Swell With My Soul

Targets and timing. Re-Surfacing observations. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Earth day, water sled. Made from a broken soft top. 5’9 1/2” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/8” Left-foot-forward. Foam is super light. Fished goal weight is 4.9 lbs at 197 hertz. Fins will be at 8 degrees, reference to twisted concave rocker. … Continue reading "024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing" The post 024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing appeared first on Surf Splendor.

A conversation with Mario Wehle in Portugal. He offers insight on how he is managing his team and servicing surfers at this time. Magic Quiver, located in Ericeira, from surf shop, to lodge, breakfast deli, restaurant, oyster bar and more. They know surfers, serve them well and become a family to all who visit. A … Continue reading "023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle" The post 023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Setting realistic expectations for a return to surfing. Asher offers insight that can help us be kind to ourselves and one-another. Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting  on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that … Continue reading "022 – Re-Surface: Asher King" The post 022 – Re-Surface: Asher King appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting  on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that surfing can bring, has brought and the expectations for its role and the eminent return. Follow @DaneDamus and @DonaldBrink View this … Continue reading "021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas" The post 021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jay Nelson about the perils of perfectionism, the virtue of doing it yourself, and the dangers of developing an artistic style. Enjoy! Follow @JayNelson____ View this post on Instagram 2018 … Continue reading "019 – Creative Kin: Jay Nelson" The post 019 – Creative Kin: Jay Nelson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Cliff Kapono about his the importance of preserving culture and how to balance a high level profession with a high level of surfing. Enjoy! Follow @Cliff_Kapono         … Continue reading "017 – Creative Kin: Cliff Kapono" The post 017 – Creative Kin: Cliff Kapono appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jason Woodside about his creative process and how nature is represented through the geometry and color of his style. Enjoy! Follow @JasonWoodside and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Philadelphia … Continue reading "016 – Creative Kin: Jason Woodside" The post 016 – Creative Kin: Jason Woodside appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jeff McCallum about the fallacy of “sustainable” surfboards, the virtues of the twin-fin Egg, and the unimportance of legacy. Enjoy! Listen to the full series every Tuesday on Swell With … Continue reading "15 – Creative Kin: Jeff McCallum" The post 15 – Creative Kin: Jeff McCallum appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In the mountains of Bonny Doon, California, Donald Brink connects with Jeff McCallum, Jason Woodside, Cliff Kapono, Derrick Disney, Jay Nelson, and Travis Reynolds to discuss surfboards, art, and the creative process. This is the introduction to our six part series. Enjoy! Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Sleeping At Last, 99 … Continue reading "014 – Creative Kin in Bonny Doon" The post 014 – Creative Kin in Bonny Doon appeared first on Surf Splendor.

First conversation with Asher King on why to surf for the right reason and when to do the wrong thing. Follow @King_Asher and @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Favorite little patch of sand. – Thanks for the reminder @happycallum A post shared by Asher King (@king_asher) on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:00am PDT View … Continue reading "013 – A King’s Relationship and a Peasant’s Toys" The post 013 – A King’s Relationship and a Peasant’s Toys appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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Sampled look into Surf Mastery Podcast interview with host Mike Frampton. Discussing boards, technique and much more. Follow @Donald Brink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 011 – Surf Mastery Peek appeared first on Surf Splendor.