Basis Surf Podcast

Philippe Malvaux ( @philippemalvaux_surfcoaching ) is a former ASP judge, coach, and the team manager for Hurley and during his time has worked with and coached an incredible list of pro surfers including Kanoa Igarashi, Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore and John John Florence to name a few. In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, we delve into what he does with the big names to get them surfing so good, his adventures as a team manager for Hurley, his tips and tricks to better carves, and how to efficiently generate speed on a wave.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 13:37 The Importance of Building Relationships and Creating Good Memories 25:26 Improving the Forehand Carving Turn: Philippe's Work with Kanoa Igarashi 30:23 Analyzing Footage and Going Backward: Finding the Root Cause of Technical Issues 32:23 The Importance of Speed in Surfing 35:49 Generating Speed through Intention and Wave Usage 39:15 Body Positioning for Speed and Power 46:56 Coaching Approach: Video Analysis and Personalized Feedback 01:03:51 The Value of Sharing Knowledge in Surfing   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 55k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Surfing with icebergs in Iceland, dodging sharks at Trestles, and scoring double overhead waves at Manhattan Beach - in this episode of the Basis Podcast, pro surfer and filmmaker, Hunter Jones (@hunterjones), discusses all this and shares his experience with oxygen deprivation training with big wave legend Laird Hamilton.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Pro Surfer: From South Bay to the World 03:54 Transitioning from Longboarding to Shortboarding: A Surfer's Story 07:05 Inside the World of Surfing: Hunter Jones' Career and Experiences 23:12 From WSL to Branching Out: A Surfer's Journey 29:37 Unique Surfing Experiences: Iceland, Sharks, and More 42:30 The Power of Intentions: Catching Waves with Purpose 44:27 Inspiring Others: Sharing the Passion for Surfing Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 33k followers on IG and 17k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve your turns.    Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Technique 03:38 Adam's Background and Challenges 10:16 Surfing at 60% and Making Finals 14:29 Taylor Knox and Surfing Competitions 23:46 Using Surfskates as a Training Tool 25:07 Learning from Coaches and Studying Footage 26:05 The Challenges of Surfing 32:12 The Importance of Body Positioning and Weight Distribution 39:08 Mastering Paddling Technique 41:03 Coaching Professional Surfers to Success 43:47 Analyzing and Emulating Successful Surfers   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 33k followers on IG and 17k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Modern Sting and the Wrecking Ball.    Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Legacy of Ben Aipa 05:38 The Invention of the Sting 13:19 Duke Aipa's Unique Designs: The Dark Twinn and the Wrecking Ball 28:49 Finding the Right Foot Position on a Twin Fin 39:18 The Wrecking Ball: A Super Groveler with Unique Design Characteristics 41:14 Conclusion and Future Innovations   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 32k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this week’s podcast episode, join me and Leah Dawson ( @leahloves ) as we dive deep about finding the magic spots on your board to improve your style in surfing and how to fix your stance for generating more speed.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 👇   Chapters 00:00 The Art of Style: Becoming One with the Wave 04:42 The Progression of Women's Surfing: Opportunity and Experience 08:59 Studying Lineups: The Key to Catching More Waves 27:34 Mastering Paddling Skills and Efficiency 30:57 Unlocking Your Feet for Successful Surfing 36:44 Exploring Different Surf Craft 43:08 Developing Personal Style in Surfing 45:00 Finding Joy in Standing and Going Fast 50:15 Improving Posture and Maneuverability 51:14 Leah's Retreats and Courses   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 32k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this week's podcast, the shaper behind Kelly Slater’s magic boards, @dan__mann, joined me to talk about the secrets of making boards that are high performance enough for the pros but also super user friendly for the everyday surfer.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:42 The Design Principles of the Dominator Boards 14:40 The Influence of High-Performance Shaping on User-Friendly Boards 26:09 The Role of Paddling Skills in Surfing 28:06 Finding the Right Balance: Volume and Planing Surface for Small Waves 39:03 Collaborating with Kelly Slater: Designing High-Performance Boards 53:09 The Importance of Physical Fitness and Paddle Speed in Surfing 55:53 Embracing the Process: Trying Different Boards for Optimal Performance Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 31k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok

