Talking Story with Big Wave Legend and Shaper Gary Linden
Join big wave surfing legend and shaper Gary Linden as he shares amazing stories from years of surfing some of the biggest waves on the planet and showcases his remarkable collection of surfboards.
In this exclusive tour, Gary delves into the history and unique characteristics of each board, from his iconic big wave guns to special replicas and prototypes. Learn about the craftsmanship, what Gary has learned while chasing giant waves, and the significance behind these incredible historic surfboards.
In this video:
- The unique challenges of shaping big wave guns from agave.
- A tour of Gary's "yoga room," where his special boards are housed.
- Insights into the evolution of his agave Todos Santos guns.
- The story behind the board he rode for his biggest wave ever in 2002, weighing 27 lbs, and its unique properties.
- The Dick Brewer single fin, a "Cadillac" of boards, and its significance for Gary at Waimea.
- A special board made for Gary by Pat Curran for Todos Santos, highlighting its unique design and Gary's relationship with Curran.
- A replica of a 1949 Bob Simmons board, crafted from agave, and the process of replicating old shapes.
- Gary's Buzzy Trent replica, shaped with Dick Brewer, featuring an original Buzzy Trent logo.
- Gary explains why he wears a helmet while surfing and the near-fatal incident at Hunnels.
- A replica of Duke Kahanamoku's board, showcasing how Duke would craft radical surfboards from available timber.
- Gary's ultimate Todos Santos board, on which he caught his biggest wave (50+ feet) and his second biggest wave at Dungeons.
- The incredible story of how his most prized possession, the Todos Santos board, was lost and miraculously returned.
- The Billabong Pipeline trophy, shaped by Gerry Lopez, featuring agave paper, fiberglass, and intricate designs.
- A unique "waste nothing" blank made from various foam and wood offcuts, shaped to fit Pat Curran's design.
- Gary's last recycler board from the 80s, made entirely from styrofoam offcuts.
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