Surf Splendor

As a follow up to the discussion in our last episode about the localism at Lunada Bay, we begin today's episode with an interview with Chris Taloa, aka, Chris Won. Chris has spearheaded the movement to free Lunada Bay from the ugly and sometimes violent localism that has plagued one of Southern California's greatest surf … Continue reading "024 – Chris Taloa on Localism at Lunada Bay & Surf News with Scott Bass for Feb 4th, 2014"

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David and Scott discuss recent big wave activity around the Pacific, localism at Lunada Bay, the passing of Bruce Jones, and the changes for 2014 ASP World Tour. Big Wave Activity The Eddie is off for this current swell, but still on hold through the end of February. The Official Eddie Site The Maverick's Invitation … Continue reading "023 – Surf News, January 22nd, 2014"

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Welcome back to Surf Splendor for 2014. We're launching the new year with a discussion with surfboard shaper Donald Brink. Donald is renowned for his hand-crafted asymmetrical surfboard designs. In this episode, Donald shares about his youth growing up in South Africa, why he believes nearly all board designs can be improved upon with an … Continue reading "022 – Donald Brink, Hand-Shaped Hydro Crafts"

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David reflects on Surf Splendor in 2013 and talks about upcoming shows for 2014. Also, we introduce a new game, "Guess Whose Instagram!" Thanks for a wonderful welcoming this year. We look forward to a new year together.

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David and Scott discuss the pivotal moments that contributed to one of the greatest days ever of competitive surfing. Here's the link to all the heats on the Billabong Pipe Masters website.

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David and Scott discuss the culture of the North Shore, a mid-Pipe Masters recap, the Surfer Poll awards and much more. WELCOME TO PARADISE, NOW GO TO HELL Kai "Borg" Garcia comes clean video. SURFER POLL AWARDS Link to all the winners and videos Inertia Article about Rothman spitting on Sam George's face. PIPELINE MASTERS … Continue reading "019 – Surf News, December 12th, 2013 with David Scales and Scott Bass"

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David and Scott catch up on a variety of topics from Dane trying to requalify to the wipeout of the year at Jaws. Click "PLAY" and enjoy! RED BULL DECADES *Note the misspelling of Matt Biolos Link to Red Bull Decades: Mayhem's Rocket SURFLINE: SWELL STORY, THANKSGIVING IN CALIFORNIA Link to the Feature BEN AIPA … Continue reading "018 – Surf News with David Scales and Scott Bass, December 3rd, 2013"

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Rich Harbour still toils away in his shaping bay at 329 Main St, Seal Beach, California. He's been there for 51 years, which makes it the longest consistently operation shaping bay in the world. What's more, it's a mere half mile from where he rode his very first wave as a young boy. David sat … Continue reading "017 – Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards"

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In this supersized version of Surf News, David and Scott break down this weeks biggest stories. Is Sunny Garcia a one-trick pony? Will Fukushima destroy the planet? Is Greg Long the adventurer of the year? Quiksilver moons the ASP. Kook vs. Duke. And much, much more. Enjoy the show. Share your thoughts on each topic … Continue reading "016 – Surf News with Scott Bass, November 21st, 2013"

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Montgomery Ernest Thomas Kaluhiokalani, better known as Buttons. The stories here within are told by his lifelong friends Mickey Nielsen, Allen Sarlo, Mike Garrett, Dan Bigelow, Sumo Sato, Duke Aipa, and Button's brother Noble Kaluhiokalani. Chris Mauro's Article, "Why Buttons Was the Answer" If you can … Continue reading "015 – Aloha, Buttons"

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