Shaun White is not done with the sporting world just yet. After retiring from snowboarding, the Olympic gold medalist is on a whole new journey. He means to rediscover himself and, in such pursuit, has dived into another sport. The 37-year-old snowboarding icon, known for his mindblowing stunts on the slopes, is making waves in the world of surfing. Therefore, White’s recent surfing stunt was acknowledged by his star partner with a tinge of humor.

Shaun White, once known as ‘The Flying Tomato’ for his huge jumps from the snowy peaks, has brought the same level of excitement to the surf. However, he did not need to fight for the waves on an overcrowded beach. Rather, he enjoyed the surf at a super-exclusive surf ranch owned by surfing legend Kelly Slater. The former snowboarder sent the media into a frenzy by sharing photos of his barreling rides, but it was the Hollywood star and his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev’s comments that ultimately stole the show.

Nina Dobrev’s hilarious comment on Shaun White’s surfing

Shaun White has made a remarkable transition since his retirement. He has forayed into the entertainment industry and has now taken to surfing. His girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, was a constant support in all his ventures. Recently, the 37-year-old athlete exhibited his skills on a surfboard, successfully navigating towering waves with an ease that only comes to the professionals. He documented the whole session and shared it on Instagram with the tantalizing caption, “Barely made it out of this tube, braaaaa!!!”.

The caption reflected White’s excitement at conquering those massive waves, but a subsequent comment from Dobrev undercut his enthusiasm. She playfully wrote “casual,” subtly implying that White’s accomplishment was not as impressive as he made it out to be.

However, the word may also belie her conviction that Shaun White is built differently and can excel in any extreme sport effortlessly. She continued the cryptic messages, writing “same… ish” to hint that her surfing skills are better than his. While these inside jokes between the couple continued, the fans showered the snowboarding legend with love. Shaun White’s surfing session at Kelly Slater’s ranch may be the prelude to a new chapter in his athletic career.

Shaun White’s transition from snowboarding to surfing

The Flying Tomato had the privilege of exploring a new career prospect in his life. To most people, transitioning from the mountain slopes to the waves may sound ludicrous, but to White, it is a natural progression. As a snowboarder, he had learned to balance himself on the snow and navigate through challenging terrains. Now, he is eager to transfer those skills to the ocean and conquer the waves. The passion for surfing did not just dawn on him yesterday; it has stayed with him for a long time.

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During a fan Q&A session on Twitter about his alternate sporting choice, White replied, “Probably surfing. Cause boards and I get along”. Interestingly, he shares a connection with surfing that most don’t know about. Shaun White is named after “Shaun Tomson, a professional South African surfer”. Now, the pro snowboarder intends to delve into his passion for surfing and explore this affinity with the sport’s domain.

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