About this episode
In this episode, Mike Steele interviews former pro surfer Chris Burke about his career and the changing landscape of surfing.
Send us Fan Mail Today on Quivercast, we sit down with former pro surfer, surf industry veteran, and vintage board collector Chris Burke. Hailing from Western Australia, Chris paints a picture of a coastline that still offers empty, unridden waves—something that feels increasingly rare in today’s surf world. He reflects on his competitive career with honesty, admitting that while he followed the contest path, it was never something he truly loved. At the same time, he was balancing an apprent...
People in this episode
Host: Mike Steele
Guest: Chris Burke
Topics covered
- surfing
- competitive career
- surf industry
- vintage boards
- coastline
- unridden waves
Keywords
- surfing
- Chris Burke
- Western Australia
- competitive surfing
- vintage surfboards
- surf industry
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Western Australia
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