I PISSED OFF THE CORELORD (HE WALKED OUT ME) w/ That Surf Guy John West

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John West discusses surf culture, localism, and the challenges faced by surfers in this engaging episode.

🔥 Get your FREE personalized 2-4X wavecount training plan in under 30 seconds. https://surfbasis.com/pages/trainingplan This episode features John West, also known as @thatsurfguy_ , the surfer behind the Corelord character and the @citypro.app . We dig into what makes someone kook or core, blending satire with serious insight. John breaks down how localism works, why regulation still has a place in some lineups, and shares his own story of getting regulated. We also get into common mistakes beginners make, how surf culture has changed, and what it really takes to improve. He also explains how his CitiPro app is making pro-level video feedback accessible to everyday surfers. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters01:22 Meet the Core Lord01:47 Kook or Core Rapid Fire02:30 The Champion Mentality03:21 Earning Respect in the Lineup03:58 Practice and Sending It04:16 Born Core04:44 Why is the Core Lord So Angry06:01 Enter John West07:31 Localism Then vs Now09:34 Beginner Spot Selection11:04 Chaos vs Order in the Lineup15:27 Kook Stories and Getting Burned18:01 Social Media and Real Life Confrontations21:37 Keys to Surf…

People in this episode

Host: Basis Surf

Guest: John West

Topics covered

• surf culture
• localism
• surf progression
• beginner mistakes
• video feedback

Keywords

• surfing
• localism
• CitiPro app
• surf culture
• beginner surfers
• video feedback
• Corelord

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Corelord, CitiPro

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