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# The Surf Continuum

Surf Coaching, Lessons & Ocean Education

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## Posts

- [KookCast: Surf Education](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/beginner-surf-library/) - Browse over 250 episodes of Coach Chris & Coach Evan talking to each other and their guests about learning to surf.
- [Hurricane Larry](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/hurricanelarry/) - (Scroll down for photos) Hurricane Larry turned out to be a real banger in Montauk, NY. We were there to meet the peak of the swell and have a marathon day. A little irony about what we do, teaching surfing and all, is when we get a break from working we end up surfing more
- [Press Up Analysis](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/press-up-analysis/) - In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are taking a look at a wave where both Coach Chris and a student are taking off. Check it out below on the membership site. Thanks to our sponsors: Crooked Surf SurfEars Freaks of Nature
- [Sitting Turns: A Discussion with Four Students](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/sitting-turns-discussion-with-students/) - In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by their four students who came on the 2025 La Misión surf trip. This recording was completed after three days of focused sitting turn practice and drilling. Time Stamps: (01:58) - Introductions and shoutouts (02:42) - Episode Topic - “Sitting Turns” (04:02) -
- [La Misión 2025 Trip Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/la-mision-trip-recap-2025/) - 250 episodes later and we're still here! In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev sit down to reflect on their recent trip to La Misión with four of their students, share with you some of the highlights, and remind ourselves what this trip is all about.
- [What is a Kook?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/what-is-a-kook/) - Perhaps you've found this page because you're familiar with our podcast, "KookCast". Maybe you're a new surfer and the word was mentioned, even--directed at you? It wouldn't surprise us if you found this page because you've been secretly wondering, "am I a kook?".A "kook" is a descriptive word with a wide spectrum of contexts and
- [Are You Surfing Blind?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/are-you-surfing-blind/) - In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing one of the more common impairments surfers face...blindness! Time Stamps: (03:14) - Observing before you hit the water (04:12) - How far away are the walls of your vision? (05:28) - Physical requirements (09:07) - Are you obsessed with your nose ? (11:15) - What
- [Six Surfers Who Brought Their Blades to a Gun Fight](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/six-surfers-undergunned/) - Surrounded by hundreds of feet of sheer vertical cliff and a single sketchy road that was shuttered to the public, made a boat ride through the pumping Pacific Ocean as the only option for getting in. But with the challenge of getting there (which became even more challenging than we anticipated once we got on the open ocean) also provided
- [How to Keep Warmer Longer with The Crooked Crew](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-stay-warmer-longer/) - In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by a few members of the Crooked Surf Team to talk about some of the tricks they have up their wetsuit sleeve for keeping warm in the coldest of sessions. Timestamps: (04:48) - Guest introductions (28:27) - Ken’s wetsuit history (33:00) - How Cate shoots
- [Earning Respect from Surfers](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/earn-respect-surfers/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are chatting about respect and how to earn it from other surfers, especially the old heads and long time locals. Timestamps: (02:33) - How you show up to the beach (05:29) - How you get in and out of the water (07:42) - Check your pace
- [Caught on Film! A Wicked Burn with Catharina Duval de Navarre](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-worst-drop-in-caught-on-film/) - This week on KookCast, Catherina Duval de Navarre jumps on a Zoom call with Coach Chris to share screens and talk us through a clip she shared of herself getting absolutely burned during a session of a lifetime. If you're a member, be sure to login and watch it over there so you can see
- [Surfing in Circles](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-in-circles/) - In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about their approach to surfing, specifically speaking on the dynamic of how they move through the line-up. Time Stamps: (03:39) - The Surf Continuum and surfing in circles (05:54) - Connection to your equipment (06:35) - Staying on the move and in circular
- [Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/water-brother-sid-abruzzi/) - This week on KookCast, Sid Abruzzi joins Coach Chris to discuss his new documentary with the Kinnane Brothers, Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story. The world premier is July 26th at the Angelika Theater in NYC. Details for other premier locations below. Premier or not, make sure you watch this film. It was epic. Asbury
- [Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 2](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/hobie-70th-anniversary-part-2/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev got Adam Davenport back on the phone after he was dropped halfway through the first call with Kris Carlow in part one of this now two part series. Time Stamps: (01:41) - Adam’s family and beach life growing up (03:47) - How Adam came to be
- [Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 1](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/hobie-70th-anniversary/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by Kris Carlow and Adam Davenport of Hobie Surfboards to celebrate the brands 70th anniversary. We're first introduced to them through their surfing background before Kris, the brand manager at Hobie, takes us through the life of Hobie Alter and how the Hobie brand
- [Emma Bukowski of Nose Rider Surf Club](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/emma-bukowski-nose-rider-surf-club/) - Emma Bukowski, creator of Nose Rider Surf Club, joins Coach Chris to talk not only about her surfing journey, but the effort it took to reach the starting line of that journey. Coming from Wisconsin, it might not have seemed like surfing was in the cards for Emma. Tune in to hear how Emma played
- [2024 La Misión Surf Trip Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/2024-la-mision-surf-trip-recap/) - This episode is a recap of the annual surf trips Coach Chris and Coach Ev organize to La Misión in Baja. It begins with an introduction from Coach Chris, moves into a discussion between him and Coach Ev debriefing on important takeaways and key lessons, and finishes with some clips drawn from the raw recordings
- [SHARK! with Erin LaVallee](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/shark-erin-lavallee/) - This week on KookCast, Erin LaVallee joins Coach Chris to share her story on fulfilling a lifelong dream to surf, the mistakes and successes on the journey, and of course her kooky story. (01:58) - Intro to Erin (08:25) - First Surfboard (09:56) - First Boogie Session & Revelation (16:08) - Background as a tattoo
- [Alek Rockrise from The California Surf Academy](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/california-surf-academy-alek-rockrise/) - This week on KookCast, Alek Rockrise joins Coach Chris to talk surf education, sharing your surf knowledge, and the personal battles that come with it. Thank you to our sponsor Crooked Wetsuits for helping us stay warm in the water. Episode timestamps: (02:01) - Alek’s surfing background (07:15) - The grom mentality (08:49) - Teaching
- [7 Pillars of The Surf Continuum](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/7-pillars-surf-continuum/) - [/restrict]
- [Blame it on the Boogie Board](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/blame-it-on-the-boogie-board/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev are taking you back to the boogie board! One of the most overlooked crafts in helping beginner surfers progress is the boogie board, and in this episode we're telling you a few reasons why. 1:28 Come to La Misión with us 1:49 Why Coach Chris gets self conscious about the
- [Paddling Somewhere? Follow the North Star with Rob Case](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/paddling-north-star-rob-case/) - FINALLY! Rob Case has entered the chat. With KookCast over 200 episodes in, it's safe to say this episode is late. Rob is a paddle technique coach and one of our personal favorite surfers to talk shop with. Check out his website, subscribed to his newsletter, and see the timestamps below to find key moments
- [Catching Up with Matt Warshaw](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/matt-warshaw-encyclopedia-surfing-2023/) - This week on KookCast, we're happy to have Matt Warshaw back on the show. The premier historian and archivist of surfing, the value of this man's work isn't lost on us, and it shouldn't be lost on you either! Subscribe to the Encyclopedia of Surfing and consider making a donation to make help make sure
- [Wetsuit Care & Kookery](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/wetsuit-care-kookery/) - It's in the title! Take care of that thing and don't be a wetsuit kook!! Booking spots on our La Misión surf trip 2024. E-mail us: info@thesurfcontinuum.com to learn more.
- [In Deep with Matt George](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/in-deep-matt-george/) - Coach Chris sits down with Matt George to discuss his book In Deep, a highly recommended read, which is a compilation of his life's work as a surf writer and journalist. The book covers some serious ground in the surf world, but it's only on KookCast you'll get to hear some of the insights you
- [Becoming a More Assertive Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/becoming-an-assertive-surfer/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing a surfer characteristic you should develop, but exercise wisdom with how you wield it.
- [How to Read Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-read-waves/) - Learning How to Read Waves This is a great topic, but also the most complicated and difficult to teach with just words and pictures. Nonetheless, the goal is to spark some inspiration in you so you can start the process of teaching yourself how to read waves, and/or confirm some knowledge you already have. But
- [Creating Time](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/creating-time/) - Do you feel like "it all happens so fast" ? When taking off, or while surfing and suddenly realizing there's a person in your way ? In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are speaking on a few ways to create time and feel more at ease with the things you need to do
- [10 Surfer Instincts You Must Cultivate](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/10-surfer-instincts-you-must-have/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing 10 surfer instincts that separate the experienced surfers from the rest of the pack.
- [Do You Catch Waves or Do They Catch You](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/do-you-catch-waves-or-do-they-catch-you/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the difference between surfers who paddle hard to catch waves and surfers who slide effortlessly into wave after wave.
- [Position, Position, Position](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/position-position-position/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing three of the most important aspects to catching waves. Position, position, position.
- [How to Improve Your Surfing...Other Than Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-improve-other-than-surfing/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are exploring a topic intern Sophie brought to the table.
- [The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 2](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/unwritten-rules-surfing-part-two/) - Following up on last week's episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back with the second half of their list on the unwritten rules of surfing. Tune in and listen up.
- [The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 1](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/unwritten-rules-surfing-part-one/) - Surfing is unique in the way that a lot of the educational process and lessons learned are unwritten. You figure it out as you go, make mistakes you don't know are mistakes only to be corrected by an elder. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are listing off a bunch of those unspoken
- [No Leg Rope, No Surf](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/no-leg-rope-no-surf/) - This week on KookCast, intern Sophie is on the line with this week's episode que'd up for Coach Chris and Coach Ev regarding the recent headlines from Byron Bay, "leash-less surfing is illegal". Let's talk more about that.
- [Three Kooky Things You Can Stop Doing Now](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/three-kooky-things-you-can-stop-doing/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are hitting you with a list of three kooky things you can stop doing today.
- [Vamos a El Chante with Fernando Navarro](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/el-chante-surf-house/) - This week on KookCast, Fernando Navarro owner of El Chante Surf House joins Coach Chris on a washed up log on Playa Hermosa to talk about his story building his vision for El Chante Surf House, how he learned to surf, and of course his kooky story among other things. Close your eyes and be
- [Catch Waves Better: Don't Turn Your Back to the Ocean](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-catch-waves-better/) - Even non-surfers have heard these wise words: "don't turn your back to the ocean", but in this week's episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan are putting their own spin on that advice and it has to do with catching waves. Tune in to hear how you can catch more waves with proficiency by not turning
- [La Misión Surf Trip Recap 2023](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/baja-surf-trip-la-mision-2023/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris, Coach Ev, and a group of students who joined them on this years La Misión surf trip are recording and remembering another massively successful surf trip to Baja, California.
- [How to deal with Snobby Groms](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-deal-with-snobby-groms/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev offer some words of advice and encouragement to a young surfer who is getting hassled by some of the local groms. This might be one of those things everyone is going to deal with at least once in their life, and you can either let it
- [The Delusional Surfer's Guide to Reality](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/delusional-surfer-guide-to-reality/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the common ways beginner surfers delude themselves and aim to help those lost souls find their way back to a realistic path to better surfing.
