Salvador Villas-Boas is not a professional big wave surfer. He’s a commercial airline pilot. But riding Nazaré is on the top of his wishlist. However, when things get at nasty at Praia do Norte, Mother Nature can be ruthless and spares no one. Professional videographer Pedro Miranda published unreleased raw footage of one of the […]

Stalling is one of the most critical skills to learn in advanced surfing. When performed correctly, it allows you to generate drag, and reduce speed to match the pace of barrel. The art of stalling a surfboard requires a deep involvement of your body, not only in straight connection with the wave itself but also […]