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Matt Banting Is On the Comeback Trail

New footage from the electric natural-footer, and he’s looking dangerous.

News
• 05.02.2018
• BY Tracks

It was in December of 2016 that Matt Banting received the devastating diagnosis of Osteitis Pubis (an inflammation of the pubic symphysis and surrounding muscle) that essentially ended his run on tour.

After two years of rehabbing and essentially no surfing, Matt is now on the comeback trail. From the look of these two clips dropped overnight, Matt is now back amongst it and looking spritely!

We can’t wait to see Matt hit the QS and take back his spot on the tour.

| from Matt Banting on Vimeo.

|| from Matt Banting on Vimeo.

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