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Laird:White Knuckle..

Laird John Hamilton (Actor), Bobby Williams (Director), Tim Monaghan (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
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He stands 6-foot-5, with long golden hair--and he still looks minuscule when photographed against the backdrop of the mammoth waves in this outstanding surfing documentary. Laird Hamilton travels to Hawaii and Tahiti in search of the biggest waves anyone has ever tried to ride. Skimming across the side of a wall of water, he's harnessing both gravity and the power of the wave in a death-defying balancing act. There is something almost therapeutic about watching the endless slow-motion images of Hamilton riding one wave after another, meticulously photographed to capture both the pounding force of the water and Hamilton's daring ability to tame it. The footage is set to a contemporary score, featuring musical acts as diverse as Moby, Ben Harper, and Bender as the backdrop for Hamilton's startling feats. --Marshall Fine

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Teahupoo, Tahiti. On the 17th of August, 2000, a line was drawn in the sand and Laird Hamilton stood alone. Engulfed in the vortex of the heaviest wave ever ridden, Laird Hamilton stood where no man had ever stood before. Death was the only outcome if a mistake was made. The footage shocked the world. Had it not been captured on film, no one would believe it was possible. It was a moment shadowed only by the journey of his life as a waterman and explorer of the most pure form of energy on earth. This amazing film, shoot on both High Definition and 35mm, won numerous awards at the 2002 X-dance Film Festival. This is the extreme movie of the year, quite possibly the decade. Music By Ben Harper, Moby and Bender!

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great flick. April 29 2004
By Adam Lowe
Format:DVD
Really enjoyed this vid. There is some really insane footage from Jaws. Definitely got to see some of what Laird is really capable of. Was also nice to get some more history and information about Jaws itself. They do kind of go a bit overboard in talking up Laird like he's superman. No question the guy is a killer surfer doing some amazing things, but he doesn't need to be worshiped. I'd grab this one up if for nothing other than the footage of Laird's wave in Tahiti.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feb 18 2004
By D. Aguirre
Format:DVD
This is a great DVD!!!! It is a little short but well worth it!
Laird makes riding these monster waves look easy, but it ain't! Years of wave riding and physical fitness,not to mention HUGE HUEVOS, are needed to be riding waves this big. I surf, but these are waves from some outer realm of insanity. Crank up the surround sound and let it rip!!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Big Wave Surfing but 37 min? Jan 7 2004
By Motoman25
Format:DVD
I give the surfing video at least 4 if not 5 stars. The waves are truly impressive. But the movie is short . . . 37 minutes. $17 for a very short film does not strike me as a good value. Honestly, "Ride the Wild Surf," free on Cable, has the same level of Laird adoration and great footage of Jaws and doesn't cost a dime.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laird could Ride Perfect Storm Waves.
I've been surfing since 1961. I've seen the Best Out there. And Fortunately for me, some of these Surfers I have made special Fins for.
Mavs bunch, North Shore. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2003 by Figgy Fin
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
I gave this DVD to a friend who's 4 teenage Boston boys have just started surfing (world class downhill skiers, all). Read more
Published on Sep 30 2003 by Frank Grant
4.0 out of 5 stars You've got to see it at least once -
Not a relaxing flick AT ALL. You will be on the edge of your seat biting your lip the whole time, while Laird repeatedly defies death. Read more
Published on Aug 14 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Mighty
This isn't the best surf movie ever...but it is mighty, mighty. For anyone who has surfed for awhile, this movie will put a lump in your throat. Read more
Published on Aug 10 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive surfing
This video has some of the best surf footage I've ever seen. The hydrofoil surfing was very interesting; the Teohupo shots were what made me buy it. They are incredible. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars BLEW ME OUT OF MY CHAIR!
To see Laird explode out of the biggest fattest barrell that likely anyone has ever ridden, will have you screaming in your living room.
Published on Jun 19 2003 by David M. Sasso
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
I've seen this film three times and can't get it out of my mind. I do not surf. My Husband grew up surfing in Santa Cruz. He's the reason we watched this film. Boy, am I grateful. Read more
Published on May 3 2003 by "aegge"
5.0 out of 5 stars Check Out Lance Burkhart!
If Laird Hamilton was hip hop, he'd make Snoop Dogg his biznitch! This guy is freakin' insane. He's a big ol monster, with king kong huevos battling surf that looks like the last... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2003 by Joshua Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars Serenity In The Nucleus Of The Beast
I just watched "White Knuckle Extreme" for the third time in two days. Laird Hamilton has evidently crossed a spiritual line that most surfers (including myself) can't even begin... Read more
Published on Mar 16 2003 by Ed
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
You don't need to surf to enjoy this. The waves are beautiful and as another reviewer says Laird is very graceful on the wave. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2003
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