There aren’t many surfers who have managed to transcend from “a great surfer” to a borderline mythical deity. Tom is a 3-time World Champion and the legend who has rightfully earned his name and picture right next to “power surfing” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. His smooth, seamless style serves as inspiration for anyone looking to improve their rail transitions. Here is photographer and filmmaker, Sonny Miller, talking about Tom’s first trip to Jeffrey’s Bay in 1992. His first turn on his first wave on a board he never rode before is nothing short of astounding, but the following turns and multiple barrels that followed were as equally remarkable.
