110 – Spit! May 1, 2018

In today’s Spit! Scott and David discuss solutions to clean remove a trash island the size of Alaska that is floating in the Pacific. They also discuss a potential quantum leap in fin design, the XXX(L) Big Wave Awards, the greatest competition in surfing happening this weekend (hint, it won’t be in a pool), and the importance of role of silence during extortion negotiations. Plus, Must-See Moments, Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. Enjoy!

Today’s show is sponsored by SpyOptics.com use promo code “podcast” and NeedEssentials.com, fully stocked in all sizes, included womens, and new full grain leather sandals. Come see all their gear at The Boardroom Show this weekend.

Join us at The Boardroom Show this weekend, May 5 & 6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Secure tickets in advance at BoardroomShow.com

Who you gonna run into at the Boardroom Show? This year we present a Tournament of Champions format for the Icons of Foam Shape-off with six past winners and two Honoree (Marc Andreini) wildcards. Join us May 5 & 6 in beautiful Del Mar. @usblanks @marcandreini @waynerichsurfboards @rickycarrollsurfboards @mattcalvani @sk_shape @rogerhindssurfboards @billbarnfield @rmshapes @surfboardsbytravisreynolds #boardroomshow @boardporn #may5n6 #delmar Buy tix online and save plus be entered to win one of six shaped blanks from the shape-off.

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THE NORTH PACIFIC GYRE CLEANUP

Boyan Slat will potentially change the planet. Link to Scott’s article

A FLASHPOINT FOR FINS OR A FAD?

QuobbaFins.com  Link to David’s article

Introducing Quobba Fins from Quobba on Vimeo.

NO CONTEST

Everything we’ve been asking for; behind-the-scenes, cultural context, excellent surfing, narrative, all captured by Stab and Red Bull.

KISSED BY GOD

BIG WAVE AWARDS

TUBE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

Ian Walsh  (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017.

WIPEOUT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

Andrew Cotton (Braunton, Devon, United Kingdom) at Nazaré, Portugal on November 8, 2017.

BIGGEST PADDLE AWARD WINNER

Aaron Gold (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018.

QUIKSILVER XXL BIGGEST WAVE AWARD WINNER

Rodrigo Koxa (Guarujá, SP, Brazil) at Nazaré, Portugal on November 8, 2017.

80 Feet. New Guiness World Record.

RIDE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

Ian Walsh (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017.

HYDRO FLASK WOMEN’S BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD WINNERS

1 – Paige Alms (Haiku, Hawaii, USA)

MEN’S BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE AWARD NOMINEES

1 – Lucas Chianca (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

MUST-SEE MOMENT

The single greatest thing on the internet this month

WAIT… FOR… IT #wallofdeath #naturedgaf #localsonly #bodied via @adjhill ?: @lubricatedsurfpics

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DUKE

Firstly, Boyan Slat (scroll up to the top!) and secondly, Patagonia (yet again!) for their documentary “Never Town”. Enjoy! CLICK HERE