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The rice and bean diet suits young Al.

You’ve Gotta Love A Kid Who Can Properly Wield A 7-Foot Surfboard

Al Cleland is no stranger to true lumber.

cinema // Dec 31, 2020
Words by Jack Mutschler
Reading Time: < 1 minute

Mexico is a strange place. You can get barreled, beheaded by the cartel, or watch a lady bang a horse for a mind-boggling price.

If you’re Al Cleland or Jett Schilling, that first option seems sufficient. Pascuales turned on, naturally, and these young lads savored every last drop. What’s the record for the number of quality tubes squeezed into a 2-minute clip? Whatever it was, this took its spot. 

Al is a fucking monster. Not sure if he has a nickname, but I think ‘Big Al’ should suffice. Using his rather large frame to absolutely gouge the tidy Mexican faces. This kid’s go-to breakfast has got to be steak and eggs. Wouldn’t be surprised if he used the rib eye bone to pick his teeth after.

Click here for the beach break bonanza.

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