I PISSED OFF THE CORELORD (HE WALKED OUT ME) w/ That Surf Guy John west
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This episode features John West, also known as @thatsurfguy_ , the surfer behind the Corelord character and the @citypro.app . We dig into what makes someone kook or core, blending satire with serious insight. John breaks down how localism works, why regulation still has a place in some lineups, and shares his own story of getting regulated. We also get into common mistakes beginners make, how surf culture has changed, and what it really takes to improve. He also explains how his CitiPro app is making pro-level video feedback accessible to everyday surfers.
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Chapters
01:22 Meet the Core Lord
01:47 Kook or Core Rapid Fire
02:30 The Champion Mentality
03:21 Earning Respect in the Lineup
03:58 Practice and Sending It
04:16 Born Core
04:44 Why is the Core Lord So Angry
06:01 Enter John West
07:31 Localism Then vs Now
09:34 Beginner Spot Selection
11:04 Chaos vs Order in the Lineup
15:27 Kook Stories and Getting Burned
18:01 Social Media and Real Life Confrontations
21:37 Keys to Surf Progression
29:58 Building the CitiPro App and Surf Entrepreneur Journey
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