While the 2020 lockdowns were shutting down travel, some surfers found themselves stuck in better places than others. It gave young professional QS warriors like Jacob Willcox an opportunity to take a break from chasing small wave surf comps and, instead, tag insane barrels in his backyard. “This year was the biggest blessing because it gave me time to do whatever I wanted—and that was trying to get as barrelled as I could,” said Willcox. Well, judging from this surf video and what many are calling the edit of 2020, I’d say he certainly accomplished that mission.
The action is non-stop, as the waves become increasingly intense leading up to the final five minutes, which is flat out mental. This movie might be one of my all-time standouts due to the relentless quality of the waves, while one talented surfer does it all.
While there were many good surf edits that came flying out in 2020, some left a greater impression than others. By Default was one of the few that stuck out and stayed ingrained in my mind, long after watching it.
Starring: Jacob Willcox
Video By: Isaac Jones
Produced By: Stab Magazine