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, bottom turn technique, backfoot positioning for turns vs barrels, where to place your turn on the wave, managing speed, board selection for points vs small beachbreaks, what an advances surfer focuses on, gamechangers on your backhand, and all the fine points of barrel riding technique.   Show notes with time stamps at the bottom 👇   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 23k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook   Sign up for our free newsletter   Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Excitement for J Bay 02:00 The Perfect Wave at J Bay 03:10 Analyzing GoPro Footage 04:22 Techniques for Bottom Turns 05:22 Weight Distribution and Foot Placement 06:44 Decision-Making Process for Maneuvers 08:28 Snap and Timing 09:54 Enjoying the Flow and Connection with the Wave 11:02 Backhand Surfing and Adjustments 13:05 Managing Speed and Positioning on the Wave 14:09 Snap and Timing 15:24 Self-Critique and Improvement 17:44 Choosing the Right Board for J Bay 20:34 Focus on Flow and Execution 24:38 Transition from Perfect Waves to Small Beach Breaks 28:54 Adapting to Small Beach Breaks 31:54 Improving Backside Surfing 36:37 Competing at J Bay and Surfing Against Heroes 38:54 Dealing with Nervousness and Pressure 43:48 Surfing a Bomb Barrel 46:37 Reading the Wave and Adjusting Speed 50:57 Navigating the Chandelier Section 53:16 Commitment in Barrel Riding 54:15 Scoring a Left Barrel 56:12 Technique for Backhand Barrel Riding 57:41 Managing Speed on the Backhand 58:38 Advantages of Backhand Barrel Riding 59:09 The Appeal of Mentawai Islands 59:37 Closing Remarks