Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Multi-use finger less gloves that keep sensitive hands younger and help stop early aging and protect against skin cancer spots.

UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is the measure of how well fabric blocks ultra violet radiation. A UPF rating of 50+ is the highest possible rating, which is exactly what the experts have verified for these. The material blocks 49/50ths or 98% of UV radiation. UPF is like SPF, which is the measurement used for sunblock creams.

Ideal for any outdoor environment. Our product provides protection but allows full maneuverability. The angler retains the feel of the fingers which is important with fiddly work things like tying tippets or stripping trout fly lines.

Double-stitched seams add strength so they do not fall apart after a couple of uses or after a wash.

Fully machine washable so you can use them for fish handling and cleaning or other grubby jobs. Velcro wrist straps keep them firmly on. This lightweight gear bought directly from us is fully supported and comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Sizing for both men and women: It is important to get the right size at the start, so please take time to measure your hand before ordering:

Measure round the widest part of the palm, above the thumb and below the little finger. That total length measurement is the size you need (because of stretch, if you are in doubt, GO SMALLER rather than bigger):

Small – 7.0 – 8. 50 in (18.0 – 21.5 cm)

Medium – 8.0 – 9.5 in (20.0 – 24.0 cm)

Large – 9.0 – 10.50 in (22.5 – 26.0 cm)

XLarge – 9.50 – 11.0 in (24.0 – 28.0 cm)

Add our tested and verified gloves to the cart! Professionally boxed they make an ideal gift for any outdoor person.

The manufacturer’s warranty is only provided by authorized resellers The Fishing Tree and Soloportis.

Product Features

• VERIFIED by leading test company, SGS Group, as UPF and SPF 50+ UV skin sunscreen that DOES NOT WASH OUT. Finger less uvglove just like our other listing. Please MEASURE your hand using our new fitting guide image before buying.
• Blocks burn damage and helps protect hands from sunburn, sunspots and skin toughening, reducing the chances of precancerous skin lesions and melanomas. Palm padding is the perfect solution to stop blisters and calluses while rafting, canoeing, biking, kiteboarding and outdoor sporting activities, particularly watersports.
• Machine washable so after strenuous activity like running, hiking, cycle rides, rowing, flyfishing or playing tennis, golf, throw them in the wash. Pair glvoes clothing accessory with hats and sun sleeves for excellent shading especially when driving. The fabric retains its sun protection even after washing and is NOT chemically treated.
• Lightweight protective, comfortable gloves for a wide range of uses especially marine sports like boating, jet ski rides, water skiing, wakeboarding. (SIZE CHART PROVIDED IN THE IMAGES AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION to help you decide on a loose fit or a firm fit)
• White color Spandex (same as DuPont’s lycra) and dove gray amara faux synthetic leather give stretch and comfort so you hardly notice wearing them. Stretchy top with black non-slip padded patches add toughness. Adjustable Velcro wrist strap. Please measure before selecting a size, even if you think you know your size.

Серфинг,Surfer

We posted a photo to Instagram in late October of German big-wave charger Sebastian Steudtner threading one of the biggest waves we’ve seen in quite some time. That beast of a wave was at Nazaré. Go figure. And we posed the question: biggest wave ever ridden? Now that we’ve got this footage of that wave, shot by Pedro Miranda, we can really dissect the ride. Chances are that Steudtner did the right thing when he decided to cut out from under the wave before things turned nasty. For that same reason, it’s hard to gauge how big this beast was; he couldn’t even get to the bottom of it. Probably not the biggest wave ever ridden, but massive nonetheless.

Let’s face it… changing in public is awkward!

Fumbling with a towel while you change in and out of your wetsuit can be trickier than it looks. One slip of the towel, and you’re exposed to the world.

We designed our surf poncho to give you privacy while changing in public. It makes it easy to get in and out of your wetsuit, without mooning the parking lot.

One major pitfall of other surf ponchos is their short length. It doesn’t do you any good if it doesn’t go below your knees, because you’ll expose yourself as soon as you sit down to change. So we gave our ponchos extra length, 47 inches from shoulder to bottom of robe. Our founder Stevie is 6’2″, and he made sure the poncho is long enough even for tall people like himself.

This poncho is the best “surf towel” you could ever ask for.

Of course, it can be used for more than changing in and out of a wetsuit… whether you need to change in/out of your swimming suit, bikini or board shorts, bike shorts, costume, or just regular clothes, this poncho is like having your own portable changing station wherever you go.

– Sleeveless robe with full hood.

– Low lint, so you won’t be all fuzzy after changing or drying yourself off.

– Unisex -Male or female, dude or chick, brah or honey girl… anyone can use this surf robe.

– Plush microfiber material keeps you warm, and dries you off quickly after surfing.

Product Features

• Surf Poncho makes changing in and out of your wetsuit EASY, COMFORTABLE, and WARM.
• ONE SIZE FITS ALL – even tall guys like Stevie! Other ponchos are short and can still leave you exposed, so we made ours taller. 47 inches (120cm) from top of shoulders to bottom of robe.
• THICK MICROFIBER is soft on your skin and dries quickly. Machine washable for easy care.
• ABSORBS WATER – Poncho doubles as a towel to dry yourself after surfing, so you don’t need an additional towel .
• PERFECT GIFT for that hard-to-please surfer. Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, graduation, or “just because”, your surfer will be stoked to receive this poncho!

Compilation of the Biggest waves ever surfed at Nazare Portugal. The waves at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, are famed for being among the largest in the world.

Big Wave Surfers in this video: Andrew Cotton, Antonio Silva,
Axi Muniain, Benjamin Sanchis, Carlos Burle, Cliff Skudin,
Eric Rebiere, Felipé Cesarano, Garrett McNamara, Hugo Vau,
Kealii Mamala, Pedro Scooby, Ross Clarke-Jones,
Sebastian Steudtner, Tom Butler

In November 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara, who resides in Hawai’i, surfed a record-breaking giant wave: 78 feet (23.8 m) from trough to crest, at Nazaré. On 28 January 2013, McNamara returned to the spot and successfully surfed a wave that appeared even larger, but is awaiting an official measurement. Then, on October 28, 2013, Carlos Burle surfed another wave that is currently being scrutinized as possibly the largest wave ever ridden. On that same day, female big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira experienced a near-death wipeout, but was rescued after losing consciousness. Such very high breaking waves form due to the presence of the underwater Nazaré Canyon. The canyon creates constructive interference between incoming swell waves which tends to make the waves much larger. In August 2012, a freak wave killed a 5 year old British girl and her grandfather walking along Salgado Beach.

Big wave surfing is the ultimate celebration of extreme surfing. Challenging deadly waves in harsh weather and ocean conditions takes a very serious approach.
Big wave surfers are not interested in performance. Forget perfect cutbacks, stunning floaters or breathless aerial antics. The profile of a big wave rider is the result of several unparalleled personal characteristics.

Fear is always present in a 50-foot wave. Fear is the best way of managing the risk of paddling for a huge wave face, which doesn’t tell you what is going to happen and how it is going to break.

Monster waves tend to move quickly and force surfers to get away of the powerful whitewater. Big waves are lethal even for the most experienced extreme riders. The best big wave surf spots in the world have claimed several lives in the last decades.

Malik Joyeux, Sion Milosky, Moto Watanabe, Mark Foo, Donnie Solomon, Todd Chesser, Dickie Cross and Peter Davi have passed away in extreme surfing conditions. Wipeouts, severe coral reef injuries and drowning are the most common causes of death in big wave surfing.

The pioneers of big wave surfing started to eye impossible killer rides in the 1940’s. In the 1960’s, waves like Pipeline and Waimea increased the popularity of paddling into new wave heights. Going over the falls was the daily menu.

Laird Hamilton is the first professional big wave surfer. The waterman from Maui defies fast, hollow and high waves with a full-time training and previous preparation. Hamilton, the father of tow-in surfing, takes on the entire big wave spots of the Hawaiian Islands, in helicopter style.

Laird was born with the gene of defying danger. He designs and prepares his own surfboards and wetsuits. Wherever heavy waves break, Hamilton is there to ride them: Mavericks, Cortes Bank, Dungeons.

In 2000, Laird Hamilton surfs what is considered the heaviest wave of all time. The “Millennium Wave” was ridden in the reef of Teahupoo, in Tahiti, and set a new standard for big wave surfing.

Garrett McNamara is one of the toughest big wave challengers. After riding a spectacular 78-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal, the Hawaiian waterman entered the Guinness World Records with the biggest wave ever surfed.

The 55 best big wave surfers of all time is an exclusive extreme surfing club. From Jaws to Mavericks, Puerto Escondido, Punta Lobos, Ghost Trees, Belharra, Shipstern Bluff and Todos Santos, Nazare. these riders have set up a new scale in the definition of giant waves. They are:

Al Mennie
Andy Irons
Anthony Tashnick
Ben Wilkinson
Bob Pike
Brock Little
Buzzy Trent
Carlos Burle
Chris Bertish
Danilo Couto
Darrick Doerner Darryl Virostko
Dave Kalama
Dave Wassel
Eddie Aikau
Frank Solomon
Gabriel Villaran
Garrett McNamara
George Downing
Brad Gerlach
Gerry Lopez
Grant Twiggy Baker Grant Washburn
Greg Long
Greg Noll
Ian Walsh
Jamie Sterling
Jay Moriarty
Jeff Clark
Jeff Rowley
Jose Angel
João de Macedo
Kai Barger Keala Kennely
Ken Bradshaw
Ken Colllins
Koby Abberton
Kohl Christensen
Laird Hamilton
Laurie Towner
Mark Foo
Mark Healey
Mark Mathews
Mark Visser
Maya Gabeira
Mike Parsons
Nathan Fletcher
Pat Curren
Peter Mel
Ramon Navarro
Richie Fitzgerald
Ross Clarke-Jones
Shane Dorian
Sion Milosky
Zach Wormhoudt