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Sick Sunset

February 16 2010.Last Thursday 11 February 2010, a thumping west swell converged on a popular big wave bommie in Cape Town. Photos Jean Tresfon.

Sean Holmes pays lip service. Photo:

The big wave crew wait in the lineup. The rip was strong. They had to paddle hard to maintain position. Photo:

Dave Smith being chased by a froth monster. Photo:

Robin Mohr tries to bodysurf a beast. Photo:

Dave Smith takes off late. Photo:

Dave Smith makes the drop. Photo:

Dave Smith looks relaxed. Photo:

Simon Lowe and unknown. Photo:

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Simon Lowe with a thick lip. This angle does it no justice, but Simon said it was the biggest wave he has paddled. Photo:

Simon Lowe charges past on his biggest wave as Dave Smith looks on. Photo:

Mickey Duffus catches a bomber. Photo:

Anthony Fox makes sure he got the shot. Photo:

Sean Holmes on his first tow in wave. Photo:

Sean Holmes on his first tow in wave. Photo:

Sean Holmes carving up a monster. Photo:

Simon Lowe paddles up to ask if anyone took a photo of his biggest wave. Photo:

Man and machine. Sean Holmes release the tow and carves down the face. Photo:

Sean Holmes on the wave of the day. Photo: