This throwback clip of Chuck Patterson skiing the legendary break Pe’ahi in Hawaii (AKA Jaws) never gets old. The greatest pond skim in the history of humankind. Respect the zinc.

FYI this wasn’t a one time deal for Chuck. He’s skied plenty of monster waves including once in a speed suit for minimal wind drag. Absolute legend:

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