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Rewards are mostly intrinsic for men who ride avalanches, but there’s a fistful of awards that celebrate the waves these brave dogs dig on. The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, one of those celebratory outfits, recently went down in Anaheim, California. Nate Fletcher was the star of the show (see list of awards below). “I […]

news // Mar 8, 2016
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Rewards are mostly intrinsic for men who ride avalanches, but there’s a fistful of awards that celebrate the waves these brave dogs dig on. The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, one of those celebratory outfits, recently went down in Anaheim, California. Nate Fletcher was the star of the show (see list of awards below). “I feel like $50,000,” he said. “It feels awesome… I’m going to try to multiply it with good times.”

Full gallery at LifeWithoutAndy.

2012 Billabong XXL Ride of The Year Champion
Nathan Fletcher – Teahupoo, Tahiti

2012 Billabong XXL Biggest Wave Champion
Garrett McNamara – Praia do Norte, Portugal

2012 Monster Paddle Champion
Dave Wassel – Jaws/Peahi, Maui

2012 Monster Tube Champion
Nathan Fletcher – Teahupoo, Tahiti

2012 Mens Performance Champion
Nathan Fletcher – San Clemente, CA

2012 Girls Performance Champion
Maya Gabeira – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2012 Verizon Wipeout of the Year
Garrett McNamara – North Shore, Oahu

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