I can hear the ad execs now... "2 huge brands find marketing synergies and value justification in remote location... Personalisation ensures success metrics met for both Jeep™ & Ben Wilson™"
/there you go greenie, something to stir the pot ever so slightly...
There is not a person on this planet, be it surfer, kitesurfer or whatever that could denounce such an effort. As it stands, all time. Until of course the next bugger does a bigger one. Worthy accolades for a champion.
Yah watched it like 5 times
Great link with jeep
Wonder if we will see a jeep ad on main stream tele
Not taking anything away from the effort, I think I have seen similar size waves with pete cabrinah
GreenPat said... Seven replies and no haters yet. What's going on?
Looked like a run of the mill hooked in upwind waveride to me. Not even a bottom turn and then buckets off the lip?
Settle down people I'm joking!
Seriously there can be no hate for that clip - epic wave and epic footage - thanks for sharing
I thought I caught a glimpse of the clip on Sydney Ch10 news today as well.
Ben wins this week's award for... well the award has not been named but I think you will get the idea:
* Objects are shown much much smaller than actual size
Ryland said... apparently theres some footage on sports tonight at 10.30 tonight. one hd!
Same footage but made their play of the day
Here is a couple of clips from sports tonight, the first 30 sec is an oracle america's cup boat the rest is Ben
To ride something like this must be an amazing feeling,makes my local breaks look small and encourages me and the crew to keep hunting! Congrats Ben ... All REAL KITESURFERS know the feeling and that's all that matters!!!