Teleconversation with: ShaunTomson

The Top Questions

You have made your living from your passion; what advice would you give as I try to make a living doing what I love?

I love lesson 5 "I will paddle back out". But, how do you keep paddling out when you just keep getting crushed by wave after wave?

You have been named the "all-time best tube rider"; how do you become the best in the world at whatever may be your passion?

What one place in the world do you want to surf that you haven't?

How has growing up in South Africa impacted your life, your surfing and your message in "Surfer's Code"?

The Top Questions

How has surfing prepared you to deal with the challenges that you face each day?


Compared to the 1970's what do you like more about surfing today and less?


Is the growing popularity of surfing good or bad?


What current surfer blows your mind with his/her surfing?


How do you get over the fear of giant waves?