Surfing has always been a form of dance for me. The way we read the waves and interpret movement is just so unique. I love filming longboarders especially. Their moves on the board and the wave usually come together in a signature style.
The uniqueness of our sport resides in the fact that there are many factors that have to be balanced in order to become a master: the wave conditions, the choice of board ridden, and of course, the surfer’s unique form of bridging both come together in a precise moment in time. That’s right the moment when I am on shore, behind my camera, filming. Capturing those moments when surfer, board and wave become one is the idea behind the EXOTIC AQUATIC DANCES.
Watching Robin Kegel’s style you get to think that what he does is really easy… switching stance, reading the wave like he does, finding the balance, turning the board like a featherweight sword, moving up the face, through the sections, turning here, floating there, basically gliding like he does.
His signature style is incomparable. No one does what he does, and that’s why he is one of the great surfers out there today. A unique character with a unique vision and a unique style.
This is his Exotic Aquatic Dance. Unfortunately we were not able to see him surf more at the Salinas Longboard Festival, but the show he gave on his heat was amazing. Here’s my take on it!
