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Tory Gilkerson is an important part of the longboard world- not just as a former LB World Champ but as the person, as a head judge in the WSL LB Tour, defining and assisting with the application of the "style, flow and grace" criteria that has revitalized the art/sport of pro longboarding in the world's biggest stage.

Have you ever wondered why one wave gets a 6.5 while another gets an 8.0? On this episode she explains her process for maximizing fairness and accuracy and how the panel stays consistent in the different types of wave conditions.

From the morning briefings to the replay booth, learn exactly what the judges are looking for and how they "scale" a heat to ensure the best surfing wins.

It's a masterclass in the technical side of the Longboard Tour that fans and competitors will appreciate!

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On this episode we sit down with one of the most important surfer shapers of his generation especially in the context of the modern longboard.

This year (2025) Walden celebrates 60 years in the surfing industry! He has created for himself and for our surf culture a big footprint filled with surfboard design contributions that have impacted what surfers have surfed for decades and will continue using these concepts for decades to come.

Nearing his 8th decade of life, Steve has plenty of stories and anecdotes to share. It is my responsibility to go back to the Walden shop and get more answers and surf culture wisdom from this giant.

I hope you enjoy this episode. I wish you a happy new year!

Tupi

Topics:

Beginnings, The Surfboard Revolution, The Modern Longboard, Surfboard Design, The Magic Model, Hawaii, Surf Biz Acumen, Surf Culture,The Ten and much more!

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This is the most intense episode i've ever recorded. That intensity says a lot about our special mega guest. A charger in the arena of life duties and in the arena of surfing. Listen to the whole episode and you'll see why on my words.

Kanoa comes from that first young generation of surfers that adopted the surfing genre of longboarding when longboarding wasn't kool, when its rebirth was starting to unfold. On this episode you will hear the humbleness and open mindedness of a Hawaiian longboard giant. 

Full respect to Mr. Dahlin!!

Enjoy,

Tupi

Topics and Mentions:

Beginnings, The Nineties, The Oxbow's, The HI Boyz, Ben Aipa, Black Horses, Da Hui, Reunion Island, Rusty's Caddy, Longboarding Discriminations, Death at Puerto Escondido, The Beau Young and Kanoa Dahlin Historical Final, Angel Salinas, Longboarding Rivalries, Joel Tudor, Surfboard Design, Rapid Fire and The North Shore

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I am a fanboy of surfing history. When I have the privilege of conversation with those who were here before us within our surfing ecosystem, and they happen to be heavy hitters of the surfing community as surfers, shapers, historians, producers, innovators, human beings and so on..... I listen, I ask and I listen some more. Such was the case with legendary surfer/shaper and human being, California's Michel Junod.

Michel, at 76 years of age has a surfing resume and trajectory that is longer than the traffic jam line to exit Dodger Stadium. If there was a formula to quantify surfing legend status, I doubt he wouldnt be towards the top of his generation.

On this episode he entertains us with vivid memories and anecdotes of his surfing journey. We go deep in longboard design, surf culture and even dabble a bit on politics and policies that have influenced his direction in life.

Thank you for listening and I'll see you in the water!

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On this episode (recorded on October 24th)  South African surfing master and commentator Dylan Mcleod joins me in an informal but substantive conversation of what we perceived and viewed in this years WSL LB Tour.
Plenty of LB geek talk and constructive criticism. 
Congratulations to Taylor Jensen 4x and Rachael Tilly 2x on a monumental win of another World Championship.
I want to thank all the people that have followed Longboardarian. Either via the podcast or my social media channels.
I have great pleasure and a feeling of gratefulness when I see you all at the beach, in public or I get your DMs and let me know about your enjoyment of the content that I put out.
My appreciation to all the folks that have contributed with me in creating longboardlecious content. Dylan, Blinky, Chiz, Carla and my guests.

Much health, love and prosperity to my community!
See ya in da wata!
Tupi

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In June of 2024 I finally set a date with Ventura surfing legend and master craftsmen Mr. Dennis Ryder for a quick interview. Fifteen minutes away from my home, Dennis and his wife live in a beautiful property alongside a calm creek. What seems to be a serene and beautiful creek unfortunately has another side to it. A nightmare turned reality due to a series of weather anomalies which included fires, apocalyptical rains and mudslides changed the Ryder's way of living. Though able to save their home, barely, the whole property and structures within have been compromised. For example, the shed that was Ryder's shaping bay and micro board factory for his "from scratch to finish" operation is now under water. The Ryder Family through their perseverance and determination are taking the steps to bring their property back to its almost original beautiful state.
Dennis now shapes out of William Dennis Surfboards shaping bay and keeps producing beautiful functional magical surfboards under the label Dennis Ryder Surfboards. By the way, the Dennis in the William Dennis Surfboards label was because of a short partnership with Blinky (owner of WDS) in 1967.
DR and I had a great recorded conversation that flowed like a 9'8" well shaped classic log.
Gracias to Mr. Ryder for sharing his immense and highly valuable knowledge and anecdotes.

Topics;
Beginnings in surfing.
Morey Pope.
John Peck Penetrator.
Wilderness Surfboards & Greenough Designs.
Surfboard Design and its evolution.
Longboards, longboards, longboards.
Displacement Hulls
and more!

Mr. Ryder can be contacted for surfboard orders via his website
https://www.dennisryder.com/
For his  surfing blog post 
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What do you get when you get together one of the most respected longboarders in the world with one of the most respected longboard shapers in the planet? You get the CI Log from Channel Islands Surfboards.
On this episode you will learn the backstory on how the CI Log came to be. Destiny, I'd say, brought Devon Howard to CIS and that in turn brought the otherwise unlikely partnership with Wayne Rich on the CI Log.
You will hear Devon, as only he can, articulate the subtleties of this design and the anecdotes that led to it.
This episode is a longboard nerds delight.