- [New Year, New Yeeew!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/new-year-new-yew/) - Happy 2023. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the number one way (that's probably also the most overlooked way) to improve yourself as a surfer. Yeew !
- [The Art of Missing Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/art-of-missing-waves/)
- [Do You Have Good Style?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/do-you-have-good-style/) - Style is a common topic in surf conversation. We all want to have good style. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the lesser considered ways of exhibiting good style.
- [Regaining Confidence After Injuries](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/regaining-confidence-after-injuries/) - This episode is a brief recap of a member question we answered in-depth. You can find the full video on the membership site.
- [Controlling Wipeouts? YES! How To Wipeout Less](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-wipeout-less/) - Controlling your wipeout? Isn't that an oxymoron? How can you control a wipeout, if wiping out is losing control? In this episode we're discussing a recent member video we created on this very topic, where Coach Ev grabs his board in the middle of a wipeout and salvages what's left. Check it out !
- [What's a Good Beginner Board?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/best-beginner-surfboard/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing their take on what makes a good beginner board. No, they aren't giving specific dimensions or favorite brands. Rather, they're drawing on their years of experience teaching to give you some food for thought on picking the right beginner board. New on the membership
- [The Keys to Unlocking a Righteous Finish](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/keys-to-righteous-finish/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev just finished evaluating a few waves, specifically the finishes, of themselves and their students for a new video on the membership site which was inspired by a question from one of the members. This episode is the continued inspiration of the topic on controlling the end of your ride with
- [3 Ways To Be a Better Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-ways-better-surfer/) - This episode was inspired by an analysis we recorded of ourselves while watching our friend John setup and ride a wave. Anyone can see a preview of the video by signing up for a free membership, premium members can watch the entire 20 mins video by clicking here or on the image below:
- [Scrub It Kook! with Chase, Jenna, & Nalu Menen](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/scrub-it-kook/) - It's been said a family that surfs together, stays together. If you don't believe it, please tune into the the Menen's to prove it. If a board to the head can't break them apart, nothing will. In this episode of KookCast, Chase and Jenna are sharing a story about one of their first surf dates.
- [Hurricane Fiona](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/hurricane-fiona/)
- [Twozy Doozy with Brother Chase Menen](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/twozy-doozy-chase-menen/) - A guest so close yet so far, Brother Chase has long known he's been requested to make his voice heard on KookCast. The day has finally come and in this episode 204, he tells the story of how he lost his board far from home at a heavy beach break and called upon his brother,
- [Turns Out The Kook Was Me! with Phil Martone](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/turns-out-kook-was-me/) - This week on Kookcast, the big grom Phil is telling his kooky story about how making an assumption about another surfer got him into a bit of hot water, or perhaps we should call it rocky water. Tune in and hear Phil tell his story about how he learned the hard and hilarious way not
- [Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should/) - This week on KookCast we have three reasons why you should NOT catch a wave. What the hell kind of surf podcast gives you three reasons not to catch a wave? Tune in and find out.
- [What Makes a Soul Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/what-makes-a-soul-surfer/) - A few of our favorite qualities of a soul surfer.
- [Catching Waves: Head Up or Down](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/catching-waves-head-up-or-down/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing your head and whether it should be up or down while you're catching a wave, and the reasons they feel the way they do.
- [Learning Through Play with Johanly "Jojo" Sepulveda](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/learn-through-play-jojo/) - In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are sitting down with good friend Jojo to talk about growth, teaching, and learning through play.
- [How To Improve Your Pop-Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-improve-your-pop-up/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the pop-up and a perhaps surprising way you can improve it. There's 5 more minutes of listening for this episode on the membership site.
- [Keeping it Real](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/keeping-it-real/) - Almost every episode of KookCast for the past 4 years has been focused on surf topics, whether Coach Chris and Coach Ev discuss one together, or with a visiting guest…this week the boys are releasing a personal episode that shares with you some of the recent developments that have taken place in their lives. Skip
- [Coach Ev Making Big Claims](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/coach-ev-top-5-best-wave/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Ev is sharing with us a story about a wave he just caught the other day out front at La Misión that he's claiming is a top 5, best wave he ever caught in his entire life. Let's hear it.
- [Sunburnt & Salty with Cait Lawson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/sunburnt-salty-cait-lawson/) - Cait Lawson is the kind of lady surfer you want to be following as you make your way on your surfing journey. A committed and lifelong surfer, she can't help but drop all kinds of valuable knowledge for us to pick up on as we listen along. Enjoy this week's episode, and check out her
- [How To Stay in the Pocket](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-stay-in-the-pocket/) - No matter how you ride waves, the pocket is what we're all chasing. Whether you're on a surfboard, boogie board, or no board at all, the essence of surfing is the lift and drive you get from staying in the pocket your entire ride. That's why this week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach
- [Getting Kooky with Crooked Wetsuits](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/kooky-with-crooked-wetsuits/) - Well there's a first for everything, and this week Coach Chris and Coach Ev hosted their first five way call between themselves and the dudes over at Crooked wetsuits. Catch up with one of the newest wetsuit brands to the North East coast and after these guys win your hearts over, go check out the
- [How I Met Your Coach](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-i-met-your-coach/) - It's nearly a decade since Coach Chris and Coach Ev met each other surfing out in Montauk, NY. It was no ordinary session either. This was a day-of-days type of swell and guess who was there to meet it ? That's right, your two coaches. And that's when they met each other too. Click the
- [Surf Lessons vs. Surf Coaching: What's the Difference?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-lessons-surf-coaching-whats-the-difference/) - This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about the differences between The Surf Continuum and all the other surf schools out there and why they cringe to call their work "surf lessons". Premium members of thesurfcontinuum.com can watch the un-edited video version of the same episode by clicking the image below.
- [How To Gain Confidence in Your Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/gain-confidence-surfing/) - It shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the best ways to build confidence in anything is to continue pushing yourself to do that very thing. For timid surfers that means water time. Every small or flat day should be seen as an opportunity to get out there paddling, working on fundamental skills and
- [Coach Chris Tours Bird's Surf Shed (with Bird)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/coach-chris-tours-birds-surf-shed/) - Guess the title pretty much covers it! Members can click the image below to login and watch the video version of this episode. Be sure to watch the last 20 mins or so for the board shed tour with Bird.
- [3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset About Onshore Wind](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-ways-to-shift-your-mindset-about-onshore-wind/) - Most people hate it. Onshore wind is often considered synonymous with poor conditions. But this week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have 3 points to make about why you should be shifting your mindset from "this sucks" to "this is great! when the onshore wind blows.
- [Baja Surf Trip Reflections](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/la-mision-surf-trip-reflections/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are taking a few minutes to recap their Spring surf trip to Northern Baja with a group of students. As much as KookCast is a place for listeners to consider ways to improve their surfing, your coaches think of it as a place to reflect on
- [9 Things Every Beginner Surfer Should Know](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/9-things-every-beginner-surfer-should-know/) - Prefer listening to reading? We covered this article in a podcast episode of the same title: Hey readers! Are you learning how to surf? But are you a beginner or a big old kook? Use this list to help you avoid becoming the dreaded "K" word. Of course, complete avoidance isn't realistic, but with a
- ["Keep it Clean" with Skip Frye](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/keep-it-clean-with-skip-frye-2/) - "A favorite kind of episode. Just doing my thing, out surfing in the line-up and next thing I know I'm sitting next to Skip Frye, and he wants to be on KookCast! What an honor to have a chance to chat with a legend of our sport. If you're not familiar, do yourself a favor
- [Controlling Your Take-Off](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/controlling-your-take-off/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are exploring a very small moment in surfing. The moment we're all working on doing more times and executing better. That moment is your take-off into a wave. Tune in and join us as we explore the way we should be working on controlling it so
- [How NOT to Kook It On a Surf Trip with Phil Kampfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-not-to-kook-it-on-a-surf-trip-with-phil-kampfer/) - This week on Kookcast, we're recounting an epic camping/surf trip down the Baja peninsula we just returned from, and a few of the lessons we learned or were reminded of along the way. Be sure to find the bonus content we attached to this episode of Coach Chris and Coach Evan going into further detail
- [34 Ways to Avoid Being a Major Kook](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/avoid-being-surf-kook/) - We got a great summer list for ya this week rippers! 34 ways to avoid being a major kook is a big list we made of some of the ways we see people kooking it at the beach and in the water. Let's get ready for the season and keep it clean, keep it tight,
- [Serenity Now! Managing Your Anxiety in the Water](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/serenity-now-managing-your-anxiety-in-the-water/) - Add description here... Anxiety in surfing is a real thing. Between the waves and the crowd, what's meant to be a pleasant and spiritual experience can transform you into a nervous wreck real fast. Tune in this week to hear Coach Chris and Coach Evan's thoughts on dealing with your anxiousness and finding your peace.
- ["First You're Laughing, Then You're Crying"](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/first-youre-laughing-then-youre-crying-with-uncle-freestyle/) - 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.
- [Tide: How to Read the Surf Forecast](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/tide-how-to-read-the-surf-forecast-feat-erik-schwab/) - Presenting a special 3 part series of episodes discussing how surfers use the surf forecast and the info found there to help them decide where to look for the best local surf. Join Coach Chris as he talks with Erik Schwab about the nitty gritty details of hunting for the best surf on a given
- [Coach Chris on Dropping In Podcast with Rob Case](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/rob-case-podcast-coach-chris/)
- [Surfing Fundamentals 101](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-fundamentals-101/) - We talk a lot about "surfing fundamentals" in all of our episodes, and while you could probably piece it all together and figure out what they are on your own, we're gonna save you the trouble and do a general overview of each one of The Surf Continuum's surfing fundamentals. Without these pillars, you're just
- [We're Not Your Cheerleaders, We're Your Coach](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/not-cheerleaders-coach/) - It's not to say that we don't encourage and applaud our students when it's called for, but the value we strive to bring goes much deeper than praises or a pat on the back. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev discussing that distinguishment. Sign up to become a supporting member!
- [Pilot or Passenger?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/pilot-or-passenger/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Chris is talking to Coach Evan about a phrase that came to mind while trying to explain to a student what element was missing from their practice. Hint: it wasn't a skill, or a physical action. At the conclusion, you'll have a new question to ask yourself about your approach
- [Busted Ear Drum with Cole Olson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/busted-ear-drum-with-cole-olson/) - Our dedicated listeners are gonna be amped on this episode...We got Brother Cole back on the show to finish his busted ear drum story that got cut off the first time he was on as our guest (episode 72 "Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson"). If you were bummed to miss out on that
- [Bonus Episode: Post Recording with Peter Townend](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/bonus-episode-post-recording-with-peter-townend/) - No matter how you try to capture the best stuff, it always seems the best content happens when the recorder is off. This week we have some bonus content from when we thought the recorder was off, but Coach Evan had secretly turned it back on Support us: https://thesurfcontinuum.com/signup/
- [Fear! with Uncle Freestyle](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fear-with-uncle-freestyle/) - Hey rippers, catch up with Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle down in La Misión for a chat and story time discussing fear. Support us: https://thesurfcontinuum.com/signup/
- [Bonus Episode: Coach Chris Back in the Cold Water](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/bonus-episode-coach-chris-back-in-the-cold-water/) - More bonus content. The boys are trying something new and releasing some of "pre-episode" banter they have before recording the official episode they planned for. Podcast worthy? Probably not. Support us helping you surf better!
