We don’t often delve too deeply into surf industry goings on but if you are interested in a career, remember the heady days when Europe had a vibrant Autumn ASP tour and some of surfings greatest ever icons you may love this podcast.

If you grew up watching surf, snow or skate in the 90s or attending any of the myriad of competitions he was commentator at you will know Dave Mailmans voice. Pretty much known as ‘the voice of extreme’ Dave has been at the heart of surf “industry since he moved to France from Cal and never left.

For over 20 years, he was the voice behind the biggest surfing and snowboarding events across the world and has commented hundreds of heats on the beach or on webcasts. He went on to be Marketing Director Quiksilver Europe, President Association of Surfing Professionals Europe, he is a Journalist, Speaker, Voice Over Artist and a consultant. Basically everyone in the Action Sports industry knows Dave Mailman.

Few actually know Dave’s story in detail. It’s the story of a young Californian with a passion for skateboarding and surfing, who took French lessons in high school. He then went to spend a summer on the Basque coast…but basically never left. It was the heyday of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding and Dave was lucky enough to witness the founding moments of this movement.

Having mastered the languages of both Tom Curren and Serge Vitelli, he penned articles in the snowboard magazine OnBoard. After a quick passage with Arnette, Dave arrived at Quiksilver to take over as Head of Marketing for Europe.

In this Euro Sima Interview Dave tells us about this blossoming time when ideas (shoots, trips, events) overruled budgets, his four years as President of the ASP Europe, his work on the Freeride World Tour, the Verbier Extreme and even various editorial projects he’s worked on since then (including podcasts!).

A fascinating new episode on the history of our Action Sports industry.

Dave at La Gravière

Dave and the Irons brothers.

It’s fair to say that all waves need some form of regulation, respect the locals, abide by the rules, play nicely. But where do we stand on multiple drop-ins, and that alleged board flick at 0:50. As someone whose narrowly missed taking a board to the face, that thankfully puncured my board and not my skull (no I didn’t burn someone), things can turn nasty very quickly. In the words of the Black Eyed Peas, “Where Is The Love?” Welcome to Bali, land of incredible waves and incredibly crowded surf.

Born and raised in Guarujá, a coastal city famous for its surfing culture in Brazil. Bernardo’s dedication to his craft and his relentless pursuit of style have made him a role model for aspiring surfers in Brazil and beyond. Having since made the jump to California where he resides with his wife and two cats, Victor is living the dream as a free surfer under the gaze of Album, he’s come along way from his childhood in Brazil.

Do your own thing and make sure you’re original. Do it with full passion and do it for you. Just be yourself and believe. I feel like it worked for me, and it can work for someone else – Victor Bernardo

Lance’s Right / HT’s, famous for flawless right-hand barrels, offering a thrilling and challenging ride for experienced surfers, or a proper beating. Sit back and enjoy one of the finest at work, sit back and watch Nate Florence threading some insane kegs, text book stuff.

In episode one, the crew travels 1,200 kilometers down the coast of Chile, surfing when they could and sleeping when darkness fell. With them they each took a board and a duffle, following the open road.

Surfers: Nicolas Undurraga & Chippi
Film Crew: Carlos Musalem, Pablo Jimenez, Xabier Azcarate Del Valle
Produced by: Bagual Films