Surf Splendor

David and Scott discover the burgeoning surf scene in South Korea, celebrate the Maui surf community, petition surf access in Morocco, analyze the success of our inaugural Fantasy Surfer club, and discuss all the glory and horror of the WSL. Enjoy! A MOTHER’S NOTE IN MAUI FROM A LISTENER IN SOUTH KOREA SAVE BOILERS IN … Continue reading "077 – Surf News, March 3, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The surf crafts of long time friends and design collaborators Tom Morey & Carl Ekstrom, along with Donald Brink & Ryan Burch are currently on display at The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center in an exhibit entitled, “What Box? Thinking Outside the Lines of Traditional Surfboard Design.” In this episode, Tom Morey discusses inventing the … Continue reading "076 – What Box? Tom Morey & Carl Ekstrom" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spreading rumors, what we’re riding, Noa Deane talks sobriety, Kelly’s birdie, Pay-Per-View surfing, Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. It’s a plentiful week for Surf Splendor. Get it while it’s fresh. Enjoy! CATCHING UP Torrey Meister got the Green-Light from the doc after his ruptured spleen. Shred on Torrey! We got an email from Kev … Continue reading "075 – Surf News, February 18, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torrey Meister finished 2014 in a hospital bed, recovering from a ruptured spleen suffered from a wipeout at Backdoor. Days prior, he was a mere few heats away from qualifying for the World Championship Tour. With the 2015 season upon him, after spending 2 months out of the water and sitting 32nd on the ‘QS … Continue reading "074 – Torrey Meister: Life on the ‘QS" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend the first half of today’s show chatting with Firewire CEO Mark Price about board construction, rumors of Kelly Slater’s investment in the brand, and upcoming trends in board building materials. In the second half of the show David and Scott discuss the Volcom Pipe Pro, pro surfers getting smashed on rocks, Jamie Brisicks’ … Continue reading "073 – Firewire CEO, Mark Price + Surf News, February 3, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, we chat with writer Chas Smith. Author of “Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell”, co-founder of BeachGrit.com, friend of Eddie Rothman, enemy of Mick Fanning, Middle East war correspondent, his resume is tapestry of controversy! Gratefully, Chas really engaged in our conversation and offered insight into his past … Continue reading "072 – Chas Smith: Beach Grit!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We started today with the horrendous news about the death of Ricardo dos Santos. David and Scott begin the show processing the tragedy, and then cover the details of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Bruce Irons and Mason Ho’s RC car races, Zoltan’s kickflips, Kelly’s rumored involvement with Firewire, and Miki Dora’s personal attack against … Continue reading "071 – Surf News, January 20, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired on January 20th, 2014. We’re launching the new year with a discussion with surfboard shaper Donald Brink. Donald is renowned for his hand-crafted asymmetrical surfboard designs. In this episode, Donald shares about his youth growing up in South Africa, why he believes nearly all board designs can be improved upon with … Continue reading "070 – A Study in Asymmetry with Donald Brink (Rebroadcast)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master’s Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover some hard truths in the first show of 2015. Enjoy! PIPE MASTERS RECAP Gabriel clinched his world title by making the final. Julian narrowly beat him in the final during a very close final exchange, … Continue reading "069 – Surf News, January 6, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired August 26, 2013. From working with Gerry Lopez during the Lightning Bolt era to co-founding one of the 5 major surfwear brands to abandoning the surf industry to practice law, Tom Parrish is one surfing’s most mysterious figures. He solidified his legacy with the iconic boards he crafted during the 70’s but then disappeared … Continue reading "068 – The Untold Story of Tom Parrish (Rebroadcast)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices