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A Crazy Kirra Jet Ski Slam From The Weekend’s Cyclone Swell

Darren Handley, of DHD surfboards, is undoubtedly one of the best foam mowers in the world. His jet-ski driving skills, on the other hand, apparently leave something to be desired.

Over the weekend cyclone Gita made land fall on the Gold Coast, throwing up what many are calling the best conditions they’ve seen in years at Kirra. From what we’ve seen so far we’re expecting some incredible image and highlight reels, but until they surface we’ve got this short bail clip to wet your whistle. It features Darren Handley driving the step off ski, mistiming his motorised kick-out, sending photog Corey Wilson flying off the back and himself head first over the handlebars: