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Teahupoo is one of the most powerful and deadly waves in the planet for surfing. How do you ride Tahiti’s infamous surf break?

The history of Teahupoo and surfing is not a old one. The town of Teahupoo has seen surfers coming from all regions of the globe, since the 1960’s. Back then, wave riders discovered that it was possible to paddle out to a reasonable surf break, in only fifteen minutes.

The first surfer to ride Teahupoo was Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon, in 1985. At least, he claims the first ride, along with a few local friends   …  Pictures and more

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