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  • Episode 5 of the Nate and Koa podcast. And for our first guest ever we sit down with Pyzel Surfboards!
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    ‪@KoaRothman‬ ‪@NathanFlorence‬ ‪@pyzel‬

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  • @sweetlou7558
    @sweetlou7558 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    This is literally the best podcast because it's not a podcast. These just feel like hanging out with you guys.

    • @TeamNowhereMuayThai
      @TeamNowhereMuayThai ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Legit so good!!!

    • @qaaronrodgers2479
      @qaaronrodgers2479 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I mean that’s what a podcast is lol Rogan started this 10 years ago in his kitchen with just his comedian friends.

    • @teauesera9236
      @teauesera9236 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nailed on the head

    • @wcc1212
      @wcc1212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100%.
      Hope this thing blows up, and they are on here for the next 20 years.
      I would be fascinating to see that timeline.

    • @qaaronrodgers2479
      @qaaronrodgers2479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ba7260 Name one long form 3 hour conversation style podcast before Rogan in 2009. Ok I’ll wait

  • @waxcomb
    @waxcomb ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I'm real keen to hear an interview with the Florence mom. Not only did you guys manage to turn out alright, but reaching the highest tier of big wave surfing and a world champ, also Ivan seems to be doing ok too. She clearly knows a thing or two

    • @michelemeixner7604
      @michelemeixner7604 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! I would love to see that also.

    • @ole.strand
      @ole.strand ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Totally agree

    • @robertg5791
      @robertg5791 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great idea. Would be a must watch. Her kids are beast mode and humble at same time.

  • @joefranks877
    @joefranks877 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    What an amazing episode. Koa is a really good interviewer and Pyzel seems like such a chill guy.

  • @seblivefloormanager
    @seblivefloormanager ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Been checking TH-cam feverishly for the last 48 hours! Huge relief to see episode 5 drop! PLUS an amazing guest! Thank you Nate and Koa, need my fix of you boys just chatting! 😅🤙
    Massive respect to the three of you this week. Keep living and inspiring us mere mortals thank you! 😊

  • @seblivefloormanager
    @seblivefloormanager ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Pyzel is such a dude 🙌
    And....
    Knock. Knock. Knock
    - stops talking, quick look.
    EVERYONE - Avacado.
    - carries on talking....
    WTF??? Hahahha.
    So many laid back gems in this episode 💪🥰🤙

  • @SasoCasablanca63
    @SasoCasablanca63 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome vlogcast ! Really special thing you guys have here/ Different, Funny, Witty and Informative all at the same time. One of the best shapers in the world as guest number 1. Nicely done!

  • @davidsills5093
    @davidsills5093 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is literally one of my favorite podcast I’ve ever seen, just constant smiles and laugh just like hanging with the boys. Keep ‘em coming !!!

  • @suekelly3910
    @suekelly3910 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    John is one of the kindest, most polite and relaxed persons I ever met.
    What a great episode again, Thank you!

  • @TruthIsNot4Sale
    @TruthIsNot4Sale ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great pod cast I wish I could hear all the stories inside the stories this was so great and very interesting on different boards shapes sizes and what they do well done super fun to hang out wishing Nate a quick recovery and Koa a breadstick

  • @DanOMallsVideo
    @DanOMallsVideo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was super enjoyable to watch! Get more and more stoked on the pod each week. Thank you!

  • @julierussell4316
    @julierussell4316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Growing up 3rd gen HB now 62yro... I get so inspired by anything you put out. Have to say that I am so grateful to see the greats like Pyzel, they have the secrets of the ocean within their souls. (Growing up they would have me test all the new boards because if it could be trashed out I would prove it) You never lose the eye, whether shaping a board or seeing the sets roll in.... a little piece of the heart of Mother ocean in every board

  • @damiengreaves2073
    @damiengreaves2073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool to see your podcast up and running have binge watched all your episodes and your episode with Bert from last year today. Doing awesom much love from Australia

  • @lukedorsey4423
    @lukedorsey4423 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love your stuff guys, I really enjoy your attitudes and your ability to keep everything low key.
    However, it would be awesome to hear you guys jump even more into his past with you guys. What drew him to it? How shaping has changed from when he was a kid in SB. How you met him would be super cool to hear also!
    Knowing he is a friend to you guys it would be so much fun to hear it through the conversation and stories you guys have. Either way, love to listen to this at work!

