Surf pools have made their debut in the competitive surfing scene. But, do we want wave technology to become a key part of competitive surfing? Is it a perfect marriage? Maybe not. Yes, wave pools are part of the future of surfing. And yes, artificial waves will bring surfing to inland territories. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that professional surfers should compete in controlled environments where they know what to expect.

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Why wave pools and competitive surfing don’t match

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