The Ultimate Surfer

Seems like it is targeted to adolescent idiots. Way too contrived.

There's literally 10min of surfing per episode so far. Drama, commercial break, drama, commercial and then some surfing sprinkled in. My advice, record it then fast forward to the surfing.

I'm sorry, but this is just dumb. Who cares about surfing? What percentage of the United States lives on a coast and surfing is a thing in their area? They have to add all the drama to the show to give us something to actually watch - and the drama is flat and uninteresting.

In the end, who really cares about a surfing show? This is just dumb.

Dullsville, boring and flat. Absolutely no excitement and the cast, while definitely great surfers and good looking, lack any personality. Who cares who wins in the end? I don't. I'd rather watch the surfing film, Big Wednesday.

Jesse Palmer hosts this surfing competition show that features seven men and seven women battling for a top prize of $100,000 and a spot on the world tour. They compete in teams (one man/one woman) at Kelly Slater's surf ranch, where a hydrofoil creates 6 foot waves in a pool 700 yards long.

This facility produces uniform waves, which takes some of the luck out of the competition. On the other hand, it removes the thrill of the unknown.

The teams compete in "Beach Battles" that focus on the skills every surfer needs to be the best. And they compete in "Wave Challenges" to test their skills with particular on-wave moves, like crossovers and riding in the barrel. At the end of each episode, one man and one woman are eliminated in a surf-off.

The series is entertaining for anyone who appreciates surfing. The personal drama is minimized, with an emphasis on a variety of challenges and stiff competition between some talented athletes.