Take two normal-sized grapefruits. Put one in each hand. Put your hands together. Have someone else, a trusted friend perhaps, remove the grapefruits, but remember to keep your hands in the same position and shape as when you were holding them.
The youtube comments provide insight. It's not a tsunami, it's a mega wave off the coast of Hawaii. Surfing them is dangerous, and the towing is necessary in order to catch the swell.
1,000 stars to the filmmakers who opted to let the film speak for itself instead of doing some douchebaggy narration ("DUUUUDE HE IS TOTALLY SURFING THAT WAVE BRAH!!") or stupid tacked-on soundtrack.
I am guessing he survived, otherwise Youtube would be filled with comments like 'omg how could u post this u are satan he died bcauz you hd to make this :C !!!!!'
laird hamilton, big wave surfing pioneer. this footage iirc is from Riding Giants. It is not a tidal wave. Anyone interested in some also awesome/crazy shit should check out the typhoon wave riders in japan... http://www.redbulltaifu.com/ and also check you tube for 'ghost tree' and 'surf'