073 – Firewire CEO, Mark Price + Surf News, February 3, 2015

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073 – Firewire CEO, Mark Price + Surf News, February 3, 2015

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We spend the first half of today’s show chatting with Firewire CEO Mark Price about board construction, rumors of Kelly Slater’s investment in the brand, and upcoming trends in board building materials. In the second half of the show David and Scott discuss the Volcom Pipe Pro, pro surfers getting smashed on rocks, Jamie Brisicks’ … Continue reading "073 – Firewire CEO, Mark Price + Surf News, February 3, 2015"
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