Kurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that’s evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.
Director: Charlie Jordan
Director of Photography: Chris Foreman
Editor: Jordan Calig
Expert: Kurt Steiner
Creative Producer: Wendi Jonassen
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon White
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Brett Wineland
Audio: Andrew Santin
Production Assistant: Chris McAuliffe
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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What a cool guy.
He likely could have been an amazing pitcher too!
I always love skipping rocks. Unlike most I imagine I try sometimes to see how big of a rock I can make skip at least once.
1:41 buddy, please inform me before you do your thing, i don’t wanna get hit😅
Oh my God the thing with Russ is heartbreaking. 🙁
Love skimming its absolutely so rewarding to self 💕
At my wavy sea l ve tried 8 times skipped at most
I’m sure there’s a Japanese or Korean guy that probably beat his record.
the physics of stone skipping can be used for space shuttle reentering the earth?
They should let professional discgolfers try this. The technique seems very similar to the forehand.
we don’t have flat smooth stones like that in md
I was skipping stones one day over the summer while on vacation and really enjoyed it!
I was surprised by how well he articulated himself.
Don’t skip practice
❤
beautiful boddhisattva
Dang and my personal record is only 10 bro 😭
I’ll find a hobby that keeps me inside. Hopefully I find a friend who wants to stay inside with me.
As an avid stone skipper myself, I can confirm everything this man has just said.
What a great video 👍