174 – Dave Parmenter

We are thrilled to welcome back former guest Dave Parmenter. He first appeared in episode 101 of Surf Splendor where we outlined his biography. A former pro surfer, a surf writer, historian, and boardbuilder, Surfing Magazine once described Parmenter as “the most interesting surfing in the world.” In today’s show Dave explains how “old” surfboard designs are more advanced than many modern designs, why he doesn’t read surf mags nor watch surf films, and why he’s spending most of his watertime miles off the coast. Enjoy the show!

Dave Parmenter’s website is Nowtro.com

LIBERTINE BREWERY

Huge “Thank You” to Libertine Brewery for allowing us to record this episode at their San Luis Obispo location.

There’s no place you’d rather be on a Saturday in SLO than with a row of great beers and a smiling bartender in front of you. #wildale#slo#sourbeer#sanluisobispo ?: @graceh2os

A post shared by Libertine Brewing Company (@libertinebrew) on Mar 18, 2017 at 12:21pm PDT

DAVE’S WRITING

Read “Shaping Flippy’s Board”, an article written by Parmenter that originally appeared in the Surfer’s Journal in 2001.

DAVE’S INSTAGRAM

And a few of Parmenter’s recent board’s built. Follow @AleutianJuice

New missiles beside rustic silo, with @pablo_fernandez_42 showing off his new 10’0″ longboard and 12’0″ Makaha Megalodon. Ron Barrilito rum-tinted resin work by @watermansguild @surfboardsbyclutch @greggae13   A post shared by Dave Parmenter (@aleutianjuice) on Feb 17, 2017 at 6:07pm PST

Autumnal retinal glare by @watermansguild @greggae13 @surfboardsbyclutch 6’8″ MPegg for Todd Williams 16.9″ N X 21.5″ WP X 15.375 T X 3.0″ thickness and 74SP p/u core by @usblanks

A post shared by Dave Parmenter (@aleutianjuice) on Sep 13, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

8’0″ V6 for Colin Sako, to scratch the Early Years itch. 15.0″ N X 21.0″ WP X 13.15″ T and 2.65″ thick. @usblanks 84SP WITH +1/2″ N 18 R and 1/4″ cedar stringers sandwiching colored foam insert. Glassing by @watermansguild and @greggae13   A post shared by Dave Parmenter (@aleutianjuice) on Jun 1, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

OUR FAV INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Shred til you’re dead. #outthere #notreally #cheesegrater ?: @tessadp222 ?: @alan_bournisen

A post shared by Kookslams (@kookslams) on Apr 15, 2017 at 3:39pm PDT

MOVIES DISCUSSED

KAMANU COMPOSITES

Kamanu is the company that Dave spoke about when talking about single person canoes.

Lastly, here are links to:
Rell Sunn’s entry on The Encyclopedia of Surfing