  • @agustinnn96
    @agustinnn96 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you! been waiting for this one, you make working so much easier for me. Cheers from Argentina

  • @CODzaneified
    @CODzaneified ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has quickly became my favourite podcast. So entertaining from start to finish, good stuff guys!!

  • @michelemeixner7604
    @michelemeixner7604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so fun! I was hanging out alone tonight and saw this podcast show up in my yt feed and i thought this could be good, and it was!! I havent laughed this much in a long time. Thanks you guys. I love each of your channels and I am a fan of your podcast :)

  • @FromTheMosh
    @FromTheMosh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great podcast. Thanks for always explaining things in further detail for more amateur surfers.

  • @Clous_online
    @Clous_online ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t ever stop this podcast! So good already!! 🎉

  • @BrentBenn
    @BrentBenn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Entertaining and informational. Great show guys!

  • @mikem1613
    @mikem1613 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Feel like my old 80's HB days just talking surf watching this! Now I'm a kook in Phoenix! I love this! Nate rest player! Don't rush back!

  • @rog86
    @rog86 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your podcasts are awesome boys. Really fun and insightful, and all your sense of humours are ace. Good effort!

  • @wasabiginger6993
    @wasabiginger6993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this podcast! Just wished we could have been shown the boards talked about. Anyways, it helped bring me more up to date because to be honest all I can remember was my ‘66 Brewer 9’2 baby gun that I practically slept with every night. It was my only board and was sooo gorgeous. I never surfed Laniakea or Himalayas over 7-8’ so never got out of it all it could do, but who cares. And I loved this podcast because it reminded me of how much loved to hang out with the guys, especially in surf shops … resin & catalyst was my Home … used to fix my own dings. Nate & Koa, just love you guys because you are just so open and don’t try to be anything else than who you really are. Hugs from Kona

  • @youtubeJune2004
    @youtubeJune2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rainy morning on NS just watched this. very entertaining. Pyzel should be a regular guest

  • @deanquady9787
    @deanquady9787 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many of my questions answered! Thanks guys, great work.

  • @ericdilley4724
    @ericdilley4724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate the discussion about environmental impacts. The surfing community in general is well aware but it's good to still talk about it for those who may not think about it otherwise. Great conversation all around and very informative description of epoxy vs reg glass boards!

  • @peters219
    @peters219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff. Thank you! I was completely engrossed. I know some non-surfer friends whose eyes would glaze over. That was good surfer content in its purest form. Please keep it going. I vote Healey as a guest and discussions around a holistic approach to health/mind and other activities etc... Classic edit too.

  • @didmachado
    @didmachado ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Please post more like this about board selection in different kind of waves that you surf and also size and volume of your boards. Very helpful! Thanks

  • @TheVisualante11
    @TheVisualante11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome First Guest. Pyzell what a cool dude. My new Favorite Surfer is Tora Watanabe. You should have him on your Podcast when he's in Town. Super cool Cat and his Dad is. super chill maybe both. I meet at the cold water classic Santa Cruz he came in 2nd lost to Kolohe Andino at the Buzzer in the Finals. Rides The Pyzell noticed--Pyzell brought him up in the Podcast. He's. my pick not only to make it to WCT but be in the Top 5.

  • @mikegrayable
    @mikegrayable ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview boys! Koa’s a natural with asking legit questions. Love y’all’s podcast! 🤙🏼

  • @beachman1221
    @beachman1221 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, don't stop it works what you're doin🤙🤙

  • @diogopontes5112
    @diogopontes5112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nate/Koa, thanks for making us feel part of these conversations (🍵🦶) guys, full authenticity! Just getting better at every new episode from this Podcast that looks like a Vlog that sounds like a Podcast. 👾
    "Audience feedback" 🎬Chapter markers would be a nice feature to have ,)

  • @bbwvelvet
    @bbwvelvet ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Loved it Thanks

  • @tubethis777
    @tubethis777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great idea, subscribed, keep it smart, fun, hyped and no product placement, just surfing, and discuss footage of your podcast while in the water

  • @trevorbarker2281
    @trevorbarker2281 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep crushing. This podcast WILL blow up boys

  • @Sol_Weird
    @Sol_Weird ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this one....How does pyzel keep up with making so many boards for so many different people. Good thing he's got Mia back at the shop to help out...

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Show guys live and direct with Master P..

