Philippe Malvaux ( @philippemalvaux_surfcoaching ) is a former ASP judge, coach, and the team manager for Hurley and during his time has worked with and coached an incredible list of pro surfers including Kanoa Igarashi, Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore and John John Florence to name a few. In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, we delve into what he does with the big names to get them surfing so good, his adventures as a team manager for Hurley, his tips and tricks to better carves, and...

Surfing with icebergs in Iceland, dodging sharks at Trestles, and scoring double overhead waves at Manhattan Beach - in this episode of the Basis Podcast, pro surfer and filmmaker, Hunter Jones (@hunterjones), discusses all this and shares his experience with oxygen deprivation training with big wave legend Laird Hamilton.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Pro Surfer: From South Bay to the World 03:54...

Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve your turns.    Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance...

In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Modern Sting and the Wrecking Ball.    Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00...

In this week’s podcast episode, join me and Leah Dawson ( @leahloves ) as we dive deep about finding the magic spots on your board to improve your style in surfing and how to fix your stance for generating more speed.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 👇   Chapters 00:00 The Art of Style: Becoming One with the Wave 04:42 The Progression of Women's Surfing: Opportunity and Experience 08:59 Studying Lineups: The Key to Catching More Waves 27:34...

In this week's podcast, the shaper behind Kelly Slater’s magic boards, @dan__mann, joined me to talk about the secrets of making boards that are high performance enough for the pros but also super user friendly for the everyday surfer.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:42 The Design Principles of the Dominator Boards 14:40 The Influence of High-Performance Shaping on User-Friendly...

@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you.   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Story behind the Massive Wave 03:32 Early Surfing Experience 05:29 Growing Up in Mandurah 06:08 Free Diving and Surfing 06:31 Getting into...

Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   @antoineallain, a former competitive surfer and coach shared valuable tips with us on how to approach your bottom turns like a tiger and to explode into your top turns and many other interesting topics.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anton's Surfing Style 08:40 Transitioning from Beach Breaks to Point Breaks 15:19 Mastering Airs and Competition Success 30:25 The Importance of a Good Bottom...

Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   In this week’s podcast, I had the chance to talk to surfboard reviewer Thomye of @thomyesurfs who probably surfs waves that are the smaller everyday mushy beach breaks that a lot of us surf regularly. We talked about the surfboards that changed his life, how he optimizes his boards, and a ton of other helpful tips.   Chapters 00:00 Getting Started in Surfing 04:51 The Importance of Consistency in...

Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter   Clayton Nienaber, the surf coach of @ombesurf joins me in this week’s podcast to reveal the key to unlocking better surfing by understanding the mechanics of a wave and learning about speed, power, and flow.   Chapters 00:00 Starting with a Passion for Surfing 04:15 Transitioning to Board Shaping 07:41 The Importance of Making Mistakes 10:28 Understanding Surfing Levels: Freeze, Flight, Fight,...

In this podcast I interviewed Dave Allee the founder of @almondsurfboards and talked about how with the right attitude and the right equipment, even 2 ft can be firing, which is their company ethos. It’s a super interesting discussion about the right craft for small waves including midlengths, longboards, and single fins.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Equipment 03:47 Origin Story of Almond Surfboards 05:45 Getting Started in Shaping 08:07 Transitioning to Alternative...

On this week’s podcast we have Matt Parker of @albumsurf, the creative shaper behind some of the most innovative alternative surfboards out there including asyms, twins, fishes, and more. @albumsurf has an incredible team of riders including @victorbernard0, @asher_pacey, @margomargs, and @josh_kerr84. Join us as he shares his journey into shaping and the process of creating unique boards for each of these unique surfers.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Alternative Boards 06:18...

Victor Bernardo (@victorbernard0) is one of the most talented free surfers in the world with a silky but explosive style and in this podcast we dive deep into how he developed his style and technique,  the boards he rides from @albumsurf, and his journey through surfing.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Surfing Years 03:40 Growing Up in Brazil and Surfing Near Sao Paulo 08:00 Surfing Culture in Brazil 12:13 Getting Into Competing 16:10 Natural Talent and Hard Work 17:27 Working with...

