Michael Sinnott

Posted by | March 8, 2022
How Teahupo’o Could Actually Kill You!

That's not a whole in the earth, it's Teahupo'o! Photo: Joli Teahupo’o looks more like a gaping hole in the sea than a rideable wave. Its mechanics have been thoroughly studied...

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Posted by | March 8, 2022
Now That’s How You Tear an ACL!

Andrew Cotton's last wave at the Punta Galea Challenge. Damn Cotty, way to send it!  Unfortunately, as that avalanche of whitewash consumed Andrew Cotton during the Punta Galea Challenge in the Basque...

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Posted by | March 8, 2022
What’s in a 10.0?

Back in June of 2018, Filipe Toledo pulled an absolutely ridiculous aerial at the Oi Rio Pro.  He received a perfect 10 for the wave and went on to win...

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Posted by | July 20, 2017
You Do What?

It’s a normal part of many conversations, “What do you do?” Sometimes I wish a simple response would suffice, but if I’m being completely honest, I kind of like that...

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Posted by | June 28, 2017
The Role of a Biomechanist in Personal Injury Claims

It is not uncommon for a biomechanist to hear “I’ve got a pretty strange one for you . . .” from a client, often because an injury is being reported...

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Posted by | May 30, 2017
A By the Numbers Comparison of John John’s Most Freakish Airs

I’ve never done anything this impressive on my day off! Find out the science behind John John’s near-perfect performance at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. First and foremost, this...

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Posted by | February 10, 2017
The Science Behind Grant “Twiggy” Baker’s Epic Eddie Free Fall

Ahhh, The Eddie. Has it really been a month already? Which wave, who’s ride, and which wipeout sticks out the most in your memory? For most, it’s a no-brainer – the free-fall...

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