“No Freaking way!” Ireland Delivers Huge Waves for Kai Lenny, Nathan Florence & Friends (video)
SLIGO, IRELAND - A recent swell delivered colossal conditions to Ireland’s famed big wave spots, providing Red Bull athletes Kai Lenny, Nathan Florence, and a crew of elite surfers with unforgettable rides at Mullaghmore, Riley’s, and Aileen’s. The trip, a showcase of skill and bravery, has been captured in a new video released today.
The team, anchored by local knowledge from irish surfers Connor Maguire and Gearoid Mcdaid, included Nate Florence, Kai lenny, Natxo Gonzalez, and Leo Fioravanti. For Lenny and Fioravanti, it marked their first experience tackling Mullaghmore Head in peak form. Gonzalez kicked off the swell’s potential, scoring a standout wave before the full team assembled.
Based in Sligo, the surfers capitalized on a newly arrived pulse of swell, venturing south to the notoriously challenging Riley’s. The session yielded both spectacular barrel rides and heavy wipeouts, a testament to the wave’s power and the surfers’ commitment.
“These types of days, even if you don’t get one, but your in the water seeing it and feeling the power of it, it’s still a fun session. But all you really need is one, maybe,” florence commented, encapsulating the mindset of chasing these massive waves.
Beyond the adrenaline-fueled surf sessions, the crew immersed themselves in Irish culture with a visit to the Guinness brewery, a tradition that undoubtedly sparked a lively exchange of big wave stories.
The Red Bull team’s Irish expedition underscores their position as a leading force in big wave surfing, leveraging both remarkable talent and access to some of the world’s most consistent big wave locations.
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