- [Keeping Your Form](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/keeping-your-form/) - It's one thing to have good technique. It's a whole other thing to ALWAYS have good technique. Keep the fervor for good technique, form, and execution the entire time you're in the water if you really want to be that next level surfer and master fundamentalist. Support us helping you surf better!
- [Bonus Episode: Coach Ev Earns His Bell](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/bonus-episode-coach-ev-earns-his-bell/) - More bonus content. The boys are trying something new and releasing some of "pre-episode" banter they have before recording the official episode they planned for. Podcast worthy? Probably not.
- [Surf Through Your Kook-Life Crisis feat. Johan Kugelberg](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/johan-kugelberg/) - In this episode Coach Chris sits down with surf student Johan Kugelberg to listen (& sometimes drift off) while Johan runs away with the show. Typically in surf coaching sessions, Chris is accustomed to being the expert while Johan plays the very studious pupil. But when sitting down to talk otherwise, its clear the tables
- [DING DING DING: You're a Kook feat. Erik Schwab](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/salty-visionz/) - As The KookCast goes, episode 2 comes after episode. 3. Anyone still wondering what a kook is? It's a host that miscounts his episodes. In this episode I sat down with teacher and surfer Erik Schwab to talk about surfboard mishaps, Hawaiian surf trips, stinky wetsuits, & much more. Enjoy listening to everyones friend, Erik
- [When a Pig has a Kook Roast feat. William Hahn](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/funny-surf/) - In this episode I chat with my dear friend William Hahn. A builder and surfer, you’ll be hard pressed to find a dude with a wider smile--except maybe on the day he got arrested for burning some herb in the lot before going out to surf. Or the time he was 12, paddled out &
- [Mind Your Leash Kook feat. Dr. Travis Koke](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-doctor/) - In this episode I sit down with good friend & great human, Dr. Travis Koke, a practicing physician & surfer to share a few great tales. We kick it off with how he learned the hard way to mind your leash when you walk—especially if you’re not walking, but running with it attached to your
- [For The Dream! with Ben Gravy](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/ben-gravyy/) - Funny how things just work out sometimes. It was almost a year ago exactly that I reached out to Ben Gravyy to get him on KookCast. He was down, no questions, but imagine two surfers trying to make a plan besides surfing? Doesn't really happen. We ran into each other a few times since we
- ["See You Tomorrow" with James Badge Dale](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/see-you-tomorrow-james-badge-dale/) - Badge is one cool cat, and he's got all the right ingredients that make a proper surfer...surfs every condition, drinks any beer, and when he's had a rough session, he shows up again the next day. Make sure you stick around to the end of this episode for a good life lesson and to find
- [Catching Your Own Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/catching-your-own-waves/) - Do you get pushed into waves? Or struggle to catch them on your own? You're gonna wanna tune into this episode for some tips from Coach Chris and Coach Ev.
- ["Staying in Rhythm" with Scott Napier](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/staying-in-rhythm-with-scott-napier/) - In this episode of KookCast, top student Scott Napier stayed up late to record an episode with Coach Chris and Coach Evan. We continued a discussion we were having the whole trip around the theme of staying in rhythm. Scott identified three of the major things that hinder the rhythm of a surf session and
- [6 Qualities of a Good Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-be-good-surfer/) - The skill of a surfer is almost always determined by how well they ride waves. In this article and corresponding podcast episode, you'll be introduced to 6 qualities good surfers possess other than their skill on a wave. The goal here is to highlight the characteristics that anyone can cultivate, regardless of the amount of
- [Founder of Surf with Amigas: Holly Beck](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-amiga-holly-beck/) - There's nothing better than a genuine, outspoken, and honest guest for a podcast, and that's exactly what Holly Beck brings to this episode. She has no problem with real talk and what you get from that is a plain look at her life and thoughts with lots of insights that will help you think of
- [La Misión Student Surf Trip Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/la-mision-student-surf-trip-recap/) - This week, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are reflecting on their recent student surf trip to La Misión. We all had such an epic time and because we had to turn away so many people after the trip filled up, we're going again from April 5th - April 12th, 2022 ! Make sure you're on
- [The Three Circles of Power with Marcelo Castellanos](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-three-circles-of-power-with-marcelo-castellanos/) - The Three Circles of Power During a recent trip to El Salvador I had the good fortune of meeting Marcelo Castellanos. It was during a video analysis of someone's surfing that he explained his formula of "The Three Circles of Power" and how it was the template he and his team used to teach and
- ["Jar of Clay" with James Blotiau](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/jar-of-clay-james-blotiau/) - A first ever type of episode, this week Coach Chris has a family member on the show--his younger brother James. Together they remember stories from their childhood on the beach all the way through the more recent years while also catching up with what James is doing in his life now. Check out his website:
- [Beyond the Surface with Emi Koch](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/beyond-the-surface-emi-koch/) - The lovely Emi Koch joins Coach Chris on KookCast this week to talk about her non-profit organization Beyond the Surface, traveling around the world, and of course surfing! You may be completely inspired and in admiration of Emi's work (not surprised). There's always a way to get involved and/or help. Please use the following links
- [Automatic Kook](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/automatic-kook/) - We're all about helping you be a little less kooky, and that's why for the last episode of 2021 we bringing you our "automatic kook" list. These are the things that make you a kook. No, it's not a temporary mistake that recover from in a minute. It's a title you'll wear until you change
- [Man vs. Machine with Matt Warshaw](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/encyclopedia-surfing-matt-warshaw/) - The man behind the Encyclopedia of Surfing (https://eos.surf) joins Coach Chris for his second episode ever on KookCast to discuss the unique relationship surfers have with their surfboards compared to other athletes and their equipment, machine made surfboards, machine made waves, favorite surfers...the list goes on. Make sure you are a subscriber to the website
- [The Worst Condition for Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-worst-condition-for-surfing/) - Can anyone guess it? What does Coach Chris and Coach Evan think the worst condition in surfing is? Onshore wind? High tide? Low tide?? Take a stab and then tune in to see if you're right, you might be surprised what the boys think the worst condition in surfing is (and conversely, what that makes
- [How To Get Your Boogie On](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-get-your-boogie-on/) - The boys talk a lot about how growing up and playing in the shore break with boogie boards was an important foundation for their surfing journey. In this episode they go into further detail on how and why the boogie board can play such a vital role in your surfing.
- [Surf Senses: Part 1](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-senses-part-one/) - This week on KookCast the boys are starting a series called "Surf Senses". Up first, your eyes. Let's talk about how you need to use them.
- [Surf Senses: Part 2](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-senses-part-2/) - Up next on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are working through a series called "Surf Senses". This week we're talking about your voice. Let's talk about how you need to use it.
- [3 Tips to Help Your Backside Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-tips-improve-backside-surfing/) - This week on KookCast the boys have taken a suggestion to record an episode on tips and ways to improve your backhand approach.
- [Surf Senses: Part 3](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-senses-part-3/) - The last of a 3 part series on your surf senses, this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about vibes.
- [Yellow Card: 3 Surfing Penalties to Avoid](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-surf-etiquette-penalties/) - You might be here because you're a loyal listener of our podcast, KookCast: Surf Education. Your surf etiquette is hopefully on point, and this is simply the next episode in the queue. There's also the possibility you're on this page because you got a yellow card from another surfer. This will be a good place
- [Cole's Happy Place](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/coleshappyplace/) - Unplanned, unofficial, but with tape rolling this quick episode is pulled from the beginning of a recording with a guest that was afterwards cut out. There's a vibe though. That totally natural feel you only get from something that was never intended for release. The way you speak when you think no one will ever
- [Bienvenidos a Chancletas with Shay O'Brien](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/chancletas-shay-obrien/) - A deep and honest look into the heart and soul of Shay O'Brien, pioneer and discoverer of The Boom and the founder of Chancletas in Northern Nicaragua.
- [3 Ways Offshore Wind Makes Catching Waves Harder](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/offshore-wind-catching-waves/) - Ahh, offshore wind. It does beautiful things for waves. But in this case we're talking about RIPPING offshore wind and the three ways it makes catching waves much harder. Bet you easily know the first way, but what about the other two consequences of a ripping offshore wind? 1. Paddling Against the Wind The obvious
- [Where's Reno? with Reno Abellira](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/wheres-reno-feat-reno-abellira/) - Some names in surf history you'll be forgiven for not knowing. Reno Abellira is not one of them. His contributions to surfboard design and the evolution of surfing in general is huge, and his story about winning the 1974 Smirnoff Pro-Am at Waimea Bay is legendary. Get a solid dose of surf history and gold
- [Bonus Episode: The Boom](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/theboom/) - This week's release was supposed to be another typical episode with your favorite surf coaches, Coach Chris and Coach Ev, but Coach Chris got so carried away talking about his recent trip to The Boom in Nicaragua that there was no time left to record their planned episode...So call it a bonus and release it
- [A Kook's Journal with Holly Hinsenkamp](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/a-kooks-journal-holly-hinsenkamp/) - This week on Kookcast, Coach Chris is having a chat with Holly Hinsenkamp aka @akooksjournal to talk about her summer project, which was to surf 100 days in a row and to document and upload a video of each day.
- [The Power of the Press-Up Posture](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/power-of-press-up-posture/) - One thing Coach Chris and Coach Ev will never let you forget is the importance of your fundamental skills. In this episode they're covering the press-up posture, and the two crucial moments in surfing where it must be done well.
- [The Things We Do For Surfing with Kalani Robb](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/things-we-do-for-surfing-kalani-robb/) - Whoa...Kalani Robb on KookCast?! YES! The grom of the momentum generation joins Coach Chris on the show and Coach Chris doesn't turn into a star struck kooky mess at all, no not one bit. Can you tell that's a lie? Also, get ready for some new content on the membership site. Coming very soon, your
- [The Philo-Surfer: Dion Mattison of Conatus Surf Club](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-philosurfer-dion-mattison-of-conatus-surf-club/) - This week on the show, Dion Mattison is our guest and he'll have you reconsidering any stereotype you may have of surfers being simple or shallow...this dude is deep, and he has a lot of thought provoking insights for you. He was a big influence on the methods and philosophies of The Surf Continuum when
- [Fight To Stay Conscious](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fight-to-stay-conscious/) - This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about keeping your eyes on the prize...with your mind. Fighting to stay conscious speaks to the fact that when you go out surfing, it's pretty easy to get lost in bliss. But if we want to continue improving, we need to find a way to keep our
- [Surf Care with Nick Stolz](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-care-with-nick-stolz/) - This week on the show, Coach Chris is talking with Nick Stolz, co-partner of the team that started Surf Care, which is basically insurance for your surfboard ! Pretty sweet we thought, so Nick came on the show to talk a little about it. Enjoy.
