You Can Do It

Beneath the Surface

Welcome back to the Beneath the Surface podcast. In this episode—the thirtieth(!) installment— Corey and Sean alleviate apprehensions about paddle boarding. After all these years, still one of the most common questions people have about paddle boarding is: “Can I do it?”

The short answer? Yes. The 25-minute answer outlined in this podcast? Also yes. Emphatically yes. As Corey says, “This sport wouldn’t be so popular if it wasn’t easy.”

In Beneath the Surface: You Can Do It, Corey and Sean detail why paddle boarding is an activity for everyone. Not just that, but why it’s an excellent activity for everyone. They also dive into some of the best standup paddle boards based on people’s interests and ability levels. And of course, as always, they have a grand old time doing it. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Links from the Episode
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Want something a little more maneuverable? Get the paddle board that suits any excursion.

Who’s in the Episode

Lead Designer, Co-Founder, and CEO at BOTE, Corey Cooper is a licensed engineer hailing from Auburn University. Corey is the pioneer of the DarkRoom, assisting with the design of the machinery, concepting the layout and ultimately developing the workflow used in DarkRoom production. Corey’s passion for this project is so strong that on any given day, regardless of how busy things are at BOTE, you will often find Corey working in the DarkRoom.

Sean Murphy is the Director of Photography at BOTE and a world-renowned photographer based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. After spending most of his career based in Los Angeles, shooting for brands like Adidas, Red Bull, and Toyota, just to name a few, Sean moved back to the Redneck Riviera. You can find Sean capturing gritty America and spontaneous moments that translate into visually stunning photography.

Sound Bites

“As an inexperienced paddler, the bigger the board you get, the easier it’s going to be in the beginning. However, the downside is: you’re going to overcome that uncomfortable phase real quick. You’re going to acclimate to the board in less than a week. So don’t overbuy to the extent that you’re no longer having fun with the board once you acclimate to it.” – Corey Cooper, CEO and Co-Founder at BOTE

Capítulos

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Next Question: What’s Your Weight? (00:00:00)

3. The Smoothest of Segues (00:01:44)

4. How Do People Do This? (00:03:45)

5. Fitness for All (00:05:55)

6. The Worst Case Scenario… You Fall Off (00:07:30)

7. So, Can You Do It? (00:08:07)

8. A Coupla Damn Stable BOTE Boards (00:08:46)

9. Find Your Board (00:12:00)

10. First Question: What Do You Want to Do? (00:14:01)

11. Next Question: What’s Your Weight? (00:14:45)

12. Third Question: What Features Are Important to You? (00:18:35)

13. Back to Alleviating Fears About Stability (00:21:15)

14. The Overarching Narrative (00:22:50)

15. Outro (00:25:08)