Post #56363 by Tiki_Bong on Wed, Oct 22, 2003 6:06 PM

ikitnrev,

(serious Bong now...)

Good questions, to which I have done some research.

First, I believe surfing and tiki are exactly related in that, for the most part, were brought to a high art form by Hawaiians.

Also, during the late 50's and 60's, you'd be hard pressed to find a surfer without a tiki pendant (I also collect old surfer pendants/medals).

Which is stronger, the pull of the perfect wave or perfect Mai Tai: nothing I love better than dawn patrol at the local break, surf until the crowds come, pedal back home and mix up a Mai Tai. So the answer is - Yes.

How much overlap between tiki and surfing crowd (see first answer).

The average Surfer Joe will feel comfortable anywhere (that's the problem with those lazy bums!)

Will a mid-westerner feel comfortable at a surfer beach party - yes, if he's with a local or yes, if she's a hottie.

Vern, I'm adding you to my A list (sorry).