Designing Edge Boards for Speed and Control w/ Saint Christopher Edgeboards

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Saint Christopher discussing innovative Edge board designs that enhance surfing performance.

🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan New York–based shaper, Saint Christoper is pushing the envelope on Edge board design. We discuss how and why his boards create such a noticeable difference in performance. We start with the core question, “What is the Edge?” and break down the design principles behind concaves, reduced planing surfaces, and dual rockers that lead to effortless speed generation and the ability to hold a higher line for longer. We get into how to harness and design for speed through fin innovation, tail rocker, and experimental asymmetrical outlines. We also discuss Christopher’s experience not surfing for months before a trip to Nicaragua, used only the Basis Paddle Trainer in preparation, was able to surf for 5-6 hrs a day, and why building your ‘engine’ is just as important as dialing in your equipment. Tune in to learn about design, speed, and how to manipulate these elements to make the most out of your time in the water. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters02:05 Meet Edge Board Shaper Saint Christopher03:01 The…

People in this episode

Host: Basis Surf

Guest: Saint Christopher

Topics covered

• surfboard design
• speed generation
• performance
• fin innovation
• training preparation

Keywords

• Edge boards
• surfboard design
• speed
• concaves
• rocker
• surf training
• Nicaragua

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Basis Paddle Trainer, Basis Surf Podcast

Books & works: Edge Boards

Places: Nicaragua

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