Chris Gentille, the owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply (@pilgrimsurfsupply), joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to talk about the importance of choosing the right board, the concept of edge boards, his background as an artist and how he directed the film “Self Discovery For Social Survival,” and the connection between skateboarding and surfing.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Community at Pilgrim Surf Supply

02:24 Chris's Introduction to Surfing and Skateboarding

05:17 The Scarcity and Desirability of Surfing in the Northeast

10:24 The Origin and Meaning of the Name 'Pilgrim'

16:38 From Florida to Owning a Surf Shop in Brooklyn

28:33 The Versatility of Gliders: Riding Small Waves at High Speeds

35:10 Exploring Edge Boards: A Unique Surfing Experience

43:17 The Importance of Bottom Contours and Rail Design

44:43 The Resurgence of George Green's Designs

49:06 The Diverse Community of Shapers and Surfers at Surf Supply

56:17 The Creative Process Behind 'Self Discovery for Social Survival'

01:09:12 The Significance of Style in Surfing

01:18:42 The Benefits of Riding Different Types of Surfboards

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