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YouLane: Episode 6 Dec 24, 2022

In episode six Donald and Ashton discuss how to erase worry, subconscious obstacles, how the way we respond to a wave is precisely what surfing is, self identify tension and pain receptors and the reality we all face of wasting waves. Hosted by Donald Brink @DonaldBrink and Ashton Pickle @AH.Vessels Sponsor: Vissla YouLane is . …

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YouLane: Episode 5 Dec 24, 2022

In episode five Donald introduces Jimmy Thompson. The two chat about how to progress in surfing, being in the right mental and physical place, re-setting in the water, setting expectation, looking too far down the line, bottom turns and body surfing. Enjoy! Hosted by Donald Brink @DonaldBrink and Ashton Pickle @AH.Vessels Sponsor: Vissla YouLane …

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YouLane: Episode 4 Dec 24, 2022

In episode four Donald and Ashton discuss stealing a surf vs investing in your best hours and surfing as productivity and experiment on a 6’4” Twin fin for Sunset,Pipe/ Backdoor, introduce you to Jimmy and his boards. They also chat about being you in your surfing style, body movement when someone is surfing, and Ashtons …

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YouLane: Episode 3 Dec 24, 2022

In episode three we do a Petri dish of experiments, discuss going to extremes then tailoring it back to learn the middle, the UBUNTU, riding tiny or small boards along side the longer rail experiments, how the day you know is a day of arrogance and why knowledge is knowing what you do not know. …

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YouLane: Episode 2 Dec 24, 2022

In episode two we begin our first experiment; an original Stewart tri-fin, belly channel, recreation along with a post-surf at the beach review captured. Donald and Ashton discuss recreating something vs capturing something/essence, understanding keepsakes of a boards design, killing the bird to find the song, and trying too hard. Enjoy! Hosted by Donald Brink …

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YouLane: Episode 1 Dec 24, 2022

In episode 1, Donald and Ashton outline the concept of You-Lane project, discussing intention, sought out learnings, and the bonuses you glean as you move, the importance of being you, and forecast for the first experiments. Enjoy! Hosted by Donald Brink @DonaldBrink and Ashton Pickle @AH.Vessels Sponsor: Vissla YouLane is . . . A year …

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048 – You A Happy Surfer Oct 28, 2021

You a happy surfer. Conceptual marination of stoke. Asking questions, and openhandedness. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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047 – Reflection, Your Questions Oct 06, 2021

Asking yourself you right questions. Maintaining balance. Pursuing design that brings smiles. Keep the tricks, choose an evaluation of your path. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, …

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046 – Variable Learning Jun 30, 2021

Eliminate variety. Embrace the learnings you cannot predict. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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045 – Exercise Variety Jun 25, 2021

Being a student of ones own surfing. Referencing honest bench marks and embracing variety to reveal constants. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: @DonaldBrink

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044 – Building Things You Know Won’t Work Jun 11, 2021

Design paths and honest sensations. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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043 – Surfing When You’re Sad Jun 03, 2021

Self help at your fingertips, every wave. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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042 – Simplify It To One Rail May 10, 2021

Reset thinking to reset rail. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink)

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041 – Creative Plans, Just Start Jan 07, 2021

Surf racks, creased boards, and momentum in new creative endeavors. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Producer, Host, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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040 – Scared Surfless Dec 03, 2020

Tentative imminent sessions after memorable flow days.Your surfing and the radio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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039 – Narrow Misses and Wide Smiles Nov 13, 2020

In this episode we walk through the correspondence of the entire order process for Sean. Design a board to push him and suit his surfing stance. He calls in with honest frustrations, glowing memories from recent rides. Then we curate some homework for him to surf through too. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald …

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038 – Thirty Six Things Trying To Be Learned Oct 26, 2020

Without giving advice, what would the top concepts be worth proving to yourself and bouncing to another. Cherry picked from a birthday perspective. Age and surfing. A letter to a young man. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made …

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037 – Right Fix, Wrong Problem Oct 09, 2020

What was making the front foot land off center nine times out of ten. Was chasing the resonance in a board a mute point ? Leaning to relearn as we grow. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made premium …

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035 – Pushing Yourself When It Counts Sep 10, 2020

Pushing your self when things are going fast. Creating creative margins. Doing the long yards in the most focused seasons. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made premium epoxy and s-cloth. Fun project. This is not an entry for …

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033 – The Plural Of Fun In Surfing Aug 13, 2020

Same joys with a more granular appreciation. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com View this post on Instagram Summer suits Sam says sometimes sharing shapes so sweet so simple. ? Check out @visslasurf summer suits. This is one of a few asym boards we worked on a few months back. Got it all the way up to …

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032 – Learning What You Need To Remember Jul 29, 2020

Observations from afar and a balance of positive tendencies forever. The depth in your surfing. @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Discussions of foil and Bernoulli’s principle at the dinner table fell short on the growing mind with only paper planes. “Dad, why do people use aeronautical terminology in discussions of surf equipment? ” – …

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031 – Nathan’s Order For The Islands and More Jul 22, 2020

Round nose pitfalls, resonance and the practicality of width. A phone conversation with Nathan about his custom order. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com CREDITS Host, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Salt and Pepper, Work in Progress

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030 – Custom Order Phone Call Jul 15, 2020

A look into how JJ went through the order process. From initial inquiry to a phone call and video assessment too. Honest review of his surfing path and real expectations of where he wants to take it. View this post on Instagram Eps, epoxy, base fade, triple tint, cut lap, box dowels, glassed ply fins, …

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029 – It Is What It Is, Or It Isn’t Jul 09, 2020

Accessing your own challenges and settling at altitudes that make for real memories. It’s all up to you. Surfing the constant magnifier. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram …he felt so fancy using the new pay phones. A chip in the card and no change to be heard of. Change would come alright; thats …

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028 – Easy Isn’t Always True Jun 25, 2020

Things are designed to work better and promote ease. Experimenting with honest assessments on vintage concepts. Sometimes difficult things show simpler truths. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Truly honored to have @surfersjournal include me in their recent issue. The fascinations that capture one early on in life are assumed to be common to …

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027 – Self Correction Through Variety Jun 18, 2020

Switching things up can be refreshing. Paying attention to the initial feedback can magnify the weakest areas in ones approach. Before things get camouflaged, rather than improved. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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026 – Down Rails with a Side of Frustration Jun 09, 2020

Eighties down rails and Jame’s first dozen surfs. Thinking about what you’re doing and when to stop thinking and just surf. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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025 – Dougal Paterson May 20, 2020

African ,wild, crazy, honest and true. Big wave friend and community pillar. Dougal explains how he has come to find the thin spaces in his life. Surfing, photography and intentions. He pursues the highest echelons of them all. Follow @DougalPaterson and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Not surfing has been very difficult. It’s been …

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024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing May 12, 2020

Targets and timing. Re-Surfacing observations. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Earth day, water sled. Made from a broken soft top. 5’9 1/2” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/8” Left-foot-forward. Foam is super light. Fished goal weight is 4.9 lbs at 197 hertz. Fins will be at 8 degrees, reference to twisted concave rocker. …

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023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle May 05, 2020

A conversation with Mario Wehle in Portugal. He offers insight on how he is managing his team and servicing surfers at this time. Magic Quiver, located in Ericeira, from surf shop, to lodge, breakfast deli, restaurant, oyster bar and more. They know surfers, serve them well and become a family to all who visit. A …

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022 – Re-Surface: Asher King Apr 29, 2020

Setting realistic expectations for a return to surfing. Asher offers insight that can help us be kind to ourselves and one-another. Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that …

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021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas Apr 21, 2020

Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that surfing can bring, has brought and the expectations for its role and the eminent return. Follow @DaneDamus and @DonaldBrink View this …

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020 – Creative Kin: Travis Reynolds Apr 07, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Travis Reynolds about humility, balancing family life with productivity, and the benefit of finding a singular focus. Enjoy! Follow @SurfboardsByTravisReynolds View this post on Instagram Steve Coletta is a living …

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019 – Creative Kin: Jay Nelson Mar 30, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jay Nelson about the perils of perfectionism, the virtue of doing it yourself, and the dangers of developing an artistic style. Enjoy! Follow @JayNelson____ View this post on Instagram 2018 …

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018 – Creative Kin: Derrick Disney Mar 24, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Derrick Disney about a youthful mindset, the joy of the Twinzer, and how to balance aesthetic and function when building boards. Enjoy! Follow @Gado_Gaadooo View this post on Instagram That’s …

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017 – Creative Kin: Cliff Kapono Mar 17, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Cliff Kapono about his the importance of preserving culture and how to balance a high level profession with a high level of surfing. Enjoy! Follow @Cliff_Kapono …

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016 – Creative Kin: Jason Woodside Mar 11, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jason Woodside about his creative process and how nature is represented through the geometry and color of his style. Enjoy! Follow @JasonWoodside and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Philadelphia …

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15 – Creative Kin: Jeff McCallum Mar 05, 2020

