Big wave pro surfer, @coconut_willie , shares his journey into surfing and his experiences at Jaws. The conversation covers key skills for surfing bigger waves, equipment preferences, and tips for backside barrel riding. He also shares stories about being a coconut distributor in Hawaii and compares climbing a tree to surfing a massive wave. He opens up about his most memorable wave ever and the thrills of big wave surfing.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Coconut Willie's Background
03:04 Crazy Coconut Stories
05:48 Journey into Big Wave Surfing
09:53 Progression in Surfing
12:41 First Experiences at Jaws
17:26 Key Skills for Surfing Bigger Waves
19:45 Equipment Preferences
20:15 Tips for Backside Barrel Riding
21:39 Most Memorable Wave
22:59 Conclusion
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