biomechanics

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

Teahupo’o looks more like a gaping hole in the sea than a rideable wave. Its mechanics have been thoroughly studied and well explained. But when I watch it, all I can think...

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

Damn Cotty, way to send it!  Unfortunately, as that avalanche of whitewash consumed Andrew Cotton during the Punta Galea Challenge in the Basque Country in December of 2018, it did some pretty...

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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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