Surfing the Most HISTORIC Big Wave in Panama

Panama is known for a lot of things. Including: having great waves, however, one thing it's not really known for is big wave surfing. You've probably heard of Silverbacks whenever someone brings up surfing down here & even though it's been tackled by numerous big names throughout surfing history, it's still a slightly underrated big wave surf spot. This place blew my mind as I surfed & saw the true potential for what's really possible out here. It's an honor for me to surf and experience a wave like this in my lifetime. Thank you Panama & thank you Nub Nation! FOR THE DREAM!!! - Ben
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[@TylerP823]

That was SICK Ben! So far beyond just an average guy dude, you’re the man. A hero to all us NJ surfer kooks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Br00sta]

Sick session dude, sick trip actually! But this vid was 100% better because of the debrief at the end, really adds a next level to things. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@xanderw1460]

🤘

[@tammy6992]

Oh man, you came out of that shoulder surgery that was fire

[@firedchiefpaul]

Great VLOG! Loved the personal ruminations about the size and danger of this particular spot.

[@jimmer1047]

I would surely drown.

[@orangewoods]

Crazy Rad. FTD..

[@TheShawnm66]

You're anything but an "average guy", it's nice that you're humble that way though! Your stoke levels make the difference, you deserve all good things from all the energy you put in! Stay Stoked!!

[@jojofandango7344]

Nathan Florence is always like "it isn't as big as I hoped it would be" and I'm thinking I usually go check surf hoping it will be smaller than forecast on the big days. That's usually challenge enough for me. Not sure what percent of surfers falls into category one or two, but kudos to Ben for showing us an example of contextual personal courage. There's nothing wrong with it. Love Nathan Florence. Love Ben Gravy.

[@jojofandango7344]

ps---if you rewind the tape, in slo-mo, that wave IS pretty freakin' big

[@stevencole7331]

Still building confidence after the injury . Your definitely capable of tucking into that barrel . I think what you did was a great step forward just dropping in on a few . Got to get Mackie in the water and film .

[@SecretSpots]

Sick vid Ben! I love Panama, been there a few times, but in my honest opinion all Silverbacks is is a drop in and kick out. A balls-out drop, and HEAVY, but that's all it really is. Once that peak folds over there's almost zero shoulder to ride, it's kind of "fool's gold". I won't lie though, that peak at Silver's is quite scenic. However, there are many waves that are much better quality breaking waves in Panama.

[@sethrowe3583]

Dude Ben you rock...The words at the end of the episode/video/blog, hit so hard for me. Love the "content" I've enjoyed catching up on your past adventures... Anyway man keep it up your stoked and your stoked keeps me dream'en🤙🙏oh and prayers for continued success and health

[@scottmcwave9479]

Went about 10ft below sea level on your first wave! Good job Makki 🤙

[@Carpster]

dude your parting comments won me over. thx for being a humble and real dude. keep doing you my brother... and bring us along! 🤘

[@slashtrio]

Stokin!!!! Well done BG. Your talk at the end solidifies why you’re my favorite KZbin surfer.

[@doublemiddlefinger1104]

Hell yeah Ben. Awesome feeling, conquer your fear. You can do anything that you want to accomplish. Never doubted you. All the love from the Great State of Texas.

[@TravisVarga]

Scotty! Awesome video and Red Frogs rules. Always listen to your captain

[@normanh5052]

Considering what you have gone through this is a massive W for you and moving forward. That was some heavy surf and stetchy take off. Thank you for sharing your emotional rollercoaster with us.

[@rastaconnectcasey635]

We watch Ben more because of Who Ben is, surfing second. Ben happens to occasionally put himself into heavy waves and that’s entertaining as hell

[@carolinadementiev777]

,,Una joven surfista es asesinada en una fiesta, políticos y empresarios son protegidos por las autoridades, la fiesta que se convirtió en crimen, el crimen que se convirtió en misterio, Barco a Venus novela, capítulo 1 ya está en youtube, bendiciones..

[@medeclaroinocente450]

Una joven surfista es asesinada en una fiesta, políticos y empresarios son protegidos por las autoridades, la fiesta que se convirtió en crimen, el crimen que se convirtió en misterio, Barco a Venus novela, capítulo 1 ya está en youtube, bendiciones.

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Dude there are tons of crazy shoal breaks off NJ. I will totally cart you to the breaks off Little Egg and Barnegat anytime. Dude it gets looney out there. There is deeper water closer up there that holds it better then down AC and oc

[@anthonyligato9117]

Heavyyyy….. if you get a chance you guys hit should try and hit Árbol Loco while your down there …. Best spot in all of Bocas imo …. That’s the dream down there

[@diegomartinrossi5873]

You must go to santa catalina in the pacific coast, is the most perfect wave in Panamá

[@jasonpacific5661]

Nothing about you Ben gravy is average. You know how to surrender to the moment like a StarMan 🌟🌠

[@stephen8393]

A heavy break for a heavy dude, good on ya Ben lot's of folks back off of that take-off and don't go, you went for it that's what matters, not the shot or the barrel. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take and you took a shot.

