Zeke Lau: On how CT level pros train and think about technique

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Zeke Lau (@zekelau), a native Hawaiian pro surfer joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to share his journey and approach to training and competing on the championship tour. Tag along as we dive deep into his training process, the importance of paddling, and the role of technique and mindset in his surfing. 

Chapters
00:00 Mastering Technique and Shifting Weight
04:50 The Unconventional Approach to Surfing
12:49 Adapting to Different Types of Waves
24:33 The Importance of Paddling
29:34 The Psychological Edge of Paddling Training
30:58 Paddling Endurance and Training
33:53 Riding Bigger Waves at Pipeline
38:24 The Significance of Equipment and Working with a Local Shaper
48:09 The Technical Aspects of Surfing
53:07 The Experience of Fatherhood
55:26 Working with a Local Surf Brand

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