From: Chris Mauro
Rip Curl Wetsuits was born in the little town of Torquay, a long country drive away from Melbourne. The place is packed with hardcore surfers who depend on good rubber to survive. For 40 years now, Rip Curl has been the beating heart of the community, thus, its rubber soul.
Hollywood producers only expected a few minor challenges when giving the story of legendary big-wave surfer, Jay Moriarty, the green-light. Clearly, they underestimated the task at hand.
The 55-foot "Huli Cat" nearly capsized at Mavericks, off the coast of Half Moon Bay, Calif. Photo: Frank Quirarte
Back in December, during early filming, actor Gerard Butler nearly drowned after being caught inside by a set of 25-foot waves. He endured a frightening two-wave hold-down, and..