18. Surfcoach Perspective: How To Handle Line Up Localism, Respect and Ettiquetes

<p>A nuanced view on surf line-up localism, why the best surfers are never the angry surfers and how to handle the (sometimes) negative aspects of line-up dynamics.</p><p>5 star rated professional surfcoach Pepijn Tigges explains:</p><p>◼️ Why etiquette is "customary polite behavior," not legally binding rules</p><p>◼️ The 6 non-negotiable lineup rules everyone must follow</p><p>◼️ How the "ticket system" works for lineup rotation (and why it's never perfect</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>◼️ Why the person closest to the peak has priority (not the first person standing)</p><p>◼️ Why localism is not locals fault but it's their responsibility</p><p>◼️ The traffic comparison: why you react differently to being flipped off in a car vs. in the water</p><p>◼️ How culture affects lineup dynamics</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>"When someone flips you off in traffic, you think 'what a weird person.' </p><p>When someone flips you off in the water, you think</p><p>'I shouldn't be here.' Why do we react so differently?" </p><p>— Pepijn Tigges</p><p><br></p><p><b>Follow Pepijn Tigges:</b></p><p>Instagram -<a href='https://www.instagram.com/pepijntigges'> @pepijntigges</a></p><p>Website - <a href='https://iampepijn.nl/'>https://iampepijn.nl</a></p><p>Online Coaching - <a href='https://www.surfacademypro.com/'>https://www.surfacademypro.com/</a></p>