Surf Splendor

In today’s episode Superwolf explains his journey from South Beach Miami’s disco scene, to Southern California’s surfboard factories, how Wavestorm legally plagiarized his resin colorwork, and reveals his alternate life as an underground LA DJ. Enjoy! @Superwolf and @LaminationsSanDiego Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Waterways.com...

In today’s show David and Chas learn the value of a grain of salt, celebrate the greatest and worst claims of 2024, search for Butterbean, get burned by a shaper, and a WSL rep attends a Trump fundraiser. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf and VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf OOPS. NO NEW WSL CEO. SUNSET … Con...

In today’s show Scott recounts his Internet-breaking barrel ride before the boys postulate that 2024 is the season where the Women’s CT eclipses the Men’s, ponder what happened to the Brazilian Storm, fawn over the latest, greatest mini-surf history documentaries, and bow down to Sunset’s majesty. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com , WaterwaysTravel.com , REALWatersports.com ,  TREESWAX.com Sponsor: Roc...

Hank Warner returns to share the moment that inspired him to become a father, detail the dwindling profit margin of surfboards, recount the greatest surfing he’s ever witnessed, and explain why he’s opts to never retire. Enjoy! HankWarner.com and @HankWarnerShapes Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50   View this...

In today’s show Chas and David are divided over the Filipe’s debacle, only to be reunited by DJ Seaweed’s high art, a tale of surfing’s original Buddha, and then they offer grave warnings to never let your baby’s photo be taken on the beach at Pipe. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WeekendVans.com … Continue reading "255 – The Grit! February 16, 2024" The post 255 –...

Skye Walker is a muralist with an interesting back story. I’m sure you’ve seen his work even if you didn’t realize it, or you may be wearing a tee shirt with his art on it right now. Oh, he’s a frothing surfer too. This episode of the Boardroom Podcast, muralist Skye Walker. @SkyeWalker_Art   View … Continue reading "088 – Skye Walker" The post 088 – Skye Walker appeared first on Surf Splendor .

San Diego native, apprentice to board building pioneers worldwide, Godfather to pro surfers, 57 years of shaping, 30,000 boards deep, Hank Warner shares tales from a life immersed in foam dust, brethren, and the sea. Part 1 of 2. Enjoy! HankWarner.com and @HankWarnerShapes Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsors: Blueland.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponso...

In today’s show Scott and David react to Filipe’s unexpected and sudden departure for the ’24 CT season, revel in the single greatest day of women’s competitive surfing, celebrate surfing’s return to profanity, and batten down the hatches for Paumalu. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com, REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsors: Blueland.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/su...

In today’s show Filipe must stand in defense of a Few Good ___ while his family digs him a deeper hole and Moana sacks up, a big clothing brand steals a surfboard, the David and Chas blueprint how to simultaneously game the algorithm and perfect a comedy routine. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: VAERWatches.com … Continue reading "254 – The Grit! February 7, 2024" The post 254 – The Grit! Febr...

Chris Ruddy recounts his teenaged voyage from Hawaii to San Diego, the gift of access and opportunity given to him by Joe Roper, regifting it to Marcio Zouvi, how corporate manufacturing has replaced pioneering board builders, and how moving inland solves an economic puzzle and unlocks a tenfold opportunity. Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com … Continue reading "4...

In today’s show Scott and David revel over two of the Pipe Pro, are aghast at the former champ’s loses, celebrate the working class heroes, lament the that could have been, and find deeper meaning in Filipe’s feigned illness. Plus, a blueprint for how to navigate the Pipe pecking order. Enjoy! Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 … Continue reading "343 – Spit! February 6,...

Matt Parker is partnered with Coco Ho on a new surfboard label, XOCoco, reimagining surfboard design for the female athlete. We’re giving away an XOCoco Halcyon model on March 1st. Today Parker explains the project, the board, and why you should reconsider what you know about board design. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT   The post 498 – Matt Parker: XOCoco appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show we discover that Filipe’s Pipe fear is symptomatic of a much deeper problem (and the direct result of ELO’s poo poo touch), Chas sides with North Korea on the Rip Curl transgender controversy, David employs an AI bot to get YouTube famous, and an underground Saffa reminds us why core is cool. … Continue reading "253 – The Grit! February 2, 2024" The post 253 – The Grit! February 2,...

