Ian Walsh at Jaws
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Ian Walsh Trains For Big Wave Misfortune

Prepare for the worst, hope for a tube.
By Redbull.com Team
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Ian Walsh

Ian Walsh

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Pro surfers like Ian Walsh do everything they can to prepare for the life-threatening conditions inherent in big-wave surfing; jump in on the fun as Ian learns about breath control and panic management in this special course from Performance Freediving.
Walsh and the world’s burliest big-wave surfers are set to take on Jaws, the infamous beast of Maui, in a first-of-its-kind event called Red Bull JAWS: Paddle at Pe’ahi. The waiting period for the event shuts December 7, 2012. Til then, the 21 invitees prepare while the rest of us do the only thing we can -- wait.
For more on Red Bull Jaws, and to watch this historic event LIVE, click here.

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Ian Walsh Trains For Big Waves

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Red Bull Jaws

A historic paddle in event at one of the most notoriously ferocious big wave spots on the planet

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Ian Walsh is a man who has tackled a variety in the sea and knows that it’s all about keeping things interesting.

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