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Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn

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Pico Alto

August 16, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

While the world stars cut their way through thirty feet of Peruvian swell, we pay homage to the French-Australian Ben Hergott. Riding smaller but none-the-less difficult swell, here’s our ode to the unknown surf explorer.


Just so you other guys don't feel left out.

For more on Ben’s journey keep checking Drift, or visit his own blog.


2 Comments


  1. Nicolas Herrgott says:

    so well, in those swells, now closer to the better known..

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  2. Pascale Herrgott says:

    so great ! mais c’est toi ?
    bisous

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