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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Mateus Herdy (@mateusherdy)—pro surfer, one of the best aerialists in the world according to Stab, and Brazil’s next superstar according to the WSL. You won’t want to miss this episode as he talks about improving his turns and barrels in heavy waves like Pipe, his preparation for the CT, and why Brazil produces so many pro surfers.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:10 Brazilian Culture and Competition

06:18 Diversity in Brazil

09:02 Competitor vs Free Surfer

11:49 Preparing for the Challenger Series

14:35 Navigating the Challenges of Pipe

23:25 Working on Power Surfing

26:47 On Surf Progression

30:15 Surf Coach Leandro Dora

33:16 Continuous Improvement in Surfing

36:50 Improving Your Top Turn

39:10 Learning from Peers

39:47 The Brazilian Surfing Community

43:14 Board Selection

49:22 What’s Your Intention When You’re Surfing?

52:35 Twin Fins

55:23 If You Had to Surf The Same Wave for the Rest of Your Life

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