43. SURF AN OUTER REEF
You’ve stared at that thing long enough on those big days. Yes, it’s rideable. Grab a buddy, grab your board, grab your balls, or your ovaries, and get out there
44. ACQUIRE A QUIVER
You don’t really need those schoolbooks, that retirement fund, or that anniversary present, do you? Warm your soul instead by hanging a new hybrid in the garage. The man who has a board for every condition has everything he needs.
45. BREAK A BOARD
Then milk it. Show your buds, your girlfriend, your teacher. It’ll ease the pain when you order a new one.
46. STUMP YOUR DOCTOR
They love a good challenge. Contract a tropical disease he’s never seen before and you?ll make his month.
47. BECOME A DUDE
For one week, at least, embrace your inner Spicoli. Stop shampooing, rub your stomach beneath your shirt, call your wife “bro,� and talk about nothing but waves.
48. TAKE A ROAD TRIP
The hard miles, more than any other, are the keys to self-discovery and wisdom -and to good, uncrowded waves. Go ahead and miss the plane. Load up that iPod and hit the highway.
49. FIX A DING
Get your hands sticky, cover your clothes in foamdust, and show your board how much your care.