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177 – Dane Hantz, Vulcan Surf Jul 28, 2017

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Dane Hantz is a dichotomy. Creative and regimented. Thick-skinned and sensitive. His board designs are whimsical in concept and yet precisely engineered. His old-school work ethic and stringent business practices have developed a core following of customers, while his embrace of technology, social influencers (i.e. @boardporn), and photography has exposed Vulcan Surf to a worldwide … Continue reading "177 – Dane Hantz, Vulcan Surf"

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003 – The Grit! July 24, 2017 Jul 24, 2017

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So much grit since we last met! David and Chas bite into ultra hard beach candy, the subtext, and what's happening behind the scenes over at BeachGrit; including the firing of writer Michael Ciaramella, the ideal physique required to shred, why Pottz is breaking our hearts, and whether front traction pads are ever acceptable. Take the … Continue reading "003 – The Grit! July 24, 2017"

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175 – Spit! July 20, 2017 Jul 20, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David recap the greatest surf event in recent history, The 2017 Corona Open J-Bay. Discussions include Filipe's paradigm shifting performance, the rainstorm of 10's, the shark frenzy, mid-wave claims to no-fame, and what new CEO Sophie Goldschmidt will bring to the WSL. We hope that you enjoy the show! … Continue reading "175 – Spit! July 20, 2017"

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174 – Dave Parmenter Jul 11, 2017

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We are thrilled to welcome back former guest Dave Parmenter. He first appeared in episode 101 of Surf Splendor where we outlined his biography. A former pro surfer, a surf writer, historian, and boardbuilder, Surfing Magazine once described Parmenter as "the most interesting surfing in the world." In today's show Dave explains how "old" surfboard designs are … Continue reading "174 – Dave Parmenter"

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173 – Spit! July 6, 2017 Jul 06, 2017

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Today's episode of Spit! ranges from utterly superficial to falsely existential! Strap in. David and Scott discuss Koa Rothman's tooth-shattering (and swallowing) wipeout, female surfers popularity eclipsing males, the Freestone/Blanchard baby to be, who will win J-Bay, will our children be riding finless surfboards, and the day Jay Davies gorilla-stomped the Internet. Enjoy the show! SHAUN … Continue reading "173 – Spit! July 6, 2017"

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002 – The Grit! June 29, 2017 Jun 30, 2017

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David and Chas answer listener inquiries, review the worst boardshorts on the market, critique Albee Layer's musical tastes and intellect, analyze hipsters' contributions to surfing, and then the boys seek barrel. Enjoy! Special thanks to Surfrider.org for allowing us studio space. Please consider becoming a member and helping to improve our Earth health. Click here! And visit … Continue reading "002 – The Grit! June 29, 2017"

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171 – Jeff McCallum Jun 27, 2017

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Today's episode of 'Shaping Surfing' features surfboard shaper Jeff McCallum. Jeff McCallum builds surfboards in San Diego California with an unwavering focus on quality. Quality is a word that gets thrown around pretty frivolously in surfboard building, so Jeff explains what exactly constitutes quality, it's cost, and how to scale it with the growth of the … Continue reading "171 – Jeff McCallum"

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170 – Spit! June 21, 2017 Jun 21, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy's forthcoming wave pool "Surf Lakes", analyze the OK Fiji Pro, Dane Reynold's return to competition, and in the tradition that Scott set forth, David establishes his "Core Surf Values". They also offer Must-See Moments, Dukes and Kooks, and much more. Enjoy! RECORD SETTING PADDLE-OUT OCCY'S … Continue reading "170 – Spit! June 21, 2017"

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001 – The Grit! June 12, 2017 Jun 13, 2017

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Chas Smith joins David Scales again to spill the gossip from over at Beach Grit. The boys ponder why no one is willing to discuss the details that surround Owen Wright's head trauma. They then dissect Reno Abellira and Matt Warshaw's Blood Feud, the state of women's surfing, and Chas's latest book and film projects. Take … Continue reading "001 – The Grit! June 12, 2017"

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168 – Spit! June 6, 2017 Jun 06, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his "Core Surfing Beliefs". The boys then analyze the tenuous link between menstruation and shark attacks, pay homage to the leaders who left us on Friday June 2nd (R.I.P. Severson and O'Neill), and then finish with Must-See … Continue reading "168 – Spit! June 6, 2017"

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