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After a string of recent interference controversies, Stab hadn’t exactly been portraying this man in the best light — and we learned that he’d grown unhappy with us. So, we called him up to talk through it, and the conversation ended up providing an incredible amount of insight into one of modern surfing’s more complex characters. Photo: Brent Bielmann/WSL

It’s Time To Hear Zeke Lau’s Side Of The Story(ies) 

The Native Hawaiian opens up about his upbringing, attitude, heat tactics, the WA incident, and more.

Words by Holden Trnka
Reading Time: 15 minutes

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