Dropping In Surf Show Podcast

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zak Abeles of Bay Area Surf Progression (BASP). Zak and Rob talk about coaching tools and techniques for surfing and paddling, common issues they see, and various cross-training a surfer can do when they aren’t out surfing. https://bayareasurfprogression.com/

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob had a casual conversation with Trax founder Michael Brand. They talked about how Trax collects a surfer’s performance data, processes it, and provides insights into how to improve by comparing movements from professional surfers, giving the user simple and easy changes to make to progress. To learn more, visit https://traxsurf.com/

Dropping In Surf Show Episode 56 features Swell – what is swell, how swell it created, how swell travels and what happens when swell arrives and concludes on our shorelines. This episode is a continuation of the Wind episode. Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zouhair Belkoura of the Pacifica Board Factory (Zboards) to discuss a year-long board testing experiment they conducted and the associated surfer-shaper feedback loop that took place. Learn about how to talk with shapers about boards, how different design changes might impact a board’s performance, and more.

In this month’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob explores the wonderful element that creates the waves we love to surf – wind! He breaks down the importance wind plays in the creation of the waves we surf as well as the formation of local conditions.

Daphne Teh, a data scientist and Bocconi professor who applies AI to business problems, explores surfing use cases. She talks about data quality, model choices, YouTube analytics for surf channels, timing and location effects, personalized surf forecasts and recommender-style reports, wearables and sensor data, and combining multi-source data to boost performance and sponsorship value.

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Surf Coach Dan Mori to discuss the best methods and common mistakes with surf progression. Rob and Dan talk boards, waves, where to ride, how to catch waves, and more. Connect with Dan dan@fulcrumsurf.com.

A lively dive into how algorithms shape both social media and surf forecasting. Short explanations of algorithm basics, efficiency, and real-world uses. A look at predictive models, buoy and camera data, and the limits of human reports. Practical tips on cross-checking forecasts and keeping a personal surf log.

New research on what really speeds up paddling is broken down into hand kinematics, pressure sensors, and motion-capture trials. The show contrasts hand speed, palm versus dorsal pressure, and how lift from vortices boosts propulsion. Practical timing, body roll, and safe drills for faster three-stroke bursts are highlighted.

In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob breaks down the respiratory pump, explains what respiratory muscle training (RMT) is, outlines some studies showing the impact RMT has on performance, and how this training could relate to surfing (i.e. should you use it?).