STRIDER WASILEWSKI - Shark encounters, Dogtown, the North Shore, Kelly Slater's only East Coast tour
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Professional surfer, business owner and WSL commentator, Strider Wasilewski tells all in this episode of Cold Beer Surf Club. Strider sits down with Conner Coffin at WSL HQ and kicks off the conversation with a jaw-dropping story about an old photo of a shark they encountered during a Bali trip, courtesy of Marty Hoffman. He takes us through the harrowing experience of surviving a shark attack at Gordo Bank alongside legends like Marty, Peter McGonagle, and Terence McNulty. From recounting the adrenaline-pumping moments during the infamous Mick Fanning incident at Jeffreys Bay to the transformative experience of swimming with sharks in the Maldives, Strider shares his most gripping encounters with these ocean giants. Strider also reflects on his roots in the iconic Dogtown scene, growing up alongside skate legends Tony Alva and Jay Adams, and the pivotal moments that shaped his surfing journey-from epic trips to the North Shore to gracing the cover of SURFER Magazine. He dives into his time with Quiksilver, unforgettable moments flying on a private jet with Kelly Slater, and the excitement of signing Dane Reynolds and securing Volcom’s legendary Pipe House. As Strider and Conner discuss the evolution of surfing culture from the "surf all day, party all night" scene to the current era of incredible professionalism and progression, Strider shares what continues to fuel his passion as a surfer and a commentator. He divulges his ventures with Shade Sunscreen, supporting talents like Griffin and Crosby Colapinto, and his journey of writing a book.
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This is the realest I’ve ever seen strider. Rad stories. Connor does a good job of letting people talk- that can be tough as an interviewer
- that's crazy!
Holy $## !!!!!!!
Now this is the best podcast the WSL has done. Congratulations to Connor for just letting strider talk
For those that don't know Marvin Forster was THE craziest scariest Hawaiian surfer.
Striders been there and done it ALL but I've never known about his younger years and the adversity he faced.
Thank you so much Strider and the WSL
The man is in pumping surf commentating all the time and connecting the casual fan to the sport we all love. Freaking legend and what a gnarley life. Thank you Strider for still helping the industry and making I feel more accessible! ❤
Strider's story HAS to be made into a movie. North Shore 2.0!
Fully!
I was thinking the same thing ! I can’t wait t read his book!
Outstanding interview, Strider & Conner! Really one of the best interviews on surfing and what happened behind the scenes…I’ll buy the book!
Outstanding interview, Strider & Conner! Really one of the best interviews on surfing and what happened behind the scenes…I’ll buy the book!
I remember watching Strider on Wave Watch with Peter Townend "P.T." in the 80's. His passion for surfing is infectious. The WSL is lucky to have him on their team. Rock on Strider!! Thank you Conner!
I love Strider. He keeps the broadcasts loose and funny. Thanks for another good chat. I agree about the women's surfing. It has gone to another level the last few years.
Now that was a podcast. Striders story unreal. Awesome listen conner. One of my favorites pods to date from anyone.
Yeah, this story should be a movie 💯💙💙💯
The best podcast EVER. Didn’t know Striders story had t was GREAT!!! Make a book brother 🤙🏼
Totally cool interview. Who doesn't love some Strider!
That was the best pod cast I’ve listened to in some time . Strider encapsulates the culture and Connor did a great job talking story. Epic guest , refreshing vibe , true core 🌊
Wow, didn't know Strider's backstory. Like him even more now. The real deal...
the shark story is crazy. Only just started and can tell this is going to be a good one.
Strider is the man. Never met him though I grew up surfing many same spots rnd same time. Known who he was since early 90s, but never knew majority of his path. Best po d so far. Thanks for both you guys time.
Most legit surf Interview ever,,Kelly not wanting to tour eastcoast"strider"what these are your people's "lolz fecking legend ya
Epic podcast! From our early small kid time days on the WSA to early 90's sessions all over Calif. through Quik times and up to present day he has always been exactly the same. As real as it gets and a true friend.
Fantastic podcast! Thanks Conner, Strider, and the team!!
Holy shit what an amazing podcast ! I never knew Strider's story even though I am a really old (66) lifelong surfer.... Best thing WSL ever put out, bar none. Reminds me of The Surfer's Journal stories.... Bravo to Strider and Connor !
