Shane Dorian is known as one of the most influential names in big-wave riding today. To see Dorian push over the ledge at Waimea, fearlessly haul into massive waves at Pipe or sky-dive into the maelstrom at Teahupoo is to see the kind of commitment, spirit and surfing that takes one’s breath away. Since turning up on the surf media map in the late ’80s, he has won a Hawaiian state title, pushed the paddle-in limits on the North Shore’s outer reefs, redefined deep tuberiding at spots like Backdoor, helped spearhead the “New School” of surfing, contended for a world title, towed in at spots like Jaws and continues to be on the frontier of cutting-edge, high-performance surfing. As not only a wave slayer who fears nothing, Dorian also gives back to the Hawaiian community annually during the Shane Dorian Keiki Classic, which spreads the love of surfing for free to Hawaiian youth and collects food for charity.
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Gabe surfed every single morning for 2 hours before the US Open. He’d freesurf midday, and then he’d wax his 30 minute heat. He, undoubtedly, has natural ability but he also has a tremendous work ethic. Ironically, he attributed his stamina to diet of “a lot of milk and tortilla”. As Gabe develops more competitive savvy and perhaps a level of fitness akin to Slater or Fanning, he’ll likely find a new gear. Gabe will not only raise the talent level of professional surfing, but also the dedication level. Bravo, Gabriel! Can’t wait.
Marc and Patrick enjoy a week of fun waves in the Mentawais on the King Millenium 2.
Carlos Burle has claimed the Billabong Pico Alto 2012 big wave surfing contest, in Peru.
The Brazilian charger saw ocean conditions improving as the event progressed with waves in excess of 30 foot, with spectators amazed at the magnitude of the waves at Punta Hermosa.
“I am very excited. The truth is I wasn’t sure   … More