In Zen Buddhism, “satori” is the experience of glimpsing into one’s essence – a fleeting moment of enlightenment, as it were. From Maverick’s to Jaws to Dungeons, it’s not uncommon for a normal observer, especially a non-surfer, to ask themselves: why? Why would anyone intentionally throw themselves over the ledge on a 40-foot behemoth?
Most big wave hellmen would simply shrug their shoulders. But, maybe this documentary profiling the South African big wave scene gets closer to the answer: raw elation, adrenaline, and, maybe, a flash of your true essence.
The two-minute teaser for “Satori” is just that. A complete tease. We can’t wait to see the whole thing. If the trailer is any indication, it’s going to be epic.