Alessandro "Alo" Slebir is a passionate big wave surfer from Santa Cruz who eagerly prepares for swells at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay. On December 23, he caught a potentially historic wave estimated at 108 feet, which could challenge the world record. Despite his rising fame from going viral online, Slebir emphasizes that his motivation comes from the thrill of surfing, not the records. With two barrels to his name that day and a total of 25-30 waves ridden, he noted that the excitement before surfing is akin to a child's anticipation on Christmas Eve.
"When you wake up that morning, you're what we say, 'jazzed,' full of adrenaline, excited," said Slebir. "Sometimes you don't sleep the night before, just like a kid on Christmas Eve."
"I caught a wave with a 108-foot face, making me a contender to break the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed."
"For that reason, I don't care what the official measurement is. I'm surfing for the thrill of it."
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