Basis Surf Podcast

Basis Surf
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Interviews with pros, coaches, and shapers to help the everyday surfer get better at the thing they love. @Gosurfbasis on IG, TikTok, FB, and YT Train your paddling anytime, anywhere, with the Basis paddle trainer. www.surfbasis.com

  1. 2d ago

    The Key to Power Surfing w/ Robbie Rickard

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Robbie Rickard is an Australian free surfer known for his style and incredible power surfing. We start with his early years of competitive surfing, what it was like going up against names like Soli Bailey and Mikey Wright. He breaks down what he looks for in carves, and explains why timing often matters more than raw strength when it comes to powerful turns. We also spoke about the benefits of surfing longer boards, and how it helped him smooth out his own surfing. We discuss his relationship with SYSTM Surfboards, and the process behind creating his own model, the 6’5” Rob. Lastly, we discuss the shaping machines that he and his dad built for some of the biggest brands in the surfing industry (@surf.shaper).   Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:07 Growing Up in Fingal Head 03:23 First Heat Against Soli Bailey 08:41 Mentors: Jay Phillips & Poncho Sullivan 09:15 Riding a 6'3" for 3 Months Straight 13:02 Grinding Through the QS 17:25 Meeting Chippa Wilson at Caba 18:33 The Secret to a Good Carve 23:26 Experimenting with Panda Surfboards 27:57 Designing the 6'5" Rob Model with Kobe 33:12 Sizing Longer Boards & Tail Shapes 40:17 Building Machines with Surf Shaper 49:23 Rapid Fire: Favorite Surfer & Fin Setups 51:22 Tier List: Magic Boards & Training Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    The Key to Power Surfing w/ Robbie Rickard

  2. Aug 3

    Shaping the Best Surfboard in the World w/ Hayden Cox

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Hayden Cox (@haydenshapes) is an Australian surfboard shaper, founder of Haydenshapes Surfboards, and the man behind the winning board in the most recent Stab in the Dark. Hayden walks us through exactly what he built for the contest, and what separated his board from other shapers when it came down to the final surf. We also dive deep into the design theory behind his rocker line for the DarkNoiz model, unpack his development of FutureFlex construction technology, and breakdown the shape and story behind the Psychedelic Germ. We close this episode with a rapid-fire round where Hayden builds his favourite surfer, ranks fin setups, rates the best ways to improve your surfing outside of the water, and tiers every method of sizing a board, including a very honest take on the under-arm test. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:15 Introduction to Hayden Cox 02:24 Short Notice Before Stab in the Dark 04:12 From Taj's Board to Ethan's DarkNoize 06:09 Rocker Line & FutureFlex Feel 10:45 What Sets Hayden's Boards Apart 13:35 Center Line vs Rail Line Rocker 17:35 Subtle Millimeters & the F1 Analogy 20:00 Watching Ethan's Winning Waves 24:50 Construction: The Featherlight Poly Build 27:13 The Call That Changed Everything 32:40 Origins of FutureFlex Technology 46:11 Building the Perfect 3-Board Quiver & the Psychedelic Germ 54:28 Rapid Fire: Favorite Surfer & Fin Setups 57:54 Tier List: Magic Boards & Training Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    Shaping the Best Surfboard in the World w/ Hayden Cox

  3. Jul 21

    How to progress SO Fast in Surfing it feels like Cheating (Part 2)

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan In Part 2 of this series, Van Vu breaks down why some surfers seem to level up so much faster than others. He digs into the compounding relationship between paddle power and wave-reading ability, showing how catching more waves builds a mental "memory bank" that changes what you perceive as a makeable wave. Using a side-by-side comparison of two surfers with different conversion ratios, he reveals how that gap widens dramatically over just a few weeks, and explains the key shift in strategy every surfer needs to make as they progress. If you've ever watched a more advanced surfer effortlessly find speed and power on waves you'd have let pass by, this video explains exactly why, and what to focus on to close that gap yourself. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 0:00 Recap & Building on Part One 0:39 Why Pros Look Like They're Playing a Different Sport 1:24 The Limited Opportunity Problem in Surfing (vs. Basketball) 2:03 How the Skill Gap Compounds Over Time 2:39 Building Your Wave-Reading Memory Bank 3:21 Surfer A: Taking Waves & Expanding Opportunity 3:56 Surfer B: Tentative Choices, Slower Growth 4:45 The Compounding Results After Weeks of Training 5:37 Beginners: Why You Should Prioritize Wave Count 6:17 Advanced Surfers: Shifting From Quantity to Quality Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    How to progress SO Fast in Surfing it feels like Cheating (Part 2)

