Other than Kelly Slater, no other surfer has as much mass-market recognition as pioneer Laird Hamilton. Hamilton and his crew are not only responsible for shaping the face of big wave surfing; from tow-in, to kiting, to foilboarding, and more; but also for revolutionizing Stand Up Paddling. Before it swept the lakes and rivers of the world, Hamitlon was testing SUP shapes for training purposes, eventually getting addicted to the discipline and becoming one of its largest ambassadors.
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