Episode
Finding Flow and Keeping Surfing Simple w/ Micah Margieson
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- Basis Surf Podcast
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- Dec 22, 2025
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- 2459
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Summary
Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer. Shipping globally now at https://www.surfbasis.com/ In this episode, @micahmargieson talks about his evolution as a surfer, from growing up on the Gold Coast with his dad Brendan “Margo” Margieson, to finding his own approach to surfboards, style, and mindset. Micah shared what it was like growing up with his dad, and how that helped him stay grounded during his junior comp years. We also got into his surfboard sponsorship journey, starting with STCY, then moving through Chilli, Sharp Eye, Album, Arakawa, and eventually landing on JS, with specific mention of the Golden Child surfboard. He breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how trying different designs and fin set ups has shaped his surfing. We also talked about how he trains and how he keeps his flow. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters00:48 Micah’s Paddle Power Transformation02:58 Growing Up with Margo04:19 Lessons from Dad: Pressure, Style & Mental Game05:13 Learning to Surf the Right Way08:16 Micah’s Influences & Style Evolution12:39 Flow State and No Intention Surfing15:08 Training Philosophy & Balance17:40 Paddle Fitness in Europe21:00 Board Journey: From Stacey to Sharp Eye23:25 Riding Maurice Coles & Board Feel27:09 Transition to Album Surfboards30:56 Finding the Golden Child (JS Industries)33:07 Step-Ups, Big Waves & the Big Horse35:29 Fins, Small Wave Boards, and What’s Next Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Cof…