Surftips Podcast with Pepijn Tigges

Pepijn Tigges

The podcast to help you surf better. Practical tips, handy tricks, inspiring stories from personal experience by Pepijn Tigges and interviews with experts. For every level of surfer who wants to improve their surfing. Hosted by Pepijn Tigges. Personal online coaching with Pepijn Tigges via: https://www.surfacademypro.com Instagram: @pepijntigges

  1. 10 jul

    20. The Pepino Model: Designing My Favorite Summer Board Ever (with Good Thanks Surf)

    Order your own Pepino surfboard in FlexFrame via: https://goodthankssurf.com/products/pepino Anti and Jurjen, the team behind "Good Thanks Surf". Shaping flexframe boards in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. A new technology bringing 50% less toxic surfboards to the market. Being surfed and loved by legends like Stephanie Gilmore, Tom Curren and many more. Pepijn: "This is genuinely my favorite summer wave surfboard. This board is good for lower intermediate surfers who want their hardtop to turn easier. Or for advanced surfers who want more drive in their surfing but not lose the maneuverability of their board." (00:00) Intro: why Pepijn was hesitant about a board collaboration (01:40) The origin of Good Thanks Surf: two engineering students who couldn't afford boards (03:30) First boards: a 6'6 diamond tail single fin and a narrow mini Simmons that looked like a tombstone (07:30) What shaping your own boards teaches you that you can't learn any other way(10:30) Learning from mistakes: the yellow board that took over a year to figure out (13:00) Shaping as a relationship between maker and material (16:00) The decision to turn Good Thanks Surf into a real business (18:40) The Australia chapter: learning from professional shapers and glassing 100+ boards (22:00) Starting the company properly in Rotterdam: April 2023 (24:30) Why surfboard construction hasn't changed in 70 years (and the car industry comparison) (27:00) The problem with "eco" boards: wooden boards are too heavy, bio-epoxy is just one part of the puzzle (29:30) The discovery of Verdure/FlexFrame: a New Zealand inventor who rebuilt surfboard construction from zero (35:00) What FlexFrame actually is: paulownia rails, hemp laminate, bio-resin, cork deck explained (40:00) How the cork deck works and why it's more durable than traditional glassing (45:00) The weight and flex difference: why FlexFrame performs like traditional construction (53:00) CNC shaping vs hand shaping: the engineering approach to consistency (57:00) Jacob Burke's A vs B test: same shape in two constructions on heavy waves (01:01:00) Why the FlexFrame board would have survived 3 wipeouts that would break a traditional board (01:05:00) The refurbishment advantage: how you can give a FlexFrame board a new skin (01:18:00) The Pepino asymmetric design: why we stand asymmetrically and what the board does about it (01:21:00) The Maldives test: what Pepijn discovered in perfect waves and what changed (01:22:00) Asymmetric fin placement: why the heel side fin sits further forward (01:22:40) The step deck: what it is and why it matters for volume distribution (01:23:00) The flex trampoline effect: how FlexFrame generates speed out of bottom turns (01:30:00) Surfer feedback: why people don't notice the asymmetry, they just feel it works (01:40:00) Summer quiver problem: why mid lengths fail intermediate surfers in average conditions (01:47:00) What role the Pepino plays in a surfer's progression toward shorter boards (01:49:00) The board's target: max fun in average conditions without losing shortboard feeling (01:50:30) Final thoughts: 50% less toxic, performs the same, perfect for improving your turns "The best boards feel so good you stop thinking about the board. You just surf." - Pepijn Tigges Follow Good Thanks Surf: Website - goodthankssurf.com Instagram - @goodthanksSurf Follow Pepijn Tigges: Instagram - @pepijntigges Website - https://iampepijn.nl/ Online Coaching - https://surfacademypro.com/

