180 – The Grit! August 10, 2017

In this gargantuan sized episode of Grit, David and Chas discuss why Derek Reilly left Stab and co-founded Beach Grit, whether it’s okay for a 35 year old dad to skateboard, SUP’r fist fights, Drugs vs Booze, 360s vs 540s, why you should never wash your jeans nor tie your shoes, and things get really real when they analyze whether Curren is the biggest kook of all time. And it all happens while the boys imbibe a cool afternoon cocktail. Take the candy!

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BLOOD FEUD: BEACH GRIT VS STAB

Short story; Derek left Stab. Derek founded BeachGrit. Former co-founders feel indignent about how their now competing brands play the game. Listen for the full scoop!

Will BeachGrit become The Berrics of surf? Chas says so.

BLOOD FEUD: DRUGS VS BOOZE

BLOOD FEUD: 360 VS 540

Cote, illuminate me! Defy the math!

Good luck in the @usopenofsurf today, @griffin_cola. I’m sure there’s more where this came from.

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LIFESTYLE aka #FASHION

Is it ever okay for a 35 year old dad to skateboard?

Best ciggy for summer?

You’re tying your shoes all wrong.

Don’t wash your jeans, ever.

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BARREL OR NAH?

Tide Watches?

Cigs?

Asymmetrical Surfboards?

Either way things were always changing and the evolution was guided by the science and fragility of heartfelt smiles. @visslasurf

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Decisions, decisions. @josh_kerr84 surveying a few options this summer. // #albumsurfboards #albumsurf #quiver #surfboarddesign #asymmetry #shredstick #stoked

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Read Receipts?

#KOOKORCURREN

Front zip wetsuits

Lord Nieblas @andynieblas ~ ? @brianasher

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Rash guards