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198595 minGdocumentary

Blazing Boards

198595 minGdocumentary

Shot entirely on 16mm film, this classic surf flick features locations in Hawaii, Australia, California, Mexico, and other exotic isles.

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Shot entirely on 16mm film, this classic surf flick features locations in Hawaii, Australia, California, Mexico, and other exotic isles.

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Chris Bystromdirector

Tom Carroll

Tom Carrollcast

Tom Curren

Gary Elkerton

Gary Elkertoncast

Cheyne Horan

Cheyne Horancast

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Hawaii’s powerful waves draw surfers from around the world in "Blazing Boards." This 1985 film features high-performance surfing in locations like California, Australia, Mexico, and various exotic isles. Filmed entirely on 16mm, it captures the thrill of riding waves. Surfer Magazine praises it for its energetic sequences, while Channel 7 TV Brisbane calls it the best surf film since "Endless Summer." The film runs for 95 minutes.

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