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SWIMMING INTO THE BIGGEST WAVES IN FIJI
2 August 2020 · 17 min · 190K views · Fiji
What this video covers
Jason and Nikki Wynn, stranded in Fiji during the pandemic, join a group of travelers aboard a large vessel named Millennium to surf the Cloud Break reef.0:56 The boat serves as a communal base for various international travelers, including professional photographers who provide instruction on underwater filming techniques.2:11 Surfing conditions at Cloud Break depend heavily on tidal state, wind, and chop, with low tide often providing cleaner faces.3:42 Nikki attempts to film surfers in the breaking waves using an action camera mounted to a RAM suction cup windshield mount, as her primary underwater housing remains inaccessible in Tonga.14:40 The experience highlights the challenges of capturing surf footage without specialized gear, emphasizing the importance of using available equipment rather than waiting for ideal setups.14:44 The crew navigates shifting wind and current conditions to time their sessions, noting that the power of the waves requires careful positioning and timing to avoid being caught in the impact zone.
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