Time seems to be going by really fast. 2013 feels like it should be the future, but it’s just about over already. A lot of incredible things happened in 2013… and here’s the thing about living in the future: it’s so easy to see those incredible things, no matter where they happened. So here are the Most Popular Videos of 2013, according to you, our readers.
Top Videos
1. Carlos Burle Sets Potential New World Record at Maxed Out Nazaré by Hélio Valentim
Carlos Burle may have set the new world record for biggest tow-in wave ever surfed. He surfed it until the very end and, had the ski not come when it did, he might have been slammed into the rocks.
2. Brad Domke Tows in a Skimboard, Blows Minds by The Inertia
Skimboarder Brad Domke does what no one else is doing and pulls it off with a style all his own. Bravo!
3. Tensions Rise in Tahiti by Reid Levin
While bodyboarding their local spot last May, a group of Tahitians were essentially overpowered by pro surfers with jet skis who wished to tow in.
4.Shark Attack Caught on GoPro by The Inertia
This amazing footage was shot off Ocean City, MD, on a boat called the Pumpin Hard. A Mako showed an up close and personal view of itself that no one ever wants to see.
5. (Sexual) Tensions Rise after Bodyboarder Burns 0n Shark Burns Surfer on Epic Santa Monica Day by Jay Ashenfelter
Jacob, a seasoned Los Angeles surfer, cordially explains how a horrific drop-in in Santa Monica Bay affected his ability to maintain a healthy erection or have meaningful sex with his wife. The situation is strikingly similar to the drop-in scenario involving Dave Wassel and Tahitian bodyboarder John Duval, and the disappearance of a full-body erection.
6. Anastasia Ashley Busts Out Pre-Surf Twerk Dance by Reid Levin
While most might give it a couple hamstring and tricep stretches and head out, Anastasia Ashley looks to be auditioning for a 2 Chainz video.
7. Garrett McNamara Surfs Monster Portugal by The Inertia
So we saw the photo(s) of Garrett McNnamara and his tow partner Keali’i Mamala surfing giant waves today at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. And now we have video. So that is good.
8. Paralyzed Mom Goes Surfing Duct Taped to her Son by Reid Levin
Some folks want to go surfing no matter what, and I can’t say I blame them. There’s no greater thrill. Port Lincoln, Australia, locals Tyron Swan and his mother, Pascale Honore, surf together. Literally, duct taped together.
9. Beautiful Girl Swims with Great White Shark by The Inertia
So who is this woman who swims with Great White sharks? Her name is Kimi Werner.
10. 46-Foot Catamaran Surfs Giant Wave to Beach by Ali Shrode
“It’s just about 9 AM and I just had a beer,” he said. “I never do that. I needed it this morning, though.”
11. San Diego Surfer Kirk Passmore’s Last Wave Ever Caught on Film by The Inertia
This video has surfaced of Kirk Passmore’s last wave ever ridden, filmed by Larry Haynes. “His father contacted me and said he we wanted me to share his son’s last wave,” said Haynes. “So here it is.”
12. Kelly Slater and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Fighting Spirit by Carlie Long
Kelly Slater recently opened up about his passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu to globotv moments after sparring with Brazilian judoka and jiu-jitsu black belt Flavio Canto.
13. Shaping our First Surfboard (on a Trip to Mexico) by The Inertia
Somewhere, on every surfer’s bucket list, resides the age-old task of shaping a surfboard. With the guidance of Bryan Knowles, we managed to try our hand at crafting a little Mini-Simmons and gained a whole new respect for shapers in the process.
14. Martin’s Five: Battle for the Beach by The Inertia
Martin’s 5: Battle for the Beach explores the Surfrider Foundation’s fight to keep America’s beaches open to the public through the lens of a monumental court case in San Mateo County, California that will have larger implications on beach access issues in the United States.
15. (HEADSPACE): Bruce Irons by The Inertia
(HEADSPACE) is a new film series by The Inertia that takes viewers inside the minds of surfing’s most influential figures. The series kicks off with Bruce Irons, who discusses everything from the key to happiness to learning from the loss of his brother, three-time World Champion Andy Irons.
