In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by North Shore legend and pro surfer Shayden Pacarro ( @shaydo.p ). Together, we dive into his approach to surfing and coaching, including how to better engage your rail during turns, the key to riding bigger waves, how to leverage your back foot for control and power, and the importance of paddling.
Chapters
00:00 The Foundation of Surfing Technique
02:10 The Key to Surfing Like Andy Irons
03:54 Finding Your Style in Surfing
08:22 The Role of Ego in Surfing
15:30 Understanding Foot Placement and Weight Distribution
25:47 Training Techniques for Surfers
34:17 Understanding Surf Techniques and Coaching
44:10 The Importance of Paddling and Positioning
52:27 Finding Balance in Surfing and Life
57:46 Intention and Mindset in Surfing
01:02:40 Dream Waves and Future Goals
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Interesting and kind of a contrarian approach to Clay Nienaber's OMBE about becoming a more front footed surfer. I see how being back footed in the pocket is essential for the turn but pumping down the line requires lift from the wave and getting light. I don't see how being heavy on the back foot can help with that but maybe I'm missing something. I'm more focused on extending with the upper and lower body when trying to make sections than worrying about my foot weighting but that's just me.
I’ve had the privilege of having Shaydo as a coach for the past 5 years. He’s the most intuitive and tapped in surfer I’ve been around. So stoked to see the world getting to see his talent!
Awesome as always. Mebe pull a Rogan & get high with ur guest. Then when we talk about back ft he's reliving exact feeling as a teen & what happened. More off the wall the better no?
😅 kidding of course
The other day I saw one of the interviews in the channel and the guy was saying it was all about front door pressure, that's so confusing lol