Sebastian Steudtner (Nuremberg, Germany) tows into a big swell outside of the fortress and zips down the line to safety at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal on February 10, 2017. Video by Hunberto Santos. An entry in the Billabong Ride of the Year category of the 2017 WSL Big Wave Awards.
Archive for the ‘Surfing & SUP’ Category
These are the waves that provide a reprieve from tiresome terms like high-performance and progression. We’ve pieced together everything from the dolphin jumping on a WA grom in Kalbarri, Blair Conklin’s work on the Wedge sider, Kai Lenny’s double wave, JOB’s hamster wheel at Pipe, Alex Smith seated at Namibia and more. So go ahead and pour yourself a snifter and watch the best dance moves of the year.
Music compilation of surfers getting caught in massive waves from 25 to 50 feet in height. Caught Inside is when a surfer who is paddling out is too far in, and the waves are breaking further out. It can be dangerous in a big wave surf.
No one was killed in the making of this video. Although they did take some serious beating..
Compilation of the greatest / worst jet ski wipeouts caught on tape.
Jet skis are used in tow in surfing to help the surfers catch bigger and faster waves without the need of paddling. In tow in surfing there are no need for the longer surfboards also known as guns.
Jet skis are also used to help surfers away from the white water after a big wipeout. The jet ski drivers takes huge risks driving in front of the smashing waves. And sometimes also they get caught.
Wave spots in this video:
Nazare – Portugal
Waimea – Hawaii – USA
Jaws – Hawaii – USA
Belharra – France
Teahupoo – Tahiti – French Polynesia