Laird Hamilton is one of the most famous watermen in the world. He challenged unridden waves; he defied death and opened the way to modern tow-in big wave surfing.
Hamilton was born on the 2nd March, 1964, in San Francisco, California, but he moved to Hawaii when he was still a young boy. At 17, Laird was already a superb wave rider.
As years passed by, the blonde surfer tried new things and risked his life several times. Hamilton left a … More
Introducing from Filmbot Grip “Teriyaki Boyz” Arizona Tour featuring Derek Fukuhara, Trevor McClung, Issey Yumiba and International team riders Keyaki Ike & Kota Ikeda plus special guest Daniel Espinoza.
A south swell meets the Wedge in Newport Beach, Calif. Filmed July ’14.
Dedicated to Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson who lost his life defending the safety of swimmers. The clips in the video were taken the same evening as his passing. Rest in paradise.