Paul Strauch- A Legend Within Surfing's Genesis

Send us Fan MailI was brought up to respect my elders. Though I am respectful, most of the time ( I fault here and there lol), with everyone, there is an extra layer of admiration that I have for those who have experienced life and its challenges to their senior years. And if someones life experiences involve surfing.... boy, you gotta my attention and ears. In that context, what if ....you are an individual that experienced the evolution of surfing , surf culture and its history by being part of it, in a bigger way than most. Then I am dumbfounded!Our interview on this episode is of such a man and surfer, an individual with an immense history of surfing accomplishments and stories. His footprints are marked eternally in the books of surfing.Due to time constraints I had to cut the interview short but not without promising Mr. Strauch that I would reach out for a second recording of his surfing memories and tales. Next time I want to do it in person so I can shake his hand and perhaps catch some waves with the man.Topics:BeginningsWaikiki 40's and 50'sDuke KahanamokuTom Blake Custom SurfboardSurf Teachings of George DowningSurfing the North Shore for the First timeCalifornians in HawaiiGame Changer BoardsAl Nelson SurfboardsBarry KanaiaupuniThe Aikau'sThe Ten Rapid Fire SegmentListeners QuestionsShoutoutsThanks to Brandon Strauch in coordinating and helping out in making this interview possible. I owe you a wave and a beer!Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!Enjoy!!!!Thanks to our sponsor Sin-Min for joining the podcast with an offer and deal for our listeners. When you purchase any of their great products the podcast will get a commission and you will get a special discount. Use code "longboardarian" at checkout for a 10 % discount and if you order $50 or more you will get free shipping! I love their aluminum free deodorant, it works! Plus you smell like a Cinnabon! Lol. www.sin-min.comIf you enjoyed this episode and want more longboardlecious episodes for the future please consider donating, purchasing any of our merch or a simple rating or review wherever you listen to this podcast is immensely helpful.Support the showJoin the Longboardarian Community! Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian .Support the Show!Merch coming soon!Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabreraThank you for the love!