EP 86 | Tahiti’s Code Red Swell Was Pure Insanity | Pinch My Salt
· 53 min · S3 E86
Episode EP 86 | Tahiti’s Code Red Swell Was Pure Insanity | Pinch My Salt
Surf stories don’t get crazier than this! In this episode of Pinch My Salt 🎙️, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and filmer cousin Ryan Spencer swap the wildest tales from the glory days of surf travel — from Costa Rica surf trips and Bali scooter missions to Mentawai Islands malaria, hair-whip science....
We dive into the Code Red Tahiti swell, Teahupo’o wipeouts, Griffin Colapinto and Koa Rothman charging, plus untold Bruce Irons stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Mixed in? Life lessons on surfing, parenthood, and why keeping your hair long might just be the secret to peak performance. Packed with surf culture comedy, uncensored travel stories, and genuine respect for the next generation of chargers, this episode is part surf history, part chaos, and 100% hilarious. 🌊 Topics include: Best beginner surf trips (Costa Rica vs Bali) Wildest Mentawai Islands surf mission Legendary Teahupo’o swell breakdown Bruce Irons naked jet ski rescue story Surfer parenting philosophy & Gen Z respect The science (maybe) of long hair & performance 📌 SUBSCRIBE for more surf podcast comedy every week: stories from the lineup, pro surfer interviews, and ridiculous adventures from the past and present. #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SurfingStories #SurfCulture #Teahupoo #CodeRed #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #SurfTravel #CostaRicaSurf #BaliSurf #MentawaiIslands #BruceIrons #KoaRothman #GriffinColapinto #SurfLife #SurfingHistory #SurfingLegends #Parenting
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