Queens-born surfer "Salty Pete" shreds massive waves during a blizzard

Pete Shaw, known as "Salty Pete," a professional big wave surfer, discusses his experience surfing 6 to 8-foot waves near Coney Island Pier during the height of a historic blizzard. He describes battling through 5 feet of snow to reach the beach and the specialized gear, including two wetsuits, thick gloves, and boots, needed to endure the frigid conditions for two hours. He also briefly compares this winter surfing to his experiences in other big wave locations like Portugal and Maui.