The live show rebroadcast can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmG2XpuJesdgZtk The waiting period in the video is incorrect and is actually July 27th - August 5th, not August 8th.
@jake_m27Ай бұрын
Love your work as always mate! My picks are: Gold - JF, Vahine Silver - Vaast, Tati Bronze - Gabe, Carissa And just for fun, 4th - Robbo, Caity Cheers (KatsuBento)
@rjmeza3096Ай бұрын
I'm picking Vahine for gold also, would love Carissa to medal but afraid the not competing this year will be a challenge
@FIREGURUАй бұрын
Yo! Ambassador of surfing!! Great content. I'mma share with my non-surfing family and friends! 🤙🏽
@FlyawaybcnАй бұрын
That s so beautiful to get Teahupoo in the Olympics games. excited to follow the competition
@xwhite2020Ай бұрын
Thankfully entry into the Olympics isn't a corrupt popularity draw like the WSL. Yes we don't all think Kelly should get an entry pass into main events for the rest of his life. Jack Robo for the win!
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I really like this comment and want to discuss this in the live show. 👍
@samw2768Ай бұрын
You're not a true surfer! Kelly has earned his right to surf any contest or Olympics he wants! 11 world titles earns that right kook
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
@@samw2768 We discuss on the Live show around the 43 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmG2XpuJesdgZtk
@landonnurmi7954Ай бұрын
Great video! My picks: Gold- John John and Carisa Silver- vasst and Vahine Bronze Medina and Tati
@MoanaHawaiiLaniАй бұрын
Medal Men Women Gold J. Florence C. Moore Silver K. Vaast C. Simmers Bronze G. Collapinto V. Fiero
Should be an interesting event anyhow. Gold - Vaast / Fierro Silver - Florence / Marks Bronze - Medina / Simmers
@OldSurfDad13 күн бұрын
Get in touch with me to claim a prize for winning the Olympic picks contest. Go to Oldsurfdad.com and on the about page is a contact form. Congrats! Cheers
It could happen. Leo is legit. There’s always ‘upsets’ in the Olympics although Leo is not exactly an underdog. He was in the Semis in the Tahiti Pro in similar conditions in the forecast. Let’s see..
@connor638Ай бұрын
Cool channel dawg
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Thank you
@wajnomadiclifeАй бұрын
The Moroccan 🇲🇦 #ramziboukhiam let go
@Scud_TVАй бұрын
Yet another great vid mate! My pics are: Gold: Robbo, Vahine Silver: JJF, Tati Bronze: Vaast, Medina
@charlierennard190527 күн бұрын
Gold- John John and vahine fierro Silver- Jack robinson and Caroline Marks Bronze- Ramzi and Molly
@SurfGuidesАй бұрын
MY PICKS ARE Gold - Medina and Vahine Silver - JJF and Tati Bronze - Jack Robbo and Caroline Marks
@amandacole4945Ай бұрын
Caity simmers gold
@naomia424529 күн бұрын
My picks: Gold (Reppin Da 808): Carissa Moore/John John Florence Silver: Vahine Fierro/ Kauli Vaast Bronze: Caroline Marks/ Gabriel Medina
@stevekane492228 күн бұрын
I will be interested to see how the two Portuguese women do. They must be totally stoked to be there, instead of the guys, any sane person is going to respect that wave but there is big surf in Portugal (not just Nazaré). I'm not expecting medals but I hope they get a fair creac.
@Antoinette-iv6ev28 күн бұрын
Mens.3rdjordy smith.2 nd jack robinson.1st john john florence. Females.3rdcaroline marks. 2 nd carissa moore.1stmolly picklum
@photobossbaliАй бұрын
Nicely explained, we are rooting for Rio Waida to take home the Gold medal for Indonesia 🤙🤙🤙🤙
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Thank you. Love Rio's surfing and dedication. Selamat Sukses!
@photobossbaliАй бұрын
@@OldSurfDad Hopefully we some good conditions for the event. 🤙🤙
Gold- K. Vaast and C. Simmers Silver- J. Florence and W. Fierro Bronze- G. Medina and C. Marks 🤙🏼
@KaiKaiBrown.Ай бұрын
nice edit
@suomalainentalvi2792Ай бұрын
Bagus Bos 👍🏻 Hoping for massive waves , then the worthy Gladiators will wear the crown , deemed by Zeus as he watches from Mt Olympus. Once in a lifetime , one shot , one opportunity as someone once coined … OSD again benchmark vid 🎥 🙏🏻
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Thank you! Hoping for the same!
