Laird Hamilton

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A Laird Life Editor
March 9th, 2010

If you missed Laird on ABC’s ‘Nightline News’ this past Friday check it out here.
select – Friday, Monster Waves
Laird sums up this winter of nonstop swells. When the monster waves came this winter he headed to Maui to surf Peahi aka ‘Jaws’. Otherwise at his home base in Kauai, Laird’s adventures have been big wave surfing, stand up paddle surfing, body-surfing, and foil boarding. Laird spends half the year in Malibu, CA training, and waiting to get back to Hawaii to do what he loves, surf big waves.

Foil Video Kauai March 2010
Filmed Edited by Joel Guy
Hanalei Grass Shack Productions

Incredible footage of Laird Hamilton, Terry Chun, Kawika Goodale, Randall Ososkoda, and Nelson Kubach foil boarding Hanalei Bay. These guys may make it look easy but don’t be fooled. It takes a lot of core strength, leg strength, and balance beyond just surfing ability.

During the summer months in Malibu, Laird enjoys teaching his friends how to get up on the foil board. It can be exhausting and only the strong can endure the countless falls, topples, and crashes before getting a consistent minute or two on top of the water. Some walk away with a feeling of defeat and some get to enjoy a huge sense of accomplishment.

Posted By,
A Laird Life Editor
1-27-2010

Experience the joy of paddle surfing with Laird as he films one of his standup paddle sessions. Of course he ends the ride with his famous 360 spin. If only it were that easy for the rest of us!

Posted by,
A Laird Life Editor
12-11-2009

Filmed by Joel Guy

Posted by,
A Laird Life Editor
12-9-2009

Video footage of Laird Hamilton from Monday’s swell, 12-7-09. Lot’s of raw action!

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LAIRD
The footage shocked the world. Had it not been captured, no one would believe it was possible, but there it was. Conformed in the vortex of the heaviest wave ever ridden, Laird Hamilton stood where no man has ever stood before. It was a moment shadowed only by the journey of his life as a waterman and an explorer of the most pure form of energy on earth.

STRAPPED
For Years, big wave riders have watched massive waves break on the outer reefs. The physical size and the speed of these waves prevented conventional equipment and surfing techniques…but in 1992, eight watermen formed Strapped. Their goal was to develop a strategy which would enable them to safely break this barrier. Tow-In surfing would be realized on one of the biggest waves in the world, and you’ll be there to see it all!

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Known for their big wave film making in Step Into Liquid and Riding Giants, BamMan Productions captures tow-in pioneers Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, Darrick Doerner, and others in never before seen footage as they ride the best big waves on the planet at Peahi, Maui during the historic winters of 2004 and 2005.

All Aboard the crazy train wins awards:
Laird Hamilton was at the International Surf Film of Saint Jean de Luz to promote BamMan’s and his latest film All Aboard the Crazy Train, a hymn to big wave surfing at Jaws but also an analysis of the consequences of the sport today. The movie won two awards : “best cinematography” and “most inspirational youth film”.

Purchase The Ride The Day

“The Day” is a gathering of the world’s most renowned big wave surfers at Peahi on one big day. It includes never before seen footage of one of the biggest and best recorded big wave sessions as well foiling footage.

Winner of the best picture from the 2004 X-Dance film festival

“The film’s mesmerizing, inside look at these surfing King’s and their epic rides at Jaws in Maui left the audience wide-eyed and spellbound.” X-Dance

“The film is your backstage pass to the real world of tow-surfing.” – Dave Kalama

A BamMan Production