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Laird Hamilton: My Scariest Wave

Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get. He knows that the gear that takes him into danger also helps him out of it. Here’s a harrowing tale of surfing terror and the jet ski that saved a life.


August 14, 2009
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Laird Hamilton: Four New Ways To Surf

Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get. Here he discusses his part in pioneering the latest surfing techniques, such as jet-ski tow-in surfing, hydrofoil boards and kite boarding:


August 13, 2009

Laird Hamilton: Science And The Surf Board

Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get. Here he looks at the shapes and materials that make boards great—what’s changed over the years, and what hasn’t:


August 11, 2009

Laird Hamilton: Why I Surf With Music

Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get, using jet skis, kites, hydrofoils to have more fun on waves. Here are his first experiences with waterproof music, and his discovery of H2O Audio earphones and iPod cases.