Dane Gudauskas (@danedamus), a pro surfer from South California and one of the makers of the famous Rocket Wide and G Skate surfboards by Channel Islands (@cisurfboards), joins me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast. Dane discusses how to make your surfing flow, body positioning and how to perfect your cutback. We also talked about Positive Vibe Warriors, a foundation that Dane and his brother started to give back to youth and make surfing accessible for all. If you’re looking for valuable tips on how to improve your style and technique, make sure to check out the whole episode!

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Chapters

00:00 Growing Up Surfing with Brothers

08:44 The Journey of a Shaper

13:24 The RocketWide: User-Friendly Performance

19:10 The G-Skate: Blending Tradition and Innovation

25:05 Surfing Style and Stance: Finding the Right Balance

30:42 Mastering Backhand Carves and Timing

42:29 Thrills and Challenges of Big Wave Surfing

50:43 Innovative Board Shapes with Donald Brink

55:04 Promoting Accessibility and Safety in Surfing

59:28 Finding Harmony and Immersion in Surfing

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