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On this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by one of the most innovative surfboard shapers on the planet, Donald Brink (@donaldbrink). His asym board with Matt Biolos was chosen by Mick Fanning as the winner of the 2022 Electric Acid Surfboard Test. In this episode, we dive deep into the details of board design - rails, rocker, volume, and more - to help you understand what to look for in a board to match your skill level and the conditions you face. Get ready, as this episode will completely reshape the way you think about your next board choice.

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Chapters

02:51 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design

05:55 Winning The Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Mick Fanning

09:12 Understanding Performance: The Role of Design

12:07 Challenging Conventional Surfboard Norms

15:07 The Importance of Technique in Surfing

18:01 Designing for Everyday Surfers

20:56 Embracing Asymmetry in Surfboard Design

24:09 High Performance vs. Low Performance Boards

26:58 Finding the Right Board for Your Skill Level

30:13 The Balance of Challenge and Comfort in Surfing

33:12 Experimentation in Surfboard Shaping

35:51 The Future of Surfboard Design

45:28 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design

51:06 Innovative Concepts in Surfboard Shaping

56:29 Understanding Volume in Surfboard Performance

01:01:04 The Intention Behind Surfing

01:07:52 Choosing the Right Board For The Wave

01:12:10 The Journey of Surfing and Self-Discovery

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