Step into Liquid

If you ever thought about surfing but weren't sure, buy this DVD and we'll see you in the water.

I grew up surfing and in the "surf culture" of Southern California. I watched many, many movies over the years and found that most were good as far as the surf scenes (Pipeline, Java, Australia etc.) but ultimately became boring due to a lack of any examination about real watermen/women and what drives them in this art & sport. This sport/art is about a relationship with a vast and ever changing ocean. An eye on the weather, tides and several of other Mother Nature's elements is what the true "soul" surfer does on a daily basis to deepen that relationship.

This movie successfully captures that essence through well placed & crafted interviews along with recording the many faces and moods of the ocean. Can you imagine a man paralyzed by this very sport, yet is still very keen to continue to have the same "stoke" (excitement) out enjoying waves again? Or a group of surfer atheletes daring to surf waves so big 100 miles off the Pacific shore that if any of these giant waves hit any cruise ship it would sink it in seconds. Why? What drives these individuals and others to brave the elements for what appears to be a silly ride? From the professional to the novice, all who surf on a regular basis possess this spirit.

Watching this movie you will begin to discover the answers about a true modern day explorer's mindset.

First off, the full version of Kelly Slater pro surfer IS NOT INCLUDED, that was the reason I bought the DVD.

This movie is for KOOKS and NON SURFERS, it is boring and lame. No real surfing, nothing intense, nothing special. Buy another DVD.

This film captures the essence of what surfing is all about. It's not about who is better in competition but how one becomes the best surfer they can be. Beautifully filmed.

I have watched this DVD over and over. The two media formats has me watching it at home and work. It motiviated me to upgrade my video and sound cards. You wouldn't believe how clear the picture is on the HD computer screen (I have a 24" flat panel)...only thing better would be there! This is a well done production. I highly recommend it to a whole new kind of desktop surfers around the world!