  • @rogerpye1865
    @rogerpye1865 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode. Love the banter. 👍

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool to hear you all talk about the boards you ride.

  • @johnscatcherd9928
    @johnscatcherd9928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show one thing I was amazed that Pizel never talked about is when Foam Clarke was shut down and the surfboard industry. Love hearing his background and his knowledge on shaping. Pizel Pop Can. Nate get that back healed. Koa grats on the best wave at the Backdoor shoot out. I guess the Coconut Wireless Nate and Koa you guys don't get Coconut wireless is communication.

  • @beatrizpretti7523
    @beatrizpretti7523 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing, keep doing it guys! So Cool

  • @scottvanderlinden118
    @scottvanderlinden118 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wicked! A natural knowledge comedy combo that makes it easy to stay and not skip through
    No pro but… I like it cheers 🍻🇦🇺

  • @Jesssaaaa
    @Jesssaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

    Ayyy what a sick first guest!! You guys fucking around at the beginning was just what I needed after a shitty day ♡

  • @Chip_in
    @Chip_in ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your podcasts ❤️⛳

  • @rpcorp
    @rpcorp ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent episode!!🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @publicschooleducated5276
    @publicschooleducated5276 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    41 and live in Northern Nevada never surfed or wanted to and still don’t but got hooked on this channel and Koa’s and his rat pack group the last 3-4 weeks and watched just about every video going back 3 years and I’m just completely enamored with it all ( no homo) and can’t get enough. Appreciate it all and just wanna say thanks and best of health

    • @tubethis777
      @tubethis777 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give it a shot to surfing! Go to Cancun for warm water and friendly waves, surfing lessons and great vibes. Search for Gaviota Azul beach and learn about it.

  • @camaroness
    @camaroness ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this great podcast!

  • @jpn0466
    @jpn0466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get so stoked for these podcasts

  • @goncalopina2479
    @goncalopina2479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top one, keep going! cheers from Portugal

  • @shanejordan575
    @shanejordan575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting.....Thanks guys!

  • @JammaLamma
    @JammaLamma ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stoked for this you guys just need a little studio and good mics. Good stuff looking forward to more.

  • @surfamateur114
    @surfamateur114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fn AWESOME GUYS PYZEL HIMSELF SO GNARLY I LOVE IT KEEP IT GOING WITH THE PODCAST GREAT MOVE

  • @pastepotthot701
    @pastepotthot701 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    “You know that is a trigger word for me” 😂 Just make the man his bread stick already Pyzel!!

    • @darknesscomesforallofus4632
      @darknesscomesforallofus4632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      make it an asym...
      lol.

    • @seancallahan1312
      @seancallahan1312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@darknesscomesforallofus4632 * name checks out * 🤣🤣🤣

    • @stevitosgay
      @stevitosgay ปีที่แล้ว

      I missed the bread stick joke but see it referenced all the time, can anyone explain it to me?

    • @michaellee4537
      @michaellee4537 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I swear pyzel and john hate koa, i get this vibe i dont know

  • @madal55
    @madal55 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Neat hearing how odd shapers are. Fit right in with mad maniacs like RCJ, Chapman, looney cops, etc. Keep the good vibes, laughs coming. Great stuff.

  • @Golfprojosh
    @Golfprojosh ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nathan - “ when you first started shaping?…“
    Greatest way to get out of the pollution conversation. Hilarious watching Nathan try to be quiet :-)

  • @sunset2211
    @sunset2211 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good episode!

  • @wyatt1476
    @wyatt1476 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nate trying to understand pyzel explaining shaping had my dying haha

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 ปีที่แล้ว

      "dumb and dumber"

  • @jeremykeys2590
    @jeremykeys2590 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work!!!

  • @dallasbolton
    @dallasbolton ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessaah stoked for a new episode🤙

  • @James-gm4lv
    @James-gm4lv ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys!

  • @justinszuch6184
    @justinszuch6184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not a surfer and I never tried, so you are doing a great job at the podcast to keep my attention with a shaper and 2 surfers. 🤙

  • @ODL957
    @ODL957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys

  • @jayswartz
    @jayswartz ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Podcast!

  • @AC-pv2vz
    @AC-pv2vz ปีที่แล้ว

    yesterday this was a podcast with two high surfers. but today its three. awesome!

