Russian Roulette: Thomas Debierre deep in Indo

"It ended up being the most intense, crazy and humiliating trip of my life," said the Frenchman.


"When I went to Indonesia I had one goal in mind: to catch the best and strongest waves of my life. Through this trip I had the opportunity to spend a whole month in South Sumatra exploring the rich and varied coastline that offers many good waves.

When the first big swell of the Indonesian season came, I decided to take a risk and land my dream wave at Mentawai: Hollow Trees. It ended up being the most intense, crazy and humiliating ride of my life: I pushed my limits to land the best barrels of my life, but I also witnessed the fragility of my life; I ended up with memories of a lifetime and a concussion that would keep me away from surfing for months to come,” says Frenchman Thomas Debierre about one of the best videos of Indonesia’s historic year.

Debierre hits one barrel after another, not taking a step back, showing attitude, courage and talent.