2012 Billabong XXL Ride Of The Year nominee Garrett McNamara risked his life accomplishing something few will ever be able to match. Last year in Nazare, Portugal, Garrett was towed into the largest wave ever surfed at 78-feet earning a Guinness World Record. This incredible clip explains the events leading up to the historic day from the government of Portugal inviting Garrett to surf their waves to the moment Garrett let go of the rope. Watch and enjoy!http://billabongxxl.com/

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