Chris Ray
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Instagram @betterl8thennever Hello friends, Welcome! I'm an extreme athlete and an ocean enthusiast. I enjoy training year round while chasing the next big swell.
My name is Chris Ray and I'm excited to be sharing my life with you as a big wave surfer along with being a surf and water safety coach. I enjoy spending my time with my wonderful wife, son, grandson and our fur baby doberman Leelu. I give all the glory to GOD who has blessed me with life and a great family. Thank you for following me, lets be engineers that make the world a better place.
02/05/2026
There are friendships… and then there are the ones built in heavy water.
and I didn’t just become friends surfing Todos, we grew there. Through early mornings, long drives, missed waves, big wins, and a few moments where the ocean reminded us how small we really are. Todos has a way of testing you, and when you go through those tests with someone, it builds something deeper than just surf sessions. It builds trust.
Over the years, we’ve pushed each other, learned from each other, and slowly turned from two surfers chasing waves into a real team chasing progression, safety, and growth. Having someone in the lineup who understands your goals, your fears, and your drive… that’s rare.
Now watching Christian step into the Thrillers at Killers event hits different. I’ve seen the work when nobody was watching. The wipeouts. The doubts. The commitment. The love for this sport that keeps us paddling back out no matter what.
Proud is an understatement. Watching a brother chase his moment in waves like that is inspiring and reminds me why we do this in the first place.
This journey isn’t just about waves… it’s about the people who paddle beside you.
Let’s go, brother 🤝🌊
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Talk about THEE slowest winter in WEST COAST history!! However, there's been some pretty fun windows of medium swell 7ft-9ft that has graced what I like to call home at the Isla Todos Santos
However, with these days it's allowed me time to work on certain things like equipment and over all riding performance.
I've been working on my bottom turns more and been wanting to draw better lines while having a solid standing foundation.
I've been working with and have been seeing and feeling a difference when surfing the "BIGGER" stuff. I want to be more fluid and methodical when push comes to shove.
You're never to old in trying to master a craft!!! Put in the reps eventually you'll get the reward 👊🏾💪🏾
I'm a true believer about education especially when it comes to water safety and having an understanding about water safety equipment.
When I was on podcast we dove into a conversation about PSI vest. I spoke about .w.r.a.g and how anyone that gets a PSI vest should undergo some sort of education screening to understand what you're getting into.
This season has started out really weird for me. A lot of head games and questioning!
What is the root of the questioning? I've been digging deep and going through the mental Rolodex.
The issue is self torture! Over hyping a situation that's not even present.
As the season keeps delivering the goods I know the questioning/thoughts will get dimmer.
Know this my friends, with every struggle or hurdle we go through we eventually overcome these set backs. They're not failures but refining of what needs sharpening.
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11/22/2025
Former Pro Bodyboarder Turned Big Wave Surfer Chris Ray Talks Safety and Training for Big Waves Thanks for checking out this episode. Connect with us below:The Dreamrun Storehttps://dreamrunn.myshopify.comInstagramhttps://instagram.com/dreamrunpod?igshi...
11/15/2025
Bitter sweet!!!
10/31/2025
Big Wave Season Starts | Water Safety Training Day The first Fall/Winter swell of the season finally hits, and me and Christian load up the jet ski for a mission out to Todos Santos. 🌊This vlog is about prep...
Getting the Ski turfed up and ready w/ my brother from another mother .
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09/24/2025
Watch as I go head to head with one of the heaviest waves in the world. Im on a venture to face Pico Alto for a invitational big wave event. The surf conditions are going to be massive. What will happen? Watch to find out!
I surfed a XXL Big Wave event in Peru | Pico Alto Pro After a long anxious wait the Southern Hemisphere finally delivers the biggest swell headed to Peru shores its seen in over 6 years. After years of chasing g...
09/20/2025
Standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s best big-wave surfers for the is an unforgettable honor.
From the early morning beach runs to the roar of the Pacific reading at 15ft . The biggest conditions Pico seen in over 5yrs that delivered some tricky conditions.
This event pushed limits and fueled my drive to keep chasing heavier waves and to gear up for the .
A huge shout out to the contest crew, locals and the chance to test myself on one of the most powerful breaks on the planet. The focus is in full swing!!
09/15/2025
The big wave awards are here!! What a great night to celebrate and honor what we all love: The thrill, The chase and The ride. Cheers to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
I'm excited to see how the boundaries are going to be elevated this winter especially for the women.
It's been special seeing the women really push big wave surfing and it's been inspiring. Come on women push for that world record anything is possible! You can do it!!
Thanks to everyone at for hosting an amazing event and to my ride or die and my supporters:
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