  2. 25 feb

    16. Stop Anxiety In Surfing With Nervous System Coach Karolina Rupp

    Nervous System Recovery & Embodiment Coach Karolina Rupp breaks down why surfers experience anxiety in safe conditions, how your body's "watchdog" creates phantom threats, the 5 minute exteroception practice for before/during/after sessions, and how to recognize if your nervous system is dysregulated! Karolina Rupp is a nervous system recovery and embodiment coach with a background in performance art. She specializes in helping people who've experienced trauma, chronic stress, burnout, and anxiety by retraining their autonomic nervous system. Download the free exteroception audio guide to retrain your brain to feel safe: https://surfacademypro.com/cnsaudio She explains: ◼️ Why anxiety often has nothing to do with actual danger (implicit memory vs. explicit memory) ◼️ How your nervous system acts like a "hyper-vigilant watchdog" protecting a house that was once burglarized ◼️ The three states: sympathetic (fight/flight), dorsal vagal (shutdown/collapse), ventral vagal (regulated/safe) ◼️ Why some people feel anxious even in their favorite surf conditions ◼️ How to map your nervous system responses through body sensations ◼️ Why "just relax" doesn't work (you need to retrain the nervous system) ◼️ The difference between cognitive approaches and somatic (body-based) work ◼️ Why 12 weeks is the minimum to build new nervous system pathways ◼️ When to seek professional help vs. when self-practice is enough (03:19) What is nervous system recovery and why does it matter for surfers? (08:54) How implicit memory creates anxiety without conscious awareness (11:30) The difference between trauma and chronic stress (and why both affect surfing) (16:05) Why some people feel fear in safe conditions (faulty threat detection) (21:48) The role of cognitive work vs. somatic (body-based) practices (24:46) What is the nervous system and why do we have it? (25:23) The "watchdog" metaphor: how your nervous system protects you (28:10) Why staying in hyperarousal feels protective but destroys connection (29:55) The three states explained: sympathetic, dorsal vagal, ventral vagal (32:63) Why the collapsed state (dorsal) feels different from rest/recovery (36:48) How to recognize when you're in each nervous system state (42:38) Live exercise: Pepijn maps a frustrating surf session and discovers dorsal collapse (51:30) The 5 minute exteroception practice explained step-by-step (56:44) How to orient your senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell (01:03:15) Why this practice works: sending safety signals to your nervous system (01:09:22) The power of self-touch to activate the parasympathetic system (01:15:30) How to use postures and movements to shift nervous system states (01:24:48) When to start: baby steps vs. jumping into big conditions (01:35:27) Finding YOUR posture for confidence (not generic power poses) (01:38:15) When to seek professional help: trauma, chronic stress, burnout, panic attacks (01:39:26) The difference between severe dysregulation and situational anxiety Follow Karolina Rupp: Website - selkasoma.com (free 30-min consultation available) Follow Pepijn Tigges: Instagram - ⁠@pepijntigges⁠ Website - ⁠https://iampepijn.nl⁠ Online Coaching - ⁠https://www.surfacademypro.com/

  3. 14 feb

    15. The Real Story Behind Surfing With Noz (214K+ Youtube subscribers)

    Noah Wallis, the viral surf content creator breaks down his 220-video journey to hundreds of thousands of subscribers, why rock bottom became his starting point, how thumbnails changed everything, and what it takes to generate income from surf content. Noah Wallis is a surf content creator and the mind behind Surfing with Noz, known for his viral satisfying POV surf videos that have captivated millions. He started his channel during COVID after his girlfriend left him and he gave up on becoming a pro surfer. He explains: ◼️ Why he made 220 videos over 4-5 years before most people cared ◼️ How a breakup and identity crisis became the catalyst for his channel ◼️ Why learning Photoshop for thumbnails was his biggest growth hack ◼️ Why healthy competition with friends accelerates learning faster than solo practice ◼️ What getting monetized at 2,500 subscribers taught him about possibility ◼️ Why belief in yourself matters more than anyone else's opinion ◼️ How "one more wave" stubbornness can backfire (but also builds character) ◼️ How he scores perfect waves VERY often (00:37) So, what made you pick up a camera and start filming? (01:04) Why did you start with bodyboarding but switched to surfing? (04:19) Why does surfing every day as a kid make you progress so fast? (06:24) When did you decide you wanted to be a pro surfer? (09:56) What was the moment you realized pro surfing wasn't happening? (14:34) How did getting sponsored at 15 change things? (15:22) What was going on when you first picked up a GoPro? (16:28) How did you go from zero to 10,000 subscribers so fast? (17:08) What happened when growth completely stalled? (17:41) What was it like making $100 a month and realizing this could work? (18:31) How much time were you actually putting into YouTube? (19:34) How do you believe in yourself when nobody else does? (20:23) Weren't you scared to film yourself at first? (21:47) What was your first "holy shit" moment with views? (23:35) Wait, you made 220 videos in 4-5 years? (24:19) What actually changed when you learned Photoshop? (26:35) What did your parents say about YouTube as a career? (27:28) Have you ever spent weeks on content that completely flopped? (28:14) How do you deal with videos that don't perform? (30:20) Can you actually make money doing this? (32:30) Why do people watch your content? (34:47) What skills actually go into making these videos? (36:10) Do you film every surf session? (37:24) How do you know when the waves are going to be good? (38:12) What's the craziest session you've filmed? (41:35) Is there any shortcut to getting good at something? (42:33) How do you deal with failure after planning everything perfectly? (44:19) Do bad surf sessions feel like wasted time as an adult? (45:14) Why do you stay out for "one more wave" even when it's not working? (46:23) Is time in the water ever actually wasted? (48:52) Do you meditate or do breathwork? (50:23) What's the biggest lesson from your journey? (51:14) How do you stop caring what people think? (52:37) What's next for you and the channel? (53:51) Are you building a team now? (54:20) What does Mr. Beast-style surf content actually look like? Follow Noah (Surfing with Noz): Instagram - @surfingwithnoz YouTube - Surfing with Noz TikTok: - @surfingwithnoz All platforms - @surfingwithnoz Follow Pepijn Tigges: Instagram - @pepijntigges Website - https://iampepijn.nl Online Coaching - https://www.surfacademypro.com/ 🎧 New episodes weekly | Free surf tips for intermediate and advanced surfers

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The podcast to help you surf better. Practical tips, handy tricks, inspiring stories from personal experience by Pepijn Tigges and interviews with experts. For every level of surfer who wants to improve their surfing. Hosted by Pepijn Tigges. Personal online coaching with Pepijn Tigges via: https://www.surfacademypro.com Instagram: @pepijntigges

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