'These are better Days' - Bill Ballard's legendary 1999 surf film shot entirely on 16mm film and digital video, featuring the incredible Gotcha Tahiti Pro at the legendary Teahupo'o.

Be the first to see this year's incredible Gotcha Tahiti Pro. Watch Corey Lopez and others charge gigantic monster tubes and defy death right before your eyes. This film captures some of the most intense big wave surfing ever filmed, with surfers pushing the limits at one of the world's most dangerous waves.

Starring: Kalani Robb, Bruce Irons, Corey Lopez, Shane Dorian, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons, Chris Ward, Sunny Garcia, Ross Williams, Gavin Beschen, Rob Machado,  Adam Replogle, Luke Egan, Shea Lopez, Todd Marcom and Kelly Slater

Produced by: Bill Ballard
Directed by: Bill Ballard
Cinematography: Bill Ballard
Narrated by surfing magazines, skip Sneed  
Water Cinematography: Larry Haynes and Jeff Doner
Edited by: Billygoat Productions
Music: Soundtrack from Warner Bros Records

Released in 1999 © Billygoat Productions
Running time: 38 minutes