The thick, bulbous nose is a hallmark of KT's work and keeps the board level with the water. Not your average 7'6". Kai Lenny / YouTube Note that Kai is already thinking Maverick’s might be ...

Kai Lenny wants a board that will catch a huge wave, but also a board that he can maneuver on those huge waves. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot ...

But in Kai Lenny’s case, his first Pipeline wave nearly ... And tucking the knee gives you so much stability on the board. When you hit the shock wave the board stays locked under your feet.

In this case it was Damea’s latest adventure with Kai Lenny to the southeast of the Indonesian archipelago. It turned out to be some smart advice for the aspiring pro surfer. What do you look ...