Enjoy!
Tupi

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THE COMEBACK EPISODE

After almost two years of a sabbatical-esque break, I am back with a BANGER for all of you longboard nerds!

Taylor Jensen is one of my and many peoples favorite longboarders to watch. And for good reason. One of his surfing strengths that separate him from other great world class longboarders is his fluidity connecting every maneuver within a ride with grace, speed and power. A three time LB World Champ, now reaching his 4th decade in age, he seeks with ambition and determination a WC number 4. This one though has a different aspect to it. 
WSL LB competition has changed its esthetic of performance. The three time World Champ has made some adaptations to conform with the LB Tour of today. A more classic and traditional approach of longboard surfing. He had success in 2023 but things at the end did not go his way. What will 2024 bring for Mr. Jensen?

Topics:
The WSL LB Tour
Jensen's Competitive Longboarding Transition
Longboard Design
Reader's Questions
Etiquette
Divisiveness in the LB Community 
Comp LBders vs Free Surf LBders
Comnpetition Longboarding of the Past.

Enjoy!!!!!

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February 2022, life takes me to Kauai, HI for a nice vacation stay in the North Shore. Few weeks prior to arrival I do a quick brainstorm session on who might be in the Hawaiian Garden Isle that could be a great guest for my podcast, maybe 15 seconds into my brainstorm session I thought  "wait isn't Billy Hamilton from Kauai?!"
A quick internet search provided a  phone number for Bill. I left a voicemail and 24 hours later I was speaking to the man himself, the legend, The Matador.
A date and hour was set and I had an interview with one of the most influential surfers of any generation. Surfer Magazine in 1985 mentioned BH in an article as one of "25 Surfers Whose Surfing Changed The Sport" as referenced on EOS  https://eos.surf/
Unfortunately, Billy and I had some time constraints, we had an hour and change to talk months worth of surfing history, surfboard design and personal surf anecdotes. I had to cherry pick carefully what we were to talk about, what topics would my audience prefer to hear?, what questions would lead to interesting and insightful answers from a surfing legend?
The day came and I had a list of questions and topics as I usually do for my interviews and I knew the list was way too vast to conduct in an hour, so I opted anxiously, to just let the interview unfold and let it be. Well, my attempt to relax a bit and let the surf gods take care of business actually made me more stressed. I was to be dropped off at Billy's place by my party that consisted of my wife, our 7 month old baby and friends. The Crownovers sensed my tension and stress leading to the interview, because it was obvious. To give  context and justify my behaviors  to our non-surfing friends from the the Midwest who happen to be basketball fans, I told them I was about to interview the.....Kareem Abdul Jabbar of surfing, a legend of legends. They understood.

Upon arrival, Billy welcomed me with plenty of aloha and an ice cold brewski, good to settle down and hit the record button. We had a good conversation that I hope you guys enjoy. I had my occasional brain fart and some language speed bumps but all in all, I am stoked with our interview.

See you in da wata,
2p

Topics:
Beginnings
Longboards In The Sixties
Shapers In His Life
The Pivotal Times
1966 World Championships  San Diego
Nat Young and Magic Sam
Surfboards Hawaii- Stylist 1 and 2
Longboards Fades Out
Surf Culture/Etiquette
Futuristic Innovation
The Ten
Shoutouts

Bill Hamilton Book Coming End of 2022
Stay Tuned!!!!!!

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Episode dedicated to the memory, family and friends of Peter Cole and Johnny Fain.
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As I prepared for the TP interview, I learned some interesting facts about Tommy. One thing in particular caught me by surprise. The man that I had been following for the last few years on Instagram to satisfy my need of consuming beautiful longboarding imagery, was somewhat a newcomer to the art of surfing photography. Based on the incredible and mesmerizing pictures, I would have guessed he had been in the profession for a few decades and perhaps graduated from some fancy photography academy. TP's story is a great example for anyone that has an interest and curiosity of learning something new but might feel intimidated or insecure to follow through. If you set your mind and heart, you will make it happen! That is how Tommy rolls.

The following is a synopsis on TP from his About section on his website www.pineapplesunrise.com
"Originally from the Chicago area, Tommy Pierucki has been a Hawaii resident since 2013. Ever since first getting on a surfboard at Baby Queens in Waikiki in the early 2000s, he’s been determined to spend the rest of his days giving back to, enjoying, and capturing the beauty of the islands and it’s amazing people. This love drew him to work with AccesSurf, a charitable organization that helps connect those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to the ocean. 

Tommy’s interest in photography first truly took hold January 2018, and since then he had been featured on the the cover of Pacific Longboarder Magazine‘s 100th issue and published in Freesurf Magazine, premiered a film in the 2019 Honolulu Museum of Art Surf Film Festival as a #RisingTide filmmaker, has been a featured artist at the Green Room and currently at Koko Marina, was requested to photograph celebrities like Tom Holland (Spider-man), Halsey, and Lily Chee as they surfed, is a Toes on the Nose ambassador, and has had his photography featured by brands like Roxy, RVCA, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii Magazine, Honolulu Magazine, Japan Airlines, Billabong, Carver Skateboards, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Aqua Aston, The Surfjack Hotel, Outrigger Waikiki, Coconut Waikiki, Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, Pearl Hotel Waikiki, DoubleTree Alana, AxisGo, Aquatech Imaging Solutions, Immersion Surf Magazine, Tori Richard, Hawaii Theatre, and Prana."

Thanks Tommy for your time and inspiration, thank you listeners for putting your ears on my episodes!

See you in da wata!
Enjoy!

For private surf shoots and/or surf photography art prints connect with @tommypierucki on Instagram or his website www.pineapplesunrise.com



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