Watch: First Jaws Swell Of The Season

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This video isn't even four minutes long but there's a lot to take in.

For one, there's Kai Lenny - with a new colourway on his board - once again treating Jaws like he's a cat and it's a ball of string, even finishing the session with a switchfoot ride.

Then there's the lasses going big: Izzi Gomez and Skylar Lickle.

Speaking of, the surname Lickle may ring a bell for older surfers as she's the daughter of Brett Lickle - strapped surfing pioneer and one-time tow partner to Laird Hamilton. While Austin Kalama, son of Dave Kalama, makes a show.

Freeze the screen on 2:52 and you'll see Kalama has something unusual on his hands. Paddles? It appears so, though I can't find much info online. Anyone know..?

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Peter Reynolds Monday, 19 Dec 2022 at 4:51pm

It appears he has strapped a couple of saucer lids to his hands, raided his mum's pantry, oldest trick in the book

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Island Bay Monday, 19 Dec 2022 at 5:37pm

Pains me to say, but damn KL is good at Jaws.

Anybody else mute that music? Yikes.

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AndyM Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 12:14pm

That music actually gave me a laugh I.B.
It's like they searched "generic repetitive dramatic rock" from a free site.

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Peter Reynolds Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 1:33pm

Its early chilli's with hillel slovak, you blokes must listen to mariah carey

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Island Bay Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 1:39pm

Doesn't make it bearable. And no.

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AndyM Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 1:59pm

Branch out big fella there’s a whole world of good music out there.
Chili peppers never were much chop.

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Peter Reynolds Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 2:10pm

Thems fightin words bruz : )

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Island Bay Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 3:17pm

What I meant, and how I should have put it, was: It's all yours - enjoy :-)

And here's to Mariah Carey:

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AndyM Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 at 5:31pm

No you’re right, they had a couple of good songs especially Higher Ground and Love Rollercoaster ;)

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joesydney Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 at 1:38pm

Interesting- shows the physical challenge for the ladies. Need to ride big boards to paddle in but then you need enough leg (and overall) strength and weight to set a line and turn the board.

(Said from the safety of my couch)

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san Guine Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022 at 4:29pm

3:03 wave, was smoothly ridden by Trevor Carlson. But KL untouchable.

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brett68 Monday, 26 Dec 2022 at 9:10pm

haha i read the comments before watching it - great drums, base, guitar - you binarys who have never played an instrument should tell your he/she's to uncup you and your handbags and get you some music lessons

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lost Thursday, 29 Dec 2022 at 5:14pm

Kai switch for trucks sake - we will be taking about him with revered tones in years to come like we do Lopez now. Such an incredible waterman. Love watching him tow and sup and foil and windsurf……