Of all the surfy disciplines one can pursue, slab surfing may allow the smallest margin for error. A mistimed paddle, an offset bottom turn, or a slow reaction to a step in the face could lead to a very unfortunate meeting between your head and the reef. But since slab surfing really took off in the early 2000s, its advancement has always relied on leaps of blind faith, where error is abundant. “You’re pretty much just sending it,” says Torrey Meister, pictured navigating a near-dry section at The Cave. “Waves that look good can be bad. Waves that look bad can be good. My advice? Make the drop and race as fast as you can.”…