This is the kind of argumalents people had against seatbelts and motorbike helmets. Next generation will all be wearing them.

Here is a video from my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3evaXl8q6pkfdUsi=lQnjHTUfee14XsAo You might enjoy it! My channel uses Tao Te Ching quotes to help guide us in our everyday lives. 2,000 year old wisdom. I’d love to use one of your guys amazing waves if ever possible. Because what you’re doing stands the test of time! Much love

Props to you for living Authentically! Following your passions. I always see you getting amazing waves on the vids. I would really like to advocate and relate on health in society and how you all are setting a really good example there! There is no healthy mind without a healthy body! I’m from Maui and watched you all become what you are today. I’m proud and encourage you all to promote physical health to the world! People need Hero’s! People to look up to! Show people your daily routines and show what works for you. How you build confidence, self worth, through your positive thoughts and daily routines. Connecting with Nature… flow state. God sped light warriors!

Tow in should not be called surfing… maybe call it “assisted wave skiing” haha

I'd rather fight Jon Jones in front of the entire world before surfing jaws or any other big wave, and I've surfed for years. Eli is a savage for sure!!!

Not sure how people don’t get the localism thing. You don’t need to be a surfer to understand it. Think of your towns main basketball court. During the summer is some out of town crew going to come and say they’re up next while there are plenty of other teams waiting?

It’s a tough one. I think I’m going to wear one while bodyboarding shallow spots, but not sure I want to wear on when surfing standup at normal spots. Horses for courses perhaps?

same, super sensitive to the sun. We just have to accept it...

more clips like this

why did koa switch from the hard helmet (simba) to the softy helmet (dmc)??

Pretty simple. Surfing is a sport where your face needs to be seen. Once you’ve made then cool lol

FLORECE REAL PRO SURFER

Imagine you can eat candys every day because the grow in your backyard but when someone else comes you dont share any candys and keep them greedy for yourself

problem with this video, its still up

I see a lot of comments complaining about how NS locals stick to the hierarchy and don't let people and tourists catch waves in the best take off spots. Sitting here acting entitled to a wave that you don't have the skill to surf. On top of that you enter the sport without respecting its history or its purpose. Hawaiians created surfing. Hierarchy was always apart of the sport from the beginning. For those that don't know this, only those who were in the Royal Hawaiian family were even allowed to surf when Hawaii was populated with only Hawaiians. The aspect of Hierarchy is in the blood of surfing. When Hawaii was opened up to the world by the violent hands of the U.S. Government surfing became popularized by George Freeth, Alexander Hume Ford and Jack London. Their initial goal in popularizing surfing wasn't because it was "so awesome" It was because they wanted to entice white men to move to Hawaii and settle there so they could create a white owned economy. So next time you go in the water and disrespect the locals and their hierarchy just know that you disrespect the sport of surfing itself and probably should take up golf or stay home.

As long as you set your mind to something and keep doing it, you can achieve it😊 truth..

How could a helmet hurt you?

What about now ?

i invited chili to florenc ..... in my country, because you surfer for cool wather using 5.4 suit and neopren boots and glove and ear plugs if you not a big wave riders because if you a rider of big wave you wear an inpact vest

Eli is a great surfer, he gets shadowed it seems by the legends around him, but nevertheless, a legend himself.

Bob smith is one salty dude lol

How about working your shit out with proper research and fact checking before shooting the shit on line. Jeeeeeez, is that too much to expect from you citizen broadcasters.

Nothing but respect and admiration for Nate and Koa for their surfing but I just want to toss something out there for people watching this who are seriously considering if a helmet is right for them. I don't think the ear/balance thing is a real issue here. More just something that feels foreign or alien for nate after a lifetime of surfing with a bare head. Look at all of the sports in the world with world class athletes competing at the pinnacle of their sport that need to wear a helmet and can still maintain coordination. Bike sports are a prime example. Go watch Redbull Rampage and tell me if those guys are thrown off by wearing a fullface helmet which covers their ears or if Motocross athletes suffer the same hinderance. So many examples of sports that require helmets with ear coverings with world class athletes. Also, as someone who lives in a place where using a 5/4 hooded is fairly necessary year round, I've never heard of a single person complain about lack of balance. Again, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and comfort/adoption of various gear but I wouldnt want this video to dissuade someone from using a helmet for those reasons which are questionable.

Hardly get out but when i do its euphoric because Surfing cancels the bad. SO for thats the reason i support you and all the rest of the guys with surf channels shot out to all the homies in the surf Kingdom you all give me peace of mind..🤙🤙

These two are basically saying that localism rules... because it's why they get stacks of waves at the pipeline. End

Some good points but also funny because when you live somewhere with cold water you have to get used to wearing a hood and if you surf for a long time you have to get used to wearing ear plugs. Never wore a helmet but would think you'd get used to it too

10 push-ups then pop up. Repeat. And pull-ups and dead hanging. …..Been helping me stay prepared for 2x a year surfing.

🤣🤣🤣 Man i live at a place with the largest # of tiger sharks in the world. No one has been attacked ever. You guys watched jaws too much. Just go solo into open ocean bombies.

Love the show fellas! Can you guys talk about the your best methods for using the GoPro bite mount? I end up swallowing a gallon of water every time I duck dive with mine and would love if you could share some tips. Cheers!

It isn't just surf etiquette that has changed, It is general common sense and common courtesy has changed. People just think about themselves now.

How do we deal with Zinc getting on all your clothes and sheets etc?

The explanation of knowing how the ocean works, instead of fighting it, is such a great description of the relationship you build with it over time.

I had the same reaction as Koa seeing a great white when I saw a bear while hiking. It took my mind a second to realize it was a bear. My eyes and my mind were not in sync for a few seconds, I thought it was a dog at first because it was this harry thing galloping.

It’s called being in the “now” 😉

Try Seaside point in Oregon… really fun and the most friendly and helpful locals

You know da rules!

Gold Coast way sharkier than Sydney.

It would be awesome if they do a podcast while on a strike mission. Like if they ever go to some place together then that would be awesome! Really can't wait for episode 16! (Also I'd accept an audio quality drop for strike mission pods!~)

Gotta love the m stickers, cha ching!

Surf trips are the worst. Dudes who paid to go surf think they have priority. It’s terrible

Talk about the judges scoring abomination in the WSL that's happening lately, its see through

Respect is earned, never given. No matter what someone’s address may be. I’m a 3 minute walk from my break and I never thought I had more rights to a wave then the weekenders. The entitlement is strong with these two.

Just watched this and it was great to hear the filters perspective. Love watching you guys rip and enjoy your articulate conversations... Mahalo dudes!

Surfing is bad for you don’t start!

The “raw” types get you guys exposer in addition to your own channels, not necessarily at the expense of them. I’d watch everything that has Nathan in it, your true fans will do that

Hey guys, GOOD IDEA: I would love to see you talk with North Shore Life Guards.

Fanning got messed up until C.H.E.K

Yeahhhhbuddy!

Poor rich kids surfing all over the world.

Truth