David Lee Scales returns from Peru as he and Chas Smith talk midlengths, Twinzer design, surf contest crowds, claiming, flotation, alcohol sponsorship, and more.
The Grit! August 31st, 2026 (Full Episode 387)
In today’s show Chas gets the scoop on David’s Peru trip and the boys discuss their sustaining love affair with midlengthed surfboards, learn about the virtues of the Twinzer, extoll the joys of watching a live comp with a crowd, lambast Tyler for rewriting how low a claim can go, discover the two disparate groups allowed to wear floatation, and discuss the dangers of being sponsored by an alcohol brand. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales
Host, Producer: Chas Smith @TrashProse
Jump Around
00:00 Chas gets the Peru scoop from David
The post-Peru debrief begins.
04:30 David becomes a Mid-Lengther.
Resistance finally gives way to glide.
17:45 SurfNVS, Asyms, and Canards
Twinzer theory enters the chat.
23:00 David: Vacation Diets are great, but it’s good to home. In praise of ceviche.
25:30 WSL Cloudbreak viewing in Peru, Erin Brooks 10pt Ride, and Dj Seaweed hits an all time epic high on listener trip
30:00 Tyler Wright, Francisca Veselko, the Ugliest of Claims, and Strider gets real with Vaughan Blakey
48:00 Kook & Curren: Vests. From the Vault: Rashguards over Wetsuit, Whitewash Takeoffs
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