i have this theory concerning mals riders and their coffee set ups.
so when they pull up at some sedate half baked wave, the first thing they do even before they get their beaver tail wetsuits out is to get out the thermos and pour a cup and drink the coffee their partners/carers have made them
now this is where they check two things out.
one- did they miss their mouth and dribble it down their shirt front-this to check if they are coordinated today
two- after the coffee they feel for a pulse to see if the coffee kicked started the heart again, if so then their right to go for a surf.
i can't be to harsh as this is actually a public service safety initiative- god bless them