Surf Splendor

Matt Meola is among the top aerialist in the world. He surfs Jaws. He’s a commercial fisherman and recreational bow hunter. He went to high-school with Willie Nelson’s kids. He’s one of the most interesting and talented surfers in the world, in his prime, and in today’s conversation we chat about the challenges he faces … Continue reading "242 – Matt Meola" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part four of On Boards Ryan Martz explains the health and environmental concerns of glassing surfboards and breaks down wages for surfboard laborers. Parmenter further illuminates the economics of board building, why some surfboard manufacturing has been outsourced, the strengths and weaknesses of that business model as well as the environmental, health, and economic … Continue reading "241 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter and Ryan Martz: Part Four" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

? In part three of On Boards, we meet master laminator Doug Fletcher (aka Fletch). Last week Dave Parmenter began to explain what happens after a surfboard is shaped. This week we Fletch and Parmenter detail vacuum bagging, what causes delamination, the pros and cons of polyester resin versus epoxy regarding strength, longevity, and health … Continue reading "240 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter (& Fletch): Part Three" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of On Boards, Dave Parmenter walks us through the process of ordering a surfboard. He then illuminates some of the health and environmental concerns with working with foam, why it’s important for board builders to shift their focus towards conservation, and we begin to unpack the details of laminating. Enjoy! Dave Parmenter … Continue reading "239 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part Two" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing part one of On Boards with Dave Parmenter. This conversation began when Parmenter sent me an email after listening to my episode with Greg Martz of the Waterman’s Guild. Dave has been on the show 3 times prior and while we always discussed surfboard design, we had left some very large gaps of information … Continue reading "238 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part One" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to back to Creators & Innovators presented by Vissla. Each month we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms, innovate, and creator in one’s own space. Today we focus our attention on a specific trend that is … Continue reading "003 – Wave Pools: A Tidal Surge" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Post Script, a quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Surf Ranch Pro and review John John Florence’s new film, “Space”. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Surf Ranch Pro … Continue reading "237 – Post Script: Surf Ranch Pro & Space" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we catch insights from finalist Sebastien Zietz, 2018 Rookie of the Year hopeful Wade Carmichael, two groms who just won golden tickets to surf, Nick Carroll spills insider gossip about Surf Ranch rental fees and … Continue reading "236 – Off Script, Day 4: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet a Pismo Beach surfer who drove inland to gamble at Tachi and witness surf history. Nick Carroll and Chas Smith debate the merits of … Continue reading "235 – Off Script, Day 3: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet the only permament resident of Surf Ranch, a 20 year old who was taught to surf by Raimana 3 years and now gets shacked on … Continue reading "234 – Off Script, Day 2: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices