"Nazaré, Portugal, historically a fishing village, has become mecca for big wave surfing. It's home to the largest waves ever surfed, and hosts some of the best surfing competitions in the world. Surfing this area is risky enough, but big mountain skier and surfer Chuck Patterson had to take it to the next level, skiing the world's biggest waves. Tow skiing, as they've named this wild activity, is arguably pretty dangerous no matter the size of the wave."
"Being clipped into skis means a fall can easily be a lot more dangerous than a typical surfing fall. Nonetheless, Chuck continues to push to the limits of what's possible on skis and water. Seriously impressive stuff. Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work..."
Nazaré, Portugal transformed from a fishing village into a global center for big-wave surfing, featuring the largest waves ever surfed and top international competitions. The location's extreme swells create inherently risky conditions for surfers and other water athletes. Big mountain skier and surfer Chuck Patterson pioneered tow-skiing at Nazaré, using skis while being towed into massive waves. Tow-skiing increases danger because being clipped into skis amplifies the consequences of a fall compared with conventional surfing. Patterson continues to push limits, combining high-level skiing skills with ocean big-wave riding despite significant hazards.
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