KookCast: Surf Education

Beginners eventually notice there is a big difference between the way good surfers move through the water, and the way they themselves do. But what is that difference? For some, it's devastating to consider yourself a fit and athletic person, yet many surfers still out pace you in the water--effortlessly at that! In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan dig into one of those differences and hope to help you reach that "ah-ha" moment where you realize an important quality you should be trying to cultivate.

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back and they've got their good friend Gavin on the show to talk about your stand-up technique. Tune in a get a few pointers on improving that crucial moment in your surfing.

This week on the show Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the massively important kick-out and the many ways that surfers kook it by neglecting to control the end of their ride. 

Surfing's very own and only surf historian gets on the horn with Coach Chris to have a casual chat about learning how to surf, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, life after surfing, and of course, his kook-iest moment. Now be a dear and donate to ensure we don't lose this invaluable resource: eos.surf/donate.

Calm in the chaos speaks to the notion that despite what's going on around you, you can maintain a steady mindset and be the same surfer regardless of how chaotic conditions may be.  

Coach Chris and Coach Ev linking up this week to talk about best practices for learning how to surf.

Always a banger when we get a proper legend on the show ! Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Ev get to know the first surfing world champ a little better.

If you heard them say it once, you've heard them say it a thousand times. Surfing is more than riding waves. This is another one of those sappy episodes Coach Chris and Coach Evan recorded praising all the parts of surfing that don't include riding a wave. 

Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle are at it again! Another recording from the fine views of la casa de Speilman's en La Misión

If the title doesn't paint the full picture, then you better dive in and find out what Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about...

Growing up, Kenny was blessed to have one of the best beaches on the East Coast right out of his grandmothers front door. And they didn't just keep it to themselves either...they generously shared their home with many surfers that came from far wide. Fast forward to today and nothing has changed. Kenny is still a father to many lost boys looking for surf. 

This week Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing line-up positioning with respect to the crowd, waves, and your own skill level. 

You'll have to excuse us missing a week of publishing KookCast...the surf has been PUMPING in the North East for the last two weeks. Of course you understand. This week, Coach Chris is joined by Coach Ev and Cole to discuss fin theory. Stick around towards the end for a mind blowing conclusion.

This week on Kookcast, Coach Evan breaks down a situation that happened between him and Uncle Freestyle that could have ended in disaster ! Fortunately, both parties came out alive and well with nothing more than a little board damage and a great story to discuss on record.

This week on Kookcast, Coach Ev gives us some guidance on how to choose a decent used surfboard by talking about three major surfboard flaws/issues/dings that you should be on the look out for when shopping for your next used board.