They are almost different sports. I find this way more impressive as a surfing feat, and as a purest I still think the big “paddle in” rides are the epitome.
< HREF=”http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1431477/worlds_biggest_wave_ever_surfed/">Biggest Wave Ever Surfed</a>
Totally cool...Laird Hamilton rocks.
Was this at Maverick’s?
Ed