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 interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook   Sign up for our free library and newsletter   Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Coconut Willie's Background 03:04 Crazy Coconut Stories 05:48 Journey into Big Wave Surfing 09:53 Progression in Surfing 12:41 First Experiences at Jaws 17:26 Key Skills for Surfing Bigger Waves 19:45 Equipment Preferences 20:15 Tips for Backside Barrel Riding 21:39 Most Memorable Wave 22:59 Conclusion