Mike of Surf Mastery: Fundamentals of Surfing
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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Michael Frampton of the Surf Mastery Podcast talk about the fundamentals of surfing, mastering how to read waves, his philosophy on surfing, the importance of paddling, and the advantages of meditation in surfing.
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Chapters
02:03 Looking for the Details in The Wave
07:05 Be More Present
10:29 The Foundation of Surfing
11:11 Surfing is Just Advanced Basics
16:23 Develop Your Own Personal Surfing Philosophy
18:03 Technique is Secondary
19:15 Stress Affects Surfers of All Levels
26:05 Surfing is More of an Artform Than a Sport
31:02 Surfing Longboards Helps with Adaptability
36:17 The Shame Factor Hinders You
39:09 Board Choice is Crucial for Progression
39:40 Clean Up Your Technique with Dryland Training
41:20 Surfing as Martial Arts
44:43 Getting the Fundamentals of Surfing Right
48:08 Surfing is a Long-term Relationship
52:30 Online Courses at surfmastery.com
53:53 Light-bulb Moment for Technique
4:43 Light-bulb Moment for Boards/Fins
55:26 Intention While Surfing
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