Laird
Hamilton
The power of big waves and the power of stillness
By zoë kors // photography by Jennifer Cawley - Courtesy of Laird ApparelYou might know him as the biggest big wave
surfer. Or as one of the innovators of such
crossover sports as stand-up paddle boarding
and tow-in surfing. Maybe he’s on your radar as
the creator of a line of revolutionary superfood
products. And then there’s the performance
apparel that bears his name. To some, he is
Gabby Reece’s husband. If you are a member of
a small subculture in Malibu or Kauai, you know
him as Izabella, Reece, and Brody Jo’s dad. One
thing is certain however, in whatever context you
know him, Laird Hamilton is a badass.