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Peahi aka. Jaws – The Biggest Wave on Earth

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:38:17 +0000

“Jaws” (Peahi) is the name given to a big wave surfing reef break on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is located on the northern side of the island between mile markers 13 and 14 on the Hana highway and sits at the base of rolling sugar cane field hills.

The surf break, a deep water reef break, is called “Jaws” due to the size and ferocity of the waves. The waves at “Jaws” can reach heights of 120 ft (36.6 m) on the face of the wave, moving as fast as 30 mph (48.3 km/h).

The Jaws surf break is the home of tow-in surfing and has reached its worldwide watersports fame largely due to the frequent filming and photography of tow-in surfing legends performing there on enormous ocean waves breaking at the deep reef off the shore; famed big wave surfers such as tow-in surfing pioneers (also known as “The Strapped Crew”-for the rubber straps on their short surfboards to anchor their feet against the forces) notably Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama.

In order for the surf at “Jaws” to reach its extreme heights, many specific ocean and weather conditions must prevail concurrently. Because ocean swells large enough to produce this kind of surf occur only during winter months, primarily between December and February.

info courtesy of Wikipedia

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The biggest wave ever caught? Shane Dorian and Mark Healey Paddle into MONSTER at Waimea

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:52:00 +0000

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Shane Dorian and Mark Healey paddle into what may be the biggest wave ever caught without a jet ski at Waimea Bay on December 7, the day before the Eddie contest. A very likely finalist for the Monster Paddle category of the 2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. See www.BillabongXXL.com for more

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Mark Visser Rides JAWS at Night!

admin — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:14:00 +0000

Keep an eye out for a new documentary series – 9 Lives.
Coming Soon!
markvisser.net

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Surfing with Sharks – Jaws Maui 2009

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:46:05 +0000

Here are the best Jaws Peahi tow-in surfing clips from Tuesday December 8 2009, shot in HD. Notice the fish (shark? Ono?) in the second wave?

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Big Wave Surfer Laird Hamilton Riding A Wave SUP

admin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:07:42 +0000

On lairdhamilton.com Laird demonstrates how to standup paddle and shows you how he rides a wave with a 360 finish. Laird wears a video camera on his cap to show us a typical day when the surf is small.

Duration : 0:0:40

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Jaws Maui – Dec 7, 4 of 4 Peahi, Maui Big Wave Surfing, Monday, Dec 7, 2009

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:55:05 +0000

Big Monday 4/4 clips of Jaws Peahi Maui. 25+ft waves today! Jet Ski tow-ins, 3 Helicopters, quite a sight…
http://youtube.com/user/zgidwani

Duration : 0:1:6

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Jaws Maui – Dec 7, 3 of 4 Peahi, Maui Big Wave Surfing, Monday, Dec 7, 2009

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:54:59 +0000

Big Monday 3/4 clips of Jaws Peahi Maui. 25+ft waves today! Jet Ski tow-ins, 3 Helicopters, quite a sight…
http://youtube.com/user/zgidwani

Duration : 0:1:17

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Big Wave Surfing: the 68-ft. monster

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:42:14 +0000

Tow-In surfer Dan Moore talks about Oahu’s legendary North Shore and how he surfed a monster 68-foot wave at Peahi (Jaws) on Maui. Authentic Waikiki Beach Boys follow in the footsteps of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku by teaching visitors how to surf in Waikiki. First Friday in Oahu’s urban Chinatown is a monthly celebration of art, culture, and nightlife in Hawaii.

Learn more at http://www.gohawaii.com/play

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MAUI JAWS : BIG WAVE SURFING

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:08:52 +0000

Big wave riders surf 40-60 foot waves that break off the North Shore of Peahi, Maui, Hawaii. December 15, 2004 was considered the official day of OVEREXPOSURE for the famous surf break. log on to www.pdmaui.com to see more.

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Jaw ( Peahi) Maui big wave surfing

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:50:39 +0000

A perfect condition at JAW’s generated a swell up to 50 feet waves Filmed in Maui on December 2004. A 10 minutes version of this video is available at: www.mauivideopodcast.com

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