Big wave surfers are a different breed and this BBC Earth mini-doc about the rituals they utilize to tackle the biggest breaks in the world is fascinating. Did you know surfing is 3000 years old and the original badass surfers were kings?

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....