020 - The Grit! April 23, 2018

Today Chas and David discuss The Year of The Snake and why Jake Patterson is the most disruptive coach in surfing, they critique current hair styles trending on the top 32, analyze potentially racist surf etymology, and discuss how to extort rich tourists. Plus everyone’s favorite game, Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

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THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE

Is Jake Patterson the most disruptive coach in surfing?

SURF ETYMOLOGY

Pig Dog? And can it a Pig Dog without grabbing the rail?

Chinese Wax Job?

Play it kool #dontforgetthefins #andthebottomofyourfeet #ivebeensnowbortingbeforeithinkigotthisbro #almost #firsttimer #doubleender #waxonwaxoff #finsandsuitareoncorrect #passedthattest #heardithelpswithtraction #speedbumps #firsttimeforeverything #waxemup #hardforsofttops #yourmomwaxes #yeeww #outthere #awwyougotthezebraonethatscute #donthasselhimheslocal #surfingsucksdonttryit #rippingfromfarfarfromripping #whoyoucallinkookkook #kookoftheday #whenkeepingitkookgoeswrong #ogkotd #supportyourlocalkook #isarf #wereallkooksinourownway #laughitoff #dependingonthedayyouorme @newptfot ?
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And a very important PSA