EPIC SHOWDOWN

Two of SEVERNE’s most accomplished wave sailors have just wrapped up what could be one of the most extraordinary strike missions of 2024. When Philip Köster and Jaeger Stone crossed paths in Western Australia’s remote northwest, something special was bound to happen.

The ingredients were there – Geraldton local and wave specialist Jaeger Stone, five-time Wave World Champion Philip Köster, SEVERNE legend Scott McKercher behind the lens, and a proper WA forecast on the charts. What followed was a mental display of power surfing and aerial mastery in some of the most remote waves Down Under has to offer.

While Jaeger’s trademark rail work carved up the pristine walls with surgical precision, Philip unleashed his aerial arsenal, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible above the lip. The result? Pure gold for McKercher’s camera.

WHAT THEY RODE

Philip Köster: 4.7/5.0 Blade Pro and Pyro 87
Jaeger Stone: 4.4/4.8 S-1 and Stone 78

Scott McKercher has woven together the highlights of this epic desert showdown in “Desert Duellers”. Hit the play button above to witness two of the world’s best wave sailors pushing each other to new heights in pristine down-the-line conditions.

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