- [Moving Back to Go Forwards: Unlocking the Tail](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/moving-back-to-go-forwards-unlocking-the-tail/) - One of the most common misunderstandings beginners have in surfing is in regards to trim and when it's the correct time to move forward on the surfboard. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing this misunderstanding regarding trim, and even offer some counterintuitive advice for progressing your journey in getting to the
- [Nose Dives: Causes & Solutions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/nose-dives-causes-solutions/) - This week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing one of the bigger beginner obstacles, pearling aka nose diving. There's a number of things that can cause a nose dive to occur, and in this episode you'll learn about those causes, but more importantly you'll learn how to resolve them. Support us
- [Be Willing To Fall](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/be-willing-to-fall/) - Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a quick one for you this week, discussing an important concept that is imperative to your growth as a surfer. If you feel like you've been on plateau with your progression, then you need this episode.
- [Captain Kook & The Kid: EPIC Session Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/captain-kook-epic-session-recap/) - This week on KookCast we got Coach Ev and Uncle Freestyle recapping an epic session they scored at the peak of the biggest South swell of the season. Tune in to hear how these two scored some epic waves and some heavy beat downs! Help us help you surf better
- [Picking Your First Surfboard](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/picking-your-first-surfboard/) - This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing some of their thoughts on choosing your first surfboard. Obviously everyone would prefer a straightforward, "this is the best surfboard" kind of answer, unfortunately it's not that simple and CC and CE aren't going to shield you from that truth.Support us helping you surf
- [Lazy Surfer with Nick Peterson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/lazy-surfer-with-nick-peterson/) - This week, Nick Peterson joins Coach Chris to talk about his app, Lazy Surfer. It's an AI powered surf log that you can use to log all the info from a surf session. You give the session a rating and over time it learns your preferences! Crazy. But even without the AI aspect, this is
- [What is "Trim"?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/what-is-trim/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking all about trim, and it's one of those topics thats tough to discuss because its so subtly pervasive in surfing, but mostly only discussed as it pertains to how you ride a wave. Well your favorite coaches are here to let you know that trim is an ever
- [Creating Space](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/creating-space/) - This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about a few strategies (and reasons) for creating space in the line-up. Help support us by joining our membership site for all kinds of extra video content and surf education.
- [8 Ways to Make Learning How to Surf More Fun](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/8-ways-to-make-learning-how-to-surf-more-fun/) - Surfing got you down recently? For a beginner learning how to surf, life can be rough. Everyone that ever learned to surf has experienced the many emotions that come from being a beginner. The bad news is, no matter how good you get, it can still be really frustrating at times. The good news is
- [Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/two-wave-hold-downs/) - It's been a long while we've wanted to get this weeks guest on the show, and it finally happened totally unplanned. Heading to our favorite sunset spot, our good friend Cole was already sitting there enjoying the view. We were just sitting there chatting as we mic'd up and figured, why wait for the "right"
- [9 Surfing Hacks That'll Make Your Life Easier](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/9-surfing-hacks-thatll-make-your-life-easier/) - On your journey of learning how to surf, you'll inevitably realize that some of the more seasoned surfers have a bunch of surf hacks that seem to make their life a little easier than yours as you fumble to put your wetsuit on while battling the cold, and the unwelcome ache in your ear. Since
- [Taking a Break From Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/taking-a-break-from-surfing/) - If you want to get better at surfing, or anything for that matter, you need to do it all the time. But what happens when you're forced to take a break? Whether due to injury, or lack of appropriate gear this week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are evaluating the possibly positive
- [Managing Your Expectations](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/managing-your-expectations/) - Did you know, 85% of bad surf sessions are due to mismanaged expectations? Ok, that stat is total poppycock, but Coach Chris and Coach Evan wouldn't be surprised if it were true! Your two favorite surf coaches are back, and this week they're rappin' about managing expectations. If you're not figuring out how to manage
- [San Diego Surf History with Cole Olson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/san-diego-surf-history-with-cole-olson/) - Coach Chris and Cole Olson had a day ! From a surfboard swap, to Bird's Shed, and then checking out some local surf spots, the two homies always have a great time hanging. In this episode, Coach Chris is visiting San Diego, cruising around with Cole and taking full advantage of the knowledge stored in
- [More Than Riding Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/more-than-riding-waves/) - 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.
- [Peanut Butter Whiskey with Peter Townend](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/peanut-butter-whiskey-with-peter-townend/) - 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.
- [The Caretaker of Surfing History with Matt Warshaw](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/matt-warshaw-caretaker-surfing-history/) - 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.
- [Stand-Up Technique with Gavin Krug](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/stand-up-technique/) - 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.
- [The Power Within (Your Surfboard)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-power-within-your-surfboard/) - 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
- [Fundamental Fails: Dismount/Kick-Out](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamental-fails-dismount-kick-out/) - 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.
- [Calm in the Chaos](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/calm-in-the-chaos/) - 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.
- [Learn to Surf The Right Way](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/learn-to-surf-the-right-way/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev linking up this week to talk about best practices for learning how to surf.
- [Captain Kook and the Kid](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/captain-kook-and-the-kid/) - Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle are at it again! Another recording from the fine views of la casa de Speilman's en La Misión
- [You Are The Crowd!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/you-are-the-crowd/) - 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...
- ["No Sand In House" with Kenny Angiulo](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/no-sand-in-house-kenny-angiulo/) - 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
- [Your Place in the Line Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/your-place-in-the-line-up/) - This week Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing line-up positioning with respect to the crowd, waves, and your own skill level.
- [Fin Theory](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fin-theory/) - 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.
- [Surfboard Shopping: How to Choose a Good Used Board](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfboard-shopping-how-to-choose-a-good-used-board/) - 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.
- [It's Not The Wand, It's The Wizard](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/its-not-the-wand-its-the-wizard/) - You could find a thousand different ways to say it, but the point of this episode is to discuss how good or bad surfing has little to do with the board. It's the surfer who's responsible. Tune in as we break this idea down.
- [Oh Boy! It's Annie Trezza](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/oh-boy-its-annie-trezza/) - Annie Trezza on KookCast this week and she brought her guitar and harmonica ! Yeeew ! Tune in to some good vibes and groovy tunes.
- [To Bail or Not To Bail](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/to-bail-or-not-to-bail/) - That is the question. If you're a frequent bailer, or finish waves by jumping off then this episode is just for you.
- ["Just Taking It All In" with Tom Casse](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/just-taking-it-all-in-with-tom-casse/) - One of the most positive and optimistic of surfers, he will help you see light in the darkness and find a wave during a flat spell. An epic surfer and great friend, Coach Chris is claiming he's probably surfed the smallest of waves and biggest with episode 111's guest, Tom Casse.
- [Caught Outside](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/caught-outside/) - We recently did an episode about getting caught inside, and it can be an annoying, arduous, and stressful situation...but have you ever been caught outside? You know, when the waves are pumping and somehow you underestimated the ocean and got yourself out the back only to then realize you should NOT be out there? It's
- [Surf Trips Gone Wrong with Doug Milstein](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-trips-gone-wrong-with-doug-milstein/) - Doug Milstein is back on the show to talk about a surf trip to Costa Rica gone terribly wrong.
- [Why We Coach You One-on-One](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/why-we-coach-you-one-on-one/) - In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss why we almost always coach our students one-on-one and not in groups. Other surf instructors have asked us, "why?" with a puzzled look, business focused minds made their case for why we should teach groups and maximize our profits, students have begged us to let their
- [A Boat Ride with "Captain" Dave](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/a-boat-ride-with-captain-dave/) - One of the best surf sessions Coach Chris & Coach Evan have ever had didn't happen without one hell of an adventure before & after. This isn't our version though. In this episode, Coach Chris talks with Captain Dave on the phone to hear his perspective on the chain of events that led to us
- [The Most Unconventional Stand-Up with Chad Callahan](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-most-unconventional-stand-up-with-chad-callahan/) - Chad has a lot of great things to say, but the reason we had him as a guest on Kookcast is so you can hear more about his stand up technique. It is wacky, wild, seemingly off kilter, yet somehow maintains balance, but bite your tongue before you say anything negative because when you hear
- [How To: Perfect Your Paddling Technique](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-perfect-your-paddling-technique/) - This week Coach Evan and Coach Chris get into one of their favorite topics to discuss...paddling technique, and the three ways you should aim to improve it.
- [Medium Wave Dave and "The Clubber"](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/medium-wave-dave-and-the-clubber/) - Another seaside chat coming at ya. Only surfers are gonna be able to listen to this one because we are damn close to the oceans edge...luckily our type like that kind of background noise, yeeeew.
- [If You Want to Go Fast, Go Slow](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/if-you-want-to-go-fast-go-slow/) - It may sound like a contradiction, but the secret to speed and efficiency is slow motion practice, and a focus on good technique. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev talk about all the ways in which you can slow down in order to speed up. Enjoy
- [Can You Surf When You're Pregnant? with Jenna Menen](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/can-you-surf-when-youre-pregnant-with-jenna-menen/) - Well we don't know! That's why we had Jenna Menen on the show to help us answer a few questions on the topic. A great listen for any pregnant surfers, and even their spouses. Jenna gives us some insight and a positive outlook to being a surfer while you're pregnant.
- [100th Episode Celebration!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/100th-episode-celebration/) - Tune in and celebrate our 100th episode anniversary with us! We're remembering how it all started, the good times, our favorite episodes, and of course announcing the winners of our contest! This is the episode where we announce the two lucky people who we'll award a year long membership to thesurfcontinuum.com ! yeeew ! Big
- [Caught Inside](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/caught-inside/) - This week we're officially releasing an episode we pre-released on YouTube about getting caught inside (check it out below if you wanna watch the surf with us as we recorded this episode). Also, there's only a few days left to leave us a review on the Apple Podcast directory for a chance to win a
- [Why You Need to Ditch Your Soft Top](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/why-you-need-to-ditch-your-soft-top/) - Soft tops are taking over the world! While we recognize their place in surfing and what they offer, be wary of your surfing getting stuck on a plateau if you depend on it for too long. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a discussion on when's the right time to ride one,
- [Surf Sense & Soul Stories with John Angiulo](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-sense-soul-stories-john-angiulo/) - A close friend, epic surfer, and one of the best surf instructors you'll have the pleasure of training with, John Angiulo is character in more ways than one and there's no doubt you're going to enjoy this exchange of memories and surf philosophies.
- [What Does Being a Surfer Mean to You?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/what-does-being-a-surfer-mean-to-you/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev hop on the phone to record and talk about what it means to them to be a surfer.
