Watch: Albee Layer // Pure
A few words muttered. That's all. Which is not nearly enough talking as some people might wish for.
Albee always could let his surfing do the talking for him, but it was more fun to hear his thoughts out loud.
Anyway, this is not that clip. What it does have is much Maui air wind, a few rare gems, and a subtle ascension to what y'all know is coming: the Jaws section with ol' Albee hanging deep and swinging on the hollow ones.
The footage here is from season 2023/24. This year he's surpassed that high point so expect another edit, hopefully with unfiltered thoughts included.
Comments
i always dislike his music choice in edits but i really enjoy watching his insane surfing so i mute the edit and play my own music over the top. didn't quite work for this one because i kept un-muting to see what he was saying in the interviews (which was nothing, haha!)
second! the nu metal isn't a vibe IMHO but the surfing is INSANE! wonder is he can lay down a mean hack?
He's got an amazing wide ranging surfing skillset but I guess there's more to the game of life than that. He's always grumbling about his lack of recognition and some of it may be justified.
If surfing were more clear cut like tennis or golf the abrasiveness probably wouldn't hold him back so much, but in surfing it probably matters what people think of you.
Mind you McEnroe was always pissed in tennis too.
I suppose I can't grumble about any grumbling in this clip though, some crazy ballsy surfing here
omd lost with words just so good. brings back the days of fame and youth.
well now, he is quite versatile and handy - got all the bases covered for sure
those late drops at Jaws are insane.
He’s an absolute standout at Jaws, knifing into the double-ups like it’s nothing. And I had no idea he rips at neck level on the shorty too—insane! Need to see more clips of this!
I like Albee (and am looking forward to watching this). He's outspoken, but honest about his shortcomings.
And he has carved out his own very impressive niche in big wave surfing where he's pretty much peerless.
No Kemper on this latest swell?
Is he injured?