WS – Would you like to go back and sail it with more wind and an even bigger swell?
AM – Definitely I would like to go back, a bit more wind would make a lot of difference. I would like to go spend more time dedicated to big waves. Get smashed a bit and work on my fitness, then I think I would be more confident for next time. I would also be interested in getting a heavier board specifically for big stuff. Production boards are light, you don’t see big wave surfers riding light weight performance stuff. Marti’s normal Pedra board weighs an absolute tonne to keep the momentum and cut through the chop at speed.
WS – Finally did Pozza have any words of advice and do you reckon he is frothing to get out there?
AM – No I didn’t talk to Jason about it. There was some back and forth with the JP crew, trying to sort out the boards. I thought about getting some lead weights to put on the deck of the board – I remember seeing Jason and Robby Swift doing this at Jaws a few years ago. Apparently it wasn’t great so they don’t bother anymore.
Honestly I thought Jason would have ridden Pedra years ago and yes I’m sure he will be keen to get out there once he’s back on the water. I think you could probably sail it fairly regularly if you had the resources to get the boats and safety skis out there.