Doubts can be deadly, and surfers who don't believe in themselves sometimes don't survive the Big Waves. These are waves as high as seven-story buildings. They are absolutely merciless: minutes-long hold downs that squeeze the last breath out of surfers' lungs, razor-sharp reefs beneath the surface, and falls that feel like hitting asphalt from a height of ten meters. This book showcases the most spectacular images, tells the most thrilling stories, explains the most dangerous waves in the world, and provides insights into the lives of the most renowned Big Wave surfers.