More Mindblowing Teahupo'o

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

Surfing, and Kiting with Vari and Wilson. Check out Vari's Link getting completely munched. Wonder how it survived!

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=5476&ad=1

gabe · Since 16 May 2005 475 Posts Obsessed

http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=5486&ad=1

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

At first I thought the "who the heck is this guy" headline referred to the kite in the background. Very Happy

broadbandito · Since 26 Apr 2005 342 Posts CSO headwaters WheatHead

You can see the freakin reef right there -- looks like it's just a few feet deep. I'd be wearing a full chainmail suit.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

Wow - nice to see that on Surfline. I wonder if the 'ditched' kite was intentional. - C

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

Don't you love how Surfline uses the term "kite strings" ? Makes the equipment sound like some cheap Walmart toy. As a comparison, I like the term "waterscooter" instead of "ski" or PWC. I'm probably letting this irritate me too much.

At least this exposure shows that the surf media is finally recognizing the legitimacy of kitesurfing into truly epic barrels. Heck, they've touted PWC assisted tow-ins as "surfing" for over a decade now. Tell me, which takes more skill, doesn't burn fuel, make noise, or cause pollution?