Albee Layer Surfing Results
... However, this last winter saw a crew of local and international surfers take on the biggest days of the season at Peahi, using nothing but man-power.
Two of the leaders in this new paddle brigade,
Albee Layer and Matt Meola, have taken part in some of the most groundbreaking big-wave sessions in history, helping to define what is considered rideable without a machine-assist.
Here we get a close firsthan
..Matt Meola and Albee Layer tackling two of 2
Albee Layer tackling two of 2012's largest swells a
Episode 2 from Maui duo Meola and Layer is all about paddling giant Peahi last January. Some of the heaviest drops and poundings your likely to see, ever.
..Maui’s Albee Layer has won this year’s Innersection ‘Section of the Year’ and the 100 Gs that come w
Albee Layer has won this year’s Innersection ‘Section of the Year’ and the 100 Gs that come with it. Runner up
..After watching good friend Matt Meola put together an Innersection winning edit to the tune of 100,000 dollars in 2011—Albee Layer was bound and determined to repeat the act. With a good mix of big w
Albee Layer was bound and determined to repeat the act. With a good mix of big wave charging, small wave ripping, and creative aerial prowess; Albee was able to do exactly that—bringing the much deserved title
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Taylor Steele,
Albee Layer and an over-sized checkA well deserved celebratory swigLast year's..agne. There was a bottle of whiskey. “Either way, we’re drinking,”
Albee Layer wrote on Instagram.
The conclusion of this year’s $100,000 Innerse..e voting had come down to Hawaiian all-arounders Jamie O’Brien and
Albee Layer. The two were texting back and forth all afternoon: “Call me if yo
.. mean the crews are breaking up. Take last summer's finalists from Maui, Chomp Proper. Although
Albee Layer and Matt Meola live in Haiku, some 40 miles from the other half of their crew, Hank Gaskell and Deg..wave like Jaws down the road, this is child's play for these guys.
chomp proper road trip from
albee layer on Vimeo.
As the majority of sticker-punching pro surfers continue pushing the limits of progre
ON THE COVER: As much as we wanted an image of one of the young rippers from the Who’s Now/Who’s Next list to appear on our cover, when this sequence of Flynn Novak came in, it was pretty much decided on sight that this had to be a cover.
While they may not have a career in comedy — or acting for that matter — their surf careers look much more promising
It’s episode one of The Isle and it’s a doozy
.. waves as any other surfer. Great wave, but what a joke that crowd is.Oliver Kurtz, Salt Creek. Here's an inverted indy grab. Aaron Gieger was the first to do them in Puerto Rico almost a decade ago.
Albee Layer has been landing some sick ones. I expect to see a lot of people put this in their aerial repertoire this year. Ben Bourgeois, Oceanside. Zander Morton, Benny, Dylan Graves, and Jerry Ricciotti all m
..Matt Meola and Albee Layer of Maui recently inked a deal with Rocks
Albee Layer of Maui recently inked a deal with Rockstar Energy to document the..lynn-stone flip', the 'Gorkin-flip', or even his buddy
Albee Layer's 'F-Layer' (a similar flip to Meola's, but perfor...
Watch Craig Anderson's version at the 2:10 mark.
And Watch
Albee Layer's backside version at the :21 second mark.
As the majority
ON THE COVER: As much as we wanted an image of one of the young rippers from the Who’s Now/Who’s Next list to appear on our cover, when this sequence of Flynn Novak came in, it was pretty much decided on sight that this had to be a cover.
Video by DAKINE / Wangdu Hovey
Directed by Micah Nickens
“After my first few days [paddling], I felt much more accomplished at night.” — Ian Walsh
Walshes, Meola, Layer, and cohorts discuss paddling Peahi
Albee in deep. Photo: Quincy Dein
When there’s a big swell and I’m heading to the cliff to check Jaws, this is what I’m playing. It’s calming and amping at the same time. And, the music video rocks.
You guys probably think Matt’s [Meola] a freak of nature but it’s just in his blood. His parents did something right — his sister is an amazing
..ention, his attendance record will likely get sloppier. It happened to me in high..
