Filipe Toledo may be sitting behind fellow countryman and world No. 1, Adriano de Souza, but he’s still the Brazilian that everyone’s talking about. He’s looking sharp as hell, his surfing is next level, and he hasn’t shown the slightest hint of slowing down. What’s the secret to his success you ask? Raw talent, of course, but he seems to be getting a little help from his dad on the beach. Here’s Filipe explaining his secret language he has with his ex-pro surfer dad, who uses different whistles during heats to signal a set is coming, to move in, to let a wave go, and things of that sort. Is this cheating? Most definitely not. Is it smart? You bet your ass it is.
