Relentless Revolution: 'Powers of Three'

For most of us, when we think of big waves - those tall, heavy and unforgiving slabs - we see in our minds' eye the glorious breaks of California, South Western Australia, Hawaii or Tahiti, giants every one of them. They're given fittingly domineering names such as Teahupoo (or 'broken skulls'), Mavericks or Jaws, names that give the passing surfer, despite his casual bravado, something to think twice about - if his eyes and racing heart haven't done so already.