Tom Carroll and coming back from an injury goes together like Dane Reynolds and the Dumpster Diver. Back on a shortboard after having a pair of ligaments reattached last year, the two-world champ just took the new Dumpster Diver 2 for a spin.
For many surfers, riding waves is a form of meditation. It's a reset, a break from the rat race of daily life. Some surfers have been vocal about embracing the ancient practice, like Koa Smith and Griffin Colapinto.
Back when 61-year-old Tom Carroll was on the Championship Tour, the surfboards he rode were too long, and the waves he competed in were too small. Aside from Pipeline, the former ASP’s WCT was basically a small wave grind.