  • @christianlundstrom9918
    @christianlundstrom9918 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following your podcast since watching you 2 with Bert. But I've been waiting for this podcast. I've seen pyzel in some of your videos. I'm so glad you guys did this podcast. Pyzel is so cool

  • @kenmarapese9085
    @kenmarapese9085 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very entertaining!

  • @MD-jf1ml
    @MD-jf1ml ปีที่แล้ว

    I know nothing about surfing. One video idea would be a rundown on all the types of boards & why you choose one over another. Keep it up! Great pods so far 🙌

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to hear you’re on the mend Nathan I reckon 3 to 4 weeks take it easy

  • @wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539
    @wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fun, super cool.

  • @trevorroberts2806
    @trevorroberts2806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great podcast again guys. Just hangin out chillin is really cool from two of the best surfers in the world and one of the best shapers say no more 🏄‍♂️🤙

  • @brandonstaab5651
    @brandonstaab5651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oboz shoe company also plants a tree for every pair of shoes sold... Awesome seeing companies like Pyzel looking at the big picture and giving back where they can!

  • @jul1us_tv
    @jul1us_tv ปีที่แล้ว

    Phantom is an awesome board! Better for average surfer then ghost imo :)
    great podcast, love the casual vibez

  • @jamesroscoe7555
    @jamesroscoe7555 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most environmentally sound board is the one that is least inclined to break because they are all plastic waste. Of course there are tradeoffs between strength and performance and cost. Laminating with epoxy, S-glass, Innegra, Dark Arts' process, etc are more expensive but can make a tougher board.
    Really enjoy the podcast! Thanks for bringing Pyzel on!

    • @jamesroscoe7555
      @jamesroscoe7555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jt3366 I've made a few boards now glassed with 4oz s glass (4/4+4). It is slightly less flowy to laminate than e, but no heavier. The boards are really tough. Probably the main reason it is not more common is the cost, but it's strength is better matched to epoxy than e. I've also played around with innegra and basalt laminations, but the s glass seems good enough (actually basalt is pretty comparable but much harder to laminate since it is dark and you see every fiber, sand through, etc).

    • @jamesroscoe7555
      @jamesroscoe7555 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jt3366 Also, with weight, the board is floating the mass of the board plus rider. I'm sure pros are hyper tuned in to feel the board lightness doing airs etc, but a lb difference in a board is a pretty small percentage of the total mass of board +rider. I'm from Canada and this time of year, we add an extra 10 lbs of soaking wet 6/5/4, boots, and gloves. I agree with you, I'd rather have a stronger board than have a super lightweight board that is easy to ding.

    • @jamesroscoe7555
      @jamesroscoe7555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jt3366 I agree completely, especially riding comparable boards back to back. I mostly added that because human weight was left out of the discussion in the video where he talks about how deep a board sits in the water (poly vs EPS). What he says is true, but the human (+ suit) weight variation can dwarf it. We often put on or lose weight gradually and maybe adapt before we notice.

  • @johnrobinson5506
    @johnrobinson5506 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an Awesome podcast with Pyzel he’s so funny 😅

  • @motolitho1
    @motolitho1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    46:42 holy crap who's got the edit... the question marks on Nate... on point. So funny.

  • @robgroves7424
    @robgroves7424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one💪🤙🇬🇧

  • @gabrielm.4554
    @gabrielm.4554 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    28:45 so a lighter board paddles better and EPS is lighter when compared to a PU board of equivalent volume..... soooooo EPS paddles better 😅 Nice one Pyzel

  • @ScottLaffin
    @ScottLaffin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like most of the surfers on Pyzel's boards and have thought about getting one or two myself. While, honestly I have never considered the environmental impact of surfboards themselves (guess I am just a bad person), hearing Pyzel be so honest about the negative impact and not sugarcoat it shows so much integrity, which I am sure is carried throughout his whole business. Guess I will need to pull that trigger on a purchase soon.

    • @ZeRoStyLeZ1212
      @ZeRoStyLeZ1212 ปีที่แล้ว

      I daily a phantom and love it

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 ปีที่แล้ว

      or you could support you local shaper.

  • @jimreynolds1540
    @jimreynolds1540 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    pyzalien2 greatest all around one board quiver.
    YOU GUYS ROCK.

