Andrew Cotton (Braunton, North Devon, United Kingdom) challenges an extraordinarily tall wave face during the swell generated by Winter Storm Brigid at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal on February 2, 2014. Video by Jose Pedro Gomes. An entry in the Ride of the Year category of the 2014 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Pacifico. For more info see the event website at www.BillabongXXL.com.
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I have surfed for yrs, and i really dont have any major opinion on this (although its crazy/impressive), as it is so far away from what i do its not even the same sport. These guys are super fit extreme athletes, and a few people here should give some respect no matter if it was a record or not.
I would be very interested to see how good some critics on here can actually surf and how often (or ever)
A little respect goes a long way.
Yes I was referring to him not completing the ride
Uhhhhh. Define riding a wave…. this looks like wiping out… So… I'm going to say negatory for Andy here. Good try ol chap. Can we have the next contender, please?
Impressive, but he only made the drop, not the wave.
C'mon. That's just ridiculous. When is big "TOO BIG"???
Seriously. I mean no disrespect but what is the point???
Glory?? Money?? … whatever!! Is it really worth it???
Portugal is fucking awsome 😀
0:24 Looks like Niagara Falls.
How did he survive that huge wash?
dude that's a fucking nightmare :O
Portugese LOL !!!