That First Glide

Overview

That First Glide, filmed and directed by Mike Waltze, takes us on an informative and thrilling ride into the world of SUP, or Stand Up Paddle. This documentary covers the little known origins of the sport and follows it's evolution all the way up to today's massive wave of global interest that is making SUP the fastest growing water sport in the world. Some of the original old timers in early Waikiki, as well as today's greatest water men, share their stories of how this sport changed their lives and how it has progressed into a sport that anyone can enjoy at any level. The film includes breath taking footage from Hawaii, Fiji, and Tahiti

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 22, 2011

Original language

English

Countries

Fiji, French Polynesia, United States of America

Cast

Laird Hamilton

Director

Mike Waltze

Writer

Mike Waltze,Phil Marshall,Duwayne Dunham

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1929390