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Rare Bird: El Capitan

The elusive barrels of El Capitan contribute more myth and legend to the collective surfing consciousness than actual physical experiences; however, catch it on the right swell, with the right tide, and the right wind, and you could join a very exclusive club of El Cap junkies waiting months/years for your next epic fix.

Volume 5, Issue 4