Ok, admit it. If you love a sport, you dream the sport, you practice the sport, you talk about the sport, you breathe the sport, you sing the sport and you most likely watch films about the sport. Which film to enjoy more about your favourite sport? Here are some ideas of favourite films about surfing and surfers.
• The Endless Summer is a favourite as not only does it show some awesome waves, but it also shows a side of surfing that people don't often notice: the surfer's lifestyle. An interesting titbit about this film is that the waves filmed in Cape Saint Francis in South Africa, no longer break like they used to because of scale developments in nearby dunes.
• Momentum is worth a watch with surfer favourite, Kelly Slater appearing in this film about New School surfers back in 1992. A low budget film, with a punk sound track still is a must see for people who want to watch some good tail-slides, air and Kelly's early talent.
• Blue Horizon was filmed over a span of two years by Jack McCoy and follows the talent and lifestyles of surfing greats Andy Irons and David “Rasta” Rastovich. It definitely shows a side to the love of the sport and life of a surfer due to Andy and David's participation and the great cinematography and incredible water photography.
• Have you heard much about Irish surfers? Wave Riders tells an interesting story of surfing pioneers linked to Ireland and showcases some top Irish surfers atop gigantic Irish swells.
• An interesting film that reveals another side of surfing culture. The quality of the film is somewhat lacking, but the content will entertain you and gives you a look at how solace can be found in this sport. Bra Boys is worth a watch.