Surf Splendor

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David’s recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater, dumb dolphins, the Bunker Spreckles documentary, two surfer’s 2,200 mile prone paddle journey, Kooks and Dukes, and much more! Enjoy! SURF SHOP BOX This isn’t a paid advertisement, but Surf Shop Box sent David and … Continue reading "137 – Surf Splendor, October 3, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, David chats with filmmaker Peter Hamblin and professional surfer Frank Solomon about their new film “Let’s Be Frank”. From concept, to funding, to locations, to Frank’s back-breaking wipeout, we discuss all this seminal, and potentially genre redefining film. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FILM And here’s a few production stills from … Continue reading "136 – Let’s Be Frank: Peter Hamblin & Frank Solomon" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in the surf community and much more. Enjoy! SURF PARK SUMMIT 2 Scott emcee’d Surf Park Summit 2, click here to … Continue reading "135 – Surf News, September 19, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book ‘The Reverse V Project’. Tom also chats about his skimboard and Maurice discusses designs and constructions that he’s currently exploring. Additional commentary by Barton Lynch and Nick Carroll. This episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage and … Continue reading "134 – Tom Curren & Maurice Cole: The Reverse V Project" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast’s on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unsponsored surfer who won Tahiti on an experimental surfboard after practicing in a wave pool! (Thanks for that caption Dean Weir). Enjoy! RAIMANA TOWS IN 18 YEAR OLD GIRL AT TEAHUPO’O SURF … Continue reading "133 – Surf News, August 24, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts, construction materials, and leveraging social media to build a homegrown surf brand. Enjoy! Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing’s inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farrelly, the US Open of Surfing, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Scott, between his visors and tees, perfectly melds comedy and fashion. @SurfSplendor CROCODILE ATTACK IN TAMARINDO Click this link … Continue reading "131 – Surf News, August 10, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the JBay Open, and question why Kelly doesn’t promote Kelly, plus Kooks and Dukes and much more. Enjoy! RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTARIES IS BAJA SAFE? David and Scott share stories of their decades of travel in Baja and … Continue reading "130 – Surf News, July 12, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WSL’s VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today’s show. Dave’s a regular listener of Surf Splendor so he was eager to address many of the issues that David (Scales) and Scott have speculated about for years. Topics include, alternate judging formats, including a Big Wave Tour event into the ‘CT schedule, … Continue reading "129 – Dave Prodan, VP of Communications for the WSL" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing highlights, they analyze Wiggoly’s controversial paddling tactics, Wilko’s haphazard title campaign, and they question the limitations of the 10 point ride. Enjoy the show! FIJI PRO Congratulations to Gabriel Medina! Do you think Gabe’s airs … Continue reading "128 – FIJI PRO RECAP" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices