the big waves with perfection, something that just was not done before this.

Consider the names of those world champs out there like Claire Bevilacqua, Kassia Meador, Holly Beck and Kim Mayer. These women have set the extreme sport of surfing into something that women can do to the best level.

If you are new to the sport of surfing or looking for a way in, then take note of the fact that these women are out there, making waves and having a great time doing it. What's more is that with so many opportunities like awesome surf camps designed to teach just women to surf, there is no doubt that more women will be out there in the line up.

So, do you think you have the right to brag? With a body that limits the power that can be had and a world dominated by men, when a woman wins the world championships (or even if she just gets out there and tries) it is definitely right to brag about doing it.

Copyright 2006 Tobey Brown