Laird Hamilton
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Laird John Hamilton is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and actor. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a former professional
Hamilton in 2007
Pipeline on the north shore of Oahu where Hamilton grew up
Hamilton has a family home in Maui, Hawaii and another in Malibu, California
Laird on a personal watercraft at Teahupoʻo
Tow-in surfing
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Tow-in surfing is a surfing technique which uses artificial assistance to allow the surfer to catch faster-moving waves than was traditionally possible when paddling by hand. Tow-in surfing was invent
Laird Hamilton
…Laird John Hamilton (né Zerfas; born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and actor. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a former professional volleyball player, television…
Surfer is pulled by watercraft.
Surfer releases the handle.
Surfer being rescued from subsequent waves.