Dave Allee of Almond Surfboards: Even 2 ft waves can be firing Basis Surf Podcast

In this podcast I interviewed Dave Allee the founder of @almondsurfboards and talked about how with the right attitude and the right equipment, even 2 ft can be firing, which is their company ethos. It’s a super interesting discussion about the right craft for small waves including midlengths, longboards, and single fins.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Equipment
03:47 Origin Story of Almond Surfboards
05:45 Getting Started in Shaping
08:07 Transitioning to Alternative Boards
10:03 Benefits of Riding a Log
14:47 Influence of Newport Beach on Almond Surfboards
21:45 Regional Differences in Board Design
24:10 Choosing a Longboard
26:32 The Surf Nice Longboard Model
27:29 Sizing the Length of the Board
29:24 Choosing a Board for Beginners
31:19 The Benefits of Single Fins
32:10 Transitioning to Smaller Craft
36:00 The Philosophy of Mid-Length Boards
44:04 The 5'4" R Series Foamie
47:15 Working with Andy Nieblas
51:05 The Perfect Wave
 
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