@Joshua_PellerАй бұрын
For bronze I have Kauai vast and Carissa Moore second place Italian and brisa and first valine fiero and John John
@talkythegamer230526 күн бұрын
for those of you in Latin America Claro Sports will be convering all oylmpic events on various platforms indcudling youtube
@thomazsousa167129 күн бұрын
It's funny that they're putting JJ as the gold medalist, since Medina is the biggest in Teahupo'o after Kelly
@OldSurfDad28 күн бұрын
I said John John is a medal favorite and you have to agree that’s true. In the Live Show I picked Gabriel Medina to win gold though. I call it like I see it. kzbin.infox0S-hSEb-0w?si=cLFt8FMyhX3QcRe_
I've always heard it pronounced "Choapuu", rhymes with hope, locals also say "Chopes". Pretty sure of this because I once asked Michel Bourez (Tahitian pro) about it! Am I wrong?
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I keep getting coached and I always get it wrong! 🤦♂
@ivanlabuschagne832427 күн бұрын
Jordy Smith, South Africa for gold❤
@t_bone_collectorАй бұрын
If I understand the heat draw well and pending surf forecast - Robbo & Pickles for GOLD
@69JamiiАй бұрын
Uncertain how they decide the seeding, given the different trials at semi reef waves over such a prolonged period, but it will heavily favour those with experience.
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
In my recent Currents surf show we discuss it around the 47 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmG2XpuJesdgZtk
@Cali-chefАй бұрын
Thanks. If it’s big any of the local qualifiers could take it.
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Surf Forecast is starting to improve and I agree that it favors the locals. Can you imagine Vahine and Kauli double Gold?
@Cali-chefАй бұрын
@@OldSurfDad Vahine is the favorite if it’s solid.
@laughteraddict1003Ай бұрын
I hope it will be held in legit conditions !!!!!
@Christ_Our_LifeАй бұрын
🤙🤙
@gusthunter8780Ай бұрын
The #1 surfer in the World - Sterling Spencer! for the GOLD! The rest can scrap for 2nd and 3rd. You know da Rulez
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
The heat that should be added to the Olympics is @SterlingSpencer, Jordy Smith and Braden Dias.
John John Florence!!! Gold metal and 2024 WSL Champion!!!
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I like the sound of this!
@madeinaustralia2020Ай бұрын
I understand how the local feels. That’s how we feel about the Commonwealth game in the Olympics coming to the Gold Coast. None of us want it.
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I understand this. Progress and exploitation often go hand in hand. Am I guilty of contributing? Maybe, probably, Are we all guilty to some extent. Hmm🤔
@jaymyers1618Ай бұрын
Will the competition be tow in?
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Thanks for your question! No tow in- paddle only in the Olympics and professional Championship tour surfing. Probably won’t be big enough for tow any way, but wondering what they would do if it was 🤔
@blondisbarrios745427 күн бұрын
What about german surfer who rides on Nazaré?
@OldSurfDad27 күн бұрын
The kid can surf. He's had a few articles written about him. He's a darkhorse, an underdog. I just can't talk about him in the same breath as some of the top pros who a lot more experience and are solid competitive performers at Teahupoo. The Olympics often has upsets, but I wouldn't bet money on Tim Elter. (Wow, this sounds like someone should bet money on Tim Elter Lol)
@yaxorsburn5555Ай бұрын
what are your thoughts on Bryan Perez?
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
He is an excellent surfer. With limited Teahupoo experience and mostly rights on his resume I'd say he is an underdog. He's a great guy and I would love to see him do well.
@KaiKaiBrown.Ай бұрын
im waiting for the live with tbone
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Looking forward to seeing you in there Kai Kai! Who's your Gold Medal pick for men and women?
@KaiKaiBrown.Ай бұрын
@@OldSurfDad John John and Carissa!USA all the way this year!
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
@@KaiKaiBrown. Nice! I think Carissa is surprisingly underrated. I may pick them if the surf is right. Let's look at the forecast in a few more days...
@whitenick1000Ай бұрын
Broken Skulls ...
@spikeswordfish710427 күн бұрын
Will not be watching the Olympics due to the opening ceremony.
