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Caity Simmers' Maps to Nowhere wave bears an uncanny resemblance to Tom Curren's Backdoor wave. What's even more uncanny is that she's also the first Californian surfer to win a world title since Tom. You might say she's her generation's Curren — in more ways than one. Photo by Thiago Diz/WSL

Pulse Check: The State Of The Surf Industry In 2024

Optimism in the face of collapse.

Words by Evan slater
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