Spit! - Surf Podcast

In today’s show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide whether what’s right for the pros applies for average Joes, learn about surfing’s first water photographer, bid a fond farewell to one of board buildings true OG’s and American icon, welcome the creation of Californian surfing preserves, and question the ROI on surf influencers virality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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In today’s show David and Scott learn the origins and applicability of The Beak surfboard design element, finally recognize the greatness of young Tia Zebrowski, analyze Paul Naude’s bid to acquire Rip Curl, marvel at the greatest surf coach hookup in history, survey the fallout of Tudor’s appearance on Pinch My Salt, prep for the release of the greatest surf podcast interview series ever! Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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In today’s show Scott and David analyze the new crop of CT qualifiers and find a narrowing gap of talent disparity, predict a new shaper to vault the year-end rankings, examine how the CT’s structure actually deteriorates top level talent, rank the best big wave surfers in the world, get a backside tube tutorial masterclass from the bow of VELA, and bare witness to one of the greatest ever to do it at Pipeline. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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In today’s show David and Scott find the verified truth about the irrepressible Reno Abellira, sift through Joel Tudor’s latest fiery tirade, update their Survival League with the latest CT qualifiers, take the toll on the environmental devastation caused by soft tops, take a peek inside the cult of Skip Frye, and bare witness to the single greatest ride ever at Puerto Escondido. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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In today’s show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark, the surf industry’s long history of pay-to-play “journalism”, why no one is discussing the actual surfing, potential sustained damage to his brand, why Ethan Ewing will erase the pain away, and how Mick Fanning somehow came out as the hero in all of this. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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