KookCast: Surf Education

This week we're featuring episode 22 of "Dropping In" a podcast hosted by Rob Case because Coach Chris is his guest! Rob is the founder of surfingpaddling.com, an online resource that focuses on your paddling technique. Definitely go check it out, he's been doing great work for years, and you already know that we recommend anything that helps you improve your paddling technique. Yeeew ! To watch a...

If you want to get better at surfing, or anything for that matter, you need to do it all the time. But what happens when you're forced to take a break? Whether due to injury, or lack of appropriate gear this week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are evaluating the possibly positive outcomes of taking a break from surfing and the potential ways it can benefit you. Support us: https://thesurfco...

This week on the show, Coach Chris is talking with Nick Stolz, co-partner of the team that started Surf Care, which is basically insurance for your surfboard ! Pretty sweet we thought, so Nick came on the show to talk a little about it. Enjoy. 

Did you know, 85% of bad surf sessions are due to mismanaged expectations? Ok, that stat is total poppycock, but Coach Chris and Coach Evan wouldn't be surprised if it were true! Your two favorite surf coaches are back, and this week they're rappin' about managing expectations. If you're not figuring out how to manage em', recognize it's at your own peril. 

Coach Chris and Cole Olson had a day ! From a surfboard swap, to Bird's Shed, and then checking out some local surf spots, the two homies always have a great time hanging. In this episode, Coach Chris is visiting San Diego, cruising around with Cole and taking full advantage of the knowledge stored in that rad surfer's head. Enjoy. Yew !

Do you get pushed into waves? Or struggle to catch them on your own? You're gonna wanna tune into this episode for some tips from Coach Chris and Coach Ev.

This week on Kookcast, we're recounting an epic camping/surf trip down the Baja peninsula we just returned from, and a few of the lessons we learned or were reminded of along the way. Be sure to find the bonus content we attached to this episode of Coach Chris and Coach Evan going into further detail about a day they're claiming was "the best waves we've ever surfed".

Beginners eventually notice there is a big difference between the way good surfers move through the water, and the way they themselves do. But what is that difference? For some, it's devastating to consider yourself a fit and athletic person, yet many surfers still out pace you in the water--effortlessly at that! In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan dig into one of those differences and hope...

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back and they've got their good friend Gavin on the show to talk about your stand-up technique. Tune in a get a few pointers on improving that crucial moment in your surfing.

This week on the show Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the massively important kick-out and the many ways that surfers kook it by neglecting to control the end of their ride. 

Surfing's very own and only surf historian gets on the horn with Coach Chris to have a casual chat about learning how to surf, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, life after surfing, and of course, his kook-iest moment. Now be a dear and donate to ensure we don't lose this invaluable resource: eos.surf/donate.

Calm in the chaos speaks to the notion that despite what's going on around you, you can maintain a steady mindset and be the same surfer regardless of how chaotic conditions may be.  

Coach Chris and Coach Ev linking up this week to talk about best practices for learning how to surf.

Always a banger when we get a proper legend on the show ! Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Ev get to know the first surfing world champ a little better.

If you heard them say it once, you've heard them say it a thousand times. Surfing is more than riding waves. This is another one of those sappy episodes Coach Chris and Coach Evan recorded praising all the parts of surfing that don't include riding a wave. 

Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle are at it again! Another recording from the fine views of la casa de Speilman's en La Misión

If the title doesn't paint the full picture, then you better dive in and find out what Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about...

Growing up, Kenny was blessed to have one of the best beaches on the East Coast right out of his grandmothers front door. And they didn't just keep it to themselves either...they generously shared their home with many surfers that came from far wide. Fast forward to today and nothing has changed. Kenny is still a father to many lost boys looking for surf. 

This week Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing line-up positioning with respect to the crowd, waves, and your own skill level. 

You'll have to excuse us missing a week of publishing KookCast...the surf has been PUMPING in the North East for the last two weeks. Of course you understand. This week, Coach Chris is joined by Coach Ev and Cole to discuss fin theory. Stick around towards the end for a mind blowing conclusion.

This week on Kookcast, Coach Evan breaks down a situation that happened between him and Uncle Freestyle that could have ended in disaster ! Fortunately, both parties came out alive and well with nothing more than a little board damage and a great story to discuss on record.

This week on Kookcast, Coach Ev gives us some guidance on how to choose a decent used surfboard by talking about three major surfboard flaws/issues/dings that you should be on the look out for when shopping for your next used board. 

Badge is one cool cat, and he's got all the right ingredients that make a proper surfer...surfs every condition, drinks any beer, and when he's had a rough session, he shows up again the next day. Make sure you stick around to the end of this episode for a good life lesson and to find out why this one is called, "See You Tomorrow".

You could find a thousand different ways to say it, but the point of this episode is to discuss how good or bad surfing has little to do with the board. It's the surfer who's responsible. Tune in as we break this idea down.

Annie Trezza on KookCast this week and she brought her guitar and harmonica ! Yeeew ! Tune in to some good vibes and groovy tunes this week.