Kepa Acero reflects on his spine-breaking wipeout at Mundaka - video

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Stu Nettle (stunet)
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Two days into 2017, Basque surfer Kepa Acero hit his head hard against the bottom at Mundaka. The impact broke his neck and if not for the actions of fast thinking friends the result could've been worse. 

In the intervening five months Acero - who's one of the surf world's great explorers - has had time to reflect on his injury, his place in the world, and also his beloved Mundaka. "It is there I've had some of the best moments of my life," says Acero. "And I want nothing more to return to Mundaka."

Some of those 'best moments' are recalled through period footage of Acero sweeping through impeccable Mundaka, and it's easy to see why he'd want to return to the very place that hurt him.

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zenagain Tuesday, 20 Jun 2017 at 9:22am

Cool vid.

Trust me (and i know this from experience) your whole life, as you know it, can turn in the blink of an eye.

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tonybarber Tuesday, 20 Jun 2017 at 9:44am

Yes, can attest to that. Beautiful place, Basque region. Lucky he will have some great memories of some fun train rides.

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OHV500 Wednesday, 21 Jun 2017 at 12:25pm

Had Mundaka good - but not that good !!
Cool vid and that song 'candy' by Paolo Nutini - awesome.

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Island Bay Wednesday, 21 Jun 2017 at 2:44pm

The world is a better place with Kepa Acero.

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Spuddups Wednesday, 21 Jun 2017 at 6:03pm

'Kin oath Island Bay! Spuddups is 100% with you on this one.

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Bungan33 Friday, 23 Jun 2017 at 10:05am

Aaahhh...that made my Friday morning!!
Having just come in yesterday from a session at smoking Bells where I had one wave where I just stood tall and threw my hands in the air with pure speed and stoke - seeing him doing that at Mundaka just sent shivers down my spine....we're all connected through that same rush....I loved it!