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She says her lifejacket was ripped off. That could explain why she was so out of breath and not seeing clearly by the time the ski got to her. He also wouldn't have known her ankle was broken.
Its easy with hindsight and full knowledge to second-guess. He had to make decisions based on what he could see and hear.
They are both going to have to change things for the future as that wasn't the best result. She is going to use a different lifejacket and make sure it will stay on.
They may have a second rescue ski in future.
That swell make it up your way Terminal?
I can think of a few spots that must have been pumping!
Select to expand quoteMickCam said..
That swell make it up your way Terminal?
I can think of a few spots that must have been pumping!
Naw - it passed to the South. Portugal got the big stuff.
It looks like they CPR'd her on a good stretch of beach but they say without the tow she would have washed up on the rocks. I guess the current she talked about was a pretty strong rip.
Nazare looks a pretty hairy spot.
Another Laird interview.. ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/30/could-be-the-wipeout-of-the-year-laird-hamilton-weighs-in-on-carlos-burles-attempt-to-break-surfings-biggest-record/?iref=allsearch
DJ
Select to expand quotedan berry said..
The guy on the ski was a tool. She survived the pummelling from the wave but almost didn't survive the "water safety". Makes you appreciate how cool the boys on the skis have to be under pressure. That guy was obviously not.
hopefully we will hear her side of the story soon.
Select to expand quotesaltiest1 said..dan berry said..
The guy on the ski was a tool. She survived the pummelling from the wave but almost didn't survive the "water safety". Makes you appreciate how cool the boys on the skis have to be under pressure. That guy was obviously not.
hopefully we will hear her side of the story soon.
There are youtube vids where she explains what happened.. but not in english.. still worth watching.. 
DJ
Sorry, I shouldn't have called him a tool. But Jesus she needs a different tow partner!!
Skindog Ken Collins Weighs in on Behalf od Maya and Carlos..
Select to expand quoteBennyB12 said..
That thing at 2:45 made my heart skip.... madness....
Yeah that is crazy stuff..
Select to expand quoteJedibrad said..
Well yeah i do practice???
Carlos made the wrong decision, the type of pickup was the wrong.
In my opinion he caused her damage and drowning so I'm glad she ok now
sir jedi here and his surf buddy are probably 2 of the best on the east coast (at least) at what they do and i tend to agree with whats said, but im not sure if carlos had an idea that she was in such a bad way.
and for the record ive always thought lard hamsoloton was a tosser.
