Until you witness the power of this lethal yet magic wave, you just won't get it. And once you do get it, you will know there is only one place like Teahupoo (CHO-PO).
Only a true surfer can understand from a photo how heavy that lip is, how shallow the reef is and how critical your timing and skill must be to pull off a deep tube ride.
Check these sites out for some of the best shots and sickest video ever taken of CHO-PO.
Teahupoo Epic Session: July 2006
The best guys pull in during a classic session; Laird, Raimana, Manoa, Towner, Mel, Arsene, Poto...
Manoa's Wave
Manoa rides the biggest wave to date at Teahupoo
Historic Teahupoo ride: Laird and Arsene
The surfing world changed forever after this historic session when Laird's wave was seen around the globe. Arsene, an incredible Tahitian surfer, is also captured in this CHO-PO clip.