Week in Review - Random happenings in surf for the Week of February 27
Your Weekend Should Sound Like This, With
Albee Layer
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Jaws Surfers // Peahi, Maui // 14:00
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..012, where he made one of the heaviest drops of the day (the last wave in the 1st video below), he has now emerged as yet another well-rounded super-talent from Maui.
Following the lead of his pals
Albee Layer and Matt Meola, Decoite released a web-clip to show the world that he can surf non-lethal waves just as well.
Weekend at Jaws from Auxiliary Studios on Vimeo.
Altered Motives from Auxiliary Studio
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Is it weird that two BFF’s should surf so well? Maui life-buddies Matt Meola and Albee Layer have been pushing the envelope on all fronts lately: innovative airs, paddle-in Jaws, wonderful wipeout
Albee Layer have been pushing the envelope on all fronts lately: innovative airs, paddle-in Jaws, wonderful wipeouts, online smack-talk. They surf together. Blog together. Enter Internet competitions together. I
..First rising to fame through Taylor Steel’s Innersection video contest, Maui cats Matt Meola and Albee Layer are back to steel the limelight with a new web
Albee Layer are back to steel the limelight with a new web series entitled ‘The Isle’, set to premier tomoz. Expect to witness both mind-blowing high performance aeri
Big-wave tribesmen descended upon Maui’s biggest aqua attraction.
Nakoa Decoite two-strokes into a Peahi bomb? Are you kidding? You are not. @2:58
..wave has rocketed him into contention for Billabong XXL Global Big Wave awards; "Ride of The Year" and "Monster Energy Monster Paddle In".
Along with Greg Long, Shaun Walsh and
Albee Layer, Jeff Rowley had been waiting on Maui for the giant swells to hit the Peahi, "Jaws" reef and produce the worlds biggest surfable waves.
...and coming off the bottom (gulp). Pic/vid:
..Big wave surfers Jeff Rowley, Greg Long, Shaun Walsh and Albee Layer have paddled-in to gigantic 15 metre (50 foot) plus waves at Peahi "Jaws" and cement paddling in as the new frontier in b
Albee Layer have paddled-in to gigantic 15 metre (50 foot) plus waves at Peahi "Jaws" and cement paddling in as the new frontier in big wave surfing.
Rowley and friends were on Maui, Hawaii waiting
Video by Peahi Surf Media
When large purple blobs show on the North Pacific maps, the worlds best pay homage to Jaws — with guns in hand
Albee’s massive Peahi tube at 2:53 is one for the books
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Albee Layer, midway through the wave of his life. Sequence: Tracy Craft Leboe
Much hype has su..mixed results. Some felt skunked when the predicted perfection was anything but, while others, like
Albee Layer, rode historical and giant waves. He was in the right spot — Jaws — among 40 other men, but Albee u
..ell to the north shore of Maui for local boys Matt Meola and
Albee Layer to tuck into.
Meola manages to surf through an entire session with a Santa hat
Christmas days arrives bearing gifts — a few very inverted aerials from the 2:10 mark onward
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Video by Wangdu Hovey
Albee Layer, Billy Kemper, Matt
Albee Layer, Billy Kemper, Matt Meola, the Walsh twins and more g
..rite vids never make the movie, but I don’t think less of them. The best surfer doesn’t always win the WCT contest either.
Where have you guys been successful?
Bringing to light guys like Matt Meola,
Albee Layer, Reubyn Ash, Sebastian Zeitz, Leif Engstrom, Marco Giorgi, just to name a few. That’s easily our biggest success. And so fun to watch, too. Now other filmmakers are chasing those guys to work on thei
..ALS:
H1: Billy Kemper; Joel Centeio; Kahea Hart; Mikey Bruneau
H2: Hank Gaskell; Kamalei Alexander;
Albee Layer; Ian Walsh
H3: Tyler Newton; Ian Gentil; Makuakai Rothman; Jamie O’Brien
H4: Mason Ho; Ezekie..er; Makai McNamara; Flynn Novak
H3: Hank Gaskell; Mikey Bruneau; Kaimana Jaquias; Taylor Thorne
H4:
Albee Layer; Billy Kemper; Jesse Merle-Jones; Jonah Morgan
H5: Ian Gentil; Michael O’Shaugnessy; Manuel S
..a legitimate 'trick' switch-stance. Til now.
