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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, Paul Godette ( @gaul_p ) and I talk all about ding repairs, the dos and don’ts for wet foam, delaminated boards, snapped boards, etc. We also talk about how important it is to stay paddle-fit for inconsistent surf spots like Rockaway and how the Basis Paddle Trainer is able to help you get there through cold wintery flat spells.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:06 Ding Repair Basics
04:48 Temporary Fixes vs. Professional Repairs
06:34 Understanding Ding Repair Kits
11:05 Common Mistakes in Ding Repair
16:01 Dealing with Wet Foam
21:02 Repairing Dings and Delaminations
25:25 Repairing a Snapped Board
27:20 Fin Box Repairs
28:15 Repairing Concaves on Surfboards
29:17 Understanding Ding Repair
30:27 The Journey of Shaping a Surfboard
33:51 Lessons Learned from Shaping
36:12 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design
40:14 Tips for Surfing Cold and Tricky Beach Breaks
42:52 Choosing the Right Equipment for Rockaway
45:47 The Importance of Paddle Fitness
50:11 Light Bulb Moments in Surfing Technique
53:01 Finding Your Perfect Surfboard
Cover Image Credits:
- @zane.elias @__moaj_
- Yury Tsednov
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