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Word of the Week: Trim — the Holy Grail of your post-pop-up ride

Author
Zuzanna Wilson
Published
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Episode Link
http://thewipeoutweekly.libsyn.com/word-of-the-week-trim-the-holy-grail-of-your-post-pop-up-ride

What do surfboards and sailboats have in common? Trim. This week, we break down what “trimming” a wave really means—why it's the next natural step after popping up, how to do it, and what longboard legend Phil Edwards meant when he said, “Trim is everything.” We’ll cover the history, mechanics, and why ancient Hawaiians did it better than us—without fins, thank you very much.

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