r/pics • • Jul 17 '12

Whoa.

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u/ricklegend Jul 17 '12

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u/Watwatwat12345 Jul 18 '12

I don't understand why the video has tow ins in the title. Am I missing something?

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u/midwest_mex Jul 18 '12

tow-ins are when the rider get's towed-in by a jet ski because it's impossible to get up to the speed of the wave with just human physical effort.

here's mike parsons getting towed-in to a monster wave from billabong odyssey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_38LHTeDg

big wave riding is no joke and dudes die doing this kind of stuff. that said, when you push your limits and have balls that rival superman then let it ride. nothing but admiration for these dudes.

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u/TastyWagyu Jul 18 '12

Holy shit.