216 - Spit! July 14, 2021

In today’s show Scott delivers the Olympic surf forecast, gives advice for how to not annoy your shaper, David offers early memories of Rich Harbour’s famed surf shop, Garrett McNamara goes mainstream, and JOB’s lackey social climbs into the jaws of a shark. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy!

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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SHAPER AND YOUR EXPECTATIONS

Listener email . . .

“David, I’ve been questioning lately what’s the proper etiquette for communication with a shaper after ordering a board from them. We all know how busy they are, I get it but what do you think is appropriate for checking in with them if at all? Or do you just wait it out until it shows up on your doorstep? Say for instance if you ordered a boarded 6 months ago is it cool to send an email asking for an update? Granted I know this is a mystery and there are infinite situational variables but I’m struggling because I want my board but really don’t want to be that annoying customer..”