Product Description
Blackwater is the story of Teahupo'o, a humble Tahitian village and a coral reef wave made from equal parts beauty and terror. The wave is undoubtedly one of surfing's most challenging and awe-inspiring waves, as Chris Malloy comments "That wave has changed surfing forever."
2005 SURFER Poll & Video Awards Nominations:
BEST TUBE RIDE: KELLY SLATER
WORST WIPEOUT: DAMIEN HOBGOOD
WORST WIPEOUT: SHANE DORIAN
The movie features fantastic surfing and commentary from a who's who of surfing, people such as Vetea David, Manoa Drollet, Shane Dorian, Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Mark Occhilupo, Bruce and Andy Irons, Layne Beachley and the Hobgood brothers to name a few. For the first time you can see and hear it all - the myths, the facts, the history, the stories, the consequences, and most of all, the unforgettable waves.
The music is top notch with artists such as Adam Freeland, Red Whyte, Butterfly Effect, Decoder Ring, Paul Kearney, Katalyst, Pre-Shrunk, Clotaire, Inked Factor, Nora Drenalin, Volatile, Not For You, Switchkicker, Strength in Numbers, Erther and Live, Love, Regret.
Blackwater contains loads of never-before-seen footage from over 25 of the world's best cameramen, exclusive interviews with over 50 great surfers, and just one BIG star - a surf location that's nothing short of unbelievable. This is a must-see DVD.
Bonus Features:
2004 Billabong Highlights
Photo Gallery
97 Black Pearl Horue Pro Boat Disaster
Premium Times for Teahupoo
Towing equipment with Vetea David
A Photographers Perspective
Teahupoo Chillout
dam Freeland / Mind Killer (Vision Remix)
Run Time: Approximately 100 minutes
