Could you ride a towering wave? Imagine the water beneath your board. The swell growing larger and larger. Then, as the wave breaks, you carve down its face. Big wave surfing is an exhilarating ride, filled with excitement, adventure, and no shortage of dangers. High school readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at this extreme sport. Action-packed photography and dynamic sidebars make for engrossing reading. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and suggested resources.