  4. Jul 20

    What Most Surfers Get Wrong About Surfboard Design w/ Shea Somma

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Central Coast shaper Shea Somma (@sheasomma) is known for surfboards that make the most out of whatever the ocean throws at you. In this episode, we get into the DNA behind his designs like the Mini Super, a Mini Simmons inspired groveler built around an optimal length-to-width ratio that he reverse-engineered into a unique user-friendly board. He also breaks down how he won Best in Show at the 2023 Boardroom with his Bonzer-based Panza shape. We also talk about the most common mistakes surfers make when buying boards, and why the current obsession with surfboard volume might be one of the most misleading trends in the industry right now. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:13 Shea's Central Coast Waves & Shaping Origins 04:13 Sharks, Colors, and Surfboard Superstitions 05:59 The Mini Super: A Mini Simmons Evolution 12:26 Fins, Concaves, and Hydrodynamics Explained 16:35 How the Simmons Design Spread Across Surfing 19:21 Winning Best in Show with a Bonzer 25:04 Building the Panza: Groveler to Step-Up 30:10 Twin vs. Twinzer: What It Actually Feels Like 36:19 Ocean Beach Guns: The OBG and the Judah 40:02 Biggest Mistakes Surfers Make Buying Boards 44:21 The Truth About Volume 47:04 Good and Bad Trends in Surfboard Design 48:59 Shea's Current Quiver, Board by Board 54:38 Upcoming Film Project and France Art Show Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    What Most Surfers Get Wrong About Surfboard Design w/ Shea Somma

  5. Jul 14

    How to progress SO Fast in Surfing it feels like Cheating

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Ever wonder why some surfers seem to improve twice as fast as everyone else, even with the same amount of time in the water? In this video, Basis Surf founder Van Vu breaks down the "surf progression funnel" — the step-by-step system that determines how many real reps you actually get on a wave, from spotting it to completing a turn. Using a simple side-by-side comparison, Van reveals how one overlooked, land-trainable skill can snowball into a dramatically higher wave count per session, per day, and per weekend, explaining why elite surfers like Laird Hamilton and Billy Kemper quietly train this exact thing behind the scenes.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 How to 10X your surf progression 00:45 Elite pros secretly train their paddling 01:30 The surf progression funnel explained 02:13 Ocean knowledge & reading waves 02:50 Paddling: the highest-leverage skill 03:32 Why paddling is trainable on land 04:11 Pop-up: train it before you need it 04:49 Speed, line, and the turn 05:33 Surfer A vs. Surfer B: the numbers behind 10X 07:54 The Shohei Ohtani lesson: master the fundamentals Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    How to progress SO Fast in Surfing it feels like Cheating

  6. Jun 29

    How a 4-Month Surf Break Led to 7-Hour Sessions in the Mentawais w/ Moose Huerta

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Moose Huerta is a longboarder from the Northeast who took a 4-month break from surfing before heading to the Mentawais. He still managed to surf 3-7 hours a day for 10 days straight all thanks to a month of paddle training beforehand. In this episode, we get into surf trip preparations, what keeps him out of the water in winter, what made him skeptical about the Basis Paddle Trainer at first, and what changed his mind. We also talk about how his longtime surf travel partner quietly got a paddle trainer without being asked, and why Moose believes that identifying the surfer you want to be in 10 years is key.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 2:01 Meet Moose Huerta — Northeast longboarder 2:11 Growing up surfing in Pensacola and Jacksonville, Florida 3:21 Competitive surfing through the ESA and living 100 yards from the break 4:25 Flagler College, the surf team, and surfing on a budget 5:18 Traveling the contest circuit and life as a semi-pro surfer 7:36 Moving to California, Nixon Watches, and the film Sprout 8:46 Discovering the Northeast and landing in New York City 11:04 Traditional vs. high-performance longboarding and the Sprout era 13:09 CJ Nelson, gliders, and evolving surf style with age 14:17 Plateaus, equipment access, and lessons from competing young 17:53 Gliders, pigs, and the 6'8" egg — finding the right board 21:52 Why Moose got the paddle trainer before the Mentawais trip 27:55 First impressions of the trainer — skeptic to believer 38:29 The Mentawais trip — 10 days of 3–7 hours of surfing a day 46:27 Advice for surfers on aging gracefully and keeping the stoke Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    How a 4-Month Surf Break Led to 7-Hour Sessions in the Mentawais w/ Moose Huerta

