Surf Splendor

Rich Harbour still toils away in his shaping bay at 329 Main St, Seal Beach, California. He’s been there for 51 years, which makes it the longest consistently operation shaping bay in the world. What’s more, it’s a mere half mile from where he rode his very first wave as a young boy. David sat … Continue reading "017 – Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this supersized version of Surf News, David and Scott break down this weeks biggest stories. Is Sunny Garcia a one-trick pony? Will Fukushima destroy the planet? Is Greg Long the adventurer of the year? Quiksilver moons the ASP. Kook vs. Duke. And much, much more. Enjoy the show. Share your thoughts on each topic … Continue reading "016 – Surf News with Scott Bass, November 21st, 2013" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Montgomery Ernest Thomas Kaluhiokalani, better known as Buttons. The stories here within are told by his lifelong friends Mickey Nielsen, Allen Sarlo, Mike Garrett, Dan Bigelow, Sumo Sato, Duke Aipa, and Button’s brother Noble Kaluhiokalani. Chris Mauro’s Article, “Why Buttons Was the Answer” If you can … Continue reading "015 – Aloha, Buttons" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Maya Gabiera’s wipeout at Nazare, Carlos Burle’s potential record breaking ride at Nazare, the Pipeline Season opening swell, Tom Carroll’s meth addiction, the One World Ranking, and the best songs ever! Click play on the episode and scroll down to see all the videos. David’s Must See Moment Scott’s Must See … Continue reading "014 – Surf News with Scott Bass, November 1st, 2013" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David spends an hour with Shaun Tomson discussing his new book, The Code, and the events in his life that inspired its writing. Shaun opens up about the loss of his son Matthew, the importance of storytelling, and the design innovation that was the Pink Banana. Enjoy the show and please follow the links below … Continue reading "013 – Shaun Tomson: A Candid Conversation About The Code" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today’s show with David discussing The Fin Project with Timothy Hogan. Secondly, we let you listen to a preview of next week’s episode, A Candid Conversation with Shaun Tomson. Lastly, David sits down with Scott Bass for another episode of Surf News discussing the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, the recent rash of Shark … Continue reading "012 – The Fin Project and Surf News with Scott Bass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks story with Robert August & Charlie Smith. Robert talks about his father’s relationship with Duke Kahanamoku, leaving school in pursuit of The Endless Summer, and shaping boards over the past 4 decades. Over in Maui, David sits down with Charlie Smith to hear about growing up on the beach at Haleiwa and how … Continue reading "011 – Shapers Series: Robert August & Charlie Smith" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David & Scott discuss the Mick & Gabe final in France, Parko getting pushed by judges and slapped by a bodyboarder, Dave Wassel vs. Tahiti, and much more. Enjoy! MICK VS. GABE AT THE QUIK PRO FRANCE http://quiksilverlive.com/profrance/2013/#quality=med&round=1097&heat=1111 DAVE WASSEL VS. TAHITI Behind the Photo: Dave Wassel from SURFING Magazine on Vimeo. John Duval asked … Continue reading "010 – BONUS Surf News 10/10/13" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re bringing you another BONUS episode discussing the Quiksilver Pro France. David is joined by guest co-host Chad Wells to dissect the stories and drama that transpired from the event. Chad managed the surf team at Quiksilver for years, working with Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, the rest of the Quik family and spent some time … Continue reading "009 – Quiksilver Pro Recap with Chad Wells" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our ongoing Shapers Series, we bring you conversations with 4 of Santa Cruz’s finest board builders: Steve Coletta, Michel Junod, Ward Coffey, and Bob Pearson. Steve Coletta NaturalCurvesBoards.com      Michel Junod SurfboardsbyMichelJunod.com      Ward Coffey WardCoffeyShapes.com     … Continue reading "008 – Shapers Series: Santa Cruz Board Builders" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices