Big wave surfing
Subject in Sports
Big wave surfing has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Unblinded with Sean Callagy. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Laird HamiltonAmerican big-wave surfer and popularizer of tow-in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding
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
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
Podcasts
- Unblinded with Sean Callagy · 1 episode
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.