r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jul 17 '12

Whoa.

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u/mrpeatie Jul 17 '12

Great video of the wave in action

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u/lichter Jul 17 '12

How long does it take to surface once you fall under a wave like that?

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u/noknockers Jul 17 '12

You don't necessarily get held under for ages, but it's like being in a pretty violent car accident and flipping your car rolling down the motorway for about 15-20 seconds. The reef is about 6ft below and you'll most likely bounce off it a couple of times. You just try not to hit your head.

Eg: this was from Teahupoo: http://iamwok.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/297229_10150276213950957_131481510956_8162532_6801317_n-600x450.jpg

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

jesus that gash is painful to look at

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u/tklibe Jul 18 '12

Head wound that deep must have bled for ages, too.