Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com/category/spit/
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In today's show Scott and David reflect on the life of one of surfing's most polarizing figures whose incredible surfing was nearly overshadowed by his persona, bow down to Erin Brooks for her unassailable tube riding performance and trouncing of all comers, reevaluate the mens title race, Scott gets confronted by the elephant in the room, and David reports from on-the-ground at the Moon Rock…
In today's show David and Scott reveal one of Hawaii's best-ever full figured rippers, discover why Martin Potter isn't often included in their many "greats" conversations, gossip about the best privately owned surfboard collection on the planet, and then unpack episode of EAST with Harry Bryant, lament the poor surf, praise the shapers efforts, and finally decree to never get mad about a blown…
In today's show Scott interviews David about his time with surfing's most enigmatic figure, the boys marvel at the retiree who set the performance standard for the next gen, celebrate the Moniz clan's latest achievement, identify why it's so hard to accept that Griff is among the best in the world, earmark yet another flashpoint in women's surfing, and propose that a potential 10 should be a…
In today's show Scott returns from Indonesia to regale with stories of broken boards, maimed elbows, and tube time at age 60, the boys then shift focus to triangle shaped surfboards, parenthood on Tour, the highs and lows of the US Open, the utter absurdity of the wave at the End Of The Road, and the incentive problem for the WSL. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
In today's show David and Scott are shocked by Time Magazine's most influential surfer, but use it to made a bold world title prediction, question if better waves in wave pools will actually lead to fiscal solvency, welcome a second attempt at a Rebel Tour, and discover how slow, solo travel might cure man's modern malady. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
In today's show Scott and David reflect on the career of the greatest surfer/shaper ever from The Hague, pen a eulogy to Scott's SUP career, plot an investment strategy to buy new boards before pioneer shapers retire, acknowledge Slater's unrivaled Teahupo'o resume before writing him off, finally determine an objective way to measure waves (thanks Henet Wave!), and receive a naturalistic remedy…
In today's show David and Scott remember which pro surfer launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his connection to a murderous jewel thief, they revisit the origin story of Cloud 9 and mythical lore that's drawn the WSL to it's fabled reef, discuss the major shake up in the WSL rankings, reflect on how tragedy can spark reinvention and drive to succeed, and finally identify the definitive…
In today's show Scott and David reflect on "Big Wave Surfing's" adjacency to all other surfing, revisit some of the most harrowing stories of survival and breakthrough, gossip about the infighting, romance, and dramas the percolate from those intense line-ups, and finally give recognition to some of the sports purists who never seek a dime from their exploits. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
In today's show David and Scott identify surfing's most prodigious man of mystery, hear the harrowing tale of Timmy Patterson's near drowning, mark a stark contrast between Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright's manner of celebration, welcome Leo Fioravanti to his rightful throne, and salute one of the greatest surf teams to every be assembled. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
In today's show Scott and David live commentate the El Salvador Pro, are stunned by the massive upsets, analyze two hugely consequential priority blunders by the WSL's judge, do a deep dive into American softness and wonder if grittiness can ever be fostered in adulthood, and welcome the long awaited return of SoCal's premium big wave spot. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
In today's show David and Scott prep for the El Salvador Pro, salivate over the forecast, review the massive South Swells parading though the Pacific and some of the epic rides, begin the design process to improve the big wave Gun, review the finale footage of Stab In The Dark, analysis why Hayden gets maligned and reassess the stereotype, and offer a due round of applause for the honorable…
In today's show Scott and David review the New Zealand Pro and parse the controversy about "traditional vs aerial" approach in the mens final, celebrate another redefining of what's possible by Carissa Moore, question how so many greats have fallen into the rankings abyss, advise to not change shapers mid-career, and bid a fond farewell to one of San Diego's most indelible board builders. Plus…
