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Takahata-san ripping in Hawaii!

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Takahata-san ripping in Hawaii!

Yesterday once more: Round 1 Local time! Kawika driving off the bottom turn. 
Eddie flying down the rights. 
Kyle styling on the lefts.
Good morning 3:20am.
North shore 6-8′.
Ala Moana waist high.
Diamond Head waist to chest high.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Round 1: Dawn patrol in the dark again. Waist high waves with perfect glassy conditions. 
All the local Uncles were out. No visitors.
Matsui-san got out early and this was his first wave. It was the best right of the morning. So perfect and so beautiful.
I was following closely behind cheering him on. The view I had as so amazing. 
Then he went too fast and I couldn’t keep up. 
Round 2: Still morning. Still waist high but sunny and warm. 
Surfing with Oku-san after our last meeting 6 years ago. So good to see him again so happy and healthy. 
Fun waves, warm morning, and long rides. Good to surf with all you boys today!