Surfer defies giant waves alert (A.K.A Ireland's the new Mavericks)

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iGav

macrumors G3

Original poster

• Dec 3, 2007

• #1

Auntie said:

Duncan Scott, 29, from Newquay, was surfing at Mullagmore Head in Donegal Bay as waves estimated at 55ft (16.7m) high lashed the coast.

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16.7m high... in Ireland... 😛 doesn't that rival Mavericks? 😱

Dude...

 

xUKHCx

Administrator emeritus

• Dec 3, 2007

• #2

That looks pretty scary to say the least. But it does make for a cool picture.

 

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iGav

macrumors G3

Original poster

• Dec 4, 2007

• #3

xUKHCx said:

That looks pretty scary to say the least. But it does make for a cool picture.

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They finally showed the footage on BBC News 24 last night... damn impressive swells. 😱

Looked f'ing freezing though... 😱

Roach said:

...and your balls, man, your balls are about this big!

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😛

 

whooleytoo

macrumors 604

• Dec 4, 2007

• #4

It seems lately the West coast of Ireland is getting more and more of these big waves, in Clare under the cliffs of Moher is another good spot.

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Cheese

macrumors 6502

• Dec 4, 2007

• #5

This could be a record. Look closely. He seems to be holding a pint of Guinness.
My Goodness, My Guinness!!