1} if you are dealing with one-offs (or initial releases) be sure to secure an eta. |
2} be flexible. |
3} be patient. |
4} try not to cringe when they someone tells you that chris malloy tried your board and he loved it. |
5} enjoy the variety of options that are available through the rental consessions on the beach. |
6} take everything they say with a grain of salt (and a slug of whiskey.) |
7} when a magazine editor says that they'll return your board from a photo shoot on tuesday... be sure to pin down the month and year! |
8} use the lag time to plan out the eventual configuration. |
9} try yoga... it helps build good qualities (and passes the time constructively.) |
10} oh, and did i mention? ...be patient. |