[@FactsRUs]

SILVERBACKS???

[@locksmithdb5987]

🎼Panama!!🎶. Come on! This was the perfect chance to play Van Halen "Panama"

[@chrissavaiano7906]

Anyone who doesn’t call that big wave surfing is just an elitist

[@BEEFSTV]

Pumping!

[@ryanpote4459]

If Makki was just a lil bit taller … woulda had the sickest shot of the most average guy 🫵🏼 Respect brother

[@gailoursler2750]

You have surfed Pipeline Ben!!! Just fix your head to go enjoy and if too big , just give it your best! Prayers for further surf adventures! Got you covered!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@curtisreynolds7708]

Props For paddling out conquered your Fear s you've got to go to know so go

[@BostonJoseLuis]

Hey Ben. Big fan! So inspirational to my my own surfing. Thank you! I am also from Panama. The great think is that you can surf both the Atlantic and the Pacific within a few hours! If you want to surf the pacific side I recommend Santa Catalina. Another left that is also firing right now. Thanks again!

[@celenastruthers5231]

Ben we watch all your vids but this was EPIC!! u looked like a pro out there ! Um hello best video yet , good job . 😂

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Silverbacks, Pretty, Scary.. You're. a brave man Ben.

[@lifeofmtc]

Keep charging Ben.... hope to catch some waves with ya here in Nor Cal one day. Great vlog!

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Having the ba**s to surf that after a few months of a broken collar bone is beyond anyone would have the capability mentally to overcome......unreal Ben stay safe.

[@zino6310]

PANAMANIAN MAVERICKS!!!! NEED TO GET THERE SUPER EARLY....WIND GETS ON IT QUICK 🌊👍👍🌊🌊❤️👍👍🌊🌊👍😋❤️👍

[@peacepuffz]

It's a tricky wave to get an entry on.

[@cliffbarber6058]

The Caribbean side of Panama. Impressive wave. Nice wave riding on a wave of consequence.

[@thejakelinden]

About to go shred Panama !

[@williamsauder1823]

Silverback....great wave...one of the many in Bocos. The place has grown up quite a bit in the last 10 years or so. But still great.

[@jameslangridge1674]

I always say I like surfing bigger waves, not big waves, as when I was training for big waves, I learned the difference really quickly.

[@Killemgrillem00]

Great stuff, thanks for showing some heavy Panamanmamna

[@adrianbennett3914]

A heart of gold and balls of steel. Inspirational Ben.

[@dennismull147]

Nope! Heart of steel& Balls of gold" I'm Dyslexic"..

[@eugenearchibald7375]

No drones allowed?? What's up with the flying robot cameras 📷 🤔, we live in the future now! 🤙

[@brucejenrich6911]

You are right in having respect for that wave. I've seen more then one vid. on this break. The Smith brothers from Hawaii comes to mind. They felt blessed to get the few good tube rides they got. Not easy at all.

[@sunsensational]

That’s a thick wave with loads of energy.

[@michaelkrentzin]

The foliage is so beautiful there. Gnarly.

[@alexliederbach8047]

Are you coming to surf Salsa Brava nearby in Puerto Viejo, CR? Would be awesome to see you around here man.

[@thomastice9209]

Aloha my Jersey Brother, if you get to go surf Playa Venau, please say hi to Charlie and Pucha for me:), oh yea, go surf Cambutal too...

[@williamhanley7031]

Let's go gravey, where's the backdoor approach. Ain't no other way of getting in that tube. Challenging wave . More than it looks. I was hoping to see you get a barrel. Not happy with that session were you. Harder than it looks I know. You got that next time.

[@robinlathim8221]

I loved your breakdown at the end. Proud of you. I think you had a great day. Thanks for the video, im gonna subscribe.

[@pollywannacracker85]

Panama offers alot of beautiful area beaches and warm surfs... Which beach was this one? And of course, they are never this big! I boogie boarded as a kid thru high school. For some reason I never could get up on a board. But just being out there in the clean clear water was ecstatic! Dry season now offers some beautiful wave seas also. Seeing you there was awesome and concurring your fears and getting that experience! Bless you amigo! Be safe Ben!

[@jusbus266]

Good times for sure but Ben, I think the point has been made, you’re an above average surfer….I hope this isn’t too harsh, but don’t be satisfied with this. Go back. We know you got it in you. If you went back and sat on Bocas for two months you’d never regret those sessions and the time in on those tubes. There’s no feeling like that big water slab energy. Now that you’ve got the induction, don’t let that slip away. You have the ability.

