Sure, dating apps seem like the most convenient place to find a romantic liaison or someone to take long walks on the beach with. But city dwellers speak about different things to the ski-bums I usually converse with.They talk about reps at the gym, corporate life, and living for the weekend, instead of how much vert they ski in a day or their plans of wanderlust van life. Yes, this is a generalisation. @andriklangfield In search of the free-spirited vibe of mountain guys I came up with a strategy – swipe right for dudes who look like they have hobbies other than going to the pub (it’s a pretty common theme!). Usually surfers, in hope they’re the coastal version of the mountain guys I’d been missing. After all, surfers have a similar connection to nature, it’s just more of a summer version.Read more: Surfing Slang 101I’m yet to test my theories about the stereotypical profile of a surfer on a real life date. Although so far, the conversations I’ve had have a better vibe than people who put up a series of mirror selfies. No real surprise there. @marvelous Dating apps are a very superficial way of judging people. It can be hard to predict vibes through a phone, and you pretty quickly establish a few key factors that are hard nos. ‘Aww he has a nice smile, look at those abs, oh no, he’s holding a fish. Byeeeeeee!’