  • @JMH33SD
    @JMH33SD ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the simple format of these "podcasts"... love the info, Pyzel is a great guest. Always great hearing from different shapers and their theories on boards but.... come on, make Koa at least one breadstick. Even if it's a ghost or setup just name it a breadstick, he'll break it soon enough. Nate, still feel for you missing the Eddie. You will redeem yourself in glorious fashion and stand tall on that mountain

  • @2460monty
    @2460monty ปีที่แล้ว

    Top tier content 👌🏼

  • @mendelwhiteproductions6758
    @mendelwhiteproductions6758 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ye blody ep,5 so sick like im stoked ,

  • @mikegillard1479
    @mikegillard1479 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in!!! Good luck

  • @wcc1212
    @wcc1212 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'Were you on your phone?" "That's not the point! A quad cop pulled me over!"
    🤣

  • @tuckermoore1346
    @tuckermoore1346 ปีที่แล้ว

    The edits funny asf

  • @joaopedrosousa8469
    @joaopedrosousa8469 ปีที่แล้ว

    top podcast in the world at the moment, unmatched

  • @MarleyOrdonezPOV
    @MarleyOrdonezPOV ปีที่แล้ว

    26:55 I just burst out in nonstop laughter from Nates face 😂

  • @bi0008
    @bi0008 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw a photo of the White Tiger in Miller's. Looks fun

  • @Otczekeclips
    @Otczekeclips ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick!!

  • @kaipomeller1449
    @kaipomeller1449 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Longboarder here, I found the lightness of the epoxy made it harder to get into waves when there was solid offshore winds.

    • @trotts1885
      @trotts1885 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same

    • @garrettkoerber5444
      @garrettkoerber5444 ปีที่แล้ว

      Less weight fights you paddling into solid offshore. Like holding a piece of paper in the wind vs a book.

  • @justintindel9271
    @justintindel9271 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nate and Koa ripping in and out of the water! YEW

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review.

  • @Lilmisshotrod1
    @Lilmisshotrod1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mahalo, For Unkle, "The Born Maniac!" Love You SO🤗! Yeeeew 🤙

  • @rideboards
    @rideboards ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hahahahahaha the blank stare and ????????? when Pyzel is talking about the science behind epoxy boards so funny

  • @leannecuster1490
    @leannecuster1490 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool have Pyzel on again funny

  • @Spoo_D
    @Spoo_D ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve commented this before but wanted to throw out the suggestion again: I’d love to see this on Spotify or audio version only. Would be perfect for while I’m at work or walking my dog! Cheers

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you could just play the youtube video on your phone in your pocket.

    • @Spoo_D
      @Spoo_D ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krusher74 This is true and sometimes what I do, but youtube just kills battery so much faster than spotify, even with the screen off sadly.

  • @beargraves7045
    @beargraves7045 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You should get podcasting microphones to get rid of the background noise and better the audio quality 👍

    • @Lilmisshotrod1
      @Lilmisshotrod1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awe, I Love To Hear Your Hawaiian Birds!!! Shine On⬆️🤙

  • @TheKalebdoes
    @TheKalebdoes ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to Pyzel talk all day.

  • @koreannederr5593
    @koreannederr5593 ปีที่แล้ว

    The portopaddy....lmao 😂 for festivals, yah?

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saved up and brought a Pyzel sits catching dust on the mantle due to the grind.

  • @emilianoespinoza9803
    @emilianoespinoza9803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just to bring some clarification to the EPS and PU foam blank environmental implications, PU foam is known as a thermoset, meaning once it's formed the bonds can't be broken and remolded. So when you make a PU blank, that petroleum-based product can't be recycled again into another product so all that's left for it to do is just take hundreds of years to biodegrade. However, EPS is a thermoplastic, meaning it doesn't create any chemical bond during curing that prevents it from being recycled again into another product. So what makes EPS foam blanks more environmentally friendly is the fact that it's recyclable and can be used again, whereas PU foam blank is unrecyclable and can't be used again. The biodegradability of both of these petroleum-based products is horrible and takes hundreds to thousands of years to biodegrade and usually break down into microplastics that can potentially end up harming marine and land species, but at least EPS foam can be used again and again so we don't have to keep sourcing and creating new foam blanks. The surfing industry needs to create a sourcing point in which surfers can send or drop off old blanks to be responsibly dealt with, or even recycled to be used again if it's an EPS blank. It's important as stewards of the ocean that we as a surfing community inform and educate ourselves of the implications of the very tool, surfboards, we use to commune with mother earth. Much love to everyone!