Big-wave riders are unlike most humans. Surfing’s risky enough at one’s local beachbreak, let alone out in the middle of the ocean at some 20-foot-plus outer reef. The risk/reward ratio for these guys multiplies exponentially with each foot. But while they may be crazy, they’re not nuts. And as the size of paddleable waves continues to increase, so do the safety measures these professional saltwater daredevils adhere to.
Things have evolved over the past decade or so. PWC were once used for catching monster surf, now they’re mainly for transportation and rescue purposes. Guys are tinkering with thicker, more reliable leashes…mainly because they serve as a lifeline to the surface. Personal floatation is … More
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