Surf Splendor

In today’s episode Scott and David celebrate the local come-ups from CA on to the world’s stage, welcome the first 20’+ signs of the much anticipated El Niño winter, rally against the decimation of Teahupo’o’s famed reef, reveal the first surfer to win a world title on a self-shaped board since MR, and identify the … Continue reading "327 – Spit! October 19, 2023" The post 327 – Spit! October 19,...

In today’s show Chas and David, usually the givers of medical advice, chase Shane Dorian as he bushwhacks his way to the fountain of youth, they predict Italo’s transition from World Champ to world-class TikTok influencer, celebrate JMD’s fashion risks, advise how to give your partner Deep Vein Thrombosis on the beach, and a listener … Continue reading "237 – The Grit! October 13, 2023" The post 2...

In today’s episode Scott and David recap the stellar weekend of shaping and revelry at The Boardroom Show, meeting listeners, fanning out icons, witnessing never-before-seen shaping techniques, shucking oysters, and they recap surf news; new longboard champs, Italo’s sponsor shift, new CT Head Judge, and much more! Enjoy! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: Driftline.co pr...

Surfing’s preeminent historian returns so that David can attempt to write Warshaw’s EOS entry. Herein Warshaw recounts the first time being punched in the face, donning Edward Norton’s wetsuit, analyzes which prejudice is unjustly credited to surf history, and explains how a recent life altering diagnosis changed his perspective on this relationship with surfing. Enjoy! … Continue reading "481 – M...

In today’s show David and Chas rank the best and worst tradeshows to attend (from AVN to surf), celebrate Laird’s transition from Dom to Sub, question the motives of Quiksilver’s recent pandering to the core, quantify the number of surfers who actually watch pro surfing, attempt to identify the odor wafting in from Baja, and … Continue reading "236 – The Grit! October 6, 2023" The post 236 – The G...

Honoree of this weekend’s Icons of Foam tribute, Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under the tutelage of Dale Velzy, Bing became one of the largest board builders of the 60s. In today’s episode Bing discusses his origin story, the value of delegation, transitioning the … Continue reading "480 – Bing Copeland" The post 480 – Bing Copeland...

In today’s show as Scott gears up for The Boardroom Show, David does a deep dive into Bing Copeland’s origin story and legacy and the boys discuss whether board building in California is economically sustainable, why their magic boards have always been off the used rack, and which ingredients of the Quiksilver Festival made the … Continue reading "325 – Spit! October 3, 2023" The post 325 – Spit!...

? In today’s show Chas and David discuss Alana Blanchard’s defense of her husband against Stab Mag’s muckraking, CJ Hobgood chimes in with insights into JJF vs Gabe’s Tahiti fallout, they outline the solution to build a profitable Tour, listeners revolt against Chas’s Sitzpickling, and they explain how to mimic the trill of surfing next … Continue reading "235 – The Grit! September 29, 2023" The p...

In today’s show Scott and David attempt to tally the cost of “access journalism” and make a case for what should be surfing’s biggest news story, they then attempt to dissect the economics surrounding pro surfers relationships with shapers, celebrate the memorial of Bob Simmons, and David details his recent wave pool soiree in the … Continue reading "324 – Spit! September 29, 2023" The post 324 –...

2x Icons of Foam winner Roger Hinds joins us again to discuss how moving out at age 14 cultivated the work ethic to yield 50 years of board building, the virtues of taking advice from people with less experience, the paradise and peril of Hawaii in the early 70s, and why you should be riding … Continue reading "479 – Roger Hinds" The post 479 – Roger Hinds appeared first on Surf Splendor .

? In today’s show David and Chas memorialize this Autumnal equinox as the official day that Stab jumped the shark into the Inertia-verse, calculate the costs of operating as a corporate shill, marvel at the metamorphosis of Laird and Gabby in Gaird, extoll the virtues of a fanny pack as the ultimate surf bag, and … Continue reading "234 – The Grit! September 22, 2023" The post 234 – The Grit! Sept...

Marine Biologist, freediver, surfer, Brinkley Davies joins us to discuss harnessing the power of social media to activate people’s compassion for animals, why the benefits inherent in freediving help guide her environmental charity work, how a fateful incident with a kangaroo led to her mothering a joey, and how to mitigate burnout by not surfing. … Continue reading "478 – Brinkley Davies" The pos...

In today’s show David and Scott share reflections on the most poignant surf documentary in recent time, assess the 2024 CT schedule and make predictions on how much longer the WSL can tank their product and profits while retaining elite level surfers, and they assess the real cost Stab Mag pays for their privileged access … Continue reading "323 – Spit! September 21, 2023" The post 323 – Spit! Sep...

