Here's a stunning short by Blaze Hunter which tracks João as he competes on the Big Wave Tour, visiting several of the world's most challenging spots - Puerto Escondido, Punta de Lobos, and Pe'ahi. The tale is fascinating - the story of an unsponsored rider out there braving the wild waters for the shear love of it. The intro sequence if especially inspired, setting up the viewer with 2 mins of gloriousness before getting to the meaty heart of the matter.João says Big Wave surfing is 'a way to feel alive'. This edit offers a way to catch a glimpse of why his does this. Watch on - even if you've only got time for the intro!