Tow-in surfing versus paddle surfing has been an issue since Derrick Dorner, Buzzy Kerbox, and Laird Hamilton first assisted each other into huge Backyards using a Zodiac during the mid 90’s. I remember Todd Chesser absolutely hating jet ski’s and vowing never to set foot on one, while other big wave chargers like Garret McNamara embraced towing in, and by doing so, reinvented their pro surfing careers.
I’d have to say that paddling into huge waves requires way more … Details
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