- [The Tables Have Turned with Coach Chris](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-tables-have-turned-with-coach-chris/) - "I've had many requests from listeners over the years to flip the show around and have someone interview me, Coach Chris, for an episode of KookCast...I never liked the idea of being in the hot seat myself, but I guess it just took the right circumstances! Paul Maddison, Surf Continuum student and host of the
- [3 Surfing Misconceptions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-surfing-misconceptions/) - Let's lighten the mood a bit by talking about 3 (kooky) surfing misconceptions. This was a fun one for us to dig into ! Hope you enjoy it too. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay HOME! We're going to get through this together.
- [How To Not Get Featured On @kookslams](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-not-get-featured-on-kookslams/) - If you follow @kookslams or @kookoftheday on instagram then you know damn well a majority of the kookiest moments happen when people are going in or getting out of the water. It's actually easy to avoid if you're an observant and aware surfer, but if not there stands a good chance that some sneaky surfer
- [How to Stay Warm for a Cold Session](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-stay-warm-for-a-cold-session/) - Damn we've been battling the shivers no matter where we surf in the world! From New York winters, to that light afternoon breeze in Central America our skinny asses are always at risk for catching a chill. That's why we put together an impromptu list of all the things we've done to keep the fire
- [No Ego with Bryan Perez](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/no-ego-with-bryan-perez/) - It's all in the title. This up and coming pro surfer is one of the most epic dudes, and he absolutely RIPS! Tune in to hear a little background about the El Salvadorian dark horse who is all but guaranteed to cause some serious upsets on the WQS tour, and we'll be so happy to
- [You're Not a Surfer! with Erik Schwab](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/youre-not-a-surfer-with-erik-schwab/) - A semi-ironic, kind of serious, but mostly joking list of qualifying characteristics that make up a true surfer with returning guest, Erik Schwab. https://www.saltyvisionz.com
- [How to Set a Pace & Get the Most From Your Surf Sessions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-set-a-pace-get-the-most-from-your-surf-sessions/) - What a good topic, and if you haven't thought about it, you ought to. Pace is one of those subtle and infrequently discussed topics that can secretly make-or-break your sessions. Mindfulness and consideration of your pace will help get the most possible out of your surf sessions because we all know how valuable time in
- [Surfer Delusions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfer-delusions/) - Aren't we all a little bit delusional? Coach Chris and Coach Evan explore the many ways surfers attempt to delude themselves and others about their ability...among other things. Tune in then write in to let us know which delusion you frequently resort to, perhaps without even realizing it!
- [Position Yourself for Success](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/position-yourself-for-success/) - In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan dive into the topic of positioning yourself in the ocean so you can be a more seasoned surfer, with a more calculated approach to your session.
- [How to Know When Your Surfboard is Too Big](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-know-when-your-surfboard-is-too-big/) - Is your surfboard too big for you? But how do you know? Join us as we discuss. You'll have to excuse the quality of the audio this week! Brother Cole joined us on this episode and we had to make due with two mic's between the three of us.
- [How to Know When Your Surfboard is Too Small](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-know-when-your-surfboard-is-too-small/) - Following up on our last episode (along with special guest/co-host Cole), here's a few ways to know that your surfboard is too small.
- [When Fashion and Surfing Collide with Adam Mar](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/when-fashion-and-surfing-collide-with-adam-mar/) - This week's guest is a close friend of The Surf Continuum...Adam Mar, designer, shop owner, and surfer, it'd be a shock to show up to the beach in the morning and not find AM already out there getting a session in before opening up his epic little shop. If you're ever on the east end
- [Our First Time Getting Tubed](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/our-first-time-getting-tubed/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev talking about getting pitted! Every surfer dreams about the tube, but what about the first time it ever happened to you? Your favorite surf coaches sit down to chat about theirs. If that doesn't deserve a "YEEEEWW" we don't know what will. Thanks Scott for this episodes inspiration.
- [Dawn Patrol with Paul Farnham](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/dawn-patrol-with-paul-farnham/) - This week on KookCast we have Paul Farnham as our guest. Learn a little bit from the man who almost never misses a dawn patrol, (except for a 12 year hiatus), or the second hiatus he took from surfing to battle (and defeat!) cancer. This week's guest is a true warrior, but you can't tell
- [Excuses, Excuses. Don't Let These Surfing Stumbling Blocks Get in Your Way](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfer-excuses/) - You already know this...it's pretty easy to find a reason NOT to go surfing. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are covering some common excuses surfers use to pass on a session and hopefully show you why your excuses aren't good enough! Enjoy, yew!
- [3 Surfing Myths](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-surfing-myths/) - Don't matter if these sound reasonable or out of this world, the following three notions are myths. Thank goodness for KookCast or else you might've gone astray! Let's take a look at a summary of this podcast. Surfing Myth #1: You Can Learn to Surf in a Day Ha! Not only do we believe its
- [Finding Strength with Annie Armstrong](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/annie-armstrong/) - With a passion for surfing and name like "Armstrong", it'd be a shame if this week's guest didn't live up to her name. Fortunately that's not the case at all. If anything you'll finish this episode with a little extra inspiration to endure through hardship and find your own strength. We're going on record, Annie
- [Just a Regular Guy with Rick Solano](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/just-a-regular-guy-with-rick-solano/) - We put "Uncle" Ricky in the hot seat this week. Get ready for a ride across all kinds of surf topics because your two hosts and their guest are getting loose and telling truths.
- [First Surfboard Stories](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/first-surfboard-stories/) - It's an episode of firsts, and this one is all about surfboards. Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Evan reminisce about their very first surfboard, which leads them to remember other "first" surfboards, like their first custom surfboard, or their first surfboard ever shaped. Enjoy, yew !
- [How To Get Better at Surfing without Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-get-better-at-surfing-without-surfing/) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev explore a few ways you can get better at surfing without getting in the ocean and actually surfing (which of course is the best way to get better at surfing). Have your own technique, or way of getting better at surfing when you can't get down to the beach? Write
- [The Struggle is Real and Good For You with Doug Morro](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-struggle-is-real-and-good-for-you-with-doug-morro/) - Coach Chris sits down with Doug Morro to hear about his journey so far with surfing. Just over a year in it feels as though he knows less now than when he started and we explore why that's just great.
- [Surfing the Messy Middle](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-the-messy-middle/) - "The Messy Middle" is a phrase and book coined by author, Scott Belsky. It's all about helping you navigate your way through the hardest and most important part of any bold endeavor...like surfing. Coach Chris and Coach Evan offer their take on Belsky's concept as it pertains to any student of surfing and discuss a
- [Moving and Shaking with Paul Barnla](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/moving-and-shaking-with-paul-barnla/) - Here's the story. Paul parks his RV next to Coach Chris. Coach Chris notices said rig and its driver. They share a surf. Coach Chris introduces himself and invites himself inside to record an episode for KookCast. The rest is recorded. Enjoy.
- [Surfing Misconception: It's All About Standing Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-misconception-its-all-about-standing-up/) - It's true, we hear it so often from a supporting mom, dad, friend etc to their partner that just finished their first surf lesson... "did you stand up?!" as if that's the most important aspect about surfing. Tune in to Coach Chris and Coach Evan dispelling a major surfing misconception, that surfing is all about
- [There's Plenty of Waves in the Sea with Negar Mohammadi](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/theres-plenty-of-waves-in-the-sea/) - Coach Chris sits down with Vogue's Negar Mohammadi to listen to her "Sex in the City" influenced take on reading waves. Next time you loose a wave you thought was the one, don't sweat it. There's plenty of waves in the sea.
- [Do You Finish Your Waves Like a Kook?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/do-you-finish-your-waves-like-a-kook/) - Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about a favorite topic. Finishes. Maybe one of the most ignored aspects of surfing by beginners, if you're bailing, jumping, or willingly falling over...you're doing it wrong. Tune in and get a couple tips on completing your ride properly and cultivating a characteristic of a truly great surfer.
- [Blauschild Doesn't Surf with Drew Blauschild](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/beachlife/) - This week I posted up in the shade with my buddy Drew Blauschild to record an episode. I was just cruising the beach between sessions and Drew was chilling hard taking photos of the crew surfing. Seemed like a good time to mic us both up and have a go so we did. Join us
- [Do You Even Like Surfing!? Coach Chris' Pet Peeve](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/do-you-even-like-surfing-coach-chris-pet-peeve/) - What could it be...Coach Chris' pet peeve. Nose dives ? Tardiness ? Getting pushed into waves ? Tune in and find out what really gets under Coach Chris' skin.
- [Full Send with Alexis Miller](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/full-send-with-alexis-miller/) - Hey rippers, we have Alexis Miller on the show this week and she's the perfect guest to get you feeling all pumped up and ready to surf. She has a great learn to surf journey story that she began by diving in head first. Biggest take away from this weeks episode is, if you want
- [Best Ways to Prepare for Swell](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/best-ways-to-prepare-for-swell/) - Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about how they prepare for a new swell on the horizon. Tune in for some tips on prepping before you head out to score some waves on your next day out surfing. Also, don't forget sunblock. Somehow your two coaches kooked it big time not reminding you to bring
- [How to Hang Ten without Stepping on Anyone's Toes with Peter Spacek](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-hang-ten-without-stepping-on-anyones-toes/) - Hey rippers! Peter Spacek joins the KookCast this week and it's nothing but good times. Stories of all kinds come to light in this discussion and we have no fear exploring them all. Make sure you have some time for this episode, because there was no way we could cut anything out, it was all
- [Pain, Fear, & Perseverance with Emily Anderson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/pain-fear-perseverance/) - Join Coach Chris this week as he talks with his guest, Emily Anderson about persevering through a traumatic first experience surfing, and the subsequent list of scary and intimidating sessions that will inspire any beginner to carry on and keep surfing. above photo by Matt Clark Ocean Imagery
- [3 Kooky Things You NEED to Stop Doing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-kooky-things-you-need-to-stop-doing/) - Hey Kooks, Coach Chris and Coach Evan back with another episode of 3 kooky things you NEED to stop doing. We've done this title before with a different set of kooky behaviors, so if you haven't heard the others, go back and check 'em out!
- [Coach Chris on Swell Season Radio LIVE](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/coach-chris-on-swell-season-radio-live/) - Hey rippers, The tables have turned this week on Kookcast. In this episode you'll hear Coach Chris as the guest on the Swell Season Radio podcast that's recorded live! Different feels for sure! Enjoy this playback and go check out Tyler Breuer and Ben Pomeroy's show at https://soundcloud.com/swellseasonsurfradio
- [Hunting Sandbars & Sunsets](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/hunting-sandbars/) - The boys found a shallow little sand bar the other night that was just the right depth and shape for the tiny wind swell we had on offer. That's the thing about surfing beach breaks. You may know the perfect little sandbar, or have a sweet little swell filling in, but if those two variables
- [Surfing Inspirations](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-inspirations/) - Hey kooks! This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan share two major role models that were a vital component to their growth and development as surfers. Tune in to hear about those men, and how they helped mold your favorite surf coaches into the watermen they are today.
