Laird (White Knuckle Extreme)

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Summary: Good Big Wave Surfing but 37 min?
Review: I give the surfing video at least 4 if not 5 stars. The waves are truly impressive. But the movie is short . . . 37 minutes. $17 for a very short film does not strike me as a good value. Honestly, "Ride the Wild Surf," free on Cable, has the same level of Laird adoration and great footage of Jaws and doesn't cost a dime.

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Summary: I got a great deal on a beach cruiser at SurfCycles_com
Review: I got a great deal on a beach cruiser at SurfCycles_com It was cheap and they shipped fast

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Summary: Never seen anything like it and I'm from Hawaii!
Review: I had heard of this kid on the North Shore wreaking havoc but have never met him. He's doing "other-wordly" things on the most amazingly huge waves I have ever seen! He's definitely an innovator, with developing the Tow System to the Laird Board. This movie will have you on the edge of your seat...it's hard to believe that the waves he rides are actually real! They look like special effects waves they're so freakish, and my man Laird makes it look easy, but he's a top conditioned athlete who works very hard at his craft. This is a must see!!

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Summary: Serenity In The Nucleus Of The Beast
Review: I just watched "White Knuckle Extreme" for the third time in two days. Laird Hamilton has evidently crossed a spiritual line that most surfers (including myself) can't even begin to approach. While the awesome sight of Hamilton's physical strength and agility rocketing across and down the face of monstrous waves is great eye candy, the true essence of this DVD is the rhythmic poise that Hamilton sustains as he enters the focal point of every wave. So many surfers clumsily muscle their way through big waves in attempts to "conquer" them. In direct contrast, Hamilton's reverence for earth's purest energy is manifest by his unassuming style. The visual images as well as the short narratives demonstrate Hamilton's joyous acceptance of his "secondary role" in each fantastic ride. As I watched the incredible footage of Hamilton riding these dangerous waves I got the feeling that he consciously minimizes his presence as he, almost inconspicuously, becomes part of the raging forces around him. The soundtrack (Moby, Bender, Ben Harper, Robert Aviles)exceptionally enhances the visual. I highly recommend this DVD to surfer and non-surfer alike.

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Summary: Laird could Ride Perfect Storm Waves.
Review: I've been surfing since 1961. I've seen the Best Out there. And Fortunately for me, some of these Surfers I have made special Fins for.
Mavs bunch, North Shore. But after a friend went to Hawaii and watched first hand Laird ripping upside down 360's in the Tube.
I was awestruck at his stories. The man is a surf muscle as we called Jeff Hakman in the 70's. The waves in this movie are the
star. And Laird the Director. Tea'hupoo blew my mind as did
Craig Camfield's at Inland Surf who lent me the movie. Can you
imagine getting a wave lip as thick as a Chevy Suburban Dump
on you? Laird deserves All the accolades. Figgy

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Summary: Inspiring
Review: I've seen this film three times and can't get it out of my mind. I do not surf. My Husband grew up surfing in Santa Cruz. He's the reason we watched this film. Boy, am I grateful. A film has never moved me this much before. The silken images as Laird Hamilton glides through the water, along with the soundtrack, bring this film to a level of awe, wonder, and beauty. Less we remember that a person could die while creating this splendor. His actions are terrifying, yet, appear serene and tranquil. I told my husband that I was in love with Laird Hamilton, not in love with the person, but in love with his essence and what he represents. He is a symbol of risk, challenge, and the chance of death all while displaying peace, grace and respect. It's mystical. Thanks for the trip!

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Summary: Check Out Lance Burkhart!
Review: If Laird Hamilton was hip hop, he'd make Snoop Dogg his biznitch! This guy is freakin' insane. He's a big ol monster, with king kong huevos battling surf that looks like the last parts of A Perfect Storm. Instead of all drowning and seeing Diane Lane in the water, Laird and his crew tow their culos into some fat beastly waves, and instead of just punching through and racing the wave just to stay alive, Laird pops, carves, and owns these mountains of water. The footage at Teahupo'o is some of the craziest surfing I've ever seen. The thickness of this wave is a marvel. We're talking ENERGY and POWER breaking on near exposed reef! And Laird rocks through this beast like it ain't no thang. This wave is a serious Class Rosie Odonnel sitting on a bed of broken glass. Now that's heinous!
Do yourself a favor and buy this flick. This DVD will humble any ego.
You think you da man? Then watch this little film.
Yeah, that's what I thought.

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Summary: Stoked
Review: Just saw this in the UK (yes they surf there too!!) and was hoping to buy the region 1 DVD - guess I'll have to wait. The footage on this DVD was AMAZING - high quality and impressive. I only wish it was longer and they included more profiling on Laird himself. He is a surfing God.

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Summary: You've got to see it at least once -
Review: Not a relaxing flick AT ALL. You will be on the edge of your seat biting your lip the whole time, while Laird repeatedly defies death. Not one I would watch daily - but definitely some of the most amazing big wave footage I've ever seen!

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Summary: Great flick.
Review: Really enjoyed this vid. There is some really insane footage from Jaws. Definitely got to see some of what Laird is really capable of. Was also nice to get some more history and information about Jaws itself. They do kind of go a bit overboard in talking up Laird like he's superman. No question the guy is a killer surfer doing some amazing things, but he doesn't need to be worshiped. I'd grab this one up if for nothing other than the footage of Laird's wave in Tahiti.