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Conquer Your Big Wave

Conquer Your Big Wave

Safety Third vor 7 Jahren

To confront the towering giant of sexism in surf culture, big wave surfer Bianca Valenti employs the same techniques honed on surging walls of water: a work-your-ass-off character, unwavering belief, the support of a large tribe, and full commitment.

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Bianca Valenti fell in love with surfing in the breaks of Orange
County, California, when she was seven years old. Soon after, she
started competing, gained sponsorships, and won competitions. Even
at a young age, Bianca noticed a discrepancy in the treatment,
recognition, and reward of male versus female surfers. It was
discouraging and disheartening. She left the surf scene entirely
but the siren’s call of riding 30-plus foot waves drew her back in.
As one of the sport’s best big wave surfers, it was crushing to
discover that the premier big wave competition, Mavericks, didn’t
allow female competitors. So, Bianca set her sights on confronting
another towering giant — sexism in surf culture. Learn more about
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