Kai Lenny may be built different than the average human, but like any of us, getting good takes practice. Lots of it. And to push the sport of big-wave tow-surfing to the next level takes even more, whatever that level may be. On big waves, sure, but also on small waves, man-made ones, and the biggest “waves” we have at our disposal – the mountains.
“One of my ultimate goals is to be the best big-wave surfer on the planet,” Kai told me in a recent interview, “But you can’t go out and ride big waves every day. So you gotta find ways to simulate it. Small-wave surfing helps with technique, and training quick reactions. Foiling teaches me control with speed, wind sports help me in the air, it all comes together in the end.”
Kai puts in some serious Waco time in Episode 4. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool.
Straps make for a whole different type of training when it comes to airs on a surfboard. That’s probably why Kai Lenny says this is his favorite episode of Season Two , Life of Kai:“It’s a glimpse into the future to see what is possible in taking on other sports like snowboarding to guide my big-wave riding,” said Kai. “It was also special because it was the last big trip I did with my friend and trampoline coach Matt Christensen, who sadly passed away at the end of last year. Every time I’ve watched that episode, it just brings back how much fun we had training together and how special of a person he was.”
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