Dave Kalama talks about a major hold down at Peahi in 2001.

Thanks Paul..

He's such a class act. Great talk.

Speaking of near death by big waves..

#t=50

My wife, any time I attempt to tell her about my epic surfing wipeouts

Sitting at a desk, watching both those vids on a PC with a resting heart rate of 60bpm, just elevated to 120bpm!
HOLY SHIZZER!
A whole bunch of mixed emotions and memories of getting SO drilled and being so deep that all you see is black, came flooding back!
YEW

Think we've all been there in some shape or form. Not as big maybe, but just as alive. Very well told by a savvy gent. Aim for the light.

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DavidJohn said..
Speaking of near death by big waves..

at 6.44 all I can say is ..... Jesus Christ almighty

Spine chillingly heavy!

Just curious...how long would you be underwater after one of the wipeouts .
How long would you have to hold your breath.
Are there any mini air devices that give you a few breaths.
Buoyancy vests..are they used in big wave surfing?

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jeremy said..
Just curious...how long would you be underwater after one of the wipeouts .
How long would you have to hold your breath.
Are there any mini air devices that give you a few breaths.
Buoyancy vests..are they used in big wave surfing?

I think most of them wear these now..