This photo was taken at a beach break in the southern Chiba area.
The photographer is Dave Yamaya, an English teacher who moved to Japan from Hawaii and is based in this area.
He is a professional photographer and a JPSA professional surfer.
On this day, Nishii decided on the sandbar that he had been eyeing for several weeks.
A swell from a typhoon hit a beach break in the southern Chiba area.
This photo was taken at an unmanned spot where the waves were so rough that only pros could get close.
The board that Kei Kobayashi rode in this legendary session was
"DRIVER2.0" model with round tail!
You can watch this video on YouTube!
If you haven't seen it yet, please check it out below!
https://youtu.be/Pq1SBNIdp6k