@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Story behind the Massive Wave 03:32 Early Surfing Experience 05:29 Growing Up in Mandurah 06:08 Free Diving and Surfing 06:31 Getting into Competitive Surfing 08:21 Struggles and Overcoming Hurdles 10:31 Mental Preparation for Competitions 13:44 Technique and Unlocking Potential 15:00 Importance of Paddling Technique 19:31 Takeaways from Paddling Technique 22:45 Choosing the Right Board 24:53 Importance of Volume in Boards 28:16 Bigger Framed Surfers and Board Recommendations 33:10 Performance Boards for Bigger Surfers 34:00 Favorite Mid-Length Boards 34:14 Surprising Boards: The Big Baron 38:15 The JS Baron Flyer Twin 40:15 The Slater Designs Flat Earth 50:04 Favorite Board for Small Waves: The Damn Animal 51:54 Most Popular Boards at the Surf Shop 55:25 Tips for Improving Surfing as You Get Older 59:02 Surfing One Wave for the Rest of Your Life: Snapper Rocks   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 31k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

@antoineallain, a former competitive surfer and coach shared valuable tips with us on how to approach your bottom turns like a tiger and to explode into your top turns and many other interesting topics.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anton's Surfing Style 08:40 Transitioning from Beach Breaks to Point Breaks 15:19 Mastering Airs and Competition Success 30:25 The Importance of a Good Bottom Turn 37:07 Etiquette in Crowded Lineups 45:39 The Role of Coaches in Surfing   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 31k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this week’s podcast, I had the chance to talk to surfboard reviewer Thomye of @thomyesurfs who probably surfs waves that are the smaller everyday mushy beach breaks that a lot of us surf regularly. We talked about the surfboards that changed his life, how he optimizes his boards, and a ton of other helpful tips.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Getting Started in Surfing 04:51 The Importance of Consistency in Surfing Progression 08:09 The Impact of Equipment on Surfing Performance 12:31 Plateaus in Surfing Progression 13:26 Choosing the Right Surfboard 14:52 Surfing Small Waves 19:38 The Impact of Volume on Surfing Performance 27:21 Finding the Right Volume for Your Surfing 29:47 Favorite Boards for Small Waves 31:13 The Mashup and Baked Potato Boards 31:42 Comparison between the Mashup and Baked Potato 34:07 Preference for the Mashup over the Baked Potato 35:01 Preference for the FT over the Baked Potato 36:27 Preference for the Quad Setup on the FT 38:16 The Benefits of Experimenting with Different Boards 39:13 The Negative Impact of Riding a Bad Board 40:12 The Influence of Kelly Slater on Surfing 43:02 The Importance of Filming and Analyzing Surfing Footage 46:23 Overcoming Fear and Learning to Do Airs 50:14 Tips for Older Surfers 54:04 Favorite Mid-Length Boards 57:24 The Positive and Negative Impact of Kelly Slater on Surfing 01:01:15 Dream Wave and Surfing with Friends   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 30k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Clayton Nienaber, the surf coach of @ombesurf joins me in this week’s podcast to reveal the key to unlocking better surfing by understanding the mechanics of a wave and learning about speed, power, and flow.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Starting with a Passion for Surfing 04:15 Transitioning to Board Shaping 07:41 The Importance of Making Mistakes 10:28 Understanding Surfing Levels: Freeze, Flight, Fight, Flow 13:22 The Relationship Between Speed, Power, and Flow 19:11 The Power and Energy of Waves 21:04 Surfing with Speed, Power, and Flow 25:13 The Importance of Early Bottom Turns 28:07 The Combination of Rider Input and Wave Power 30:36 Transitioning Between Different Board Designs 40:16 Choosing the Right Board for Different Waves 42:10 Using Cameras to Analyze Wave Performance 44:35 The Importance of Reading the Bottom of the Wave 45:38 The Process of Learning to Surf 47:00 Understanding Different Parts of the Wave 48:56 The Debate: Head Up vs Head Down When Paddling 58:01 Using Surfskate to Improve Surfing Technique 01:05:39 Teaching Sensation Rather than Replicating Surfing 01:09:04 The Showdown: Head Up vs Head Down Paddling   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 30k followers on IG and 16k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this podcast I interviewed Dave Allee the founder of @almondsurfboards and talked about how with the right attitude and the right equipment, even 2 ft can be firing, which is their company ethos. It’s a super interesting discussion about the right craft for small waves including midlengths, longboards, and single fins.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Equipment 03:47 Origin Story of Almond Surfboards 05:45 Getting Started in Shaping 08:07 Transitioning to Alternative Boards 10:03 Benefits of Riding a Log 14:47 Influence of Newport Beach on Almond Surfboards 21:45 Regional Differences in Board Design 24:10 Choosing a Longboard 26:32 The Surf Nice Longboard Model 27:29 Sizing the Length of the Board 29:24 Choosing a Board for Beginners 31:19 The Benefits of Single Fins 32:10 Transitioning to Smaller Craft 36:00 The Philosophy of Mid-Length Boards 44:04 The 5'4" R Series Foamie 47:15 Working with Andy Nieblas 51:05 The Perfect Wave   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 28k followers on IG and 15k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

