We recently highlighted the finalists for this years Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, not it’s time to showcase the biggest wave-induced destruction caught on film in 2009. As stacked as the talent was for the Ride of the Year Award, the Verizon Wipeout nominees are equally loaded with jaw-dropping footage.

The 5ones pick? It’s a tough one, and my hat goes off to anyone who takes a beating like these and lives to ride another day, but it’s the complete obliteration of the legendary Ross Clarke-Jones at Pedra Branca, Tasmania that’s getting our nod for this one. As far as who actually ends up winning, well that will be decided by the public. Just head over to the Verizon Wipeout hub and let your voice be heard.

Let us know my friends….Who would you pick for the 2009 Verizon Wipeout Award?

Posted by Shaun on Sunday, April 12th, 2009 in Surfing.

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