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jeff McCallum about the fallacy of “sustainable” surfboards, the virtues of the twin-fin Egg, and the unimportance of legacy. Enjoy! Listen to the full series every Tuesday on Swell With …

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014 – Creative Kin in Bonny Doon Mar 04, 2020

In the mountains of Bonny Doon, California, Donald Brink connects with Jeff McCallum, Jason Woodside, Cliff Kapono, Derrick Disney, Jay Nelson, and Travis Reynolds to discuss surfboards, art, and the creative process. This is the introduction to our six part series. Enjoy! Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Sleeping At Last, 99 …

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013 – A King’s Relationship and a Peasant’s Toys Jan 16, 2020

First conversation with Asher King on why to surf for the right reason and when to do the wrong thing. Follow @King_Asher and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Favorite little patch of sand. – Thanks for the reminder @happycallum A post shared by Asher King (@king_asher) on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:00am PDT View …

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012 – One Turn: Sunny 100, Part 3 Jul 10, 2019

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011 – Surf Mastery Peek Jun 18, 2019

Sampled look into Surf Mastery Podcast interview with host Mike Frampton. Discussing boards, technique and much more. Follow @Donald Brink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink

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010 – Thank You Surfing. Notes from The Boardroom Show 2019 May 10, 2019

Love letters to surfing written among dazzling lures; from surfers in the booth at the Boardroom Show. A precious insight to peoples perspective on surfing and the crafts. Surfing a gift. CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Cello Concerto in E Minor By sir Edward Elgar

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009 – Balanced Chat On Asymmetrical’s with Nick Carroll in Australia 2019 Apr 03, 2019

An asymmetrical conversation with Nick Carroll. The cans of worms and dedication to cohesion. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Writer, Editor: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: The Rival, The Best of Us

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008 – Mothership: 13′ 11 1/2″ Modern Olo Mar 05, 2019

Collaboration project with Dane Gudauskas. An “Olo” inspired modern take on a long length. First board of 2019. A special shape embracing functional design. Follow @DonaldBrink and @DaneDamus CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Lollipops and Roses

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007 – Vulnerability: Sunny 100, Part 2 Jan 31, 2019

When you look at some one and tell them you love them and don’t care at all what they think of you. When you mean and feel it all. An epicenter of courage. Exploring vulnerability. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: George Harrison, Blow Away

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006 – Sunny 100: Part 1 Jan 18, 2019

An introduction to a series dedicated to developing depth in your surfing. If you keep imagining how things should be, you can miss how things really are. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: George Harrison, Blow Away

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005 – Dream Tour Year: Patrick Gudauskas 2018 Unpacked Jan 09, 2019

On again, off again, hold again. An honest telling of performance and the visualization possible when you focus. The ultimate positive vibe warrior. Patrick shares stoke and stories openly with a humble heart and offers lessons for all. Follow @PatrickGud and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Ready for tomorrow whatever Mother Nature …

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004 – Can’t Steal Our Vibe Movie Project: Behind The Scenes Dec 06, 2018

Today’s episode is a behind-the-scenes discussion of the Positive Vibe Warrior’s South African surfboard drive documented in “Can’t Steal Our Vibe” presented by Vans. Donald discusses why it’s less about surfing and surf boards but how surfing can be therapy. Listen how vision is the start of all things and what the Waves for Change program …

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003 – Eggs and Omelettes Nov 29, 2018

After suffering a broken collar bone while surfing, Donny reexamines life’s pieces and travels to South Africa to find the man who gifted him his very first surfboard. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Editor: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Music: The Langley Schools Music Project, God Only Knows

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002 – Lessons with Tanner Gudauskas Jun 28, 2018

The focus in his vision was obvious. The poise was better studied watching his careful body movements whilst holding the heavy vintage planer , dancing the cuts off, nose to tail. Was positivity simply a fuel and were surfboards only a tool? This was life and together they agreed that much of everything seems somewhat …

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001 – Dane Gudauskas Unpacks After Fiji Jun 13, 2018

Whilst we watched these massive waves barreling on our tiny hand held screens around the world, the warrior wrestled his broken heart over the ledge and locked into another lifetime wave. Because bravery was backed by preparation and a spiritual yearning for the big picture within his soul. Dane unwraps his mindset and describes the …

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000 – Introducing Swell With My Soul hosted by Donald Brink Jun 01, 2018

? Donald Brink is a lead proponent of asymmetrical surfboard design. A designer since youth, Donald paints, makes plywood fins, and as a surfboard shaper he believes that all board designs can be enhanced with asymmetrical adjustments. On today’s show Donald unveils his new collaboration board with Channel Islands and his new podcast venture, Swell …

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