Host Sean Cassidy launches the SUP Surf Sessions podcast and interviews his mentor Alex Chandler, an early east-coast Canada SUP adopter and an all-around waterman - introduced to the sport in Hawaii by Laird Hamilton. They discuss how SUPs and foils change lineup dynamics and how SUP surfers can coexist with prone surfers through skill, respect, and etiquette. Alex shares a Maui story learning etiquette after losing control of a big SUP and his evolution to earning respect from pro surfers in the water. Alex explains the ingredients of being a good water person. He also touches on paddle length and stance techniques, SUP performance in bigger waves, and dealing with the thousands of sharks off the coast of Nova Scotia.
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00:00 Welcome
01:18 Cold Water Sessions
02:53 Should SUPs Be In The Lineup?
04:36 Laird Hamilton Origin Story
08:04 How to Earn Your Place
09:48 SUP Lineup Etiquette
12:27 Bottom Turns
14:58 Stance & Paddle Length Tips
17:59 Top Turns & Paddle Switches
20:03 Ocean as Medicine
21:07 SUP vs Pro Surfer
24:02 When to Paddle Out
27:02 Sharks in the Lineup
29:49 Ocean Awe and Presence
31:01 SUP Surfing is Legit
34:37 Attitude and Safety
36:18 Wrap
26/04/30
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