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Legend of legends, Mr. Dick Metz. Born in 1929, raised and groomed in Laguna Beach, CA. I am pretty certain that Dick is the oldest active accomplished surf entrepreneur, surf traveler, historian, preservationist and adrenaline junkie out there. At 90 years old, I was impressed with Dick's sharp mind and ability to https://shacc.org his past. Every other sentence he would say something that popped my eyes wide open.
 This man has a long list of successes and experiences that make him, in my mind, a true godfather of surfing.
He is probably best known for being the Co-founder of Hobie Surf Shops throughout the US, however he was and still is very much an entrepreneur and an adventurer. He managed and started many businesses throughout his life including investing in real estate. He still goes out in the ocean and the mountains for skiing or dirt bike riding.
Inadvertently , he served as a surf location surf scout when his surf travels in the 50's to places like Africa helped Bruce Brown's Endless Summer Movie in regards to shoot locations.
He now spends many of his hours contributing to his museum Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center. A must visit to any surf nerd or surf history buff. Check their website at https://shacc.org
Topics discussed:
His beginnings in surfing
Arrival of fiberglass
Arrival of Foam
George Freeth
Surfboard Design Timeline
Phil Edwards
Gerry Lopez
Longboarding
and way more....!

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The coolest and richest in California surf culture, surf competition is called The Hotdogger Championship. The producer of this event is Señor Ed Solt. I had the pleasure in participating in this event in October of 2018. Now, the 2019 edition is around the corner so I thought timing was perfect for this interview.
Ed was in Ventura County for a day to promote the event, surf and meet with respected surfboard craftsman Adam Davenport. I suggested an interview to plug THC which he kindly accepted.
On this interview I really got to know more about the events history and Ed. He came across as a surf history nerd, stand-up comedian, great promoter and....., just Ed being Ed. Super fun discussion! At times very opinionated but funny as heck, I think everyone will enjoy this recording.

THC has amp support from the local businesses and the surf community. Sponsors like Subaru Pacific, Surfboards by Davenport, Beachlife Festival, Jonesea and many many more are a crucial part for the viability of the event.

Don't miss this years event! Saturday, October 5th, 2019. Hermosa Beach, CA.

For more info check Instagram @hotdoggerchampionship

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In July of 2019 I participated in The Call To The Wall longboarding event at Surfrider Beach in Malibu, California. I thought it was a proper place to get plenty of perspectives from a diverse group of longboard surfers. From the young groms to the middle aged dudes to the young women to the old fellows. I asked everyone the same question. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL LONGBOARDING TO LOOK LIKE?
On this episode you will hear a wide array of great answers. 
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See ya in da wata!

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This is a double overhead deep in the barrel of an interview! In early July 2019, CJ sits down with us and we discuss longboard surfing. I wanted to focus on his memories and anecdotes of his beginnings in surfing and longboarding but I also wanted to talk about surf competition politics and controversies regarding The Surf Relik Tour which he is a contributor too. He did not shy away from answering any of my questions.
Topics discussed on this episode but not limited to were:
His beginnings- Longboarding When It Wasn't "Cool"- Surf Relik- Thunderbolt Technology- LB Competition Criteria- Rapid Fire Q&A and the Shoutout segment. The Shoutout segment was in my opinion very heavy, I encourage you to give it a listen!

Gracias CJ for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with me and our listeners! For inquiries about his boards please check www.cjnelsondesigns.com

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 On Episode 13 we get to meet the man behind Surfboards by Davenport. I learned from this interview that there is so much history, anecdotes, perseverance, sweat and sacrifice on every single board made by Adam. That explains the intricate and unique aspects of this masterpieces of surfboards. When you hold one of this boards and you scan with your eyes its details, it's like going back in a time machine to the sixties. I dare to say that even though i was not alive then but that's how this boards make me feel. He is not a surfboard shaper, he is a surfboard maker/artisan!

Adam's journey to where he is now with Surfboards by Davenport are full with ups and downs, as life tends to be, but his passion to surfing, his niche and his implementation of values that were instilled in him throughout his life from the people that love him and care for him seemed to have paved the road for his success.

