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The vision that every surfer dreams of. Barrels don't get more dreamy than the ones at Teahupoo. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Just off the jet from his home in Kauai, Nate slid right in. Photo: Jared Sislin
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The land of the lefts. On occasion, you can find some rights if you know where to look. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Deceptively peaceful from above. If a stonefish doesn't get you, that reef will tear you to shreds. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Tahiti is a photographer's dream. The locals line up for photos. Photo: Jared Sislin
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We had a picnic on Motu on the northwest corner of Moorea. I couldn't think of a better place. Photo: Jared Sislin
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It's amazing to watch Tika surf the reef passes in person. He goes huge on every single wave. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Da boys. Vetea, Warren, Dan, and Tika. I can't thank these guys enough for such an epic trip. Photo: Jared Sislin
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This guy ate all of our food we put in the community fridge. We didn't say a thing about it. Not when he's holding this thing. Photo: Jared Sislin
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The perfect spot for a nap after a surf. However, the falling coconut danger is very real. Photo: Jared Sislin
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If you make it to Moorea, be sure to check out the show at Tiki Village. The buffet is all-time. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Dan has been shaping boards for the Tahitians for over twenty years. I think he's got them dialed. Photo: Jared Sislin
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We surfed this wave for hours with only a few guys out. Nathan Carvalho with a sick bottom turn. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Guys get duckdive photos, too. Nathan Carvalho proving it can be done. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Warren is one of the most modest shredders in Tahiti. A lot of guys stay at his bungalows. He'll take them out to the reefs on his boat, paddle out and smoke the whole crew. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Two things you normally wouldn't want to jump in the water with. But the locals in Tahiti are friendly. For real. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Like shooting fish in a barrel. Needless to say, dinner was epic. Photo: Jared Sislin
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Tikanui Smith is the hardest-charging, nicest guy I've ever met. Photo: Jared Sislin
There is something so simple and satisfying about leaving the cold, California weather to go enjoy summer for a few weeks. The Boehne family, Nathan Carvalho and I went out to Tahiti just for fun, without much expectation. To our surprise, the waves ended up being super sick and I was thankfully there to capture it. My favorite part of the trip was shooting in the water at Teahupoo and getting the shots I have always dreamed of. Thanks Dan Boehne for taking me out, to the locals for treating us like family, and to my parents who let me miss 3 weeks of school.
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