Mateus Herdy: Rail Surfing & the Road to the CT
Episode description
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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Mateus Herdy (@mateusherdy)—pro surfer, one of the best aerialists in the world according to Stab, and Brazil’s next superstar according to the WSL. You won’t want to miss this episode as he talks about improving his turns and barrels in heavy waves like Pipe, his preparation for the CT, and why Brazil produces so many pro surfers.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Brazilian Culture and Competition
06:18 Diversity in Brazil
09:02 Competitor vs Free Surfer
11:49 Preparing for the Challenger Series
14:35 Navigating the Challenges of Pipe
23:25 Working on Power Surfing
26:47 On Surf Progression
30:15 Surf Coach Leandro Dora
33:16 Continuous Improvement in Surfing
36:50 Improving Your Top Turn
39:10 Learning from Peers
39:47 The Brazilian Surfing Community
43:14 Board Selection
49:22 What’s Your Intention When You’re Surfing?
52:35 Twin Fins
55:23 If You Had to Surf The Same Wave for the Rest of Your Life
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