The Grit! VR Surfing Is Here, Gerry Lopez Skips Pipe, & Y2K Is Back!

The future of VR surfing, Gerry Lopez in Oregon, Barrel or Nah?!, and why the floater deserves a comeback! The Grit! July 23rd, 2026 (Full Episode 382) In today’s show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF’s carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the Floater, give Meola and Layer their due applause a decade too late, learn why Gerry doesn’t have time for Pipeline, and resist the return of Y2K. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Want Even More Non-sensical? Try EXTRA Fine Grit!   / thegritsurfpod   Sponsor: http://www.DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: http://www.VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Host, Producer: Chas Smith @TrashProse Jump Around 00:00 David and Chas' Ironman Pod Streak at 3 Days. Three straight days behind the mic—still somehow coherent. 00:20 Listener Call Makeout with Wife Follow Up, Other Chas and David and Jimothy The audience keeps the inside jokes alive. 11:30 STAB Deletes Podcast w Ryan Hurley - Getting to the Bottom of things and Bluestar Alliance A deeper look at disappearing podcasts and surf media intrigue. 17:35 Listener Call Alejandro from San Diego STAB MIC with Dane about VR Could VR ever recreate a world-class turn? 31:30 Listener Call about Windshield Wiper Turns The guys define when the move works—and when it doesn't. 38:30 Long Live The Floater and Mikala Jones (RIP) An overdue appreciation for a classic maneuver. 42:24 Albee Layer's Opinion Strike Rate is 50/50, Matt Meola, and Havin' Bonafides Giving credit where it's long been due. 56:00 Pros In the Wild: Gerry Lopez in Bend Oregon A new appreciation for Mr. Pipeline 1:09:15 The Guys Talk Sleep Styles A surprisingly revealing detour into bedtime habits. 1:16:30 Barrel or Nah 1 Y2K Fashion? Cargo pants, frosted tips, and all. 1:22:30 Barrel or Nah 2 Demanding To Sit At The Head Of The Table? Confidence or complete delusion? 1:29:30 Barrel or Nah 3 Adults On E-Bikes? The debate rolls on. 1:36:30 Patreon Link Above! Support the show and get EXTRA Fine Grit. #TheGrit #Surfing #SurfPodcast #DavidScales #ChasSmith #VirtualReality #GerryLopez #BarrelOrNah #SurfCulture #SurfNews