From: hardliner
The ASP Worlds Top ranked surfers compete at what is regarded as a mythical spot in the surfing world. The legendary Uluwatu surf break is situated in a truly breathtaking location just below one of Balis most spectacular temples. The waves were coool, with Bruce Irons taking out the Rip Curl Pro Search Bali for 2008.
Hollywood producers only expected a few minor challenges when giving the story of legendary big-wave surfer, Jay Moriarty, the green-light. Clearly, they underestimated the task at hand.
The 55-foot "Huli Cat" nearly capsized at Mavericks, off the coast of Half Moon Bay, Calif. Photo: Frank Quirarte
Back in December, during early filming, actor Gerard Butler nearly drowned after being caught inside by a set of 25-foot waves. He endured a frightening two-wave hold-down, and..