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90 Seconds Of Wild POV Tuberiding In Namibia

Two waves in a row; step into the lineup!

cinema // May 2, 2016
Words by stab
Reading Time: < 1 minute

Point-Of-View tuberiding has reached, and passed, saturation point. But every now and then something jams through that’s so realistic, so intense, that it’s impossible not to enjoy. This clip from Benji Brand swings in that realm. It’s two waves in a row, 90 seconds of energy, during the most recent Namibia swell. Benji pumps through relentless sections on wave one, kicks out, then scratches into the one behind it and locks in again. Skip to 4:20 if you want the intensity of real time, complete with Benji’s breathing, but Stab recommends watching the slow-mo at the start first for added contrast value when the sped-up replay hits… 

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