Despite it being the fourth episode, I haven't been following this series from Jordy Smith. It's worth dipping into this one, however, as the barrel riding through the second half is brilliant, and ends in dramatic fashion.
"That board felt like the starting point for a new life."
The inner mechanics of Russell's mind.
Sniffing out the bounty on land and at sea.
From a day with a low wave count yet high consequence.
Like a hundred social media clips joined together but not on social media.
Seeking darkness on a sunny day.
And Matahi lifts the bar yet again.
Bite size humans in king size waves.
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Yes, great surfing and some slo mo but at good times...mostly. That last wave, no wonder he was injured, so much energy in that lip.
Oneill knee brace would be a big seller with us +50's
Whopping barrels.
2.40 - look how far forward he waxes his board. Is that because the pros ride such short boards? So when they shuffle forward they're up near the nose?
Fantastic barrel riding.
They slide their front foot up quite a fair way forward during some airs
Ah ha, cheers
Wow! Solid beachie! Last wave - Ouch!