29 Barton Lynch - '88 World Champ & Surf Coach

Want to surf small waves with more confidence, sharper reflexes, and less frustration—just by changing your mindset and one simple habit?

Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just stepping up your game, this episode with 1988 World Champion Barton Lynch uncovers powerful, practical tools to help you break plateaus and surf with more flow and purpose. If you've ever struggled in small or inconsistent conditions, Barton's drills and insights can revolutionize how you approach every surf session.

• Learn the game-changing "waves as fast as you can" drill that boosts reflexes, confidence, and performance in small or junky waves.

• Understand why most surf skateboards teach bad habits—and how Barton's new design helps kids and adults train better for the ocean.

• Get behind-the-scenes insight into elite coaching philosophy that emphasizes individuality, awareness, and long-term progress over cookie-cutter technique.

Listen now to transform your small wave surfing, sharpen your mental game, and bring more flow, confidence, and fun to every session.

Key Points

• Michael announced that there are two spots left for the Surf Mastery coaching trip happening from May 18th to 24th in El Salvador at Puro Surf.

• Barton Lynch discussed the recent shark attacks at Margaret River that led to the cancellation of the surfing event there.

• Barton explained the 'waves as fast as you can' drill, which involves catching as many waves as possible in quick succession to improve reflexes and small wave performance.

• Michael and Barton discussed the benefits of the 'waves as fast as you can' drill for Michael's surfing.

• Barton introduced the new 'Switch' skateboard product from Street Boards, designed for surf training without creating bad habits.

• Barton mentioned the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the 'Switch' skateboard, which will be available at an affordable price.

• Barton discussed the larger Street Board with big wheels that allows surfers to practice their rail game on land.

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For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced.