Don’t try new tricks at Teahupoo

Wipeouts at Teahupoo have severe costs. You may pay them with your life or with nasty injuries. Whatever your surfing skills are, don’t try this at Teahupoo. They say it’s one of the most dangerous waves in the world. Thierry Vernaudon, a Tahitian surfer, was the pioneer of Teahupoo, back in 1985. Since then Teahupoo […]

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Wipeouts at Teahupoo have severe costs. You may pay them with your life or with nasty injuries. Whatever your surfing skills are, don’t try this at Teahupoo. They say it’s one of the most dangerous waves in the world. Thierry Vernaudon, a Tahitian surfer, was the pioneer of Teahupoo, back in 1985. Since then Teahupoo has claimed five lives. When fired up, Chopes is deadly. So, it’s important to remember how not to surf the Tahitian gem. Rule number one: don’t be where the wave breaks.

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