I believe surfing and Kitesurfing bring you that one step closer to god...it is well known that it is a very spiritual sport... We see God in many ways on Earth but God did ultimately reveal himself through Jesus, his son.
Have alook at
http://www.christiansurfers.net
and
http://www.christiansurfers.co.uk
the christian surfing community is not a fad and there are many pro-surfers who are committed christian ...having a living faith and enjoying gods world on the water does and can exist.
ps I surf and am learning to kitesurf ...love it!
mike