For surfers on tour (of both the male and female variety) the monotony of growing up surfing heats can be somewhat of a style sterilizer. When scores are gotten as a result of judging based on systematic protocols of wave choice, number of maneuvers, and difficulty of maneuvers, the whole thing can start to feel, well, robotic.
In addition to being a dominant competitor, though, Steph Gilmore has an affinity for style – riding boards that go against the grain when it tickles her fancy, and with an all around approach that’s just a pleasure to watch. Here’s Steph on some fun little waves in Indo, making it all look easy.
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