Duke Aipa: On radical innovations in surfboard design

Basis Surf Podcast

In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Modern Sting and the Wrecking Ball.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Legacy of Ben Aipa

05:38 The Invention of the Sting

13:19 Duke Aipa's Unique Designs: The Dark Twinn and the Wrecking Ball

28:49 Finding the Right Foot Position on a Twin Fin

39:18 The Wrecking Ball: A Super Groveler with Unique Design Characteristics

41:14 Conclusion and Future Innovations

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