All it takes is one peek over the ledge at Teahupo'o, the heaving break at the heart of the Billabong Pro Tahiti, to see why it's respected. And feared. For the uninitiated, these are the top 15 Reasons to Fear one of the world's heaviest waves:
Reason No. 1:
The falls. - WSL
Reason No. 2:
The drop. - WSL
Reason No. 3:
The lip. - WSL
Reason No. 4:
The height. - WSL
Reason No. 5:
The inertia. - WSL
Reason No. 6:
The speed. - WSL
Reason No. 7:
The spray. - WSL
Reason No. 8:
The impact. - WSL
Reason No. 9:
The exit. - WSL
Reason No. 10:
The foam ball. - WSL
Reason No. 11:
The turbulence. - WSL
Reason No. 12:
The scale. - WSL
Reason No. 13:
The reef. - WSL
Reason No. 14:
The inside. - WSL
Reason No. 15:
The power. - WSL
Surf responsibly.
15 Reasons to Fear Teahupo'o
WSL
All it takes is one peek over the ledge at Teahupo'o, the heaving break at the heart of the Billabong Pro Tahiti, to see why it's respected. And feared. For the uninitiated, these are the top 15 Reasons to Fear one of the world's heaviest waves:
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Surf responsibly.
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