Pump up the volume for an instant pop-up fixer

Volume = flotation = better pop-ups. Simple, right? Not when no one tells you that! In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood parts of beginner surfboards: volume. From my first 7'6" epoxy Bic (zero clue how many liters) to the Guild Factor formula that changed everything, we talk ratios, mistakes, and why your board might be sabotaging your progress. Plus: bonus tips for wetsuits, wave size, and what “bikini-forward waters” even means.