Huge, crazy rides have been thrown into the mix from renowned big-wave stars, pitched up against colossal waves charged by unknown country kids, lifeguards from Tasmania, veteran Western Australian watermen, and one of the nation’s top junior pro surfers.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/chris_ross.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Big Wave Awards 2010/11 Slab Nominee Chris Ross" title="Big Wave Awards 2010/11 Slab Nominee Chris Ross" width="150" height="90" alt="Big Wave Awards 2010/11 Slab Nominee Chris Ross"/>