Big waves, really big waves, are something most of us will never get to experience. I don't even know how many surfers out there even have it on their radar. It's certainly one thing I'd like to get into sometime in my surfing life.
If I allow myself to dream for a bit, the next choice then becomes: To tow or not to tow? Towing would be easier, but I don't know where I'd even start looking for a jet ski and pilot... Plus, as a bit of a purist, I much prefer the idea and romance of paddling in off my own steam.
Then, moving from there, that begs the next question: What does one need in order to be able to paddle into big waves effectively and safely? Remember: big waves move much more quickly than small waves. Is it a big set of arms? Is it 'guts'? Is it balance? Or is it a combination of these and some other characteristics?
That's food for thought. While you're busy masticating that one, enjoy the following big wave clip with some very respectable paddling.
Paddling into something big
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