In today’s show David and Chas discuss everything that was Finals Day and admit that you should probably listen to Kai Lenny and Kelly Slater’s recap instead, they then campaign for #JusticeForCarissa, weep for Tyler, outline the dire omen for the WSL, and mark Finals Day as the nexus for an eventual dystopian surf future. … Continue reading "233 – The Grit! September 14, 2023" The post 233 – The...

Pro surfer, second generation board builder, Greenough acolyte and EPS advocate, Ellis Ericson joins us to discuss the inherent limitations of molded surfboard blanks, feeling foreign in his hometown of Byron, how distancing daily life from technology has propelled his greatest strides forward, and how to induce zen through the hum of a planer. Enjoy! … Continue reading "477 – Ellis Ericson" The p...

In today’s episode Scott and David dissect Finals Day, the format, the title’s clinched and lost, the unexpected come ups, the painstaking let downs, the inspirational comeback, the uninspired relinquishing of a crown, and the implications for 2024 and beyond. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com for epic, very well-priced Yamamoto rubber Sponsor: SurfNVS.com … Continue reading "322...

? Josh Peterson is one of the eight shapers competing in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing Copeland at the Boardroom Show this year. From Va. Beach to Portugal, it’s been quite a ride so far, and I say “so far” because there’s a lot more happening for Josh Peterson of Peterson Surf Craft. … Continue reading "082 – Josh Peterson" The post 082 – Josh Peterson appeared first on Surf Splendor...

In today’s show and in preparation for Finals Day, Chas and David share perhaps the best surf poem ever written, “Yellow Belly with Lion Tatt”, assess the Final Five field, celebrate the simple ingenuity of Coach Surfing, discuss the Surfline CEO’s departure, tally the contributions of Jimmy Buffett, and seize the greatest opportunity in coastal … Continue reading "232 – The Grit! September 8, 202...

In today’s show David and Scott announce their first ever Spit surf trip! You’re invited! Scott returns from Hood River with yet another foil epiphany, David reviews the final 5 warm ups at Lowers, Kelly weighs-in on the updated judging criteria for Finals Day, and the boys make their final predictions for swell, for winners, … Continue reading "321 – Spit! September 8, 2023" The post 321 – Spit!...

Maui’s Joshua Weisfeld shares the harrowing story of losing his home and factory while narrowly escaping the fires, gives insight into the rich board building community that existed in Lahaina, surveys the diaspora, and attempts to develop a blueprint for steps towards rebuilding. Enjoy. Sponsor: WaveKi.com promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR20” Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: VAERWa...

Nate Tyler earns his living as a kinetic sculptor and a professional surfer in the central California hills about twenty minutes from the coast.  His career of surf movie aerialist and brand ambassador for the likes of 805 Beer, Globe, and Octopus keeps his passport full with some incredible travel and inspiration for his work. … Continue reading "Converge with Nate Tyler" The post Converge with N...

Handmade, custom tailored, wetsuit designer Shane Jones joins us to discuss how youthful angst can be a catalyst to pursue your passion, why experiencing adversity should stimulate motivation, how it’s never too late to radically redesign your life, and how he collected 8,000 square feet of goods for Lahaina’s families in need. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: SunBum.com … Continue reading "475...

In today’s show, the ghost of Dora appears in Jupiter, Florida and Chas and David attempt to tease apart overt prejudice from covert racism, papa Toledo finally fesses up to a fear of Teahupo’o’s bottom, the Saudi’s make a play for Dirk’s fledgeling biz, and peak unwarranted narcissism personified wreaks havoc at Pleasure Point. Plus … Continue reading "231 – The Grit! August 31, 2023" The post 23...

In today’s show David and Scott follow Eckert’s lead and find redemption through contrition, feel zero nostalgia for “surf brands” being sold alongside Kirkland, assess Filipe’s greatest liability at Finals Day (along with the forecast), and identify the importance and perils with classifying any ol’ prejudice as “racism”. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: SurfNVS.co...

A surfboard shaper since 1967, Greg Loehr worked for Dick Catri, Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, and Fox. He began making boards out of styrofoam blanks and epoxy resin in 1981, and helped create a stronger, and lighter alternative to the standard polyurethane foam/polyester resin board. In 2004, Surfing magazine named Loehr as one of the … Continue reading "081 – Greg Loehr" The post 081 – Greg Loehr...