I heart hotdogging

Today, we're rewinding to the 1950s and 60s, when surfing wasn't just about gliding along a wave—it was about flair, footwork, and a little bit of circus. This episode dives into the colorful world of hotdogging, the flashy, highly maneuverable style that turned mellow beach breaks into a stage for radical turns, noserides, spinners, and drop-knee cutbacks. We'll trace the roots of the term hotdog, meet the surfers who claimed to have invented it (Phil Edwards or Dewey Weber—take your pick), and break down the maneuvers that defined an era. Plus, you'll hear about the head-dips, fin-first takeoffs, and the sidelip move that helped Gerry Lopez get noticed. Whether you think surfing should be about pure trim or maximum self-expression, you'll come away with a fresh appreciation for the golden age of style.