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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Michael Frampton of the Surf Mastery Podcast talk about the fundamentals of surfing, mastering how to read waves, his philosophy on surfing, the importance of paddling, and the advantages of meditation in surfing.

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Chapters

02:03 Looking for the Details in The Wave

07:05 Be More Present

10:29 The Foundation of Surfing

11:11 Surfing is Just Advanced Basics

16:23 Develop Your Own Personal Surfing Philosophy 

18:03 Technique is Secondary

19:15 Stress Affects Surfers of All Levels

26:05 Surfing is More of an Artform Than a Sport

31:02 Surfing Longboards Helps with Adaptability

36:17 The Shame Factor Hinders You

39:09 Board Choice is Crucial for Progression

39:40 Clean Up Your Technique with Dryland Training

41:20 Surfing as Martial Arts

44:43 Getting the Fundamentals of Surfing Right

48:08 Surfing is a Long-term Relationship

52:30 Online Courses at surfmastery.com

53:53 Light-bulb Moment for Technique

54:43 Light-bulb Moment for Boards/Fins

55:26 Intention While Surfing

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