Surf Splendor

In today's episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book 'The Reverse V Project'. Tom also chats about his skimboard and Maurice discusses designs and constructions that he's currently exploring. Additional commentary by Barton Lynch and Nick Carroll. This episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage and … Continue reading "134 – Tom Curren & Mau...

David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast's on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unsponsored surfer who won Tahiti on an experimental surfboard after practicing in a wave pool! (Thanks for that caption Dean Weir). Enjoy! RAIMANA TOWS IN 18 YEAR OLD GIRL AT TEAHUPO'O SURF … Continue reading "133 – Surf News, August 24, 2016" Learn more ab...

David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts, construction materials, and leveraging social media to build a homegrown surf brand. Enjoy! Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing's inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farrelly, the US Open of Surfing, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Scott, between his visors and tees, perfectly melds comedy and fashion. @SurfSplendor CROCODILE ATTACK IN TAMARINDO Click this link … Continue reading "131 – Surf News, August 10, 2016...

In today's show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the JBay Open, and question why Kelly doesn't promote Kelly, plus Kooks and Dukes and much more. Enjoy! RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTARIES IS BAJA SAFE? David and Scott share stories of their decades of travel in Baja and … Continue reading "130 – Surf News, July 12, 2016" Learn more a...

The WSL's VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today's show. Dave's a regular listener of Surf Splendor so he was eager to address many of the issues that David (Scales) and Scott have speculated about for years. Topics include, alternate judging formats, including a Big Wave Tour event into the 'CT schedule, … Continue reading "129 – Dave Prodan, VP of Communications for the WSL" Learn...

In today's show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing highlights, they analyze Wiggoly's controversial paddling tactics, Wilko's haphazard title campaign, and they question the limitations of the 10 point ride. Enjoy the show! FIJI PRO Congratulations to Gabriel Medina! Do you think Gabe's airs … Continue reading "128 – FIJI PRO RECAP" Learn mor...

We begin today's episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent to David to surf. David and Scott then break down the latest surf news, including the Red Bull Cape Fear event, the Fiji Pro, the future of sustainable surfboards, why we love to hate Bobby … Continue reading "127 – Matt Parker and Surf News, June 8, 2016" Learn more about...

The WSL officially owns one of the world's finest waves, Aaron Gold's lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by the water patrol in Fiji, pro surfers share their horror stories from Rio, and Mason Ho revitalizes …Lost's legacy of surf film with "License to Chill". David and Scott discuss it all, right here, right … Continue reading "126 – Surf News, May 24, 2016" Learn more about your ad ch...

In today's show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave Award winners, Kelly Slater's Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket to his wave pool, and the upcoming Oi Rio Pro. So much good stuff. Dig in! PRINCE STUFF DANE REYNOLDS' DISPUTE WITH QUIKSILVER Really, this whole debacle … Continue reading "125 – Surf News, May 2, 2016" Lear...

In today's episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also congratulate the first (known) Pulitzer Prize winning surfer and Taj on retirement. And lastly, they discuss the introduction of women's events on The Big Wave World Tour, plus Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! WILLIAM … Continue reading "124 – Surf New...

In today's episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and gossip about an upcoming specialty event at Teahupo'o, shame the former Australian Prime Minister for dropping in, and then Scott even saves four teenage girls from certain peril! It's a jam packed show. Dig in! … Continue reading "123 – Surf News, April 4, 2016" Learn more about...

This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside down world rankings, Duke-esque maneuvers, and so much more. Enjoy! SHOUT OUT TO MIKE AND ERIC FOR HOSTING DAVID ON THE OUTER BANKS Mike Rowe is a great shaper on the Outer Banks. His label … Continue reading "122 – Surf News, March 18, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on February 25th, 2016. It was glorious! Arguably, the biggest, best Eddie ever, Waimea Bay was greeted by the #BrockSwell with 30′-40′ faces and extremely challenging yet surfable conditions all day long. The event was won by John John … Continue reading "121 – The Eddie Aikau Recap"...

