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MOMENTS: PEDRO BETA’S BLACK FRIDAY BOMB
“I packed the biggest barrel of my life.” – from Surfline.com by Jake Tellkamp | Photo: Lemos
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HOW A LOST SURFBOARD FLOATED FROM HAWAII TO THE PHILIPPINES
Two years, 5,200 miles, and one resilient big-wave gun from Surfline.com by Dashel Pierson | photo: Brent Bielmann
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SURVIVING GIANTS / SECOND GENERATION WAIMEA BAY CHARGER, EMI ERICKSON
A Big Wave Series by Shannon Reporting from FreeSurfMagazine.com | photo: Shannon Reporting
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Why Are So Many Surfers Flocking to Jiu Jitsu?
The Answer Lies More in the Mind Than the Body… There’s a crossover between big-wave surfing and jiu jitsu, but it’s different than what you might think. MensJournal.com by Jake Howard | photo: Gabriela Aoun
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BEARING THE TORCH
For Sam Yoon, Traveling around the world with a self-shaped quiver is a way of life from Surfer.com by Andrew Kidman | photo: Kidman
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FACING FEAR WITH PROFESSIONAL BIG WAVE SURFER MATT BROMLEY
A deeper look into the mind of a professional big wave surfer and what he does to prepare himself to surf waves of consequence. from
tickettoridegroup.com by Chad Schwab
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“No Small Feat” with Emily Erickson and Izzi Gomez
A two-part series that follows two talented big wave surfers. RedBull.com by Beau Flemister | photo: Maria Fernanda
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TALKING GUNS – MIKE SCHLEBACH ON HIS 10’3″ LYLE CARLSON
We spoke with Kommetjie charger, Mike Schlebach, about the 10’3″ Lyle Carlson-shaped big wave gun that he used to ride three massive waves at Sunset Reef and Dungeons to put himself into contention for the Striped Horse Challenge title. photo: Alan Van Gysen
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MAVS AT YOUR OWN RISK
CHARGERS RUSH TO HALF MOON BAY AFTER HEAVY SWELL DRILLS THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST @ surfer.com | photo: Pompermayer
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THE SOUL OF SURFING: HAND-SHAPED BOARDS IN A FACTORY-BUILT WORLD
For many people, surfing is more than a sport, it’s a spiritual experience. wired.com | photo: Ariel Zambelich