What's the Deal with Paddle Battles?

Season 1, Episode 6

WSL

Monday, December 16, 2019

What do the world's best surfers think about going stroke-for-stroke with their fellow competitors?

"Nuggets" dive into the unexpected histories of surf world mainstays brought to you by the WSL and your favorite Championship Tour surfers. From the birth of the shaka to the origins of the famed world title trophy, this series brings you snackable cultural insights on topics forever cemented into the surf zeitgeist.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Episode 1: How Did the Chair Tradition Begin?

Season 1, Episode 1

Who better to explain the history of the famed chair ride up the beach than those who get the royal treatment themselves.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Episode 2: What Do the World's Best Surfers Think About Claims?

Season 1, Episode 2

Keyboard critics can shun claimers, but let's first give them the chance to explain their flamboyant flailings and choreographed poses.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Episode 3: What's the World Title Trophy Made Of?

Season 1, Episode 3

Do the world's best surfers know just how special the trophy really is? Let's find out…

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Episode 4: Where Did the Shaka Come From?

Season 1, Episode 4

The shaka comes in all shapes and sizes. But where did it come from, and how do you throw yours?

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