- [How to Improve Your Style](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-improve-your-style/) - Hey kooks, this week on KookCast we're talking about style. Can you improve it? Are you stuck with what you got? Coach Chris and Coach Ev dig into this topic and offer their opinion on the matter. Agree? Disagree? We'd love to hear it. Send a note to info@thesurfcontinuum.com
- [Flavors of Flavio with Flavio Percoco](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/flavors-flavio/) - Coach Chris gets on the phone with new friend and fellow surfer, Flavio Percoco to hear from his extensive list of how he keeps the flavor in his life with all sorts of kooky experiences while learning how to surf. Laugh all you like, but if you haven't kooked it in at least a few
- [Stand Up Paddlers: The Way We Really Feel About You](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/stand-up-paddlers-the-way-we-really-feel-about-you/) - Hey yo! This week on KookCast, we're talking about Stand-Up Paddle Boarders and the way we really feel about em'. Are you a SUPer? Or just someone with 2 cents? Chime in...send us an e-mail at info@thesurfcontinuum.com, we'd be happy to hear your opinion.
- [How to Get Through the Impact Zone](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-get-through-the-impact-zone/) - Hey kooks this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are back talking about how to bust your way through that nasty inside, the impact zone. No matter how good you get, you'll always be reminded by Mother Ocean how much stronger she is than you, take some of our tips with you to make the
- [Chicks Who Charge with Erin Boyle](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/chicks-who-charge/) - In this episode of KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris has a fun chat with one of his favorite girl surfers and good friend, Erin Boyle. A radical chick with the sweetest heart, Erin has a great story about how she finally started surfing after years of knowing she wanted to start. Enjoy.
- [Insider Trading with Tim Duffy](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/insider-trading/) - Hey kooks, welcome back to your weekly dose of KookCast. This week's episode was such a pleasure to record. Not only did I get to know more about the rad and stylish, Tim Duffy (and get a few insider tips!), but we recorded on a dime of a day while sitting on the beach and
- [Surfing Without a Leash](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-without-a-leash/) - Hey rippers, Coach Chris and Coach Evan recording from BCS on a favorite topic...surfing without a leash. Ever wonder why some surfers paddle out without a cord tied to their ankle? Isn't the surfboard leash one of the greatest inventions for surfers? Find out what we think about the kook cord here on the KookCast.
- [Making the Most of a Surf Trip with Scott Napier](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/making-the-most-of-a-surf-trip-feat-scott-napier/) - This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking with Scott about their recent surf trip to Baja California together. Plenty of lessons learned and we're sharing 'em with you. Tune in. yew!
- ["My Session" Ep.001](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/my-session-ep-001/) - Check it. The first video of a new continuing series of my personal surf sessions. Take a 5 minute break and watch me catch a few waves while listening to me talk about it. Aimed at beginners, but hopefully good for anyone looking to smooth out their surfing and tie it all together with strong
- [When Legends Speak (Kooks Better Listen!) with Joey Citarella](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/when-legends-speak-kooks-better-listen-feat-joey-citarella/) - What an honor it was recording this week's episode. Coach Chris got the opportunity to sit down with humble, and life-long surfer Joey Citarella. If you've been a surfer in New York at any point in the last 5 decades, chances are you know Joe. And if you don't know, now you know. After a
- [Walking on Urchins with Kevin Angiulo](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/walking-on-urchins-feat-kevin-angiulo/) - Hey rippers, uploading from Puerto Rico with Kevin the Kind Man as he talks about that dreadful time he walked on urchins! Ouch. And the story gets even better when you find out what he does to try and save himself. Not only is Kevin a surfer and all around solid dude, but he's also
- [A Swell Kinda Guy with James McGaley](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/a-swell-kinda-guy-feat-james-mcgaley/) - Hey rippers, no time for editing and intros this week! Just Coach Chris and James McGaley talking straight up. James is a solid dude...if you see him in the line up, make sure to give a friendly hoot and let him know you're a fellow kook! yeeeewww ! Listen here if the audio player above
- [I Dub Thee "Team Neon" with Doug Milstein](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/i-dub-thee-team-neon-feat-doug-milstein/) - Hey rippers, tune in to catch up with Doug Milstein and Coach Chris while they recall old stories about learning how to surf, kooking it, and all the usual nonsense surfers talk about. Highlight: Doug recalls how he came up with the title "Team Neon" for Coach Chris and his buddies when they were groms.
- [Surf Trippin'](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-trippin/) - Hey kooks, tune in this week as Coach Chris and Coach Evan look back and recap their annual February surf trip to Baja California. Touching on a many points we always talk about, we do our best to put into practice what we always preach on KookCast, ie travel wisely, show respect, and surf well
- [Listener Surf Stories](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/listener-surf-stories/) - Hey rippers! Tune in this week while Coach Chris and Coach Evan read some fun stories and answer a few questions from a listener and new friend Cat Duval. Listen here if the audio player above doesn't work!
- [Surf Gear: Care & Maintenance](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-gear-care-maintenance/) - This week on KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are answering some more listener mail and talking about gear care and maintenance for your surfboard and wetsuit. As surfers, there isn't much gear to care for, but there's quite a bit to keep in mind if you want to keep your gear in
- [Trump Don't Surf! feat. Tyler Allen](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/tyler-allen/) - It's not easy being the president of the United States. With so many world problems to solve it leaves little time for surfing--among other things. That's why in this episode of the KookCast I'm fortunate enough to get a couple minutes of Donald's time to talk about surfing, his wave pool (which is obviously
- [Did Ya Get The Shot? feat. Sascha Mazzucco](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-photography/) - How many surfers do you know that every time they surf, they get a killer shot from whatever photographer is standing on the beach? While they're getting all these great shots, poor ol Sascha Mazzucco is just trying to get one decent shot of himself, just once in his life, but to no avail. These
- [Surf School is in Session feat. Mike & Mike from Locals Surf School](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/locals-surf-school/) - Welcome to another episode of the "Kookcast". Tune in while I visit the aptly named "kook house" just outside of New York City to chat with the two surf instructors that founded Locals Surf School in Rockaway Beach, Mike Reino and Kook Mike, to discuss all kinds of info new surfers crave. From funny
- [Sorry Slater ! feat. Liam Tracy](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-party/) - You know when you accidentally find yourself at a World Surf League party in NYC, spend time chatting with the top 34 surfers in the world, and spill your beer all over Kelly Slater? No? Me either, but my friend Liam Tracy has a great story about that exact scenario and how he managed
- [Learn to Surf! with Julien Raguzzi](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/learn-to-surf-with-julien-raguzzi/) - This week on the KookCast I tried something new and video recorded the entire episode at Georges Lighthouse Cafe in Montauk, NY. I was joined by my guest and new friend Julien Raguzzi to talk about learning to surf. Julien is a brand new surfer, and came to work with me the other day
- [Surf for Life feat. Jim Wandzilak](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-for-life/) - My favorite kind of surfer is the kind that learns to surf, and then never stops. That's why I asked veteran surfer, Jim Wandzilak to come on the show and talk with me about surfing into your 60s and beyond. He shared some of his advice on how to surf for life, and he
- [Committed to the Kook Life ! feat. Jules Sheehan](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/jules-sheehan/) - This week on the Kookcast I had Jules Sheehan on the show. Without a doubt the most dedicated and committed beginner surfer I've ever met. Of course, when you surf everyday and you're accident prone, you're bound to catch a few injuries per year. Tune in and learn more about how Jules somehow finds
- [The Brown Fox Fails to Flee the Sea Wolf feat. Coach Evan](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/la-mision-surf/) - This week on the KookCast I'm introducing my dear friend, partner in surf education, and the man behind La Mision Surf Boards, the brown fox Coach Evan Menen. With a lifetime of experience in the ocean, and supported by a family that grooms their young ones to be competent water people, there's no shortage
- [Surfing Saves feat. Dalton Portella](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/dalton-portella/) - This week on KookCast, I sit down with fellow surfer & master artist Dalton Portella to hear about his surfing journey from the time he started at 13, til now at 60. Enjoy this down to earth & honest discussion, & if you're wise learn a few valuable lessons by listening to Dalton's honest
- [No Paddle Takeoff feat. Stevie White](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/stevie-white/) - Reporting from the beach! In this episode, Coach Chris sits down with Stevie White to laugh, cry, and receive some surf wisdom from a most diligent surfer. He doesn't like to brag, so I'll do it for him--Stevie White is a master of the "no paddle takeoff". But how can you catch a wave
- [3 Kooky Things You Can Easily Stop Doing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-kooky-things-you-can-easily-stop-doing/) - Welcome to another episode of KookCast! This week, Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss 3 kooky things surfers can easily stop doing. There are many things that will qualify even the best of us a kook...these three topics are easily fixed with just a little effort. It may be that none of these things deem
- [3 Surf Etiquette Rules You Should Definitely Know](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-etiquette/) - Hey Kooks ! Tune in this week as Coach Chris and Coach Evan chill at their favorite hilltop to discuss 3 surf etiquette rules you should definitely know, and maybe a story or two about how we learned these things the hard way. If you're a new surfer--hell, if you're an experienced surfer you're going
- [Surfing Misconceptions: How to Pop Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-misconceptions-how-to-pop-up/) - Anyone ever advise you while learning to surf to make sure your pop up is fast and explosive? We hear it all the time, and Coach Chris and Coach Evan can't help but disagree. While there's a time and a place in surfing (mostly during steep critical takeoffs) for a quick and agile pop up,
- [Fundamental Fails: Setting Your Rail](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamental-fails-setting-your-rail/) - Hey Kooks, this week on the KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan begin a new series of episodes called, Fundamental Fails. In this episode, they discuss the outcomes and situations that ensue when you improperly set, or fail to set your rail. It seems to us that many people think that surfing is all about
- [Surfing Inspirations: The Dudes Who Guide The Groms](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-inspirations-the-dudes-who-guide-the-groms/) - This week on KookCast, Coach Evan came up with a great idea for an episode called Surfing Inspirations, where Coach Chris and Coach Evan each introduce and discuss a surfer that inspired them along their surfing journey. Tune in and hear a little bit about the two older surfers, Mike Edwards and Mike Etersque, who
- [Surfing Misconceptions: Red Means Bad Green Means Go](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-misconceptions-red-means-bad-green-means-go/) - Hey Kooks! Do you only surf when the forecast goes green? Do you skip out on checking the waves if it's red? Well tune in this week, because Coach Chris and Coach Evan talk about one of surfing's biggest misconceptions among beginners and that's in regards to reading the surf forecast. Check out this episode!