LanceO is a Florida reggae DJ with a deep understanding of what it takes to put a room at ease or on a vacation or just feelin’ good about life. We have worked with him at our festivals when it’s possible, and he’s always willing to share a smile, and on this chat, he shares … Continue reading "Kulcha Shok Muzik with LanceO" The post Kulcha Shok Muzik with LanceO appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode Scott and David recap the opening day of the CT season at Pipe, Filipe’s remarkable act of discourage, why Callum would beat Fil in a “proper wave” Tour, the Wildcard’s comfortability, and how Ethan and Jack are looking primed to join the Gabe vs JJF rivalry. Enjoy! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: TREESWAX.com IS … Continue...

Iconic Queensland shaper Dick Van Straalen shares his origin story and details how living with dyslexia has informed his surfing and surfboard building. He discusses helpful treatment strategies and explains how his acute mindset has empowered him to pioneer material usage and design theory for the past 60 years. Enjoy! Follow @Dick. VanStraalen Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponso...

Christian Beamish is a surfboard craftsman with a historic bent — always looking to the past to envision the future. A fun discussion about design, and what’s next. @ChristianBeamish   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Christian Beamish (@christianbeamish)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Christian … Continue reading "087 – Christian Beamish" The post 087 – Christian B...

In today’s show Chas and David watch the flames rage as Steph joins Carissa as the 2nd of the impending exodus of the burning house, then Jason Mamoa attempts to douse with canned water, ESPN+ gets a freebie, and the boys advise for how to avoid forced friendship and expel a self-induced curse. Plus Barrel … Continue reading "252 – The Grit! January 26, 2024" The post 252 – The Grit! January 26, 2...

Laminations San Diego sander Alex Banyay details the inner workings of the most revered surfboard factories, quantifies the human costs of outsourced manufacturing, explains why preserving history requires hiring surfer-labor, and reveals which shaper is responsible for the greatest innovations in modern surfing. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com F...

Shea Somma is a surfboard shaper from SLO area. His “Best In Show” entry at The Boardroom International Surfboard Show won 1st Place in 2023. We discuss surfboard shaping, Bonzers, getting into the business, the craft, tools necessary and a bunch more surfboard related discourse. @SheaSomma   View this post on Instagram   A post … Continue reading "086 – Shea Somma" The post 086 – Shea Somma appea...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore’s (and Carissa Moore’s) departure from the Championship Tour, why it’s the best time to be a surfer and the worst time to be a fan of pro surfing, Kelly’s return from hip surgery, Pipeline’s return to the center stage, and Stab’s homerun project with Kolohe Andino. … Continue reading "341 – Spit! Janaury 24, 2024" The post 341 – Spit! Janau...

It’s happened, Carissa Moore announced her retirement from the WSL. David and Chas unpack her dignified exit and the repercussions before celebrating RFK Jr’s surf session with Kelly, Billy’s Da Hui win, and identifying why Cole Housmand is destined to fill Slater’s shoes in 2024. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WeekendVans.com CARISSA MOORE RETIRES … Continue readi...

Westlife’s Kian Egan joins us to discuss his teenaged, rapid rise to pop music stardom, how discovering surfing allowed him reconnect with his core values, why taking time off stimulates growth, and how a once boy-band is still expanding their popularity and depth into their man-band years. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com S...

In today’s show David and Scott try to get to the bottom of the reasons behind and the repercussions of surfing abandoning the youth and the rebellious spirit. They also find Kelly recuperating from surgery, Eimeo’s career perhaps cut short, and Kolohe’s finding a whole new chapter. Enjoy! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: TREESWAX.com Sponsor:...

? Cyrus Sutton Story teller. Eco Entrepreneur? Super smooth goofy foot surfer originally from Orange County, now living in the pacific Northwest; Old soul. Young heart. Deep thinker. Follow @Cyrus_Sutton   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cyrus Sutton (@cyrus_sutton)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by … Continue reading "085 – Cyrus Sutton" The post 085 – Cyrus Sutton a...