On this week’s podcast we have Matt Parker of @albumsurf, the creative shaper behind some of the most innovative alternative surfboards out there including asyms, twins, fishes, and more. @albumsurf has an incredible team of riders including @victorbernard0, @asher_pacey, @margomargs, and @josh_kerr84. Join us as he shares his journey into shaping and the process of creating unique boards for each of these unique surfers.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Alternative Boards 06:18 Understanding Asymmetrical Boards 14:21 Factors to Consider in Board Design 23:09 Choosing the Right Board 30:45 The Journey of Shaping 37:29 Building a Reputation and Shaping for High-Level Surfers 43:49 Shaping for Josh Kerr and Asher Pacey 45:43 Shaping for Margo 47:09 Designing Boards for Female Surfers 49:05 Boards Holding Female Surfers Back 50:03 Creating Boards for Coco Ho 51:23 Designing Boards for Women 53:47 Mistakes in Ordering and Picking Boards Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Victor Bernardo, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 28k followers on IG and 15k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Victor Bernardo (@victorbernard0) is one of the most talented free surfers in the world with a silky but explosive style and in this podcast we dive deep into how he developed his style and technique,  the boards he rides from @albumsurf, and his journey through surfing.    Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Surfing Years 03:40 Growing Up in Brazil and Surfing Near Sao Paulo 08:00 Surfing Culture in Brazil 12:13 Getting Into Competing 16:10 Natural Talent and Hard Work 17:27 Working with Coaches 21:18 Impact of Coaching on Surfing Style 24:59 Influences on Surfing Style 28:15 Transition from Competing to Free Surfing 30:42 Collaboration with Album Surf 34:03 Experience with Asymmetrical Boards 39:49 Riding Twins and Adjusting to Different Boards 42:05 Transition to Living in the US 45:06 Living the Dream 48:30 Support from Sponsors 50:44 The VB Secret Menu 56:31 Competing with Alternative Boards 57:43 Advice for Everyday Surfers 59:19 Shout Outs   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 28k followers on IG and 15k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this episode, Anthony Spencer (@anthonyspenncer), a twin fin and longboard aficionado with silky style from Western Australia, discusses his approach to surfing, his experience riding different surfboard types and how they each influence his style, starting with shortboards and transitioning to longboards and then to twin fins. He also talks about the importance of matching boards to the surf conditions and the value of having a fitness routine to help prevent injuries instead of dealing with them after the fact. He also shares his insights on style, emphasizing the importance of slowing things down and proper weight distribution in turns. He also talks about how surfing boards by @thomassurfboards helped take his surfing to the next level.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Variety of Surf Craft 02:18 Getting Into Surfing and Transitioning to Longboarding 04:14 Transitioning from Shortboarding to Longboarding 06:34 Riding a Twinnie and Turning Techniques 08:33 Turning a Longboard vs. Turning a Twinnie  10:26 Riding a Mid-Length Board 12:47 Tips for Turning a Log and a Twin Fin 17:51 Developing Style and Slowing Down 23:13 Approach to Surfing a Twinnie vs. a Shortboard 25:38 Training and Injury Prevention 30:36 Working with Shaper Thomas Bexon 41:12 Upcoming Film Projects   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers like Matt Meola, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 26k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook  

Kassia Meador (@kassiasurf) shares her experiences and insights on longboarding. She starts out with her roots from surfing with her dad in C-Street and Malibu, to contests in Costa Rica and Australia and to eventually getting sponsored by Roxy. She shares her insights on noseriding and turning logs, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and moving with precision. She discusses her own take on style and her focus on refining skills by trying out as many boards as she can and talks about her unique surf retreats in Nicaragua with @riseupsurfretreats. 
