umm, its kind of a funny story...well maybe.
i have a bilge pump and the stock siphon. the last time i rode my bilge pump went out. so i bought a new one. i got busy and didnt install it until i got to the beach the next ride (which was right before the video). i had it all in, but just had to wire it up. i started to loosen the battery terminal and the terminal itself starts to twist and bend a little. i didnt want to ruin the battery so i said screw the pump, the stock siphon will be good enough for one day. if i sink my ski, ill just feel stupid...whatever. plus, the surf was clean and where we ride, the beach is right there...no biggie. so yea....you know the rest.
as for the never letting go, i figured id catch some crap. I never usually let go, im all for the golden rule, but in this case i was frustrated and the first wave really got the best of me. sometimes the waves just have to let you know who's boss...haha