Extreme Surf

A thrilling quest to find and surf the biggest, heaviest, fastest and gnarliest wave. Imagine paddling along, just ahead of a wave that has risen to a monstrous 70st - a thousand tons of moving liquid arching over your head whilst you accelerate up to 55 mph, then fly through the arc of rushing water in a race to pull clear before it collapses upon you. A fascinating journey through the world's most awe-inspiring surfing locations, from Teahupoo, Tahiti to Mavericks, North California, it describes one of the currently most loved, yet dangerous sports.