Wooly TV Reviews: The surfboards that blew his mind

Basis Surf Podcast

@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Story behind the Massive Wave

03:32 Early Surfing Experience

05:29 Growing Up in Mandurah

06:08 Free Diving and Surfing

06:31 Getting into Competitive Surfing

08:21 Struggles and Overcoming Hurdles

10:31 Mental Preparation for Competitions

13:44 Technique and Unlocking Potential

15:00 Importance of Paddling Technique

19:31 Takeaways from Paddling Technique

22:45 Choosing the Right Board

24:53 Importance of Volume in Boards

28:16 Bigger Framed Surfers and Board Recommendations

33:10 Performance Boards for Bigger Surfers

34:00 Favorite Mid-Length Boards

34:14 Surprising Boards: The Big Baron

38:15 The JS Baron Flyer Twin

40:15 The Slater Designs Flat Earth

50:04 Favorite Board for Small Waves: The Damn Animal

51:54 Most Popular Boards at the Surf Shop

55:25 Tips for Improving Surfing as You Get Older

59:02 Surfing One Wave for the Rest of Your Life: Snapper Rocks

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