While much of the surf world’s attention was focused on The Eddie at Waimea Bay on Sunday,
a whole bunch of the world’s best big wave surfers were tackling extremely giant Pe’ahi on Maui.
Worth noting: this was incredibly the fifth straight day of giant Pe’ahi .
Sunday started out with some very large paddle waves with Albee Layer and Wilem Banks taking on some bombs.
But by noon, everything changed.
Tow-only. As big as it gets.
“It was the biggest I’ve ever seen there,” said longtime filmer Adam Carbajal.
Turned into a full tow session.
We called Albee Layer to find out more, but he said,
“Celebrating being alive right now,
I can talk tomorrow.
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/xxl-eddie-swell-hits-peahi/215299
Chuck Darwin /
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2024-12-24 22:36:45
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