One-legged Italian Surfer Meets Padang Padang

Surfing Padang Padang is like no other. When circumstances align at the Indonesian break, it can be one of the planet’s finest lefts. Nestled in a bay below spectacular cliffs, water pushes off its shallow reef and creates a perfect barrel. It can result in an incomparable ride for some, but for others, it can be a close encounter with death. Now, imagine surfing it with one leg.

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At just 17 years old, Fabrizio Passetti lost his leg in a bike accident. It took years of learning to adjust to the loss of his leg, but last week, many found themselves stunned as they witnessed Passetti, now 36, charge down the face of the particularly unforgiving wave.