Say hello to Brendon Gibbens!
Belt me if I’m wrong, but is Brendon Gibbens not Africa’s second-best surfer of today? Of course we could get semantical and insist that Ando is technically Saffa, or that Ramzi Boukhiam’s backhand is a downright weapon, but no. I believe Brendon Gibbens plays Africa’s second fiddle.
For those who believe that Sean Holmes has a timeless flair or that Michael February is an actual human who exists on this planet, allow the clip below to sway you in Brendon’s favor. Also feel free to hit mute and add your own soundtrack, if dungeon metal ain’t your schtick.
I find Brendon’s flexibility a thing of wonder. No one’s legs bend like that except for John and maybe Alex Knost. The inward compression allows Brendon to absorb massive airs without fear of blowing an ankle or knee. It also helps him click some crazy nosepicks when desired.
And what of that last tube? You know it’s a good one when a professional surf filmer stops panning.
All I gotta say is watch out Damien Fahrenfort, this guy is coming for your throne!
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Ramzi Boukhiam is Maroccan though, so he technically can’t be the second best saffa.
Africa is not a country, merica is not the world
Octopus’ clips are sick. I’m sure some will be sore that they haven’t run any Nirvana.
Then I saw his face.
Now I’m a belieber.
to all pro surfers,
more edits like this please.
thanks,
Lemmy
Lemmy, you alive?
barely hanging on
Mid life crisis? Cheating wife? Bankrupt? Booze n drugs?
new job change has had me off computers for 10 hours a day so i barely check in, let alone write comments.
Thats a fucking boring answer mate! but glad to hear you didn’t top yourself!
Loved everything about this video.
Yup.
Did the whole of South Africa just discover metal ?
Soundtrack?
DEATH!
we need more mötorhead in videos
I need more of you and your short shorts to stare at while I do crank at the Rainbow. Oh my Lemmy! Why have you forsaken us???
Im tired of talking about this writing style. There is no nourishment value at all.
I’m stoked for your stoke Mike! But you are killing me..
Hmm – great last barrel. If you are going to be critical and that’s what we’re here for when you talk someone up Mikey!!! Then he surfs “weighted” the whole time. There is minimal release of his body – so great for airs but that about it. So style looks shit!!
Music was totally fucked
Are you fucking kidding me you bland as fuck mother fucker!! Best style in da BIZ and that soundtrack was fucking awesome. I bet you just love watching the boys out Bells getting their wraps on.
Nup don’t rate Bells mother fucker!! He does sick airs but because he does not release body weight his style is like a tall Adriano.