In the first half of today’s episode, David discusses Need Wetsuits with Rob Colby. They chat about the direct-to-consumer business model, the equitability of high-salaried surf stars, and Rob lends insight into Dane Reynolds’ Chapter 11 based on his years as an executive at Quiksilver. In the second half of the show (36 minute mark) David offers his analysis on the upcoming 2016 Pipeline Masters. Enjoy the show!
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SHAWN DOLLAR DISCUSSES HIS CONCUSSIONS
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PRE PIPEMASTERS ANALYSIS
Here’s David’sĀ assessment of what’s to come. Listen to the pod for the detailed analysis.
Surfers at risk of humiliation
Filipe Toledo

Matt Wilkinson

Other surfers with something to prove at Pipe: Stu Kennedy, Matt Banting, Kanoa Igarashi.
Dark Horse Pick
Keanu Asing

Notables (but not for the reason’s you might think)
Joel Parkinson

Kelly Slater

Top Picks
John John Florence

Gabriel Medina
