The Catch-22 Of World Title Bonuses, Surfing’s Middle Class Continues To Shrink, And A Late-Stage Financial Windfall For Clay Marzo - Stab Mag

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World Title bonuses can drain brand budgets. According to one industry insider who spoke on condition of anonymity, "had Ethan or Griff won the 2024 World Title, their bonuses would have sucked Bong and Quik marketing budgets completely dry.” Wonder what John paid himself this year... Photo by Steve Sherman.

The Catch-22 Of World Title Bonuses, Surfing’s Middle Class Continues To Shrink, And A Late-Stage Financial Windfall For Clay Marzo

Marzo + Hoy get a second wind, another blank CT nose + more industry shakeups.

Words by Ethan Davis
Reading Time: 8 minutes

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