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“There was no one who even came close to him out there,” says Tai Graham. "I was stoked even just to surf this place with him.” All Photos: Nate Lawrence

Long Read: The Life Of Mikala Jones

A tribute to one of the most respected and beloved surfers of our time.

Words by Chris Binns
Reading Time: 17 minutes

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