# Zeke Lau: Paddling is the Base of Surfing

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Podcast: [Basis Surf Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/basis-surf-podcast-6408626)
Published: 2025-11-25T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 609

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