The iconic California surfer and godfather of style speaks
GrindTV recently had a chance to pick the brain of three-time (1985, 1986, 1990) ASP world champion Tom Curren, universally regarded by the surf world as the godfather of style. The 49-year-old honed his craft on the pointbreaks of Santa Barbara, California, before going on to wrestle the world title away from Australian dominance. A man of few words and one who eschews interviews, after a series of gently prodding emails we were able to glean some words of wisdom from the iconic California surfer.
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Getting to 1,000 mph is relatively easy, slowing down safely before you run out of desert is much more of a challenge.
At 1,000 mph there will be 15 tonnes of drag pushing against the car.
When the jet and rocket engines are switched off BLOODHOUND will rapidly decelerate to 800 mph at which point the air brakes will start to be deployed. They will open out into the airflow and maintain 3G deceleration (the equivalent of you going from 60 mph – 0 in one second – for 20 seconds).
Once the car slows to below 200 mph, driver, Andy Green will use the more conventional wheel brakes to bring the car to a halt.
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Park footage from 2013-14 season riding at Hyland Hills, Giants Ridge, Mt.Hood, Tollhaugen, Buck Hill, Copper Mnt. age 17.
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