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Surf legend Gerry Lopez faces the controversy around selling signature Lopez soft-top surfboards at Costco and answers with pure Aloha spirit.
In this candid 5-minute clip from a longer conversation, Gerry explains why Costco Wavestorms and other foam boards can open the ocean to everyone—from first-timers to lifelong surfers.

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🌊 Inside This Clip:
Why Gerry supports affordable soft-tops for beginners
His heartfelt take on keeping surfing accessible to all
How the true Aloha vibe matters more than elitist surf culture

00:00 Intro & Greetings
00:25 Costco Soft-Tops Controversy
01:00 Gerry’s Defense: Surfing for the Masses
01:35 Breaking Down Surf Elitism
02:15 The Heart of Aloha Spirit
02:55 Tips for New Surfers
03:35 Justin’s Takeaways & Closing Thoughts
04:20 Farewell & Mahalo

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