Nabuq is a crank and a troll. He likes to comment on newspaper websites, especially, but not limited to, comics. He’s published several books, including “Global Warming, Challenged.” He considers the scientific theory of anthropogenic climate change to be “religion.” He calls himself, nonetheless, a scientist and a theologian.
I grew up surfing in NJ. No obstacles except an occasional jetty. The Gulf Stream brought warm water up from the south, eliminating the need for wet suits. It was fun, but the local authorities limited the areas where one could surf pretty severely. Early morning and late afternoon were the only options.
My wife is a retired teacher. She, too, spent thousands of dollars over the years on supplies. Your fealty to dogma doesn’t change that.