That First Glide

That First Glide

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 22, 2011

Runtime

1h 17m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

That First Glide

Director

Mike Waltze

Description

That First Glide, filmed and directed by Mike Waltze, takes us on an informative and thrilling ride into the world of SUP, or Stand Up Paddle. This documentary covers the little known origins of the sport and follows it's evolution all the way up to today's massive wave of global interest that is making SUP the fastest growing water sport in the world. Some of the original old timers in early Waikiki, as well as today's greatest water men, share their stories of how this sport changed their lives and how it has progressed into a sport that anyone can enjoy at any level. The film includes breath taking footage from Hawaii, Fiji, and Tahiti