How on earth does this have only like 20k views. This is incredible. Awesome stuff!
Strider is the best… Love this dude.
Hey WSL more back stories about the people that grew the industry, this was insanely good and so interesting!! Yeah Strider 🤙🏼
This is so sick! When I think of watching strider when I was younger I think of him in lost video on beach in Cabo. He’s a rad dude
great job Connor and Strider.
Beautiful interview!
Hey Stider,
Ah yes. We all find our path through surfing.
Yours is very entertaining. All those stories become our lives.
Good to hear yours. Yeew.
P.j. Rincon Calif.
I never knew Stryder was so gnarly - seems like a good dude
Amazing stories and podcast!
Great interview!!
That is not Strider that is Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man WOW wonderful story. Yea now we really love Strider good job.
I mean this coulda been 3 hours with a lotttt of knowledge and insight but instead we got “that’s crazy”. Someone needs to get this guy in a much longer conversation
Sick episode!!!
Yeah Strider! Great job Conner!
Best interview I’ve ever seen… I wanna know more about this Marvin guy anyone know where I can see some pictures or something ?
Strider: crazy story
Connor: gnarly!
Strider: another crazy story
Connor: damn that’s crazy!
Strider: even crazier story
Connor: no way!
Strider: yet another crazy story
Connor: so sick!
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For 110 min straight 😂. This is such a killer podcast, hopefully they do it again!
Amazing pod!!! Rad guys
Very good interview. Strikers history is very interesting. Love the slam on Danny kwok.he was in that elightist Newport crew,who thumbed their noses at us regular surfers.funny thing I never saw any of them in big surf in Hawaii in early 70s thru early eighties.only John van ornum who was a kind gentleman and great surfer in big stuff in hawaii.
AWESOME THANK YOU 😎
Stride or die! Classic
Good stuff. Thanks. Bless
Always wondered why he was employed, surfing media is so weird, but man he has lived a life
I grew up with Peter mcgonagle and his brothers at Riviera in San Clemente, lived in Mexico long time near him...he and his brother Ian are THE gnarliest surfer humans anywhere. PS christian Fletcher n me own a perfect secret left reef now in Samar Philippines
I remember when Strider stayed with him back in the day they were my neighbors lol
Lekker Strider!!
I never really knew anything about Strider... Didn't really find him interesting before.
That's all changed now.
He has great tales to tell...and I'm only halfway through this!
Hmmm....they skipped over the Lost years, was looking forward to that chapter.
Strider needs to write a book.
wrote this too soon... he is writing a book :)
where can i find the Photo of The SKARK that nearly killed Strider?
Yeah wish they added it in
Conner did not contribute but Strider was a charmer as always
Unreal
Wow… that was a heavy story.
That's crazy.
Seen it all with ya
Why do you guys censor half of what Strider is trying to say? Makes it frustrating to watch personally when you blank out a lot of parts but you see his lips moving
Behind the scenes. The surf world isn’t all glitz and glamour.
@@dgroves85 back then, especially hawaii was the wild wild west! Hawaii was nuts!
More importantly how’s Connor’s boat project going? I worked as a tender on an urchin boat the Risa Lynn out of SB that was docked in a slip right across from Connor’s boat.
Guys Waterbrother film Friday nite the 15th at COAST film fest Laguna
Strider this has so much spiritual context. Please find a Christian and ask them what you can expect in the future if you die without Jesus. Chops is baby’s play compared to H_ll. That encounter you had was nothing compared to being separated from God in a lake of fire surrounded by d_mons forever and ever. Ask Erin Brooks Dad. Lots of Christians on tour.
Surfing is great, unfortunately the obstacles such as the overcrowding, dangerous people with not much ability, wrong conditions, closeouts, shapeless waves make it an extremely frustrating sport. I hate having to compete with others for waves, getting japped by kooks who don't have a clue about rules or etiquette in the water. Where do you go to have a good time in the water? How do you get away from this and get to a more enjoyable place?
I feel your pain. It's all about mid week surfing!
@@fishdogdamickey Unfortunately not where I serve it doesn’t matter what day you serve. It used to be totally empty across the street from me now it’s known as a terrific spot and it sucks with closeouts and there’s 25 guys out fighting for a two wave set every so often and maybe ones makeable an hour it’s pretty messed up
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