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  1. HarryKnox HarryKnox is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 11:42am)

    This was a documentary about a group of big wave surfers, but you don't have to be a surfing enthusiast (and I'm not) to enjoy it. The film contained some amazing footage including one wave which really stood out. Here it is...

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  2. Johnny Ringo Johnny Ringo is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 11:46am) in reply to HarryKnox

    has anyone ever crapped their pants while on a wave that big? it's a lock i would.
  3. HarryKnox HarryKnox is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 1:55pm) in reply to Johnny Ringo

    Yeah...part of me wants to experience the thrill of riding a wave that big, but another part is scared to death at the prospect.
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  4. spooooonger spooooonger is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 2:09pm) in reply to HarryKnox

    great movie


    Biggest wave ive ever surfed.
  5. alden167 alden167 is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 2:13pm) in reply to spooooonger

    After getting thrown around by waves 1/100th of that size this year when I went to Mexico, I doubt I would even think twice about doing that.

    I did get up on the board my first try though and was able to ride a little bit. With no instructor or anyone there to help me out, I was no pro.
  6. StIcKyFiNgErS StIcKyFiNgErS is offline

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    Oct 13th, 2006 (10/13/2006 2:24pm) in reply to HarryKnox

    that was insane....

    it's great how they show the wave build...give you a better idea just how big it is....
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