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07/08/2016 · Surfing

See the images behind our Chilean strike mission

Next week our new series, Chasing The Shot, hits Chile – here are 15 choice photos from the journey.

Hank Gaskell full-tilt bottom turn in Chile

Hank Gaskell full-tilt bottom turn in Chile

© Mark McInnis

On the road in Chile

On the road in Chile

© Mark McInnis

Noah Wegrich, all style

Noah Wegrich, all style

© Mark McInnis

The walk-around

The walk-around

© Mark McInnis

Cam Richards pivoting in Chile

Cam Richards pivoting in Chile

© Mark McInnis

Chilean night sky

Chilean night sky

© Mark McInnis

Hank Gaskell finds the Chilean sweet spot

Hank Gaskell finds the Chilean sweet spot

© Mark McInnis

Noah Wegrich in the spot

Noah Wegrich in the spot

© Mark McInnis

Packed and (almost) ready to go

Packed and (almost) ready to go

© Mark McInnis

Noah Wegrich cold water boost

Noah Wegrich cold water boost

© Mark McInnis

Rush hour in Chile

Rush hour in Chile

© Mark McInnis

Hank Gaskell enjoying the downtime

Hank Gaskell enjoying the downtime

© Mark McInnis

Cam Richards boosting in Chile

Cam Richards boosting in Chile

© Mark McInnis

Mandatory market stop in Chile

Mandatory market stop in Chile

© Mark McInnis

Cam Richards style 101

Cam Richards style 101

© Mark McInnis

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