In this episode, Anthony Spencer (@anthonyspenncer), a twin fin and longboard aficionado with silky style from Western Australia, discusses his approach to surfing, his experience riding different surfboard types and how they each influence his style, starting with shortboards and transitioning to longboards and then to twin fins. He also talks about the importance of matching boards to the surf conditions and the value of having a fitness routine to help prevent injuries instead of dealing...

Kassia Meador (@kassiasurf) shares her experiences and insights on longboarding. She starts out with her roots from surfing with her dad in C-Street and Malibu, to contests in Costa Rica and Australia and to eventually getting sponsored by Roxy. She shares her insights on noseriding and turning logs, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and moving with precision. She discusses her own take on style and her focus on refining skills by trying out as many boards as she can and talks about...

In this episode we have Noel Salas, surfboard reviewer and host of Surf ‘n Show (@surf_n_show). Known for his comprehensive surfboard reviews, Noel’s insights have become a trusted resource for surfers looking to invest in new gear. He discusses the process of dialing in surfboards, how to find the right volume, the importance of speed and rails in surfing, the progression of surfboard design, his favorite boards, transitioning between boards, the experience of surfing in a wave pool, and his...

In this conversation, Sam Hammer (@hammered_sam) and David Santa Maria (@davidjames80) of @surfhealthpro discuss various aspects of surfing, including getting barreled and maintaining fitness for longevity in the sport. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right board, picking the right waves, taking off behind the peak, developing paddle fitness, and improving hip mobility and proper technique for pop-ups. They also discuss the value of patience in surfing, the process of overcoming...

Big wave pro surfer, @coconut_willie , shares his journey into surfing and his experiences at Jaws. The conversation covers key skills for surfing bigger waves, equipment preferences, and tips for backside barrel riding. He also shares stories about being a coconut distributor in Hawaii and compares climbing a tree to surfing a massive wave. He opens up about his most memorable wave ever and the thrills of big wave surfing.   Show notes with time stamps at the bottom 👇   Subscribe for more...

In this episode, @ryanlovelace , a super innovative surfboard maker and creator, joins us. He shapes everything from crazy alternative boards to high-performance craft. He shares his experience on riding the V-Bowls, insights on midlengths, surfboard feelings, his fin setups, board testing, twin fin design, and his unique perspective. We’ll dive into all that and more, including the ins and outs of tuning your craft and picking the right board. Riding one of Ryan’s boards has been a...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to catch a perfect wave at J Bay or get barreled in the Mentawais and see it exactly from the perspective of the surfer and know all the things that were going through @dylanlightfoot’s mind from a technique perspective than you need to check out this podcast. We break down several of his waves in detail that he caught using a special camera rig developed with @chrisrogers using @gopro cameras. Our conversation ranged from assessing the right maneuver,...

In this episode, we have @magnummartinez, an Olympic coach, a world champion in the master’s category, and a former pro. We discussed his approach to surfing, what’s the fastest way to improve, how to make adjustments in your technique, the interplay between style and technique, frontside top turns, common mistakes men and women make, and the importance of compression for turns. Definitely make sure to tune into this one!

@MattMeola is one of the world’s top aerial surfers and in this episode he shares tons of wisdom whether you’re trying to do airs or not. Matt talks about how he got so good at surfing, how his skating translated to surfing, the importance of speed management and reading the wave, the story behind some of the craziest airs he ever did, the most important thing to focus on for airs, surfing in the Pipemasters, how to accelerate your progression, the biggest game changers for progression, and...

In this episode we’re featuring former professional big wave surfer @nakoadecoite who was one of the pioneers of paddling into Jaws along with Albee Layer. We’re diving into how he learned to improve and progress at such a fast rate, how he’s able to shred in big and small waves, how he incorporates sports psychology into surfing and overall fitness, his philosophy on training and how it will translate to performance in the ocean, the best exercises for training your legs and core for...

In this episode we have @Isaacstant, a competitive pro surfer based in Maui who competes on the challenger series and was part of the crew that started paddling Jaws. Isaac shares his insights about how riding a step-up can improve your surfing, how surfing small waves is how you level up, improving your power surfing, breaking through plateaus, the nuances of weight distribution and generating speed, and the importance of paddling. We will dive deep into Isaac’s approach to technique and all...