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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Tai Buddha (@taibuddha), a pro surfer of Maori descent, spent his years surfing between Australia and Bali. He’s a master of the Indo strike mission and established the iconic beach bar called the Single Fin in Uluwatu. We’ll be diving into the importance of having the right board, the key to taking off and the importance of paddling and committing in big waves.

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Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Paddle Power

01:57 Tracking Swells and Planning Strike Missions

06:28 The Thrill of the Chase

11:16 Risk and Reward in Surfing

13:33 Preparation for Adventure

16:00 Essential Gear for Strike Missions

20:01 Developing the Big Horse Board

26:39 Eliminating Doubt in Heavy Waves

28:53 The Joy of Surfing with Family

30:09 Mastering the Pop-Up: Tips from the Pros

33:19 The Importance of Training and Conditioning

36:14 Backside Surfing: Techniques and Preferences

39:59 Mindset and Intentions in Heavy Waves

44:20 Life Lessons from Strike Missions

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