Video: Potential World Record for Biggest Wave Ridden on a Bodyboard
Some might think bodyboarders have it easy, compared to surfers.
For one, they don’t have to stand up. But surfers’ prone-riding brethren charge. They ride waves that surfers can’t. Big, scary, mutant, slabbing, dry reef waves.
Not waves like Nazaré in Portugal.
But with all this talk about world records recently at Nazaré, one bodyboarder has joined the conversation – and it’s not likely that he has much competition.
Meet Pedro Levi, and watch his potential record-breaking wave above.
For more on Pedro and his attempt, here’s some dramatic language from Above Creators:
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“In this thrilling new episode of ‘Orgulhosamente Rastejante,’ we pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of Pedro Levi, a Portuguese bodyboarder who set his sights on conquering the titans of Nazaré. With determination in his heart and a bodyboard under his arm, Pedro embarked on a quest not just for personal glory, but to etch his name in the annals of history by attempting to ride the biggest wave ever on a bodyboard.
“Nazaré, a name that resonates with power and majesty among the big wave community, served as the arena for Pedro's daring attempt. Known for its monstrous waves that challenge even the most seasoned surfers, Nazaré was the perfect setting for Pedro's journey towards a world record. This episode captures every heart-stopping moment of his sessions, from the serene early mornings to the roaring crescendos of the waves at their peak.”
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So, biggest ever?
Who knows. Who knows if they even have a competition for something like that. However, it was pretty nuts, potentially historic; as one commenter wrote:
“History will remember that. The bar has been raised significantly.”
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