I came across this older video but wanted to share. It may be a few years old, but the sentiment is the same. There’s no better feeling in surfing than being inside the tube. Even if the wave closes out and you get pounded, it’s still an amazing feeling.
This wave in Africa is a bucket list destination for me. It’s super remote, cold, sharky, but a crazy long crazily perfect tube ride. I click anytime I see a video clip of this spot and this is the first time i’ve ever seen a female surfer tackle it. I do wish there was a bit more surfing a bit less of the other stuff, but it’s still worth a watch.
The backside tube ride is a particularly difficult maneuver requiring strength, flexibility, and fearlessness. When well executed there are few greater feelings. When poorly executed you can count on a sore neck! Here Holly demonstrates the proper technique for a clean backside tube ride complete with huge smile and dance at the end.
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On the way home to Nicaragua from the El Salvador retreats at Sunzal, Jackie and her best friend, Kaylinn, stopped at Punta Mango Hotel for a couple days of barrel hunting froth. Punta Mango is one of the most perfect waves along the entire coast of the country, and the girls properly scored.
The first hotel in the area recently opened and was nothing short of luxurious. Future retreat location? Perhaps! For more information on the hotel, check out their website, http://hotelpuntamango.com/, and this recent video that showcases the natural beauty and amazing waves of the area.
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