Donald Brink: Pushing the limits of surfboard design
Episode description
On this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by one of the most innovative surfboard shapers on the planet, Donald Brink (@donaldbrink). His asym board with Matt Biolos was chosen by Mick Fanning as the winner of the 2022 Electric Acid Surfboard Test. In this episode, we dive deep into the details of board design - rails, rocker, volume, and more - to help you understand what to look for in a board to match your skill level and the conditions you face. Get ready, as this episode will completely reshape the way you think about your next board choice.
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Chapters 00:00 Riding Waves, Not Boards
02:51 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design
05:55 Winning The Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Mick Fanning
09:12 Understanding Performance: The Role of Design
12:07 Challenging Conventional Surfboard Norms
15:07 The Importance of Technique in Surfing
18:01 Designing for Everyday Surfers
20:56 Embracing Asymmetry in Surfboard Design
24:09 High Performance vs. Low Performance Boards
26:58 Finding the Right Board for Your Skill Level
30:13 The Balance of Challenge and Comfort in Surfing
33:12 Experimentation in Surfboard Shaping
35:51 The Future of Surfboard Design
45:28 The Art and Science of Surfboard Design
51:06 Innovative Concepts in Surfboard Shaping
56:29 Understanding Volume in Surfboard Performance
01:01:04 The Intention Behind Surfing
01:07:52 Choosing the Right Board For The Wave
01:12:10 The Journey of Surfing and Self-Discovery
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