So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax? Also, lots of green talk this week; Fergal Smith runs for the Green Party, KS Wave Co goes solar powered, and big-biz overdevelops Cali's coast. And let's not forget about Dukes, Kooks, and Must-See Moments. … Continue reading "120 – Surf News, February 16, 2016" Learn more about your ad choi...

Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly's plea to investigate 9/11, Quiksilver's $600 million bailout, Brock Little's cancer diagnosis, Brazil's unpaid bills, and so much more. Dig in and enjoy! CATCH UP FROM OUR LAST SHOW Shout out to Keahi de Abortitz, who David … Continue reading "119 – Surf News, February 2, 2016" Learn more about your...

"Learning to Breathe" filmmaker Rocky Romano is the subject of today's show. "Learning to Breathe" is the heavy documentary film that follows professional surfer Anthony Ruffo as he struggles with drug addiction and faces criminal charges for dealing methamphetamine. In this episode we discuss the process of making the film and explore Romano's current work … Continue reading "118 – "Learning to B...

So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the seasons from Todos Santos to Peahi. Scott discusses the highlights of Surf Expo, and David offers some insight into latest industry business news. Enjoy! EL NINO SWELL IN THE GREAT PACIFIC A couple underground chargers … Continue reading "117 – Surf News, January 19, 2016" Learn more about your...

I grew up watching Andy Irons shred on Eric Arakawa's but I was surprised to learn that shaping surfboards has only been one facet of Eric's career. He's an astute entrepreneur who has woven a fine balance of continually shaping boards and growing several successful businesses. I spent a couple of days with Eric in March of 2013. He … Continue reading "116 – Eric Arakawa" Learn more about your ad...

In this hard-hitting episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott reveal their predictions for 2016, analyze social media's ROI, step inside Strider's Malibu barn, honor the Dukes, chastise the Kooks, and so much more. Dig in and enjoy! FOLLOW UP Even Geiselmann's Post-Near-Drowning interview A 7 Mile Miracle from Ryan Moss on Vimeo. Kelly's Wave … Continue reading "115 – Surf News, January 5, 2015"...

Bonus episode! David and Scott chime-in on Adriano's World Title, the Pipe Masters, and Kelly Slater's Wave Pool. It's been a big week in surfing and we're all the winners. Oh yeah, we also have Dukes and Kooks, Must-See Moments, and so much more. Enjoy and happy holidays! ADRIANO DE SOUZA'S PROFILE IN RED BULL'S … Continue reading "114 – Surf News, December 21, 2015" Learn more about your ad choi...

Finnegan's been an important figure contributing to surfing for the past 30 years or so, mainly as a writer, but also as a discoverer and explorer. Professionally, he's a staff writer at The New Yorker, since 1987, and author of 5 books including his most recent, Barbarian Days, which is the main subject of our … Continue reading "113 – William Finnegan: Barbarian Days" Learn more about your ad ch...

We have a supersized show for you today, complete with an interview with Rob Machado and Firewire CEO Mark Price discussing Rob's new line of Firewire constructed boards. The Machado interview starts at the 65 minute mark, so skip ahead if desired. The first half of the episode features David and Scott discussing all the … Continue reading "112 – Rob Machado and Surf News, December 14, 2015" Learn...

Humorous, irreverent, sensational, speculative, BeachGrit has quickly become one of our favorite destinations for anything surf. Albeit often superficial, BeachGrit provides something that surf media has long avoided: gossip! Blood feuds, backroom deals, million dollar corporate buy-outs, BeachGrit provides the parking lot fodder that was previously only privy to industry bros. Oh, and they have o...

In today's show David and Scott have a pre-Pipeline discussion including Bruce Irons' entry into the event, his new sponsorship deal, the Triple Crown standings, the Target Maui Pro, a horrific tragedy in Mexico, FCS's purchase, Dukes and Kooks and much more! Enjoy! SHOULD SUNSET BE A 'CT VENUE? Here's what an 8.83 looks like. … Continue reading "110 – Surf News, December 1, 2015" Learn more about...