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‘Surf Skier’ Drops Into Jaws

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[leadin]Jaws is a renowned wave that tests the world’s best big wave surfers. So it’s pretty weird to see someone drop into the powerful maw of this 40-foot curl on water skis. In this video by Outside Television, Chuck Patterson unveils his prototype Surf Skis on one of the gnarliest waves on earth. Purists will likely scoff at both the skis and the tow-in style, but it’s certainly a unique way to ride a big wave.[/leadin]

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