How do you overhaul the surf experience without disrupting your most loyal riders? What does it take to redesign wave settings that help surfers progress more naturally? And how do you test, tweak, and communicate those changes—all in time for the start of surf season? In episode 72 of the WavePoolMag podcast, we head to The Wave in Bristol where a major shift has been made in wave settings: the familiar Waikiki wave is out, and a brand-new "Improver" setting is in. But what exactly changed—and why? Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Wave's team approached the challenge, from refining takeoffs to reshaping session flow. Was the change worth it? How did regulars react?...

How do you overhaul the surf experience without disrupting your most loyal riders? What does it take to redesign wave settings that help surfers progress more naturally? And how do you test, tweak, and communicate those changes—all in time for the start of surf season? In episode 72 of the WavePoolMag podcast, we head to The Wave in Bristol where a major shift has been made in wave settings: the familiar Waikiki wave is out, and a brand-new "Improver" setting is in. But what exactly changed—and why? Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Wave's team approached the challenge, from refining takeoffs to reshaping session flow. Was the change worth it? How did regulars react?...