According to legends, you cannot stop the wave, but you can choose which one to surf. You can only learn surfing when go with the waves. Those who surf with the wave experience the thrill of riding and the beauty of the ocean. The waves of the ocean are powerful, therefore surfers need to be aware and take necessary precautions. But these deadly waves, which intend to wash out the surfer, also provide them an opportunity to test their skills and master them.
A clip has become viral of a surfer who has mastered the deadly ocean waves and chooses to ride with it. His skill and courage were admired by the netizens and cherished his valuable achievement.
Deadly waves couldn’t wash him out
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Brad Domke, a pro surfer, shared a few days back with his fans an old clip of him surfing the deadly waves. The clip was shot on 5th July 2015 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. He performed this feat using skim boards made by Exile Skimboards. In the clip, Domke was seen playing with the line before the barrel wave approached. When the barrel waves arrived, he showed his expertise with excellent use of the rails and slight chipping.
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He started with a chip backward for acceleration and then, using the right rail, surfed into the barrel. Then he again chipped the stick backward to gain speed and avoid the arriving waves. At that point, it seemed to have caught in waves but skimmed through it without being washed out. After performing such a stunt he seems to have tired therefore he jumped into the line waves in the end. The clip was viral and got more than ten thousand likes. The fans appreciated his skills and shared their feelings.
Fans pour their hearts out
The fans were spellbound by what they have seen. It was an incredible feat that drew comments from all over the place.
One fan said, “I still say you should have gotten the XXL award that year!” showing his desire that he deserves the award.
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Another netizen commented, “Still one of the gnarliest things I’ve ever watched on video” referring to the huge challenge that the surfer has conquered.
In another comment, a fan said, “This blows my mind every time I see it!!” showing his astonishment at what he saw.
Another fan commented, “Nobody believes me when I say HES THE GOAT” giving the surfer the award of being the greatest of all time. One netizen said that if Domke had not shared it, then nobody would have believed that it is possible, and he had done that.
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Rough waves present a unique and challenging opportunity for surfers. Brad Domke has grasped the opportunity to the fullest, leading to lovely appreciation from fans.
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