The HIDDEN Rule I Wish I Knew SOONER | Pinch My Salt | #98

Ever wondered how surfers actually learn to do airs? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer breaks down the real secret to surf aerials — and it’s NOT what most surf coaches tell you. We talk about the right way to start learning airs, why speed matters more than technique, how skating barefoot helps progression, and the biggest mistakes surfers make when trying to boost. This episode quickly turns into a hilarious deep dive into surf culture, longboarding vs shortboarding, knee-paddling, core-lords, kook behavior, surf school problems, Black Belt Surf System, conspiracy theory spirals, OnlyFans culture (yeah… it goes there), and the behind-the-scenes reality of surf sponsorships, brands, and “core vs sellout” debates. If you love surf progression tips, surf comedy, Sterling Spencer stories, and real conversations about surfing, life, and culture — this one’s for you. 🔥 In This Episode: The surprising way to actually learn surf airs Why SPEED is the key to going airborne Barefoot skate + quarterpipe drill that unlocks airs Knee-paddling: core or kook? Longboard gliders, hang tens & surf ego checks The truth about surf sponsorships, brands & "core" culture How algorithms are frying our brains Why “self-taught” might be the funniest surf insult ever 0:00 Knee Paddling 5:16 Bob Saget 6:55 PINCH MY CLIPS 25:05 Algorithm & Fans 29:27 OF recovery Center 33:10 Gen Z Draft 34:38 LEAST CORE? 39:22 Surf Brands and Groms 48:04 Bullying in Surfing 54:18 Surfers Work Ethic 57:29 Women Advice 1:01:20 Doing Airs TIPS If you're into surfing, longboarding, airs, surf tips, surf progression, surf culture, comedy podcasts, Florida surf, Gulf Coast surfing, or you just want a good laugh — hit play and join the Pinchers! surf airs, how to do airs surfing, surf aerials, learn surf airs, surfing tips, how to go airborne surfing, surf progression, surfing for beginners, Sterling Spencer podcast, Pinch My Salt podcast, surf comedy, Florida surfing, longboard vs shortboard, surf training tips, surf technique, how to improve surfing, learn to surf, surfer podcast, core surf culture, Gulf Coast surfing, surf humor #surfing #surftips #surfculture #pinchmysalt #sterlingspencer #surfairs #aerialsurfing #surfpodcast #surfprogression #longboarding #shortboarding #surferlife #gulfcoastsurfing #comedy #podcast