 Check out her online course titled “Definitive Guide to Longboarding” at @theinertia. 
 If you’d like to try out high-vibe, low impact surf gear from kassiasurf.com, use our 20% off coupon code: SURFBASIS   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Surfing Community 06:05 Memorable Surfing Experience 11:37 Getting Into Surfing 16:09 Career Takeoff 20:40 Approach to Surfing and Style 26:55 Tips for Beginner Longboarders 32:22 Noseriding as a Goofy-Foot 38:39 Focus on Surfing and Developing New Boards 49:38 Surf Retreats in Nicaragua 50:32 Activities on Surf Retreats 53:21 The Perfect Wave   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Kassia Meador, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 26k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook  

In this episode we have Noel Salas, surfboard reviewer and host of Surf ‘n Show (@surf_n_show). Known for his comprehensive surfboard reviews, Noel’s insights have become a trusted resource for surfers looking to invest in new gear. He discusses the process of dialing in surfboards, how to find the right volume, the importance of speed and rails in surfing, the progression of surfboard design, his favorite boards, transitioning between boards, the experience of surfing in a wave pool, and his top tips for how to improve as a surfer.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 The Importance of Speed and Rails in Surfing 01:35 Noel Salas’ Background 08:33 How Surf n Show Started 21:23 Progression in Surfboard Design 26:44 Favorite Boards and Dialing in Dimensions 35:27 Transitioning Between Boards 39:05 Wave Pool Surfing 39:10 Tips for Improving Surfing   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

In this conversation, Sam Hammer (@hammered_sam) and David Santa Maria (@davidjames80) of @surfhealthpro discuss various aspects of surfing, including getting barreled and maintaining fitness for longevity in the sport. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right board, picking the right waves, taking off behind the peak, developing paddle fitness, and improving hip mobility and proper technique for pop-ups. They also discuss the value of patience in surfing, the process of overcoming fear and becoming comfortable in bigger waves and the influence of social media on surfing expectations. They also share some tips on health, PT, and rehab for beginner to intermediate surfers and talk about the importance of accountability in sticking to a plan.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Surfing in New Jersey 03:09 Discovering the Potential of Waves in New Jersey 11:31 Importance of Taking Off Behind the Peak 19:08 Board Choice for Getting Barreled 24:14 The Importance of Paddle Fitness 29:59 Maintaining Hip Mobility for Surfing 38:50 Technique and Training for the Pop-Up 42:37 Overcoming Fear and Getting Comfortable in Bigger Waves 46:31 The Importance of Picking the Right Waves 47:54 The Influence of Social Media on Surfing Expectations 48:52 The Value of Patience in Surfing 50:16 Maintaining Perspective and Enjoying the Ocean 51:16 Tips for Health, PT, and Rehab 52:40 The Importance of Accountability in Sticking to a Plan 53:10 Success Stories in Surfing Rehabilitation 55:08 Tips for Beginner to Intermediate Surfers 56:40 How to Reach Out for More Information   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Big wave pro surfer, @coconut_willie , shares his journey into surfing and his experiences at Jaws. The conversation covers key skills for surfing bigger waves, equipment preferences, and tips for backside barrel riding. He also shares stories about being a coconut distributor in Hawaii and compares climbing a tree to surfing a massive wave. He opens up about his most memorable wave ever and the thrills of big wave surfing.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Coconut Willie's Background 03:04 Crazy Coconut Stories 05:48 Journey into Big Wave Surfing 09:53 Progression in Surfing 12:41 First Experiences at Jaws 17:26 Key Skills for Surfing Bigger Waves 19:45 Equipment Preferences 20:15 Tips for Backside Barrel Riding 21:39 Most Memorable Wave 22:59 Conclusion   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook  

