Core Score

An enlightening article found in this month's issue of Surfing Magazine has been at the heart of some recent family discussion and debate.

"Do you kill your own food? Or does your mom make you finish your vegetables? That's all we're asking. A Core Score is like a tattoo on your soul- you wear it for life. But unlike tattoos (which generally boost one's Core Score), your Core Score is adjusted with every decision you make. So, next time your girlfriend asks you to walk her poodle . . . well, we're not saying you can't but you're definitely gonna need to go surfing without a leash if you wanna stay level. Here are a few pointers to get you oriented."

Increase Your Core Score

beards

flannels

not having a cell phone

budweiser cans

no-look paddle outs

stitches

surfing alone

sleeping in your car

black coffee

sneaking in (anywhere)

Decrease Your Core Score

walking your girlfriend's dog

faux-hawks

changing in a towel robe

salads

fur-lined boots

slacks

blogging

tanning

puka shell necklaces

valentine's day

Little Paul wouldn't type this up for me because that fell under both "walking your girlfriend's dog" and "blogging".