Basis Surf Podcast

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Chris and Evan from @thesurfcontinuum talk about how to progress as a beginner surfer in this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast. We talked about the importance of starting out with a solid foundation and how most people try to move too quickly without putting in consistent time in the water. We also got into board control, on and off the wave, and covered the art of missing waves. We also talked about the value of paddling in every aspect of surfing.

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Chapters
00:32 Paddling Is the Foundation of Surfing
01:20 Introducing Chris and Evan (The Surf Continuum)
02:34 The Kookcast Origin Story
04:06 Evan’s Maldives Kook Story
06:00 What Surf Schools Get Wrong
09:33 Starting Beginners in the Whitewater and on Boogie Boards
12:10 The False “Intermediate” and Rethinking the Stand-Up
15:38 Why the End of the Wave Matters
17:55 Leashless Surfing and Board Control
21:32 Surfing With Intention, Not Autopilot
26:40 Efficient Paddling and the 50% Rule
32:33 The Art of Missing Waves
39:05 Board Choice: It’s Not the Arrow
50:27 Final Lessons, Intentions, and Desert Island Boards

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In this episode we’ve got Cliff Kapono, a pro surfer and scientist from the Big Island of Hawaii. We speak about his approach to surfing growing up, from riding whatever boards were around to chasing the feeling of freedom and safety in the ocean. We then get into how his relationship with surfing changed over the years, and discuss the concept of chasing waves with inner peace. We also talk about his incredible work studying reef structures and their connection to surf breaks. And finally, Cliff also just came out with an amazing film, Circadian Rhythms, that encapsulates this circular story of his approach and relationship to surfing. 

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Chapters
00:48 Paddle Power and Getting More Waves
01:31 Introducing Cliff Kapono and Circadian Rhythms
02:18 Growing Up Surfing on the Big Island
05:23 Boarding School and Weekend Surf Missions
10:15 Surf Culture, Boards, and Early Style
13:11 Surfing as Stability and Escape
16:44 Chasing Feeling Over Performance
18:56 Learning 360s, Airs, and Obsession
21:42 First Sessions at Pipeline
26:01 Stepping Away From Surfing
30:06 Boards as Tools for Feeling
35:44 Letting Go of Validation and Learning Turns
45:07 The Meaning Behind Circadian Rhythms
52:39 Surf Science, Reefs, and What’s Next

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Jonas a.k.a. Bohemian Surf Bum is a German surfer and content creator who’s in the process of making a surf film titled Coastal Cowboy. In this episode, we talk about the problems that arise when you try to force surfing before you’re ready. He shares stories of frustration and ego and the many walls he hit while learning the basics of surfing. We also discuss why flow, comfort, and endurance in surfing isn’t built on power or repetition alone, but also on intention and time in the water. 

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Chapters

00:29 Introducing the Coastal Cowboy Film

00:46 Paddle Power Is the Limiting Factor

02:24 Prevalence of German Surfers

03:40 Leaving Germany for Surfing

04:44 Reconnecting With Surfing During COVID

07:45 Surfing as Therapy and Emotional Reset

12:22 Flow vs Forcing in Surfing

13:09 The Struggle With Overthinking Progress

14:54 Breaking Through Surfing Plateaus

16:03 The Importance of Humility in the Lineup

18:31 Learning More on Shitty Waves

23:47 Training Surf Skills on Dry Land

24:51 Transitioning to Longboarding

27:05 Surf Trips Without Forecasts or Phones

28:09 The Surf-Horse Adventure Begins

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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.

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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  

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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. 

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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

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