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Behold! The Art of Tandem Surfing

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[leadin]World champion surfing duo Kalani Vierra and Krystl Apeles show off the little-known spectacle of tandem surfing. You’ve got to see it to believe it.[/leadin]

Both natives of Kauai, Vierra and Apeles are the reigning SeaHawaii Tandem Surfing world champions. Competitive tandem surfing has slowly grown in popularity since it was officially recognized as a standalone division in surfing competitions in 1954. Vierra and Apeles beat out 15 other teams to claim the 2015 title in December.

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