Victor Bernardo (@victorbernard0) is one of the most talented free surfers in the world with a silky but explosive style and in this podcast we dive deep into how he developed his style and technique, the boards he rides from @albumsurf, and his journey through surfing.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Surfing Years
03:40 Growing Up in Brazil and Surfing Near Sao Paulo
08:00 Surfing Culture in Brazil
12:13 Getting Into Competing
16:10 Natural Talent and Hard Work
17:27 Working with Coaches
21:18 Impact of Coaching on Surfing Style
24:59 Influences on Surfing Style
28:15 Transition from Competing to Free Surfing
30:42 Collaboration with Album Surf
34:03 Experience with Asymmetrical Boards
39:49 Riding Twins and Adjusting to Different Boards
42:05 Transition to Living in the US
45:06 Living the Dream
48:30 Support from Sponsors
50:44 The VB Secret Menu
56:31 Competing with Alternative Boards
57:43 Advice for Everyday Surfers
59:19 Shout Outs
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