This is an intersting interview.
Henning Nockel is one of the best windsurfers, kitersurfers and waveriders in Germany. He is doing every surf sport and says depending on conditions it is a perfect combination.

http://www.kitesurf.co.za/index.cfm?pageid=13&art=37

that is a good outlook on what life is about. it is not about acting cool, it is about being cool.