Chris Bryan, the amazing slow-motion videographer, used a Phantom camera to capture surfers riding humungous waves in Teahupoʻo, Tahiti in super slow motion. It’s terrifying to see the sea monster known as the ocean so huge and intimidating and hungry.
Seriously, the waves were so big the day Bryan filmed the French Navy issued a double code red warning and threatened to arrest people that went into the ocean.
But of course, surfers still went in. Kelly Slater, surfing legend himself, said “witnessing this was a draining feeling being terrified for other people’s lives all day long, it’s life or death.” After watching this video, I agree. These guys are CRAZY. [Mpora via Colossal]
Foles
Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:15 PMBeautiful and terrifying at the same time! Just hope there weren’t too many broken pelvises amongst the wipe-outs?
Sevrin
Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:37 PMBeing caught in front of one of those bad boys is my worst nightmare!
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Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:08 PMfuck. that
Teal
Friday, January 13, 2012 at 4:42 PMIf I had a small device I could fit in my mouth that stored five minutes of air.. I’d be willing to do this.
As long as it’s sand and no rock anywhere.