I'm not so sure our stuff is below par, hanging onto a hanky in 70 knots mightn't be everyones' cup of tea! I guess it all depends on where you are on the journey, but I bet some of those guys would kill for some of our spots on their respective days!
Hope this new Storm Chase brings on another "real world" wave sailing renaissance like the first one....I love those stormy sessions where you're pushed just a bit out of the comfort zone.