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July 08 2010.

While most still slept or sat in the rat race grinding their way to work, the Kom was producing the goods. Photo: Jason van GreunenThe Kom, the forgotten breeding ground, went balistic last week. Simone Robb and Jason van Greunen shot the action.


Often overlooked but never forgotten. The Kom, made famous during the 80s thanks to the Spur Surfabout and the exploits of Simon Andrerson, wakes up to the occasion as a day of epic waves and memorable rides awaits. Photo: Jason van GreunenAndrew Marr samples an early morning bomb. Photo: Jason van GreunenWhile most still slept or sat in the rat race grinding their way to work, the Kom was producing the goods. Photo: Jason van GreunenIt takes balls to paddle out alone, especially when the waves are 10ft plus. Photo: Jason van Greunen
An unknown local loving having the place to himself. Photo: Jason van GreunenA little way down is a fickle right-hander located in front of a old ships boiler that turns on every now and again. Photo: Jason van GreunenThe Boiler proves to be a challenge that makes Mad Mikes day. Photo: Jason van GreunenBenji Brand takes on a big one and makes a massive drop at the Kom. Photo: Simone Robb
Benji Brand takes on a big one and makes a massive drop at the Kom. Photo: Simone RobbBenji Brand takes on a big one and makes a massive drop at the Kom. Photo: Simone RobbMark Fine cuts a perfect line as a thundering set looms large in the background. Photo: Simone RobbBenji charging in the glassy conditions. Watch this kid. Photo: Simone Robb
Alan Robb opts to take on the right of the Kom. Photo: Simone RobbMark Fine finds the green room on a smaller one. Photo: Simone RobbAn unknown local loving the speed the Kom offers as it shoots him down the line. Photo: Simone RobbThe Boiler may look mellower than the Kom on an average day, but looks can be deceiving, and when its on, the Boiler is just plain awesome in a scary kind of way. Photo: Simone Robb
Always empty and seldom surfed, the first wave of Soetwater. Photo: Simone RobbAs the word spreads, the crowd grows and so do the drop-ins. Photo: Simone RobbSometimes its good to stand back and enjoy the view. Photo: Simone RobbThe infamous Sunset reef as seen from the Kom through a 400mm lens. Photo: Simone Robb
On the inside of the Kom is a gnarly slab that the bodyboarders love, its name is the Baby Pipe.. Photo: Simone RobbAs with any big wave spot, be prepared for the inevitable clean up set. Photo: Simone Robb

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