- [How to Surf Crowded Lineups](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/how-to-surf-crowded-lineups/) - This week, Coach Chris & Coach Evan stay up late to talk surf strategy, specifically dealing with crowded line ups. This episode was a pleasure to record because it was accomplished while sitting outside on a beautiful Puerto Rican evening accompanied by the native nocturnal creatures. You don't have to listen closely to hear the
- [Managing Surfing Fears](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/managing-surfing-fears/) - Welcome back to another episode of KookCast! This week Coach Chris & Coach Evan are talking about some fears that arise as you begin your journey learning how to surf, which also reminded them of their own stories about dealing with some of these things. Tune in and let's all laugh about the things in
- [3 More Kooky Things You Can Easily Stop Doing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/3-more-kooky-things-you-can-easily-stop-doing/) - Alright, alright we heard you! Apparently "3 Kooky Things" was a popular episode since we got multiple requests to talk about another 3 things! Loud and clear, captain. So enjoy this weeks episode as Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss "3 More Kooky Things You Can Easily Stop Doing". Keep those letters coming peeps! It's
- [Surf Safety](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-safety/) - The ways in which we can get hurt in this world are endless. And the sport of surfing is no exception. That's why this week on KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about a few ways to keep yourself a little safer in the ocean while learning to surf. Don't forget
- [Wind: How to Read the Surf Forecast feat. Erik Schwab](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/wind-how-to-read-the-surf-forecast-feat-erik-schwab/) - Presenting a special 3 part series of episodes discussing how surfers use the surf forecast and the info found there to help them decide where to look for the best local surf. Join Coach Chris as he talks with Erik Schwab about the nitty gritty details of hunting for the best surf on a given
- [Waves: How to Read the Surf Forecast feat. Erik Schwab](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/waves-how-to-read-the-surf-forecast-feat-erik-schwab/) - Presenting a special 3 part series of episodes discussing how surfers use the surf forecast and the info found there to help them decide where to look for the best local surf. Join Coach Chris as he talks with Erik Schwab about the nitty gritty details of hunting for the best surf on a given
- [Best of 2018: 3 Surf Etiquette Rules You Should Know](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/best-of-2018-3-surf-etiquette-rules-you-should-know/) - Hey rippers, happy new year! Coach Chris is taking a little break for 2 weeks from Kookcasting, but don't stress it because before he went away he took a look back on the recordings from the past year and picked two episodes to share with you again. Please re-enjoy, 3 Surf Etiquette Rules You Should
- [Surfing Fundamental Fails: Sitting Turn](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surfing-fundamental-fails-sitting-turn-2/) - Hey Rippers! Your two favorite kooks are back and for our first new episode of 2019 we talking surfing fundamental fails! Specifically, how you can kook it with your sitting turn and more importantly, how you can do it better and catch more waves. Looking forward to epic things in 2019. Yeww ! .mp3 file
- [When Legends Speak, Kooks Should Listen feat. Tony Caramanico](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/tony-caramanico/) - This week on the KookCast I had the honor of sitting down with surf legend, Tony Caramanico. When you fall in love with something like surfing, simply "doing it" is not enough...you want to know everything about it. The history, evolution, important figures, especially the little behind the scene info you never get from the
- [Surf Travel: Do's and Don'ts feat. Matty Liot](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/surf-travel-dos-and-donts-feat-matty-liot/) - Coach Chris and Coach Evan had the pleasure of sitting down with veteran traveler, Matty Liot from the husband and wife team that began driving from NY and so far have made it all the way to Peru surfing along the way. Tune in with us as Matty tells some great stories from his experiences
- [Lady Sliders feat. Zippy Seven](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/lady-sliders-feat-zippy-seven/) - Learning to surf can be intimidating! Especially for women who already know their male counter parts to be passionate about "their" sport and even a little aggressive at times. That's why in this episode, Coach Chris sits down with Zippy Seven, a new surfer with a cool and casual style in and out of the
- [The Way Groms Learn How to Surf feat. Sal Termini](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/the-way-groms-learn-how-to-surf-feat-sal-termini/) - A special episode this week as Coach Chris checks in with old friend, and original surf buddy Sal Termini. A proficient surfer in his own right, enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories of how Sal came to learn to surf by heeding the call of his older brothers, and learning right and wrong the hard way. If
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- [Inside Strategies: Popping Through](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/inside-strategies-popping-through/)
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- [Catching a Wave - Board Position](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/catching-a-wave-board-position/)
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- [A Discussion on Controlled Finishes](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/controlled-finish-discussion/)
- [How the Press Up Improves Your Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/how-the-press-up-improves-your-surfing/)
- [Catching Waves with Intention](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/catching-waves-with-intention/)
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- [The Prone Turn and Wave Positioning](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/the-prone-turn-and-wave-positioning/)
- [Why Do I Keep Nose Diving?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/why-do-i-keep-nose-diving/)
- [Make Your Board Work For You](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/make-your-board-work-for-you/)
- [3 Ways to be a Better Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/3-ways-to-be-a-better-surfer/)
- [Wipeout Control](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/wipeout-control/)
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- [Prone Turn: Position Yourself Better](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/prone-turn-position-yourself-better/)
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- [Staying in Your Limits](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/staying-in-your-limits/)

## Question Videos

- [How To Set Your Rail](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-set-your-rail/)
- [How To: Find Perfect Paddling Position?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-find-perfect-paddling-position/)
- [Holding Position](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/holding-position/)
- [Wetsuits for Long Island Fall/Winter](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/wetsuits-for-long-island-fall-winter/)
- [How To: Drop Knee](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-drop-knee/)
- [Finding a Good Surf Coach](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/finding-a-good-surf-coach/)
- [Mechanics of a Kick Out](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/kick-out-mechanics/)
- [My Custom La Misión Mid-length](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/my-custom-la-mision-mid-length/)
- [Improving Your Stand Up Technique](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/improving-your-stand-up-technique/)
- [Custom Surfboard Ordering Process](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/custom-surfboard-ordering-process/)
- [Learning How to Duck Dive](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/learning-how-to-duck-dive/)
- [Executing Backside Cutbacks](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/executing-backside-cutbacks/)
- [Press Up vs Buoyancy Pop](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/press-up-vs-buoyancy-pop/)
- [Practicing in Closeouts](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/practicing-in-closeouts/)
- [Balance Boards? Discuss.](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/balance-boards-discuss/)
- [Regaining Confidence After Injury](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/regaining-confidence-after-injury/)
- [Continuing Surf Education & Form](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/continuing-surf-education-form/) - 3 Circles of Power Surfin'Shape Indo Board
- [What To Do With Your Legs?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/what-to-do-with-your-legs/)
- [Driving Down the Line](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/driving-down-the-line/)
- [Duck Diving Big Boards](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/duck-diving-big-boards/)
- [Staying Fit, Surfing Independently, Top Films, & Cold Water Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/staying-fit-surfing-independently-top-films-cold-water-surfing/)
- [How to Handle Yourself in Challenging Conditions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-handle-yourself-in-challenging-conditions/)
- [Best Resources for Learning More About Surf Forecasting](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/best-resources-for-learning-more-about-surf-forecasting/)
- [Is It Better to Be Inside or Out?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/is-it-better-to-be-inside-or-out/)
- [Opinions on Traction Pads](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/opinions-on-traction-pads/)
- [Surfboard Characteristics](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/surfboard-characteristics/)
- [Retro vs Modern Surfboard Design](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/retro-vs-modern-surfboard-design/)
- [North Bar Line-Ups](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/north-bar-line-ups/)
- [Land Training for Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/land-training-for-surfing/)
- [Land Training via Skateboard](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/land-training-via-skateboard/)
- [How to Know When to Cutback?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-know-when-to-cutback/)
- [How Do I Stop Nose Diving?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-do-i-stop-nose-diving/)
- [Upgrading from a Foamy](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/upgrading-from-a-foamy/)
- [Finding the Best Surf When the Wind Goes Sideways](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/finding-the-best-surf-when-the-wind-goes-sideways/)
- [Finding Your Take-Off Section](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/finding-your-take-off-section/)
- [Pop-Up Questions](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/pop-up-questions/)
- [Was the Following Wave Rideable?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/was-the-following-wave-rideable/)
- [Boogie Board as a First Step?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/boogie-board-as-a-first-step/)
- [When is it OK to Share Waves?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/when-is-it-ok-to-share-waves/)
- [Back Up Etiquette](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/back-up-etiquette/)
- [Three Questions from Oli](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/three-questions-from-oli/)
- [Help with Kicking Out](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/help-with-kicking-out/)
- [How to Improve Paddling Fitness](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-improve-paddling-fitness/)
- [Do I Need to Duck Dive?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/do-i-need-to-duck-dive/)
- [Can You Cork Mid-Lengths & Longboards?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/can-you-cork-mid-lengths-longboards/)
- [I Can't Go Right. Help!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/i-cant-go-right-help/)
- [How to Catch Small Waves?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-catch-small-waves/)
- [Surfer Etiquette](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/surfer-etiquette/)
- [Board Positioning](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/board-positioning/)
- [Improving Stand-Up Timing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/improving-stand-up-timing/)
- [Determining Take-Off Angle](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/determining-take-off-angle/)
- [Hip Mobility Exercises (for smoother stand-ups)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/hip-mobility-exercises-for-smoother-stand-ups/)
- [Prone Turn Mechanics](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/prone-turn-mechanics/)
- [Maintaining Board Control in Wipeouts](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/maintaining-board-control-in-wipeouts/)
- [How To: Stop Bogging Rails](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-stop-bogging-rails/)
- [Epoxy vs. Fiberglass Construction](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/epoxy-vs-fiberglass-construction/)
- [Stepping Down: 8'6 to 7'6](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/stepping-down/)
- [How to Improve: Take-Off Timing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-improve-take-off-timing/)
- [Surf Etiquette with Friends](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/surf-etiquette-with-friends/)
- [Line-up Etiquette, Localism, & Respect](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/line-up-etiquette-localism-respect/)
- [Turtle Rolls - When The Wave Breaks Here...](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/turtle-rolls-when-the-wave-breaks-here/)
- [How to Catch Waves on a Small Day](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-catch-waves-on-a-small-day/)
- [Am I Setting The Rail?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/am-i-setting-the-rail/)
- [How Do I Pop-up on a Smaller Board?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-do-i-pop-up-on-a-smaller-board/)
- [What Line Should I Take on a Wave?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/what-line-should-i-take-on-a-wave/)
- [Ride a Quiver or Stick to One Board?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/ride-a-quiver-or-stick-to-one-board/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Getting In and Out of the Ocean](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/getting-in-and-out-of-the-ocean/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [How Do I Achieve a Consistent Take-Off?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-do-i-achieve-a-consistent-take-off/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [How Do I Surf Bigger Waves?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-do-i-surf-bigger-waves/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Does Height Affect Your Pop-Up?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-do-you-pop-up-when-youre-taller/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Fins, Turns, New Boards, & Surfing Reefs](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/fins-turns-new-boards-surfing-reefs/)
- [Catching Waves, Inside Etiquette, & Wind](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/catching-waves-inside-etiquette-wind/)
- [Dropping Into Steep Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/dropping-into-steep-waves/)
- [Improving at Home](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/improving-at-home/)
- [Transitioning to Shorter Boards](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/transitioning-to-shorter-boards/)
- [Best Size for First Time Board Buyer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/best-size-for-first-time-board-buyer/)
- [Getting Over Fears](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/getting-over-fears/)
- [Tips for Paddling In](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/tips-for-paddling-in/)
- [Bottom Contours](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/bottom-contours/)