@russelldavies1423Ай бұрын
Well...his name is John Florence...not John John. Olympics don't show nicknames on their awards😂😮
@sapodjoeАй бұрын
JJ is the favorite?? The commentator probably hasn’t watched WCT championship in the past 10 years
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
JJF is one of four favorites I picked. He was runner up in the recent Tahiti Pro and is currently number one in the world. So, yeh, definitely a favorite along with Gabriel Medina, Jack Robinson and Kauli Vaast.
@sapodjoeАй бұрын
@@OldSurfDad agreed!!! IMHO Gabe, JJF, Italo(despite nobody is betting on him), Colapinto and João Chianca. That’s my pick sorted by probability to win. At the last Teahupoo Gabe and Italo tube riding was next level, so behind the peak like never before at that wave.
@Antoinette-iv6evАй бұрын
Just hope they not using the judges from WSL then a Brazilian will win
@pteronadon29 күн бұрын
If Surfing wants to be in the Olympics, and if the host city is not on the coast, just why the f--- dont they build a surf pool?! Its ridiculous, with all the sponsorship money involved. The pool in Paris would be a win win situation, now and in the future. A surf pool would mean equal conditions for everyone in the comp, major audiences, safety for the surfers (Teahupoo is not a gentle wave...), the possibility for athletes to be a part of the event in the Olympic Village, an audience at the venue... Just imagine if a long jump athlete had to run on an uneven surface, while his opponent ran on a smooth track. Thats what happens with the random factor of a surf comp in the ocean. This way, you can call it the Olympics, but its just another contest. Ridiculous.
@OldSurfDad29 күн бұрын
I’m torn on this one. For the Olympics it makes sense, but having an ocean involved in surfing feels right. I actually make an argument for wave pools in our live show here: kzbin.infox0S-hSEb-0w?si=aQ618JnND4vAf1sU
@pteronadon28 күн бұрын
@@OldSurfDad I am not defending that ALL surf comps should be held in wave pools, just that the Olympic spirit is one of equal chances for everyone, just think of gymnastics, the only differential factor is the performance of the athlete. It's all in his hands, or feet in this case... The canvas is exactly similar for everyone.
@OldSurfDad28 күн бұрын
@@pteronadon I agree. I made the comparison to snowboarding and how the half pipe is carved into the mountain and allows a consistent playing field for all athletes. I think the future of Olympic sports will be wave pools and the professional tours will eventually develop around them with natural waves being more show up during a swell Nathan Florence style. How cool would that be? A little spice for eveyone.
@NeilJRАй бұрын
Not a fan of this site for an Olympics surfing competition. After all it’s just a big drop, a turn and tube….which you either make or don’t. Doesn’t cover all the surfing skills which I thought might be a prerequisite for a medal.
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
Great comment.. we discuss on the live show around the 24 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmG2XpuJesdgZtk
@34thncrenshawАй бұрын
tee O Po?
@stainless7191Ай бұрын
Skull Mountain, i do not joke
@34thncrenshawАй бұрын
@@stainless7191 heard wall of skulls too
@BertoBoydАй бұрын
Cho Poo
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I still can't say it. Will someone from Tahiti come on my live show and say it for me?
@BertoBoydАй бұрын
Kinda pissed off they let this get scheduled. Olympics pretty much trash everywhere they go. Historically the carbon footprint is pretty devastating
@scottyfrognsock2396Ай бұрын
Locals don't even want the Olympic event there
@IanMcSlaterАй бұрын
SIMMERS
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
I’m a huge fan even tho I didn’t pick her to win a medal, she easily could take gold.
@IanMcSlaterАй бұрын
@@OldSurfDad we will see. I saw her in the water couple days ago and she looked like a future Olympic champion to me! Ha
@johny1985127 күн бұрын
is disrispectful to not know how to pronounce Teahupooo
@OldSurfDad27 күн бұрын
Are you from Tahiti? If no, delete your comment. If yes, please teach us all how to say it. I'll let you in my live show to give us a lesson. Cheers
@trumpforKing808Ай бұрын
Hilarious how no ones mad about the new scaffold....hypocrites
@docfett1Ай бұрын
Look at the surf forecast..July 27-31…the 28th 4-6 foot with the rest of the days being small or blown out…not good…🫣🥺
@David.EphraimАй бұрын
Its still long time off. Just pray for surf. Then you'll get your waves.
@OldSurfDadАй бұрын
yeh, it will change a lot in the next few days and slowly tighten up to a more accurate forecast. Updates on the website starting next week at OldSurfDad.com