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WORLDS BIGGEST WAVES EVER SURFED! (Part 2)

Compilation of the world’s biggest waves ever surfed Part 2! World record waves around 100ft (30m) rogue waves, largest waves world record Biggest wave in the world Large wave, swell storm tsunami, code, red, jaws, teahupoo

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, 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

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O’Neill Wetsuits Men’s Reactor 3/2mm Full Suit, Black, Large/Short

3/2mm Value Priced Full Suit

Product Features

  • 3/2mm FluidFlex ™/Fluid Foam
  • Single Superseal Neck
  • Flatloc Construction
  • Back Zipper
  • Krypto Knee Padz

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Silicone Swimming Finger Webbed Gloves Frog Hand Flippers Gear Fins Palm Paddle (L)

The advantages of using swimming hand webbed gloves:

·Speed: Swim like a frog. Swim and catch a wave faster!

·Training: Increase resistance and improve technique. Great for beginners.

·Hydro grip: Swimming webbed provides full flexibility of your hand and increases hold on slippery surfaces.

·Hydrodynamic design make it easy to use.

·Providing maximum efficiency to the user when swimming.

Package Includes:

1 Pair of Swimming Finger Webbed Gloves

Product Features

  • Extra elasticity and special cut, hydrodynamic shape, reusable design.
  • Made of silicone, comfortable, soft, elasticity, safe.
  • Use Swimming Webbed for: Competitive swimming, Surfing, Body surfing, Scuba diving, Water polo, Triathlon training, Open water swimming, Water rehabilitation and therapy, etc.
  • Condition: 100% Brand New & High Quality
  • Size: S size is for childern, M size fits most women, L size fits most men.

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TMT01BB L Tesla New Men’s Compression Under Base Layer

Size Chart
S – US XSmall
(Shirt : Length 23 ~ 24 inch, Chest 33 ~ 35 inch/ Pants Length 31 ~ 32 inch, Waist 26 ~ 28 inch)
M – US Small
(Shirt : Length 25 ~ 26 inch, Chest 35 ~ 37 inch/ Pants Length 33 ~ 34 inch, Waist 28 ~ 30 inch)
L – US Medium
(Shirt : Length 27 ~ 28 inch, Chest 37 ~ 39 inch/ Pants Length 35 ~ 36 inch, Waist 31 ~ 32 inch)
XL – US Large
(Shirt : Length 29 ~ 30 inch, Chest 39 ~ 41 inch/ Pants Length 37 ~ 38 inch, Waist 33 ~ 35 inch)
2XL – US XLarge
(Shirt : Length 31 ~ 32 inch, Chest 41 ~ 43 inch/ Pants Length 39 ~ 40 inch, Waist 36 ~ 40 inch)
3XL – US 2XLarge (Shirt : Length 33 ~ 34 inch, Chest 44 ~ 45 inch/ Pants : Length 41 ~ 42 inch, Pants & Shorts : Waist 41 ~ 44 inch)
Tight fitting – like a second skin. Use the size chart to select your size. If you prefer a looser fit, go up a size.

Product Features

  • Fits Tightly – like a second skin. Use the size chart to select your size. If you prefer a looser fit, choose a larger size. It’s excellent flexibilty in every direction will make you feel comfortable under any movement
  • Ultra-light. This is so ultra-light(average 4.23oz) unlike other sports shirt that is wearable.
  • Moisture Sensing/Quick time Dry/TWO-WAY Air Circulation
  • Garment Care : Machine Washable / 92-percent-polyester-8-percent-spandex
  • Suitable for all sports indoors and outdoors. Please see product description for full product understanding.

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TM-S07-BO_S Men’s Tesla Compression Under Performance Base Layer Gear Armour Wear Shorts

Size Chart

S – US XSmall

(Shirt : Length 23 ~ 24 inch, Chest 33 ~ 35 inch/ Pants Length 31 ~ 32 inch, Waist 26 ~ 28 inch)

M – US Small

(Shirt : Length 25 ~ 26 inch, Chest 35 ~ 37 inch/ Pants Length 33 ~ 34 inch, Waist 28 ~ 30 inch)

L – US Medium

(Shirt : Length 27 ~ 28 inch, Chest 37 ~ 39 inch/ Pants Length 35 ~ 36 inch, Waist 31 ~ 32 inch)

XL – US Large

(Shirt : Length 29 ~ 30 inch, Chest 39 ~ 41 inch/ Pants Length 37 ~ 38 inch, Waist 33 ~ 35 inch)

2XL – US XLarge

(Shirt : Length 31 ~ 32 inch, Chest 41 ~ 43 inch/ Pants Length 39 ~ 40 inch, Waist 36 ~ 40 inch)

3XL – US 2XLarge (Shirt : Length 33 ~ 34 inch, Chest 44 ~ 45 inch/ Pants : Length 41 ~ 42 inch, Pants & Shorts : Waist 41 ~ 44 inch)

Tight fitting – like a second skin. Use the size chart to select your size. If you prefer a looser fit, go up a size.

Product Features

  • S – US XSmall(Shirt : Length 23 ~ 24 inch, Chest 33 ~ 35 inch/ Pants : Length 31 ~ 32 inch / Pants & Shorts : Waist 26 ~ 28 inch)
  • Tight fitting – like a second skin. Use the size chart to select your size. If you prefer a looser fit, go up a size.
  • Tesla is one of the best quality and value sports compression Baselayer and sportswear brands on the market.
  • Suitable for all sports indoors and outdoors. Please see product description for full product benefits.
  • Material : 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex / Garment Care : Machine Washable

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