Surfing's Game Changer: The Impact of Shaun Tomson

Описание: Join us as we dive into the legendary journey of 1977 world champion, South African Shaun Tomson, whose revolutionary tube riding skills transformed the surfing scene in the mid-70s at Backdoor Pipeline and Off the Wall on Hawaii's North Shore. Discover his impact in the iconic film 'Free Ride', his leadership in the Bustin Down the Door movement, and how he continues to inspire through motivational speaking and 'The Surfers Code:

I will never turn my back on the ocean.
I will always paddle back out.
I will take the drop with commitment.
I know that there will always be another wave.
I will realize that all surfers are joined by one ocean.
I will paddle around the impact zone.
I will never fight a riptide.
I will watch out for other surfers after a big set.
I will pass on my stoke.
I will ride, and not paddle into shore.
I will catch a wave everyday even in my mind.
I will honor the sport of kings.

Music:
Small Faces- Take My Time (UK)
Freedom's Children - Sea Horse (South Africa)
Thony Adex and his Sedico Sound - Highlife (Nigeria)
The Schumann Combo - Vesuv (Germany)

Additional imagery by:
Hal Jepsen
Chris Klopf
Gary Capo
Curtis Mastalka
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Dan Merkel
Grant Rohloff
Alan Main
Gregg Weaver
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