  7. Jun 15

    From Nearly Drowning to Helping Surfers Overcome Their Fears w/ Alex Novoa of Surfing Your Fears

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Alex Novoa of Surfing Your Fears has been surfing for 38 years and coaching for nearly two decades. Our conversation goes deep on what actually holds surfers back from becoming independent in the water. Alex breaks down why fear never fully disappears but can be worked through, how smart positioning beats hard paddling every time, why your pop-up habit will either cost or save you hundreds of waves, and why paddle fitness is less about catching waves and more about surviving the ones that hold you down. Beyond the technical side, Alex also shares a perspective that's hard to find; someone who has nearly drowned twice, rebuilt his confidence, and used that experience to shape how he coaches others through the same thing.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 2:33 Alex's Background & 38 Years of Surfing in El Salvador 3:48 Still Surfing 8 Hours a Day at 50 - The Secret to Longevity 5:22 The Reverse Liters Strategy: Staying in Shape as You Age 6:36 Surfboard Evolution: From Boogie Boards to Shortboards to Longboards 9:28 Does Board Sequencing Matter for Learning? 11:34 Embracing Being a "Kook" - Why Starting Over is Valuable 12:59 How Trying New Boards Keeps the Love for Surfing Alive 16:36 Why the Program Is Called "Surfing Your Fears" 20:21 How Alex Defines a Beginner Surfer 26:39 Overcoming Fear: Internalizing What You're Actually Afraid Of 31:21 Wave Positioning Tips for Independent Surfers 36:02 Reading the Ocean: Sets, Intervals, and Wave Size 39:42 Time in the Water Is Everything - Why Fitness Matters 47:10 Alex's Near-Drowning Experience & How It Shapes His Coaching 57:34 Pop-Up Technique: Why Getting It Right from Day One Is Critical Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    From Nearly Drowning to Helping Surfers Overcome Their Fears w/ Alex Novoa of Surfing Your Fears

  8. Jun 8

    Dan Mann Tells All on Kelly Slater, Stab in the Dark, and the DRK Surfboard

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Stab in the Dark X winner and the shaper behind Kelly Slater's boards, Dan Mann joins the Basis Surf podcast. We get into whether Kelly actually knew which board was his during the event, what Dane Reynolds and Zeke Lau noticed when he was riding it, and why Dan sees the whole thing as bittersweet despite coming out on top. From there we dig into the design differences between the DRK and FRK, what changed and why, and how those decisions translate for everyday surfers, not just Kelly. Dan also breaks down his approach to fins and why keeping one constant across every board you ride matters. We also discuss Dan’s different models and I share why the Dominator Pro has genuinely changed my surfing. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 0:01:46 Welcome & Stab in the Dark X Introduction  0:02:10 Was Winning Bittersweet? Dan's Honest Take  0:03:44 Stab as Entertainment vs. Competition 0:05:43 Did the Show Manufacture the Drama?  0:07:18 Watching Kelly Surf Other Shapers' Boards  0:08:25 Kelly's Competitive Mind & the "What If" Factor  0:10:20 The FRK's Origin Story & Kelly's Loyalty Since 2017  0:12:15 Did Kelly Know Which Board Was His?  0:12:47 DRK vs FRK: What Actually Changed  0:22:41 Breaking Down the Full FRK Lineup  0:26:16 What Makes Dan Mann Boards Distinct  0:38:01 Fins & How to Tune the DRK  0:44:45 DRK vs Dominator Pro: Which Board is for You?  0:55:48 The Dominator Pro's Impact on Everyday Surfing  0:59:03 What's Next: Spun Honey Groveler & Materials Innovation Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 140k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    Dan Mann Tells All on Kelly Slater, Stab in the Dark, and the DRK Surfboard
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Interviews with pros, coaches, and shapers to help the everyday surfer get better at the thing they love. @Gosurfbasis on IG, TikTok, FB, and YT Train your paddling anytime, anywhere, with the Basis paddle trainer. www.surfbasis.com

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  • Creator
    Basis Surf
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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