Dane Gudauskas (@danedamus), a pro surfer from South California and one of the makers of the famous Rocket Wide and G Skate surfboards by Channel Islands (@cisurfboards), joins me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast. Dane discusses how to make your surfing flow, body positioning and how to perfect your cutback. We also talked about Positive Vibe Warriors, a foundation that Dane and his brother started to give back to youth and make surfing accessible for all. If you’re looking for valuable tips on how to improve your style and technique, make sure to check out the whole episode!   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter   Chapters 00:00 Growing Up Surfing with Brothers 08:44 The Journey of a Shaper 13:24 The RocketWide: User-Friendly Performance 19:10 The G-Skate: Blending Tradition and Innovation 25:05 Surfing Style and Stance: Finding the Right Balance 30:42 Mastering Backhand Carves and Timing 42:29 Thrills and Challenges of Big Wave Surfing 50:43 Innovative Board Shapes with Donald Brink 55:04 Promoting Accessibility and Safety in Surfing 59:28 Finding Harmony and Immersion in Surfing   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 55k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook