The Endless Summer II

My how things change from the 1960s to the 1990s! The boards are smaller, the fashions more elaborate, the girls-well they are still sexy- and seem to have reduced their clothing somewhat-and the waves have gotten bigger, meaner and hollower. Something else has also changed in surfing-money. There is plenty of it here-surf boats, surf camps, professional surfers (what are they?, -I hear the voices of the 1960s echo- Getting paid to surf?, surely not!), and charter planes. Well, the film was well financed, but the average surfers these days have more of these options as well.In Endless Summer 2, places visited in the original 1966 film include only a few: eg South Africa-Cape St Francis, and West Africa-except that its Elands Bay this time and Namibia, not the Ivory Coast area and Senegal(?), as in the 1966 film. Most of the places are, however, new ones, as the best surf spots in the world have mostly been discovered since the original film was made.In this film we get to see good quality surf in: Fiji (Tavarua and Restaurants), Indonesia (Grajagan of course), Hawaii, Elands Bay and J-Bay (very good 6 foot surf), and Cape St Francis (all South Africa), (note: if you are ever in South Africa don't miss Kitchen Windows (in my experience its under-rated) and 'Jungenfentein' (or something like that)), several in Central America (I'm not familiar with these spots, but they are near Panama I think). They also go to France and Australia, but the surf doesn't oblige when they did the filming in these two places.It is particularly a pity for the Australian segment, where they didn't get much surf, as they went to some of the best surf spots in Australia on the north coast of NSW (eg Lennox, Angourie, Cabarita, Broken Head), and southern Queensland (eg Snapper, Burleigh, Kirra). (The last 3 times I have been to these areas I have got 6 foot surf each time-must have been lucky).Overall a fun and interesting expose of world surf culture in the 1990s, with some of the better-known world surf spots, and a bit of humour and some very good quality surf thrown in, especially at Grajagan (G-land), Tavarua, and my favourite-J-Bay.

I grew up on the original, and dreamed of surfing until I was able to drive and get myself to the ocean where I truly fell in love with the sport. Then the summer after I graduated from High School and 30 years after the original this was finally released! I still believe it was the dream of ever true waterman that they would be the next Robert or Mike, sans suits when flying.The second movie was wonderful and worth the wait. Again, I just wish it could have been me instead of Wingnut. It is still great family fun, just be careful of the French beach scene's,. Trying to explain to your 4, 8, or any age son (or daughter) why it's perfectly fine for the ladies to not wear anything on their top. If they cut those few albeit brief moments it would have been the perfect movie. Now all they need to do is make The Endless Summer II digital.

Probably the most fun movie i’ve ever watched. Bruce Brown’s original Endless Summer was basically using Go Pros 40 years before they were invented. Endless Summer 2 is more fun and relevant though in my opinion because it shows many of the different types of surfing incl. kayaking in waves, Laird Hamilton windsurfing in waves, and a young Kelly Slater of Cocoa Beach ripping already in Tavarua and riding a standing wave in Texas, before he became the Michael Jordan of surfing and one of the main developers of 2018’s wave pool... Boogie boards, standing waves, body-surfing, Hawaiian outriggers, long and short boarding styles contrasted in the main 2 characters. Shows all ages surfing, wipeouts... African lions eating wetsuits and tormenting Pat and Wingnut, all the critters “that’ll kill ya” in Australia...Costa Rica, Biarritz France, South Africa, California, Hawaii, Indonesia’s G-Land,South Pacific all lovingly filmed...Easily the most fun travel movie/ journal we have ever watched. Goofy dialogue. We miss you Bruce Brown, rest in peace...

Endless Summer II truly exhibits what people with great attitudes and adventurous spirits can accomplish in their lives. This story of two young men following the surf around the world is timeless, because it showcases the best qualities in people: positive thinking, friendship, hospitality, courage, humor, humility, and a deep love and respect of this planet we call home. The locations are wrought with indescribable beauty. The narration is honest, smooth, and without ego. The storyline is simple, clean, and fun, but also sparks child-like curiosity in a viewer. The friendships shared are pure and heartwarming to experience. It is a film that I have watched over and over and it still makes me smile and feel the warmth of an endless summer. It does not belong on the rack with the other DVDs; it rests upon my coffee table.--Daniel Olsen Chattanooga, TN

The clarity was perfect and we are very pleased with our purchase. Although it was used you would ever no it.

always great photography. Bruce Brown was a master!

Was a Fathers Day gift for CA dad. Movie takes you back to when life was free and restrictions were few. Surf sites were breathtaking. Very happy with Endless Summer 2.

Similar format to Endless Summer One. Which is great. Fun movie with excellent scenery and surfing footage. I've seen this movie numerous times. I have owned numerous copies; I always end up giving my copy to a friend just as I always have with ES1.

Why on earth they would sell me a US DVD in the UK - that wont work with my Toshiba player and Toshiba do not allow you to set the region... is maddening. Gutted I have been unable to watch this. What a terrible vendor. Take care if buying from this vendor and make sure the disc is for your region. Feel ripped off.

I bought this DVD for my boyfriend because him and his friends LOVE the original Endless Summer. We watched the film with friends and everyone thought it was brilliant, we weren't expecting it to be as good as the first but it was close. If you love the original this one is definitely worth a watch.

An absolute classic ! I love this film down to the cheesy narration.....which is all part of the magic

This film is so tied into who I was 10 years ago; playing it in the background after a few beers is the closest I can come to experiencing the optimism of my early 20s...beautiful

This is a revise of the original Endless summer where a group of surfers go around the world in search of great waves.