KookCast: Surf Education

Most people hate it. Onshore wind is often considered synonymous with poor conditions. But this week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have 3 points to make about why you should be shifting your mindset from "this sucks" to "this is great! when the onshore wind blows.

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are exploring a very small moment in surfing. The moment we're all working on doing more times and executing better. That moment is your take-off into a wave. Tune in and join us as we explore the way we should be working on controlling it so we can be proficient and stylish surfers that drop into all kinds of waves with confidence and certainty.

We talk a lot about "surfing fundamentals" in all of our episodes, and while you could probably piece it all together and figure out what they are on your own, we're gonna save you the trouble and do a general overview of each one of The Surf Continuum's surfing fundamentals. Without these pillars, you're just a person with a surfboard, so let's get to it! Here's the link mentioned in the intro: h...

It's not to say that we don't encourage and applaud our students when it's called for, but the value we strive to bring goes much deeper than praises or a pat on the back. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev discussing that distinguishment. https://thesurfcontinuum.com

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris is talking to Coach Evan about a phrase that came to mind while trying to explain to a student what element was missing from their practice. Hint: it wasn't a skill, or a physical action. At the conclusion, you'll have a new question to ask yourself about your approach to surfing. For the people that struggle with this subject, a shift in mindset will make a worl...

This week on KookCast, top student Scott Napier stayed up late to record an episode with Coach Chris and Coach Evan. We continued a discussion we were having the whole trip around the theme of staying in rhythm. Scott identified three of the major things that hinder the rhythm of a surf session and we spend a little time talking about those things, what you can do to change them, and what parts yo...

This week, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are reflecting on their recent student surf trip to La Misión. We all had such an epic time and because we had to turn away so many people after the trip filled up, we're going again from April 5th - April 12th, 2022 ! Make sure you're on our mailing list (thesurfcontinuum.com) to get all the info later this week (the week of the 21st in February).

There's nothing better than a genuine, outspoken, and honest guest for a podcast, and that's exactly what Holly Beck brings to this episode. She has no problem with real talk and what you get from that is a plain look at her life and thoughts with a lot of insights that will help you think of yourself and your growth in a new light.

A first ever type of episode, this week Coach Chris has a family member on the show--his younger brother James. Together they remember stories from their childhood on the beach all the way through the more recent years while also catching up with what James is doing in his life now. 

This week's episode on KookCast was a dud. Total cringe. So we didn't release it...formally that is. Tune in to learn how you can still hear it, and find a whole bunch of other cool stuff we're working on too. 

This week on KookCast we're going way back in the KookCast archive to bring you one of our top favorite episodes. Episode 45 with Reno Abellira. Join us as we re-listen to this absolute gem with Hawaiian legend Reno Abellira and make sure you stick around to hear the conclusion of his story about the 1974 Smirnoff Pro. 

How good a surfer may be is almost always judged based on how they ride waves. Well Coach Chris and Coach Evan are here to fill you in on a couple of the true qualities of a good surfer, and chances are if you posses all 6 you probably ride waves pretty well too!

We're all about helping you be a little less kooky, and that's why for the last episode of 2021 we bringing you our "automatic kook" list. These are the things that make you a kook. No, it's not a temporary mistake that recover from in a minute. It's a title you'll wear until you change your ways ! Tune in this week to learn about a few things you should absolutely, positively not be doing in your...

The lovely Emi Koch joins Coach Chris on KookCast this week to talk about her non-profit organization Beyond the Surface, traveling around the world, and of course surfing. 

We get it. Surfing can be intimidating. Even a small wave can give you a beat down, and the local crowd can get aggro. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan has some tips to help you build your confidence in surfing which translates to confidence in life too.

The man behind the Encyclopedia of Surfing ( https://eos.surf ) joins Coach Chris for his second episode ever on KookCast to discuss the unique relationship surfers have with their surfboards compared to other athletes and their equipment, machine made surfboards, machine made waves, favorite surfers...the list goes on. Make sure you are a subscriber to the website of the Encyclopedia of Surfing ,...

Ahhh, offshore wind. It's a beautiful thing for waves. Except this week your favorite surf coaches are talking about RIPPING offshore wind and the three ways it keeps you from catching waves. Bet you can guess the first way, but what about the other two consequences of ripping offshore wind?

This week's release was supposed to be another typical episode with your favorite surf coaches, Coach Chris and Coach Ev, but Coach Chris got so carried away talking about his recent trip to The Boom in Nicaragua that there was no time left to record their planned episode...So call it a bonus and release it anyway ! Head over to thesurfcontinuum.com/theboom to see some pics !

A deep and honest look into the heart and soul of Shay O'Brien, pioneer and discoverer of The Boom and the founder of Chancletas in Northern Nicaragua.

You might be tuning in because you're a loyal listener, or because you got yourself a yellow card. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a surfer that is respected by even the most seasoned vets.

This week on KookCast the boys have taken a suggestion to record an episode on tips and ways to improve your backhand approach. 

Unplanned, unofficial, but with tape rolling this quick episode is pulled from the beginning of a recording with a guest that was afterwards cut out. There's a vibe though. That totally natural feel you only get from something that was never intended for release. The way you speak when you think no one will ever hear it...

This week on Kookcast, Coach Chris is having a chat with Holly Hinsenkamp aka @akooksjournal to talk about her summer project, which was to surf 100 days in a row and to document and upload a video of each day. 

The last of a 3 part series on your surf senses, this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about vibes.

Coach Chris and Coach Evan sat down for one last in-person recording together (until winter) to recap the Hurricane Larry swell that peaked on the North East coast on Friday September 10th. Photos of the swell can be found at: thesurfcontinuum.com/hurricanelarry