Basis Surf Podcast

Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer. Shipping globally now at https://www.surfbasis.com/  In this episode, we have a returning guest, Olympic coach and ISA World Master Champ, Magnum Martinez. Having gone through a serious hamstring injury, he talks about the importance of rehabilitation, patience, and adapting surfing techniques, especially when transitioning to bigger boards. Magnum also highlights the significance of paddle fitness and the keys to a good pop up. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00  Paddle Training & Staying Surf‑Ready   01:36  Podcast Intro & Magnum’s Background   03:57  The Injury: How It Happened   07:22  Immediate Aftermath & Realizing the Severity   09:59  Mental Challenge of Recovery   13:51  Rehab Mindset: Patience, Healing, and Discipline   20:15  Physical Therapy, Massage, and Long‑Term Commitment   25:33  Injury Prevention, Flexibility, and Aging as an Athlete   29:26  Returning to Surfing & Pop‑Up Limitations   34:17  Footwork, Range of Motion, and Technique Adjustments   37:15  Riding Bigger Boards After Injury   44:14  Training Harder After 50   50:11  Board Size, Rail Engagement, and Progression   56:54  Single Fins, Longer Lines, and Surf Technique Development   01:04:23  Paddle Technique, Fitness, and Basis Trainer Insights   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer. Shipping globally now at https://www.surfbasis.com/  In this episode, @micahmargieson talks about his evolution as a surfer, from growing up on the Gold Coast with his dad Brendan “Margo” Margieson, to finding his own approach to surfboards, style, and mindset. Micah shared what it was like growing up with his dad, and how that helped him stay grounded during his junior comp years. We also got into his surfboard sponsorship journey, starting with STCY, then moving through Chilli, Sharp Eye, Album, Arakawa, and eventually landing on JS, with specific mention of the Golden Child surfboard. He breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how trying different designs and fin set ups has shaped his surfing. We also talked about how he trains and how he keeps his flow.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:48 Micah’s Paddle Power Transformation 02:58 Growing Up with Margo 04:19 Lessons from Dad: Pressure, Style & Mental Game 05:13 Learning to Surf the Right Way 08:16 Micah’s Influences & Style Evolution 12:39 Flow State and No Intention Surfing 15:08 Training Philosophy & Balance 17:40 Paddle Fitness in Europe 21:00 Board Journey: From Stacey to Sharp Eye 23:25 Riding Maurice Coles & Board Feel 27:09 Transition to Album Surfboards 30:56 Finding the Golden Child (JS Industries) 33:07 Step-Ups, Big Waves & the Big Horse 35:29 Fins, Small Wave Boards, and What’s Next Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun. Shipping globally. www.surfbasis.com Get free resources to upgrade your paddle power https://linktr.ee/gosurfbasis Join hundreds of other surfers who have dramatically boosted their wave count and progression.  For many surfers, paddle power is their biggest limiting constraint, so paddle training is the highest returning investment you can make in your surfing. Alister Cran (@surf_rehab) is a surf rehab specialist who helps professional and everyday surfers overcome surfing related injuries. He talks about the most common injuries he sees, particularly knee, neck, back and hip injuries, and mentions some simple but effective ways to prevent them. Throughout our chat, Alister continues to emphasize the importance of strength training, mobility, and mental health in injury recovery and performance enhancement. We also touch on the significance of deliberate practice in improving surf and paddle technique, the impact of surf-specific training equipment, and finally close off with Alister’s upcoming surf physiotherapy and wellness retreats. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 02:08 Intro: Basis Surf x Surf Rehab 02:44 How Alister Became a Surf Physio 03:51 Nitro Circus, X Games & Rock Tours 06:13 Moving to Bali & Treating Pros 07:24 The Top 4 Surf Injuries 09:23 Acute vs Overuse Injuries 11:11 Best Knee Prehab: Heavy Lifting 14:51 Strength vs Mobility for Surfers 17:50 When Mobility Fails: Hip Structure Issues 22:08 Your Body as a System  26:19 Neck Wipeouts, Disc Bulges & Rehab 31:54 Simple Neck Training for Desk Surfers 34:27 Leg Strength, Paddle Trainer & Performance Gains Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun. Shipping globally. https://www.surfbasis.com/ Get free resources to upgrade your paddle power https://linktr.ee/gosurfbasis Join hundreds of other surfers who have dramatically boosted their wave count and progression.  For many surfers, paddle power is their biggest limiting constraint, so paddle training is the highest returning investment you can make in your surfing. Pierre Maré grew up surfing in South Africa but is now landlocked living in London. He only surfs only once a month yet still he managed to quadruple his wave count at the wave pool in just three months after incorporating the Basis Paddle Trainer into his training sessions. In this episode, he shares how paddle fitness transformed his wave count, how fixing his paddling fixed his pop up, and why even short, focused sessions made a big difference in his surfing. We also talk about the limits of self-teaching, the impact of structured coaching, and how consistency can lead to substantial progress.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:32 Black Friday Deal and Podcast Intro 01:42 Meet Pierre Mare 01:53 Pierre's Surfing Background 03:07 Surf Access While Living in London 04:09 Pierre’s Training Results 05:23 Rehab Journey and Paddle Training Start 06:26 Wave Pool Progress and Stats 08:43 The Real Paddle Challenge in Wave Pools 10:17 Improving Wave Conversion Rates 11:27 Paddle Fatigue Affects the Pop-Up 13:50 Technique and Recovery Stroke Training 15:44 First Time Using the Paddle Trainer 16:34 Current Paddle Training Routine 19:02 Boost in Confidence and Trip Preparation 22:56 Experience With Courses and Community Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook

2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun. Shipping globally. https://surfbasis.com/ Get free resources to upgrade your paddle power https://linktr.ee/gosurfbasis Join hundreds of other surfers who have dramatically boosted their wave count and progression.  For many surfers, paddle power is their biggest limiting constraint, so paddle training is the highest returning investment you can make in your surfing. This week, pro surfer Zeke Lau breaks down how his paddle training has completely transformed his surfing. From improving positioning and catching waves to boosting confidence, Zeke explains why paddle fitness is the foundation of success for surfers of all levels. Watch the full episode to learn how you can improve your paddling and take your surfing to the next level. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 00:00 Paddling Is the Foundation 00:17 Why Pros Still Train Paddling 00:33 Learning the Importance Late 01:35 Tour Experience Changed Everything 02:44 Cramping and Fatigue During Events 03:26 Starting Paddleboard Training 03:34 Balancing Surf and Paddle Hours 04:02 Mental Side of Paddling 04:17 Learning to Read Open Ocean 05:05 From Hating to Loving It 05:41 The Psychological Edge 06:25 Paddling for Bigger Surf 07:41 Winter Surf Wake-Up Call 08:15 Boxing Comparison for Paddling Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 88k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook