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. The Key to Turning Midlengths w/ Taylor Jensen

    4D AGO

    The Key to Turning Midlengths w/ Taylor Jensen

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Taylor Jensen (@taylorjensentj) is a four-time World Longboard Champion who is equally comfortable noseriding as he is throwing down powerful carves. He also collaborates with Firewire Surfboards, making longboards, and more recently, alternative twinzer models. In this episode, we get into what makes a good turn on a longer board, why elite athletes never stop training fundamentals, and how land training can benefit your surfing in ways that surfing alone cannot. We discuss paddling, which Taylor considers one of the most important pillars of surfing, and why neglecting it can stifle your progression. He also gives a detailed breakdown of the twinzer model, why it sits in its own category between a twin and a quad, and what makes it such a fun setup coming off a longboard.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 01:23 Welcome & Intro to Taylor Jensen  02:05 The Secret to Throwing Buckets (Dad Bod & Big Feet)  02:49 Longboard Philosophy & Rail Surfing  04:28 Traditional vs. High Performance Longboarding  06:34 What Makes High Performance Longboarding Look Great  08:39 How to Carve on Longer Boards: Patience, Placement & Rails  11:03 Reading Waves on Mid-Lengths & Longboards  13:31 The Internal Battle: Switching Between Traditional & HP Longboarding  15:58 Training for World Titles: Physical & Mental Game  17:38 Drilling Fundamentals on Dry Land (Cross-Stepping & Footwork)  22:58 Why Paddle Power is Non-Negotiable  28:06 How Longboarding Changes the Way You Read Waves  32:42 The Twinzer Explained  37:27 Board Design Deep Dive: TJ Pro Mid vs. Twinzer Mid-Length  41:44 Closing Advice: Diversify Your Equipment & Surf with Intention 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

    45 min
  2. Lessons from Competitive to Creative Surfing w/ Garazi Sánchez

    APR 27

    Lessons from Competitive to Creative Surfing w/ Garazi Sánchez

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Garazi Sánchez (@garazisanchezsurf)  is a two-time Spanish national champion from the Basque Country who built her career competing on the world stage before finding a whole new relationship with surfing through twin fins and board shaping. In this episode, she opens up about what it truly takes to surf at a high level; from how a serious back injury became the turning point that led to her best results, to why paddle fitness is the foundation that most surfers overlook. She breaks down the mental side of competing, what it feels like to lose the joy of surfing and how she got it back, and shares her honest take on riding twin fins including the one mistake most surfers make when they first get on one.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:01:20 Introduction: Meet Garazi Sánchez 00:02:13 Growing Up Surfing in the Basque Country 00:03:30 How the Basque Culture Shaped Her Surfing 00:05:10 The Adventure Mindset: Surfing in Unlikely Places 00:08:04 The Joy of Watching Beginners Fall in Love with Surfing 00:08:52 Competition as a Path to Self-Knowledge 00:11:17 Starting Out: Competing in the Basque Country 00:16:36 Plateaus, Confidence & Finding Her Footing Internationally 00:18:35 Overcoming the Fear of Not Belonging in the Lineup 00:22:40 The Back Injury That Changed Everything 00:27:39 Training on Land: How It Unlocked Her Best Results 00:31:10 The Overlooked Fundamentals: Positioning, Paddling & Pop-Up 00:39:28 Coaching Maneuvers: Reading Wave Energy 00:45:25 The Shift to Twin Fins & Rediscovering Joy 00:52:22 Tips for Riding Twin Fins & Board Design with Lemon Surfboards 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

    59 min
  3. Learning the Details and Big Picture of Surfing w/ Kuio Young

    APR 13

    Learning the Details and Big Picture of Surfing w/ Kuio Young

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan Kuio Young is a Hawaiian competitive surfer and coach who works closely with everyday surfers, and professionals like Carlos Muñoz and Imaikalani Devault. His approach to surfing is simple; he sees it as a ‘dance’, where you work on specific pieces without losing the flow of the whole wave. We also get into why paddle strength and wave-reading is essential and how even high-level surfers benefit from guidance especially when it comes to mindset and board selection. Kuio also shares how his own mindset has shifted away from chasing clips, and more toward surfing as a way to feel free and stay connected to that true sense of glide. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:05: Introduction: Who Is Kuio Young? 02:26: The Secret Behind Throwing Massive Spray 03:24: How Riding Longer Boards Changed Everything 04:17: Board Design Deep Dive: Knifey Outlines & Low Volume 08:15: Short Boards vs. Long Boards: Sensation & Creative Freedom 11:22: How Kuio Broke Through as a Surfer 13:25: Hip Surgery, Physical Limitations & the Road to Recovery 17:32: Foundation Training & Taking Care of Your Body 19:43: Coaching Philosophy: Compartmentalization vs. the Full Dance 21:40: How to Read the Ocean & Build a Better Bottom Turn 26:01: Coaching Carlos Munoz & Imai: What Elite Surfers Actually Need 34:15: Common Mistakes & Instant Game-Changers for Developing Surfers 36:42: The Doug Silva Relationship: Coaching Styles Compared 44:07: Style, Watching Old Surf Footage & Finding Your Glide 47:36: Closing Wisdom & Intentions 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

    56 min
  4. Designing Edge Boards for Speed and Control w/ Saint Christopher Edgeboards

    MAR 23

    Designing Edge Boards for Speed and Control w/ Saint Christopher Edgeboards

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan New York–based shaper, Saint Christoper is pushing the envelope on Edge board design. We discuss how and why his boards create such a noticeable difference in performance. We start with the core question, “What is the Edge?” and break down the design principles behind concaves, reduced planing surfaces, and dual rockers that lead to effortless speed generation and the ability to hold a higher line for longer. We get into how to harness and design for speed through fin innovation, tail rocker, and experimental asymmetrical outlines. We also discuss Christopher’s experience not surfing for months before a trip to Nicaragua, used only the Basis Paddle Trainer in preparation, was able to surf for 5-6 hrs a day, and why building your ‘engine’ is just as important as dialing in your equipment. Tune in to learn about design, speed, and how to manipulate these elements to make the most out of your time in the water.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:05 Meet Edge Board Shaper Saint Christopher 03:01 The First Time Seeing an Edge Board Fly 04:38 The Origin of Edge Boards George Greenough 06:21 Convex vs Concave Surfboard Bottoms Explained 09:22 Why Edge Boards Are So Fast 11:36 How Edge Boards Hold a Higher Line 13:12 ASYM Edge Boards Toe vs Heel Design 16:15 Why Edge Boards Work in Fast Beach Breaks 18:53 Surface Area Drag and Speed 21:03 What Riding an Edge Board Feels Like 24:42 How to Control Edge Board Speed 27:04 New Fin Designs That Change Everything 31:09 Outline Design Short Boards Fish and Simmons 37:10 Designing Surfboards Around Your Stance 41:05 Training Paddle Power for Surf Trips  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

    1h 3m
  5. Skeptical Landlocked Surfer 4Xs his Wavecount w/ Aaron Buckner

    MAR 16

    Skeptical Landlocked Surfer 4Xs his Wavecount w/ Aaron Buckner

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan In this episode, 52-year-old Aaron Buckner shares how he went from 365 pounds, morbidly obese, and barely able to surf, to logging two-hour sessions in overhead waves and quadrupling his wave count. A few years ago at Kaisers in Waikiki, he paddled out, caught one wave, and was so gassed he couldn’t surf again for two days. Landlocked in Idaho and frustrated by “one wave and done” sessions, he was skeptical when he first saw the Basis Paddle Trainer. But after finally giving it a shot, and barely lasting five minutes on his first workout, he committed to structured training three to four days a week. Eight months later, he’s surfing seven days straight, holding his own in overhead C-Street, double-overhead South Bay, and even the North Shore, catching 2–4x more waves per session. By improving his paddle power and positioning, he’s getting into waves earlier, fixing his pop-up timing, and progressing again instead of just surviving sessions, proving that with the right foundation, decline isn’t inevitable. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 01:39 Introduction to Aaron Buckner 02:17 Aaron’s Background and Move to Idaho 02:27 From 365 Pounds to a New Surfing Goal 04:25 Why Paddle Training Became Essential 06:21 The Hawaii Paddle Out Wake Up Call 08:02 Returning to Kaisers With Real Paddle Power 09:39 Initial Skepticism About the Paddle Trainer 11:04 The Moment He Decided to Buy 12:10 First Workout Reality Check 14:18 Building a Paddle Training Routine 15:13 From 5 Minutes to 30 Minute Paddle Sessions 17:45 Surfing Bigger Waves With Confidence 19:27 Surf Trips That Were Once Impossible 22:36 Technique Feedback and Community 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

    40 min
  6. I PISSED OFF THE CORELORD (HE WALKED OUT ME) w/ That Surf Guy John West

    MAR 9

    I PISSED OFF THE CORELORD (HE WALKED OUT ME) w/ That Surf Guy John West

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan This episode features John West, also known as @thatsurfguy_ , the surfer behind the Corelord character and the @citypro.app . We dig into what makes someone kook or core, blending satire with serious insight. John breaks down how localism works, why regulation still has a place in some lineups, and shares his own story of getting regulated. We also get into common mistakes beginners make, how surf culture has changed, and what it really takes to improve. He also explains how his CitiPro app is making pro-level video feedback accessible to everyday surfers. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 01:22 Meet the Core Lord 01:47 Kook or Core Rapid Fire 02:30 The Champion Mentality 03:21 Earning Respect in the Lineup 03:58 Practice and Sending It 04:16 Born Core 04:44 Why is the Core Lord So Angry 06:01 Enter John West 07:31 Localism Then vs Now 09:34 Beginner Spot Selection 11:04 Chaos vs Order in the Lineup 15:27 Kook Stories and Getting Burned 18:01 Social Media and Real Life Confrontations 21:37 Keys to Surf Progression 29:58 Building the CitiPro App and Surf Entrepreneur Journey 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 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    36 min
  7. How a Landlocked Beginner-Intermediate Surfer 10X'd His Wavecount w/ Benjamin Golding-Webb

    MAR 2

    How a Landlocked Beginner-Intermediate Surfer 10X'd His Wavecount w/ Benjamin Golding-Webb

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan In this episode, we have Benjamin Golding-Webb, a landlocked surfer based in the UK who juggles family life, running a business, and a 3-hour drive just to surf. He shares his journey from struggling to catch more than a few waves to now consistently surfing 2-3 sessions in the wave pool and 10Xing his wavecount - all from paddle training. We covered how landlocked surfers can really benefit from the Basis Paddle Trainer, and how it can dramatically increase your wavecount and confidence in the water. Benjamin also shares how it helped him build paddle endurance. The online resources gave him tools to improve his paddling and pop-up technique and stay motivated to surf, even with the effort it takes to get there. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 01:40 Introducing Ben 02:23 Surfing in Liverpool 03:09 First Surf in Portugal 03:53 Madeira Wipeouts 05:52 Watching a CT Pro 08:44 Surfing Once a Month 10:20 Family Work and Time Limits 12:36 Three Hour Drives for Waves 14:17 Exhausted at the Wave Pool 16:19 Pool Training Fails 24:42 Early Paddle Trainer Results 31:13 Paddling from 90 Seconds to 30 Minutes 36:18 From 3 Waves to 50 Waves 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 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

    1h 4m
  8. Deep Dive on Take Off and Pop Up w/ Pepijn Tigges

    FEB 23

    Deep Dive on Take Off and Pop Up w/ Pepijn Tigges

    🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan 2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer www.surfbasis.com In this episode we have Pepijn Tigges, a former competitive surfer turned surf coach based in the Netherlands. He dives deep into the fundamentals of pop-ups, takeoffs, and turns. He shares a fresh take on the takeoff, comparing it to a seesaw and showing how nose angle controls your speed into the wave. We also break down pop-up mechanics, including front foot vs. back foot timing and how to train movement on land that realistically transfers to the water. Pepijn also explains what happens under your board when you turn, and why this is such a crucial aspect to progression and technique. Lastly, we discuss paddling and why improving this one element of surfing can upgrade every part of the sport.  Get 5% (€34) discount on sign up for "5 years of unlimited online surfcoaching including 100+ video course" at https://www.surfacademypro.com/home?amid=vanvu6278 with the discount code: “BASIS5” Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:02 Pepijn’s Background and Dutch Surfing Roots 03:19 Surfing in the Netherlands 08:45 How Bad Waves Shape Good Surfers 11:11 Why Small Waves Expose Technical Gaps 12:51 The Seesaw Takeoff Explained 15:58 Chin Down vs Chin Up 18:55 Controlling Speed on Entry 23:12 The Viral Pop-Up Debate 27:25 Back Foot vs Front Foot in Critical Waves 31:15 Building a Controlled Pop-Up 36:32 Slow Practice vs Explosive Movement 42:33 How Boards Actually Turn 46:05 Rotation and Kinetic Energy in Turns 50:54 Paddling as the Foundation 58:16 Coaching Trips and Online Programs 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 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

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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
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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