5 Extreme Sports That Look Like a Death Wish

Big Wave Surfing – Paddling Into A Monster

Normal surfing is hard. Big wave surfing is a different sport entirely. These athletes paddle into waves 50 feet tall or more, get towed in by jet skis when it’s too big to paddle, and risk drowning on every single ride. Wipeouts hold you underwater for 30 seconds or more while multiple waves crash on top of you. The reward is a ride that lasts seconds and a story you’ll tell forever.