Darryl Virostko

Darryl Virostko

Born: December 25, 1971
in Santa Cruz County, CA
Darryl "Flea" Virostko (born December 25, 1971) is a professional "big wave" surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1991. He is a three-time Mavericks competition winner. Virostko appears as himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey. Surfer declared his 2004 wipeout on a 50-foot wave at Waimea Bay, Hawaii, the "Wipeout of the Decade"

As of 2009 Virostko is a recovering addict, and runs a program, "FleaHab", to teach other recovering addicts how to surf and be active while learning a new way of life.He starred in The Westsiders a documentary film by Josh Palmer that chronicles his difficult upbringing and addiction to drugs, on the west side of Santa Cruz.

Movies for Darryl Virostko...

100 Foot Surfing Days
Title: 100 Foot Surfing Days
Released: January 1, 2018
Type: Movie
In a realm where the ocean meets the ethereal sky, a mesmerizing symphony of nature unfolds. Behold the epic saga of 100 Foot Surfing Days a surfing documentary that transcends the boundaries of big wave surfing. Nestled along the rugged shores, Mavericks, the mythical surf sanctuary, unveils its colossal waves, each crest a titan of liquid power. All men are made of water. If they leak out, they die. This is a surfing film with some of the biggest waves ever ridden. Also included are interviews with the surfers willing to risk it all for the ride of a lifetime.
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Discovering Mavericks
Title: Discovering Mavericks
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Winner of the Newport Beach Film Festival 2013 Audience Award, Discovering Mavericks is an epic film that reveals the true story of this famous and deadly wave, from the decade it was surfed solely by lone surfing pioneer Jeff Clark to the events that followed - leading it to become one of the most famous big wave surfing spots in the world.
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Pipeline Posse: Project 1
Title: Pipeline Posse: Project 1
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Get ready for an insider's look at the world's most deadly surf break. The Posse is a group of individuals dedicated to surfing Pipe. Their story, Project 1, gives you a backstage pass to Hawaii's most infamous and deadly break. From the critical seconds in the narrow take off zone when the line-up is packed and the waves are firing, to the subsequent social vibe that permeates the North Shore winter, this movie takes you there. Experience new and unique views of the North Shore including towing-in at Pipeline & Outer Log Cabins, massive Waimea Bay and much, much more. It's time, so sit back and enjoy our story on the most feared, yet awe inspiring surf spot in the world, as told through the eyes and words of the people who live it, love it and surf it on a daily basis
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Separate Volume
Title: Separate Volume
Released: April 6, 2006
Type: Movie
It isn’t that strange, that no two surfers have the same exact approach to a wave. It is an extension of character and everyone is different. In the making of Separate Volume, the intention was to show how each member of the team is unique. A lot of our surfers have never been spotlighted or even seen outside of a magazine, so this was their chance to shine. The movie also delves deeper into surfers that you have seen hundreds of times but still know nothing about. Nathan Fletcher has voices in his head that make him travel the globe and surf to a different tune. In typical Hawaiian style, Dustin Barca had to fight for everyone’s respect and it is undeniable in his surfing. You will see Brent Dorrington, who at 17 has that natural surfing style that echoes a young Tom Curren. Chris Ward’s unbridled power and mix of wild abandon produces spontaneity in every aspect of his surfing and his life.
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Riding Giants
Title: Riding Giants
Character: Darryl Virostko
Released: July 9, 2004
Type: Movie
Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
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The Kill 3
Title: The Kill 3
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
The Kill 3 is almost two hours long, making it the longest Kill movie. Pomer includes not only mass footage, but also behind-the-scenes fun and games. Ratboy goofs around hunting lizards. Tyler Smith catches a fish and releases it after getting it stoned. In addition, there are fun trips to Mexico and Hawaii. Pomer had just cemented a relationship with the legendary surfer Tom Curren and it shows in the 100% exclusive footage of Curren surfing at his own secret point break. Pomer captured the reclusive Curren in his element by riding bikes with him to this lost point and surfing with him before breaking out the camera. It offers a glimpse of Curren that can be found nowhere else: Curren surfing all by himself in his own nirvana. This is special footage of a time that is long gone. And dont forget about the Ratboy Shove-It. The first ever recorded.
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The Kill
Title: The Kill
Released: January 1, 1992
Type: Movie
Just as Ratboy launched the very first backside 360 air, The Kill helped launch the careers of Ratboy and Flea. The Kill came onto the surfing screen stealing the limelight from southern California and shining it directly on the northern part of the state, particularly Santa Cruz. Prior to the internet, the only way to see new surfing maneuvers was by watching the latest surf videos. The Kill includes Ratboys famous breakout performance, which took him from an unknown seventeen-year-old to the cover of Surfer Magazine. The Johnny Boy Gomes interview would become the material of surfing lore. Pomers interview with the most intimidating surfer in the world disarmed him in a way no one had seen before. Johnny Boy casually sucks on a lollipop as he describes his workout routine. Play tennis, kickboxing and eating junks, says Johnny Boy Gomes.