[@davidstrigl3696]

In my book ben you are one special charger God bless you and the family of three 💓💓💓

[@FromTheMosh]

Can't bottom turn into those things. Gotta knife into them, would be so hard to do. Seriously some sick drops though Ben, must have felt great 🙂

[@mikemoloney506]

No need for woulda coulda shoulda.... you get what you get... stoked

[@robpace881]

Silver Backs oh Silver Backs please take me back to Silver Backs

[@zoinkaboose]

Been following your trip off and on, looks like a TON of fun! Thanks for sharing da stoke!

[@joc5152]

💪🏻🍀 lovely sharing of the mental Side as Well!

[@nnnnnnnnnick5557]

So which wave was the most HISTORIC big wave?

[@coxsylaredo2300]

Rt On Gravy,, Honest and Humble.🤙🏻

[@RamFly1A1]

Now that's what I call Gravy , to all the kooks and haters, You asked my boy Ben delivered. Pura Vida Ben. We will see you in Costa Rica next.

[@Not_all_as_it_seems]

needs another 10ft + offshore to lift.... ya'll fill ya pants

[@bonsummers2657]

That's just larger surf, not 'big wave' surf.

[@barrytcoxscuba]

You have to be sporting a giant pair of Kahunas there Ben, WOW what waves !

[@mikejackson8963]

Great job pushing yourself!

[@andrewwillis4911]

Definitely some of the most incisive wave commentary from not only you Ben, but from anyone who surfs and vlogs their stories of the Art.

[@Ron-oh8lj]

Wait so you go to Panama with the foam board? This is getting embarrassing

[@bonsummers2657]

Slow-stall from the peak and ride out the barrell.

[@LooktheOceanSD]

yeah g, strong in the line up great surfing great spot, bocas is legendary

[@jakemarlow8998]

I've seen videos of pros ripping that place up.

[@southexotics5701]

I'm bocas del toro don't need a boat ide to go out surf. Can reach all the waves be road

[@JH12121]

You are the best ever brother 🫂 ending recap was awesome

[@birdmandc19]

Noice,awareness is everything bruh your there

[@theYeti1000]

I'd love to see you do more big wave bra. Nazare one day, fo sho.

[@jcvaks6649]

The most historic? Still with the clickbait BS?

[@ryankindley8421]

Go to kusapin!!!!! 2 hour boat ride but worth it

[@00fluxone]

brought a knife to a gun fight and took home some meat nice ones

[@gwall4603]

No no you are the hardest charger 🌎 Straight up!

[@Vrindavan1008]

Anisotropic cells for the dream

[@MartinsMovement]

Always brightens my days watching your videos! Encourages me to charge toward my dreams of surfing bigger waves and getting out of Florida! Thank you for always sharing the stoke Ben

[@BenGravyy]

Thanks so much! Good luck to you

[@johnkaye458]

Homeless John checking in shits going nuts

[@nick_conti]

10:12 big dump over the falls !

[@saullandiof5768]

Love the debrief at the end!! It adds a ton to this video

[@bobtakespics8011]

Great blog. Cheers Ben.

[@sisukonrad6325]

thanks for your kindness

[@matthewpraz9859]

Ballsyest move I ever seen Mav!

[@Matthew-di8nu]

Ya have come back so well after ya injury. Ya ripping fella.👍⚡👍🌊🌊🌊🤟🤟🤟🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@midliferising]

Love the video! Love the fact that you explained the wave at the end!! So thankful that you health and back doing what you love! Always a supporter!!

[@josephripley1641]

Yewww!!! Rip it up bredren!!! Getting blown out wit da foam ball!!! Yewww!!! 🦁👑🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥❤️💛💚💨🌊🌊🌊🏄🏽‍♂️🌊🌊🌊🏝🌐🌎🌍🌏🌐💥🤙🏼

[@krustysurfer]

Yeeeeeeeeew Ben way to charge!

[@JohnnygSawyer]

I can't wait for tomorrow's episode because I thought this episode was heavy. 🏄🌺💙☠️

[@tiagoesperto993]

I hope I get average 😅😂

[@macbarb12]

Dude you are a charger!

[@r.d.thomas5253]

Ben, you are a really good surfer! Now it's yoiur time in these blogs to start pushing good barrels...this time and age come only one time in your life.....time to trust in you and travel to places for great 8' foot + long waves ...right. Or the vids just stay mellowness! Time! Blessing's your way! Macki always the man to travel with Ben...he makes your vids real!!!!! Sleleton Bay would be awesome????

[@Trails_trout_surf]

when you get back to new jersey you probably have already surfed there but the north side of indian river inlet in delaware is fun it has some good right handers

[@mikem4333]

Congrats Ben! Amazing return to Ballsville. The mental processing explained is true surfing. Bethany Hamilton is my hero.

[@Godfreed87]

The average hero bro!

[@blockstrongorelse]

Balls of steel. Those waves are no joke. If your pushing your limit, you're doing more than most. Any waves over head scare me to death.