What Laird Hamilton has said about Big wave surfing
2 quotes · 1 episode · Sep 29, 2026
Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer and popularizer of tow-in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, has been quoted on Big wave surfing 2 times in 1 episode of Unblinded with Sean Callagy, most recently on September 29, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Hamilton argues that surfing the biggest waves best, rather than winning contests, would make someone the best surfer.
“I feel like if you surf the biggest, the best, then that would, in my, in my thinking would mean you're the best”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset That Changed Surfing Forever | Sean Callagy (Sep 29, 2026) · Listen from 24:28
Hamilton argues that remaining calm in turbulence and reaching the surface matter more than static breath-hold ability, especially with an elevated heart rate.
“I think more importantly than holding your breath well is our ability to get to the surface, right? And also be calm in the turbulence”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset That Changed Surfing Forever | Sean Callagy (Sep 29, 2026) · Listen from 46:01
Episodes
Laird Hamilton: The Mindset That Changed Surfing Forever | Sean CallagyUnblinded with Sean Callagy · Sep 29, 2026 · 1 h 30 min
Sean Callagy interviews big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton before a live audience about his Hawaiian childhood, inventing tow-in surfing and foiling, fear, teamwork, and generosity.
Laird Hamilton on other topics
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- Generosity · 2 quotes
- Surf safety equipment · 1 quote
- Blind surfing · 1 quote
- Drake Passage · 1 quote
- Hydrofoil surfing · 1 quote
- Brett Lickle rescue · 1 quote
- Teahupo'o · 1 quote