In this episode, @ryanlovelace , a super innovative surfboard maker and creator, joins us. He shapes everything from crazy alternative boards to high-performance craft. He shares his experience on riding the V-Bowls, insights on midlengths, surfboard feelings, his fin setups, board testing, twin fin design, and his unique perspective. We’ll dive into all that and more, including the ins and outs of tuning your craft and picking the right board. Riding one of Ryan’s boards has been a mind-expanding experience for many, including me.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and the Evolution of Midlength Boards 03:00 The Inspiration and Background of Shaping Midlength Boards 06:00 Defining the Purpose and Characteristics of Midlength Boards 09:00 The Versatility and Applicability of Midlength Boards 12:00 The Design Process and Evolution of the V-Bowls 18:00 V-Bowls to Thick Lizzy to FM 26:00 The Importance of Fin Setups in Shaping Boards 32:00 Shaping for High-Performance Surfers and the Surfer-Shaper Relationship 39:00 Shaping Boards for William Aliotti and the Unique Twinfin Design 47:43 Designing Boards for Speed and Control 49:07 Designing Boards for Different Surfers 51:03 Shaping Boards Based on Feedback and Experience 52:29 The Perspective of an Average Surfer 55:12 Mistakes in Board Selection 58:02 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to catch a perfect wave at J Bay or get barreled in the Mentawais and see it exactly from the perspective of the surfer and know all the things that were going through @dylanlightfoot’s mind from a technique perspective than you need to check out this podcast. We break down several of his waves in detail that he caught using a special camera rig developed with @chrisrogers using @gopro cameras. Our conversation ranged from assessing the right maneuver, bottom turn technique, backfoot positioning for turns vs barrels, where to place your turn on the wave, managing speed, board selection for points vs small beachbreaks, what an advances surfer focuses on, gamechangers on your backhand, and all the fine points of barrel riding technique.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for J Bay 02:00 The Perfect Wave at J Bay 03:10 Analyzing GoPro Footage 04:22 Techniques for Bottom Turns 05:22 Weight Distribution and Foot Placement 06:44 Decision-Making Process for Maneuvers 08:28 Snap and Timing 09:54 Enjoying the Flow and Connection with the Wave 11:02 Backhand Surfing and Adjustments 13:05 Managing Speed and Positioning on the Wave 14:09 Snap and Timing 15:24 Self-Critique and Improvement 17:44 Choosing the Right Board for J Bay 20:34 Focus on Flow and Execution 24:38 Transition from Perfect Waves to Small Beach Breaks 28:54 Adapting to Small Beach Breaks 31:54 Improving Backside Surfing 36:37 Competing at J Bay and Surfing Against Heroes 38:54 Dealing with Nervousness and Pressure 43:48 Surfing a Bomb Barrel 46:37 Reading the Wave and Adjusting Speed 50:57 Navigating the Chandelier Section 53:16 Commitment in Barrel Riding 54:15 Scoring a Left Barrel 56:12 Technique for Backhand Barrel Riding 57:41 Managing Speed on the Backhand 58:38 Advantages of Backhand Barrel Riding 59:09 The Appeal of Mentawai Islands 59:37 Closing Remarks   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 23k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook