Clint Kimmins (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia) paddles for a windy ledge but only gets the upside down launch followed by the over-with-the-lip treatment at Mavericks, California on November 29, 2017.
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Action starts with Portuguese Professional Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho paddling into a huge wave in Nazaré, Portugal, during the infamous session of February 16, 2018, which was one of the last Big Wave sessions of a long Winter Season in Praia do Norte.
As Alex attempts to drop a huge wave, he falls off his board in a nasty wipeout, takes a ton of water on his head and loses his surfboard in the process. He manages to come to the surface quickly, but the next wave is already approaching, making it impossible for his team mate and professional Big Wave Surfer Hugo Vau, on the jetski, to pick him up. Alex now has to duck dive this huge wall of water before a rescue attempt is possible.
So much pain but when you can get the wave of your life it can be worth it. The wedge is a very painful surfing spot. Many people have broken backs, necks arms and legs. This is Why…
Surfers include: Pat Towersey, Jamie O’ Brien, Poopies, Tyler Thornsley, Branden DeFilippo, Teddy Navarro, Robbie Crawford, and many more.