Laird Hamilton on near-death wipeouts, Jaws, and riding the “unrideable” | Full Interview
Big wave surfing requires immense self-rescue capability; early tow-in surfers had no flotation devices and jet skis that barely matched wave speeds, forcing them to learn survival through trial and error.takeawayTrust in a tow-in partner is absolute; if a partner fails to rescue you in a critical moment, the relationship is permanently altered or ended.takeaway“If they don't rescue themselves, we're not going to be able to rescue them... you're pretty much on your own. So you better learn how to rescue yourself.”quote














