The act of challenging nature by playing with its unpredictable waves excites people. Such is the popularity of surfing. No one other than Blair Conklin understands this fever the best. He is a surfer, skimboarder, and YouTuber. His mission is to pull out the childish passion for surfing in every person and influence them to surf. Born in Long Beach, he grew up playing on the shore waves.
Surfing as an extreme sport that has its own share of risks.? But all apprehensions are put aside when a clip invokes and bridges childish passion among the people through surfing skills. The latest clip of Conklin is a testimony of it.
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On Conklin’s Instagram page, a clip was uploaded that has become an instant hit with the netizens. In the clip, the surfer is seen at first surfing on shorter waves that is breaking near the shore. He was surfing on small waves in a way that it seemed he would continue further in the same manner and pace. But, then suddenly he skimps on a high wave that breaks, turns around in front drop flow, and then starts again playing with the shorter waves. It was an absolute shredder. This redirect move is the prime source of attraction toward the clip, keeping the watchers attached, to see his next move.
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A graduate in environmental science from Berkeley, Conklin honed his skill on the beach. Over the years his skill and talent gained respect in the surfing community.? Conklin uses a special model of surfboard known as “54 special”, made by Catch Surf.? The brand sells surfing boards and accessories.
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The clip has received more than six thousand likes and attracted comments from surfing lovers. The video was filmed by a professional photographer Rafaski. He is associated with the photography agency Wave Set Studio. His filming skills brought charisma to the clip.
Netizens are Stunned by such Surfing
Surfing requires a fine balance, and Conklin is a master. His 297,000 followers on his Instagram page indicate that whatever he does, people want to watch. The netizens are in awe of the surfing skills displayed by the surfer. One online enthusiast said, “That was insane !!!!” conveying his disbelief at what he saw. While another commented, “Nature?s washing machine providing infinite wave riding” describing the continuous infinite waves on which he sails successfully. Another fan commented, “I was not expecting that at all ” conveying his disbelief and astonishment at Conklin’s smooth ride on waves.?
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The popularity of the clip proves the growing interest of people in surfing. Surfers like Blair Conklin are indeed reaching success by touching the innocent child in fan’s hearts.
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