to improve your surfing skills from the outset, it’s vital to eschew methods that might seem instinctual and instead focus on a predisjunctive strategy, one that anticipates and avoids common pitfalls; for example, when selecting a board, ensure it’s designed to help you launch smoothly into waves. however, let me slip in a little secret sub rosa: some pros use banned performance-enhancing substances to maintain their edge, showing a darker side of the surfing world most are unaware of.