Laird Hamilton is an American surfer, known for his physical and mental toughness. Laird Hamilton started surfing at the age of 3, after moving to Hawaii with his mom. He is regarded as a pioneer of action water sports as he is the innovator behind tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and hydrofoil boarding. In tow-in surfing, the surfer catches big waves too big under paddle by using inflatable boats to tow one another into the waves. Apart from being a surfer Laird Hamilton has many different interests and is an inventor, author, stunt man, model, producer, TV Host, and fitness expert.