No need to recap the plot. The early 60's was high tide for beach bunny hedonism, what with Gidget wiggling her way across Malibu sands and surfers providing their own telegenic action. So it's not surprising that a surfer themed episode would turn up on R66. I haven't much to add to the previous two fine reviews except a couple of observations. On the whole, the premise of Buz getting really carried away by Hob's insensitivity is not very convincing. On the other hand, his desire to "shoot the pier" certainly combines with his competitive spirit. Yet his fierce obsession with Hob is under-motivated, appearing little more than a plot contrivance. As a result the storyline is undercut despite the script's occasional poetic insights, a series trademark. Also, for a cast headliner, Slate hasn't much to do except stand around, expressionless. Looks like he really was an accomplished surfer (IMDB), picking up an easy payday here as a king wave-rider. Then too, Buz's surfing scenes are well handled since the series likely didn't take chances with one of their co-stars. To me, it's a lesser episode mainly because of the premise, and despite the compelling visuals, both watery and curvaceous.