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Fluid Combustion - The groundbreaking 1994 surf film by Larry Haynes and Derek Hoffmann that captured the raw essence of North Shore surfing.
Before the internet, cell phones, and even DVDs, Larry Haynes and Derek Hoffmann were shooting film and video on the North Shore of Oahu in 1994. This classic surf documentary captures a pivotal moment in surfing history with authentic footage shot on film, preserving the pure energy and style of mid-90s surfing.
Featured Surfers:
- Kelly Slater - Future world champion in his prime
- And more of the era's top surfers
Film Details:
- Directors: Larry Haynes and Derek Hoffmann
- Released: 1994
- Location: North Shore, Oahu
- Shot on film and video
- Format: Streaming
Experience this authentic piece of surf cinema history that defined an era. Fluid Combustion showcases the North Shore in all its glory, captured with the raw, unfiltered style that made it a classic. Stream this legendary surf film exclusively on Nalu TV.
Featuring: Johny Boy Gomes, Sunny Garcia, Dane Kealoha, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Derek Ho, Michael Ho, Kaipo Jaquias, Larry Rios, Ross Williams, Shane Dorian, Liam McNamara, Garrett McNamara, Shawn Briley, Pancho Sullivan, Myles Padaca, Kahea Hart, Laka, Noah Johnson, Brad Gerlach, Matt Archibald, Shane Beschen, Rob Machado, Akila Apia, Chris Malloy, Keith Malloy, Shane Powell, Shuji, Kasuya Poto Veta David, Made, Rizal, Da Boys, Da Groms and many more!
Filmed, Directed and Produced Larry Haynes and Derek Hoffmann
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Released in 1994
Coverart: Kris Kuhles
Awesome surf movie from the 1990’s. All the classics.
FLUID COMBUSTION is kinetic and in your face. It has the best surf
photography I have ever seen on a home video or in a theater. Plenty of tube
viewpoints, and best of all, some of the surfers were followed from behind so
you can see them work the wave down the line. I also like that the producers
included a couple of female surfers in those down the line shots. It was
refreshing to see.
The music is mostly "speed metal" but the band that impressed me the most was
Tom Curren's. His band is the only contemporary band I know that can make
vocals work with surf music.
The wipeout sequence was the most brutal I have ever seen. It certainly
wasn't entertaining. It made me cringe and writhe. Well, that is except for
one wipeout. This guy was on a longboard, and he thought he'd walk the
nose. What he did do was walk completely off the front end on a double
overhead wave.
This is not the best surf movie I have ever seen. My two favorites remain:
THE SEARCH II and BEYOND BLAZING BOARDS. However, this movie has the best
surf photography and inside the tube shots of any movie I have seen. Make
this my number "3" surf movie of all time.
Mahalo Tony, Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed the film!