The numbers
The Surfing Standard runs 1,582 paying members at $9/mo, producing an estimated $14.2K/mo MRR ($170.9K/yr ARR). Online ratio sits at 0.19% — on the quieter side.
See The Surfing Standard on tools4skool →In their own words
Surf progression SIMPLIFIED. A global community & training system.
The operator
The Surfing Standard is run by Kiel Russ (@hydromind). Lifelong student of the Ocean, CEO of Hydro Mind Inc. / Dedicated to your wave count 🤙🏽
The fitness & training field
- The Spartan Protocol — $441.5K/mo · 446 members
- Fit Pro Alpha ( Premium ) — $399K/mo · 266 members
- Deal Makers Academy — $357.5K/mo · 286 members
- Shonen Strength — $226.9K/mo · 3,386 members
- High Intensity Business (Pro) — $160.9K/mo · 111 members
Worth joining?
At $9/mo, this sits in the impulse-buy band — most paid Skool communities clear in 2-3 weeks if the value is real.