All Smiles

Brief profile on waterman Kai Lenny.

There are few who have mastered every realm of their profession, and fewer yet the inherent aspects of their being, especially in the face of death. Kai Lenny is one of them. The calm playful approach he takes to a 6 foot wave doesn’t waver when he’s charging down a 60 foot mutant. This maniacal, almost worrying, yet enthralling demeanor is representative of Kai’s career as a waterman. Taking bold, fun approaches to every discipline the ocean offers. If it floats, flies, sails or both, he’s best in class. Above, Kai smiles into the dawn light on the precipice of sheer mortality and fierce competition. A crowd 40,000 strong holds their breath as he hits the water for the Eddie.