- [How To Duck Dive a Long Board](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/how-to-duck-dive-a-long-board/)
- [Is This Board Too Big For Me?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/is-this-board-too-big-for-me/)
- [Big Wave Guns](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/big-wave-guns/)
- [Improving Your Backhand Approach](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/improving-your-backhand-approach/)
- [Cultivating Style](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/cultivating-style/)
- [First Session Experience](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/first-session-experience/)
- [To Bring Boards or Not: Surf Travel](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/to-bring-boards-or-not-surf-travel/)
- [Stand Up Technique Discussion](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/pop-up-discussion/)
- [What Board Should I Use?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/question-videos/what-board-should-i-use/)

## Podcast Videos

- [Predicting Side Currents](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/predicting-side-currents/)
- [Automatic Kook!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/automatic-kook/)
- [Surf Lessons vs. Surf Coaching](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/surf-lessons-vs-surf-coaching/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [This is Why Surfers Hate Surf Lessons](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-not-to-wax-your-board/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Surf Senses: Part Three](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/surf-senses-part-three/)
- [Coach Ev's Story - A Top 5 Wave](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evs-story/)
- [Surf Senses: Part Two](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/surf-senses-part-two/)
- [Intro to Boogie Wonderland](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/intro-to-boogie-wonderland/)
- [Press Ups & Rail Sets](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/press-ups-and-rail-sets/)
- [La Saladita Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/la-saladita-recap/)
- [Bonus - The Boom Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/theboom-recap/)
- [The Things We Do For Surfing with Kalani Robb](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-things-we-do-for-surfing-with-kalani-robb/)
- [Kooking It With Car Troubles](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/kooking-it-with-car-troubles/)
- [Self Sabotaging Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/self-sabotaging-surfer/)
- [How Scrambling Your Take-Off Ruins Your Ride](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-scrambling-your-take-off-ruins-your-ride/)
- [One Way Fear Holds You Back](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/one-way-fear-holds-you-back/)
- [Beginners in Big Surf](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/beginners-in-big-surf/)
- [Interview with Matt George](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/interview-with-matt-george/)
- [10 Surfer Instincts](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/10-surfer-instincts/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [What Makes a Good Student?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/what-makes-a-good-student/)
- [Coach Evan Breaks the First Board He Ever Made](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evan-breaks-the-first-board-he-ever-made/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [The King of Paddling Technique with Rob Case](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-king-of-paddling-technique-with-rob-case/)
- [A Kook's Journal with Holly Hinsenkamp](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/kooks-journal-holly-hinsenkamp/)
- ["Beyond the Surface" with Emi Koch](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/beyond-the-surface-with-emi-koch/)
- [The 7 Pillars of The Surf Continuum](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-7-pillars-of-the-surf-continuum/)
- [3 Ways Offshore Wind Makes Catching Waves Harder](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/3-ways-offshore-wind/)
- [Lazy Surfer with Nick Peterson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/lazy-surfer-nick-peterson/)
- [How To Get Your Boogie On](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-to-get-your-boogie-on/)
- [The Power of Press Up Posture](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-power-of-press-up-posture/)
- [Creating Space](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/creating-space/)
- [How To Gain Confidence](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-to-gain-confidence/)
- [6 Qualites of a Good Surfer](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/6-qualites-of-a-good-surfer/)
- [Sunburnt and Salty with Caitlin Lawson](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/sunburnt-and-salty-with-caitlin-lawson/)
- [Swell Recap - Hurricane Lee: Part 1](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/swell-recap-hurricane-lee-part-1/)
- [Six Surfers Who Brought Their Blades to a Gun Fight](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/six-surfers-who-brought-their-blades-to-a-gun-fight/)
- [How I Met Your Coach](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-i-met-your-coach/)
- [Full YARD SALE in the Lineup!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/full-yard-sale-in-the-lineup/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Swell Recap - Hurricane Lee: Part 2](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/swell-recap-hurricane-lee-part-2/)
- [Coach Ev's 3 P's to Life & Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evs-three-ps-life-surfing/)
- [The Worst Drop In I've Ever Seen!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-worst-drop-in-ive-ever-seen/)
- [3 Tips to Help Your Backside Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/backside-surfing/)
- [A Little Technique is Better Than a Lot of Might](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/a-little-technique-is-better-than-a-lot-of-might/)
- [Hurricane Larry Recap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/hurricane-larry-recap/)
- [What's a Kook (Gear Edition)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/whats-a-kook-gear-edition/)
- [Creating Time](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/creating-time/)
- [Fight To Stay Conscious](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/fight-to-stay-conscious/)
- [What is "Trim"?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/what-is-trim/)
- [First Live Session with Members](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/first-live-session-with-members/)
- [Position, Position, Position](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/position-position-position/)
- [Be Willing To Fall](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/be-willing-to-fall/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Line Up Dominators](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/line-up-dominators/)
- [How the Slightest Angle Can Save Your Ride](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-the-slightest-angle-can-save-your-ride/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Live Call: The Art of Missing Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/live-call-the-art-of-missing-waves/)
- [Back to Surfing Story Swap](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/back-to-surfing-story-swap/)
- [How the Surfing Mindset Applies to EVERYTHING](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-the-surfing-mindset-applies-to-everything/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Why Are We Seeing So Many Sharks Now?](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/why-are-we-seeing-so-many-sharks-now/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Coach Chris and Coach Evan's First Trip Together](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-and-coach-evans-first-trip-together/)
- [Bachelor Parties, Great Whites, and More!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/bachelor-parties-great-whites-and-more/)
- [Coach Chris' Best Lesson EVER](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-best-lesson-ever/)
- [Expanding Your Sphere of Awareness](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/38888-2/)
- [Coach Evan's Kooky Board Story & Another Best Lesson!](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evans-kooky-board-story-another-best-lesson/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [La Misión Recap Oct. 2025](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/trip-recap-la-mision-recap-oct-2025/)
- [Coach Chris' Early Teaching Moment](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-early-teaching-moment/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Coach Chris Locks Himself OUT of a Surf Session](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-locks-himself-out-of-a-surf-session/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Costa Rica Kookery & The Importance of Paddling](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/costa-rica-kookery-the-importance-of-paddling/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [Leaning Into Delusion](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/leaning-into-delusion/) - [/is_not_paid]
- [The Art of NOT Standing Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-art-of-not-standing-up/)
- [Coach Evan Rebreaks His Collarbone](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evan-rebreaks-his-collarbone/)
- [Coach Chris' Big Wave Day](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-big-wave-day/)
- [How The Coaches Started Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-the-coaches-started-surfing/)
- [A Watched Pot Never Boils](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/a-watched-pot-never-boils/)
- [Teaching Your Kids The Wrong Way](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/why-to-surf-really-bad-waves/)
- [The Philo-Surfer: Dion Mattison of Conatus Surf Club](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/the-philosurfer-dion-mattison-conatus-surf-club/)
- [How Not To Kook It](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-not-to-kook-it/)
- [The Worst Condition for Surfing](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/worst-condition-for-surfing/)
- [Surf Senses: Part One](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/surf-senses-part-one/)
- [Yellow Card](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/yellowcard/)
- [Man vs. Machine with Matt Warshaw](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/man-machine-matt-warshaw/)
- [Wetsuit Kookery](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/wetsuit-kookery/)
- [La Misión Trip Recap 2025](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/la-mision-trip-recap-2025/)
- [Coach Chris Tours Bird's Surf Shed (with Bird)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-chris-tours-birds-surf-shed-with-bird/)
- [13 Common Beginner Mistakes](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/13-common-beginner-mistakes/)
- [How to Earn Respect from the Locals](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/how-to-earn-respect-from-the-locals/)
- [The Time Coach Ev Got SHOOK](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/coach-evans-la-mis-big-wave-day/)

## Longevity Posts

- [The Three T's: Tail](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/the-three-ts-tail/) - The full video on "tail" surfing a longboard.
- [The Three T's: Tip](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/the-three-ts-tip/) - The full video on "tip" surfing a longboard.
- [The Three T's: Trim](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/the-three-ts-trim/) - The full video on "trim" surfing a longboard.
- [4. Style Introduction](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/4-style-introduction/) - A free introduction to the discussion on style.
- [1. Welcome to the Longevity Longboard Series](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/welcome-longevity-series/) - The longevity series is designed to give you all the tools you need to move into longboarding, start at the fundamental level and move into the advanced parts with creativity, improvisation, and style.
- [20. Wave Selection](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/20-wave-selection/) - A discussion on wave selection
- [21. General Board Control Conclusion](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/21-general-board-control-conclusion/) - Closing discussion on board control.
- [19. How To Cross Step](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/19-how-to-cross-step/) - A discussion on how to cross step.
- [18. Cross Stepping Introduction](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/18-cross-stepping-introduction/) - A free preview of the introduction to cross stepping.
- [17. Popping Up](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/17-popping-up/) - A discussion on foot placement, and the two positions in which we pop-up to.
- [16. Pop-Up Introduction](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/16-pop-up-introduction/) - A free preview on the discussion of popping up.
- [15. Straightening Out](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/15-straightening-out/) - A discussion on the alternative to kicking out.
- [14. Kicking Out](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/14-kicking-out/) - A discussion on a fundamental surfing skill.
- [13. Going Down the Line](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/13-going-down-the-line/) - A discussion on the basic principle of going down the line.
- [12. 5 Types of Take-Offs](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/12-5-types-of-take-offs/) - The following are the 5 types of take-offs used in longboarding.
- [2. Benefits of Longboarding](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/benefits-of-longboarding/) - Then benefits of longboarding are...
- [11. 5 Types of Take-Offs (Introduction)](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/11-5-types-of-take-offs-introduction/) - A free introduction to the 5 types of take-offs.
- [9. Types of Waves](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/types-of-waves/) - A discussion on the 3 types of waves and the 2 general categories they may fall into.
- [10. General Board Control](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/10-general-board-control/) - A free introduction to general board control.
- [8. Introduction](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/8-longboard-fundamentals-introduction/) - A free introduction to the fundamentals of longboarding.
- [6. Body Control](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/6-body-control/) - There are 3 aspects of controlling your body in order to display your personal flair in good style.
- [7. Style Conclusion](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/7-style-conclusion/) - Using personal flair and body control to cultivate your style.
- [5. Personal Flair](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/5-personal-flair/) - The first component of defining and cultivating your style.
- [3. General Board Information](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity/general-board-info/) - A little info on boards.

## Surfing Fundamentals 101 Posts

- [Finding Perfect Position](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/finding-perfect-position/)
- [Stand Up Technique](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/stand-up-technique/)
- [Stopping Skill](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/stopping-skill/)
- [Press Up Posture](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/press-up-posture/)
- [Prone Turn](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/prone-turn/)
- [Taking Good Strokes](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/thoughts-on-your-stroke/)
- [Achieving Proper Form](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/what-is-proper-form/)
- [Sitting Turn](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/fundamentals101/sitting-turn/)

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## Lesson Applications

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- [Preventing Nose Dives](https://thesurfcontinuum.com/lesson_application/preventing-nose-dives/)
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