A compilation of the finalists for Oakley’s Big Wave Competition 2009.
Monster waves, maddog chargers, a ton of killer entries… Who Will Win?
After a record-breaking season an unprecedented number of entries and some truly terrifying waves we havethe Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards finalists The judging panel are deliberating. There’s $30,000 up for grabs. Who’ll walk away with the coin? Winners announced Feb 19, 2009 in Bondi… www.surfinglife.com.au for all the action as it unfolds.
Oh, we all know that Kelly Slater won the Pipe Masters in 2009. But, shit, he was the best. How can you even dispute it? When perfection occurs, it is time to bow down. Check this out:
Maybe the youth don’t really understand honor and tradition as much as they claim to, but it is nice that they are trying. After they face tragedy and death in their own lives, the power of the Eddie will truly resonate with them.
This video shows that being the best surfer in the world is not necessarily the best thing in the world. The lack of privacy, the freaks who sleep in front of your hotel door, the kooks who wait for you at the airport, etc.
When Carroll was on, he was dominant. The amount of power he generated despite his short stature was incredible. As proof of that is “The Snap” which you can see in this video.
. . . defined:
World premiere at Patagonia Surf Shop in Cardiff, California:
Documentary about pro surfing. Proves that just because you are one of the best surfers in the world, doesn’t mean you are funny. This video is LONG, but has some good surfing and great production quality.
