Ever dream of getting barreled at Teahupo'o? Trekking along tropical roadsides and chatting with friendly boatmen? Experiencing visions of crystalline tubes and prehistoric mountains firsthand?
Well, now your dreams just got a little more real with former World Champion C.J. Hobgood and the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.
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Here the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition offers both a vision of C.J. Hobgood and his perspective as he approaches Kelly Slater inside a barrel. - WSL
Following this season's Billabong Pro Tahiti, Hobgood teamed up with the WSL, world-renowned surf filmmaker Taylor Steele and the Samsung Innovation team to capture some of the more arresting images in all of sports.
See an inside look at the making of Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition Tahiti experience with legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele and pro surfer C.J. Hobgood.
In an unprecedented display of virtual meeting reality, the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition takes you to the dock in Tahiti and inside Teahupo'o without ever having to leave the confines of your home.
Click here and enjoy the experience.
Samsung VR Tech, Hobgood Treat You to Teahupo'o Bliss
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Ever dream of getting barreled at Teahupo'o? Trekking along tropical roadsides and chatting with friendly boatmen? Experiencing visions of crystalline tubes and prehistoric mountains firsthand?
Well, now your dreams just got a little more real with former World Champion C.J. Hobgood and the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.
CLICK HERE TO GET BARRELED
For best results, use the latest version of Chrome; simply toggle with the mouse for 360 viewing and fully immersive action!
Following this season's Billabong Pro Tahiti, Hobgood teamed up with the WSL, world-renowned surf filmmaker Taylor Steele and the Samsung Innovation team to capture some of the more arresting images in all of sports.
In an unprecedented display of virtual meeting reality, the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition takes you to the dock in Tahiti and inside Teahupo'o without ever having to leave the confines of your home.
Click here and enjoy the experience.
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