Humorous stereotypes aside, it should probably be mentioned that these guys and their filmers are a close knit and well-trained crew who take water safety extremely seriously.
They also have a lot of respect for the locals who let them play in their backyard and would be the first to come to the aid of anyone in trouble out there.
And lucky they can handle all that water! This 2min highlight clip by Owen Milne shows how difficult the entry was into some of the heaviest swells to hit Nias in years. All in-between the trees (and boat) adrift in the lineup. 
http://mysurf.tv/video/5813797001001
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