At 41:15 into Highwater (2009) be introduced to the most epic character in surfing that you've never heard of.
Walter Eric Haas, described as a true waterman, and "the greatest unsung big-wave rider in the world" has been spotted surfing Waimea in a football uniform and been stuck in a trash chute trying to evade police in Waikiki.
If you can't access the film on Netflix Instant, get a flavor for this fascinating Hawaiian original from these clips (not from the film) below. And can anyone speak pidgin mo bettah than Uncle Eric?
Who is Eric Haas? Part 1:
Who is Eric Haas? Part 2:
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