Brutal Backdoor Beatdown Caught On Board Cam
Justin Cote
- April 03 2009
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- 12 comments
Fox team rider Evyn Tyndzik charging Waimea Bay before slamming his head on the reef after getting caught inside by t Backdoor Pipeline. Photo courtesy Fox.
From the “Holy Shit!” files we present Evyn Tyndzik from Hawaii Kai on Oahu…instead of me writing about his ordeal after getting caught inside by a ten-foot set at Backdoor we’ll let him do so:
That terrifying moment when you know you’re about to get licked…
Evyn’s Story:
I am really overwhelmed and touched from all the visits and messages I’ve been receiving. It shows you all care about me and I feel the same. People want to know the story so I’ll write it since I have a lot of spare time. I was paddling out at Backdoor after trying to catch a medium size right that turned out to be a close out. So I was paddling back out as fast as I could go to prevent my self from getting caught inside, about 9/10th’s of the way out I noticed every one was moving farther out so I was now only 7/10th’s to the outside. I began to paddle as fast as I could and was able to duck dive the first one but the second one was a bomb—at least 10 foot Hawaiian and doubling up. I paddled to it my fastest and ditched my board at the last second but it was like 6 ft deep so there was no escape from hitting the reef. As I ditched my board I tried to go as deep as he could but the wave picked me up and threw me back first. The only thing I remember was doing fast back flips one of the back flips must have knocked me out. Fortunately I didn’t feel the pain that cracked 10 bones in my skull, face and head. All I remember was waking up in the hospital with doctors working on me.
Evyn’s buddy Satar’s side of the story:
Three 10-foot close out sets rolled through, I was thinking to myself getting caught inside by this monster was the last thing I wanted. I paddled my hardest to get to the safe zone. I was thinking my best friend Evyn was probably not in the best position. After passing over the bomb sets I overheard this guy saying “that kid just got really worked”. I told him that’s my friend Evyn, I looked around and saw him floating in the inside of backdoor (the shallowest part). I immediately knew he wasn’t okay and I went in rescue mode. I caught the first wave that I could get, maybe 5 to 8 min had already passed, finally I got to the beach and saw Evyn maybe 20 yards from shore, with his entire left portion of his face covered in blood I knew this was serious. I yelled “Evyn! Evyn!”, he just laid there unconscious. I yelled to a guy to get the lifeguards and told another guy to grab his surfboard. My friend was dying; I quickly got to him, hooked his arm and started to drag him to shore. Once we got to shore a guy that was out in the line up quickly grabbed him and told me “I got him” so he picked up Evyn and the lifeguards just arrived so he handed Evyn to the lifeguards. The lifeguards put Evyn on the atv and drove him up the sand hill to the Ehukai bathroom. The lifeguards then put him on the stretcher, put on the neck brace, and strapped an oxygen mask on him. The ambulance arrived and rushed Evyn to town.
Evyn’s mother Jane writes:
His left knee is cut up but his right knee has ligament damage. He has a severe whiplash and a severe concussion. He was listed as critical from Thursday 5 PM to Saturday 2 PM. I guess he is in the next condition down from critical. The ratings do not matter, he is so lucky to be able to talk, remember everything except those couple of hours and move his body like normal! I am trying to copy the doctors writing. There are 10 fractures total, some bones have multiple fractures. There are two major skull fractures; one goes from his left eye socket to behind his left ear, and the other one is near the base of his scull. The cut took 3 layers and the top layer had 25 stitches…we did not count the lower layers. We are so blessed that all of these fractures are clean and lined up so he does not need surgery, or not that they know of now.
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April 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Evyn, Man, it is a miracle you survived that one. God pulled you through it… Give thanks… I have been there too. Pipe (and backdoor) is a heavy spot and you learn the meaning of commitment.
I am glad you lived to tell your story. We have lost too many bright stars out there. Live thankfully!
April 4th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Why do people bring god into into it ? No proof of god ………
I’m not too bothered how the earth was formed. I feel it has
very little bearing on my daily life, where I’m going or who I
I’m being. Suffice to say that it could have everything to do with us and
the journey of growth we are on. I just know life is all about today and
what I
I’m causing, intending and being.
As for religion, I choose not to entertain it in my life as I’ve created my
own point of view and perception which I’m more than satisfied and contented
with and this assists in my integrity, transformation and consciousness. Not
to mention the love for myself, others and the universe at large which
continues to grow within.
God is what we choose it to be. “Universal Energy” are the words that
connect and fit with my perception of god. You are god, I’m god, we’re all
god. How we perceive divides or unites us, it all means the same, just some
of the details and words are different. We are all from the same mold,
theirs no denying that. All Homo sapiens, same physiology, heart, lungs,
nervous system, two arms, legs, nose, ears, head, one could go on and on. We
just have a different way of thinking. United or divided its only our
thoughts that individualize us. Some go to church to speak to god, others
stay at home and connect that way. Some don’t need to go anywhere as they
are always connected. Its what we choose to see, or not to see. We are all
one, physics has proven that.
I’m somewhat grounded with the way I see things, it may be different than
others but that doesn’t mean to say there’s right or wrong in any one way.
If it feels ok do it.
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Part #2
The bible is just an old story that’s been manipulated, embellished and conjured up to instill fear into the masses by some unhealthy controlling brainwashers. Why would I comply to such a book who’s intention is to threaten me onto a life of rules and laws and telling me im wrong if i do certain things. Judgment is not for me.
Don’t let the bible dictate your life!
April 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Amen brother!…
April 5th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
wonder if God put him down on the reef on purpose as well? In any event, heavy.
April 6th, 2009 at 4:26 am
when did people start using surfing websites to preach about their preffered outlook on spirituality???
April 6th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
“It is remarkable that the use of helmets is not advised among surfers given that the proportion of head trauma exceeds 50% ! A very small minority of surfers wear a helmet which appears to be essential in certain overpopulated spots where there is a large risk of collision and also in waves breaking in very shallow water or over reef…”
Source : http://blog.surf-prevention.com/2009/01/21/surfing-related-accidents-epidemiology-and-prevention/
April 7th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
tough kid. stoked he’s gonna make a recovery.
April 7th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Wow, I hope he gets a ton of photo incentive from Fox. If you watch the video the camera ends up pointing at the logo after the toss. Way to get the money shot Evyn!
April 8th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
evan, i’m glad you survived i just heard the news- sending love and aloha to u and moms- tell jane hello from me- you’ll get back out there soon- take care my friend- jesse
April 16th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Droldog you’re a KOOK, shut up.
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