Ever wonder why surfers from Western Australia seem to be bred from a different stock? It’s because they grew up with serious waves in their backyard. Mental slabs as thick as you desire are dotted along that coastline, and for those with enough courage to spin and go or to simply let go of the tow rope, some of the most ridiculous barrels are within grasp. But waves as heavy as the ones in Western Australia come with a heavy price. Above, Mysurf.tv put together a highlight reel of some of the heaviest waves in that fabled part of the world.