Archive for the ‘Bodyboarding, bodysurfing & Skimboarding’ Category
Gerardo Valencia has been continuing to amaze us, charging heavy skim and hucking massive airs. With just a few years of skimboarding under his belt we can only image what Gerardo has in store for us in the future.
Part 1 of the video takes place at Playa Del Coco, a fun skim beach just south of Melaque. The waves were not the best this day but the water and landscapes were amazing. This beach typically has a fun sider but unfortunately it was not working this day.
Intermission /Lifestyle clips are from Gerardo’s hometown, Barra De Navidad. This vibrant yet calm town is a hidden paradise in Mexico.
Part 2 skim waves are from the famous Mainland Mexico skim beach, Melaque. This beach is typically has heavy straight wave shore break with steep slope to slide into them. You could not ask for much more from these small towns in Mexico.
A tale of courage – the road to redemption. Two boogieboarders, two Swell Hunters
Actors: Ted O’Connor, Chris Hargreaves, George O’Connor, Tim Byrne, Pat Gibney
Bodysurfing is the original form of riding a wave and Mike Stewart is one of the most respected wave riders in the surfing fraternity. He has perfected the art of bodysurfing which is known as the most difficult way of riding a wave. This year Mike did a trip with us to make this clip which touches on why Mike strips everything back and dives into the ocean with just a pair of fins which Mike see’s as the ultimate freedom from the constraints of everyday life. Mike’s bodysurfed Pipe, Teahupoo, The Wedge and has lead the pack alongside Mark Cunningham for the last thirty years in this unique way of wave riding. Mike holds 13 bodysurf titles and at fifty two is still pushing the limits of what can be done riding a wave. Check out the clip and delve deeper into what the bodysurf experience is all about.