At the 1:36 mark in this little rip clip from
Albee Layer, filmed for his Nike Chosen crew video, he non-chalantly (sarcastic claim included) lands a chop ho.. football with your other hand without looking like a 11 year old girl. That's what I thought.
Albee Layer from Dan Norkunas on Vimeo.
Yesterday I was talking about Gabriel Medina and how he is leading
..ee last crews standing. But how well do we really know these ruffians? It seemed only prudent to hit the top surf crews with a penetrating questionnaire.
Today's answers come from Hank Gaskell,
Albee Layer and Matt Meola of the Chomp Proper crew.âè
Q: Who's the smartest member of your crew?
Hank: Me. I am oldest and wisest.âè
Al
..ee last crews standing. But how well do we really know these ruffians? It seemed only prudent to hit the top surf crews with a penetrating questionnaire.
Today's answers come from Hank Gaskell,
Albee Layer and Matt Meola of the Chomp Proper crew.â¨
â¨Q: Who's the smartest member of your crew?
Hank: Me. I am oldest and wisest.â¨
Al
.., Matt Payne, Sean Oates, Ryah Arthur
Where: Newport Beach, CA
What: Three rippity swingers and one talented filmmaker living beneath the Orange Cloud.
“CHOMP PROPER”
Who: Hank Gaskell,
Albee Layer, Matt Meola, Dege O’Connell
Where: Maui
What: Former child stars turned underground stars in the process of turning just plain stars.
“GET RAD”
Who: Austin Smith-Ford, Matt Myers,
..Steele's Innersection contest, which crew member Matt Meola won in 2010 and which fellow member
Albee Layer may well take down this year), the magazine profiles and media attention they've garnered, and ..out.
Enter Chomp Proper.
Three of the crew's members -- Dege O'Connell, Hank Gaskell and
Albee Layer -- are former grom darlings. They all made NSSA Nationals finals; they had major sponsors (Quiksilv
Perhaps the best preface to this clip comes straight from Albee and Matt Meola’s two-man blog, in a post titled “its summer… FML!”
In Albee’s own words:
It’s about that time of year where I begin to loose my sh!t. I start having winter relapses, I start acting strange and grumpy, I snap at Matt for being able to do better airs than me, I call every girl
..Maui charger Albee Layer takes on The Wedge during a recent south
Albee Layer takes on The Wedge during a recent south swell in SoCal...we'
..re, Bede’s having an off year, but he’s still Bede. Banting put together a quick clip on these rights for Innersection and produced quite the edit.
Clay Marzo, A Morning With Albee
Clay Marzo and
Albee Layer enjoying their local offerings on Maui—just another day at home for the boys.
Young Wise Tails Mexican Mission
Wilko and Dusty Payne join Parker Coffin for some solid Mexico, and they probably sh
..sen“) Nike just launched to attract and showcase talented surf crews — like these boys, a few now-familiar faces from Maui you might recognize. If anyone still needs convincing that Matt Meola,
Albee Layer, Hank Gaskell and Dege O’Connell are too legit for the underground, see below. Three days on Maui from the “Chomp Proper” crew for Nike’s Chosen video contest:
..d.Laura Enever, certified handful.Peter Jasienski and Carissa Moore.Coco Ho, to the nines.Laura Enever.Coco's message.Look to the right......aaaand look at your shoe.John Florence, Granger Larsen and
Albee Layer. Wolves in flannel clothing.Granger Larsen, Malia Manuel, Shaun Ward, John Florence.SURFING's Tristin Akahoshi and Nike 6.0's Frankie D'Andrea.Carissa Moore and someone else, to her left.Lakey Peters
So an Englishman, a New Zealander, a Mauian, a Californian, and Jamie O’Brien walk into a bar…
..Please make sure to upgrade your maps immediately.
First Matt Meola wins the $100,000 prize for the year’s best surf section. Now Matt’s air partner and blog buddy (http://meolalayerproductions.com/)
Albee Layer is absolutely crushing the opening round of Taylor Steele’s DIY surf section contest.
“Elliot Leboe filmed Meola’s part last year,” explains Taylor Steele, “so he already had a good idea of what work