Thank you for a great interview Adam!

To my listeners!
Enjoy y nos vemos en el agua!

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From Southern California, this longboarder extraordinaire sits down with us and tells us about her beginnings in surfing, surfing influences, surfboard design, competitive longboarding and more.
Erin Ashley has become one of my favorite longboarders. As mentioned in the podcast, her level of creativity, skill and style is unparalleled. Just look for yourself! https://youtu.be/2kLVVweF1Ik 
 This video by Hayley Gordon will blow your mind!
You can find more Erin "Worm" Ashley vids on YouTube, Vimeo and the Nobodysurf app.
You can also find her on her Instagram username Wormtown.
Mucho appreciation to Erin for her time for this interview!

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Nos vemos en el agua!

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Nestor empezo su trayectoria como fabricante de tablas de surf en los setentas. El vivio la evolución de la tabla en su mas fuerte momento en la historia del surfing. Cuando los tablones tipo longboard de momento se transformaron a tablas de menos estatura y menos area en una época de mucha experimentación de diseños de tabla. Fuertemente influido por las películas de surf de los setentas, empezó con su arte de fabricar tablas. Ahora es el shaper de mas tiempo y todavía activo de Puerto Rico. 

Un hombre de familia, donde su hijo Guailì es su laminador de fiberglass oficial, su hija Iana su team rider y esposa Teri que ha hecho los sueños de Nestor una realidad.

Nos vemos en el agua,

Tupi Cabrera

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Lance originally from a Malibu adjacent area was part of a small crew of youngsters in the late 80's into the 90's that perhaps due to their geographical location were influenced by a crew of older longboarders that never quit longboarding during the decline of the use of longboard surfboards and the style of surfing that comes with it.
That small elite crew of new longboarders from Malibu Beach took upon themselves the continuing of the longboarding discipline art form of surfing and integrating aspects of the  modern approach of surfing and board design. 
This episode is full of great memories, anecdotes, perspectives and surfing history dating back to the 80's.
I hope you longboard heads enjoy!

Hablamos Broki!

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Recorded in May of 2019
The BSS! It reminded me of my first Surf Expo. This particular show no doubt provided the excitement, the visuals, the surfboards and their makers, not to mention their signature shapers face-off . Invited shapers have a limited time to scan with their eyes and hands a particular surfboard, no measuring tapes or any tools and devices allowed. Then shapers take their shaping tools and get to work and compete to who can replicate as accurately as possible the honored surfboard. 
Many legends of our surfing world were present and I could see the positive interactions and camaraderie that I would expect in a room full of characters that share in common their love of surfing.
This episode is a set of 14 soundbites of some of those personalities. They include surfing icons, bonafide legends, up and coming shapers and surfers.
Soundbites in order of appearance:
Wingnut
Camp and Tony from the Boys to Men Foundation
Michael Arenal
Wayne Rich
Adam Davenport
Chuck Ames
Mike Millican
CJ Nelson
Lance Carson
Cormack O'Brien
Devon Howard
John Welch
Jose Barahona
I apologize for the bad audio on my end when I was speaking into the mic. I am a loud Puertorican (LOL) and a rookie in recording, thankfully my guests were not as loud and their soundbites are good! I want to thank my interviewees for their time and perspectives.

Enjoy and see you in da data!

Tupi

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LA MAFE! Surfer y deportista de Peru. Esta joven ha estado en un progreso acelerado en cuanto a su longboard surfing. Llevo siguiendola 2 años aproximadamente y cada vez que la veo, en promedio 3 a 4 veces al año, esta chica mejora y mejora su repertorio en la tabla larga.
En este episodio nos cuenta de sus comienzos en el longboarding, sus perspectivas en el mundo del longboard competitivo y mucho mas.

No olviden de darnos un review en la plataforma donde este escuchando los episodios. es de gran ayuda! Cualquier sugerencia no duden de escribirnos en nuestro Instagram o a [email protected].

Nos vemos en el agua!

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