The Big Drop: Classic Big Wave Surfing StoriesJohn Long, Hai-Van K. Sponholz A classic collection of big wave surfing stories that heralded a new era in surfing literature-32 tantalizing and terrifying true tales from the sport's pioneers |
Contents
IN THE BEGINNING | 6 |
THE DEATH OF DICKIE CROSS | 15 |
PLEASANT SKIES | 20 |
Copyright | |
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