BOMBS WE LOVE - Teahupo'o Tahiti, July 2024

My third trip this year to Tahiti this season for what was the biggest swell of the year.
And it did not disappoint. Wait till you see the Kauli Vaast's Bomb, a god, didn't we love it!
A proper tow bomb!! With Teahupoo set to stage the Olympics, this BIG THURSDAY swell lived to up to all the hype & expectations.
Both in tow and paddle the line up was full of the big names. Enjoy!
Presented by Kelly Surf Tahiti
Extra footage supplied by Pablo Garcia
Artwork by Dan Toomey - Style House Creative
Cindy Drollet from Teahupoo Boat Tours
and Tehina David & Eric for putting me in the spot to get the shots
& GoPro ANZ..
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[@beauchamp1763]

Yeah I think it's getting a bit over crowded in the channel and for these guys exiting the wave at the speed that their going it must be hard to avoid all these boats. Maybe a cap on the amount of boats that can sit in the channel before their is a serious collision. Another great video Tim, you always seem to be in the right place at the right time mate. 😱🇦🇺

[@Speartex]

The waves looks smooth and heavy its beautiful 😮

[@retribution999]

As an intermediate surfer in the UK used to 4 ft beach breaks i have no idea how anyone can survive being wiped out on such monster waves over shallow reef. Looks like certain death. I assume there are a lot of terrible injuries. Give me empty waves, glassy long rides on a balmy summers evening and Im happy. No stress, no fear just fun and satisfaction. But hats off to you guys.

[@bonbondesel]

I grew up surfing serious powerfull reefbreaks over shallow coral reef in Reunion Island as when you grow up here, if you're surfing, there is not so many options I can tell you that yes I wonder how people thought Teahupoo was ridable. I know people who have charged Teahupoo. They say the videos don't even give justice to how it is really crazy ! In the 90s, people known to be power surfers and heavy waves specialistes like Tom Carroll, and Mike Stewart (pipeline specialist, legendary bodyboarder) saw the wave work in solid conditions but less serious than what people charge nowadays. They thought the wave was too close to the reef, unridable. That is to tell you how serious it is. I asked some of the people in my island who surfed it why we often see people smile in the tube in such dangerous waves. They said "man you're so happy to have just been able to do the drop and not fail the takeoff that you've done the most risky and dangerous part, you smile." It's not that they don't have fear. Not having fear there is being psychotic, crazy. Fear protects you. The most specialized there all experience fear at Teahupoo. It's the respect that the wave and the place demand. Not fearing it would be the same as not fearing a tiger. You've gotta fear it. In a controlled way, but you've got to. People have died and been injured to the point they became disabled for life here. It's not just fun. It's performance and proving yourself to be able to handle and survive it.

[@retribution999]

@@bonbondesel Thanks for your reply. I'm a free climber so I understand to an extent how this works, how you can pull off the seemingly impossible. Big waves scare me to be honest because once they take hold of you your life in entirely in the lap of the Gods. I watch surfers in Bali at Ulu Watu as they paddle out with ease. They have a skill I just don't have. I think starting young really helps. Stay safe!

[@dunningkruger3774]

Trying to imagine seeing this film 50 years ago...like a package from the future to show us where we were headed. There would have been no wild hooting in the theater....just stunned silence. Like the Wright Brothers seeing an SR-71. This film is a masterpiece. The surfing...and hard charging was off the charts.

[@martincallaghan6563]

Never gets old never get tired of it be watching chopes since the first time it was ever on film

[@BG-vw5jx]

Andy Irons tribute at 19.51. Heart in the mouth drop!

[@PopeyeFPV]

Tim, you really make the best surfing content out there. Insane videography, perfect editing. Just incredible. A+++++++++ 10/10

[@MindTrippin-SinceBirth]

Is this the most beautiful wave we have on earth? bunch of craisy dudes out there, insane

[@Kahuna54]

Just watching this wave from the shoulder gives me chills! Even at my prime I doubt I could have pushed myself over the ledge into these monster waves!

[@mathieubuis9098]

Wow ! What a charging day ! We barely feel the intensity of the energy in the line up...This pack of hardcore chargers must be electrified ! Big Up to Angelo Lessiza ! Represent our childhood "La Saline" from Réunion island ! Allez goutssAH ! Big Thanks Tim and staff for your work ! ❤️‍🔥 (sad to see this channel so crowded and so soiled with money)

[@shanehaggblom220]

Yo, the start of this clip is amazing that young local dude speaking about his local break. He’s beautiful. There is some sort of respect honour, beauty, belief control you know Man I’m not sure what your name is Pau but you will be and are now a very bright star Thank you for letting us come across to

[@pedroaranzabal59]

Muchas gracias a estos intrépidos atletas del mar , un fuerte abrazo siempre a esta forma de vida del surfing.

[@bugs74501]

That was an amazing day! Amazing photography! Truly enjoyed seeing the Mikey Wright show too. Yeah, bummer about the boat situation

[@yommmrr]

Seeing huge chopes in person is definitely on my bucket list

[@Si-zz7ul]

I really love your vids Tim appreciate your effort and final product best in the business.

[@scottmichael6719]

love all your videos dude.. you are magic with the cameras.. my favs of yours is always at teahupo'o..

[@laurentpradayrol]

Amazing vid thank's ! Trop balèzes les tahitiens , la médaille d'or !!!

[@NVArt001]

That water looks so clear, I'd love to dive there. I'd love to watch the surfing also.

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

The Sheer Raw Power of this Wave is unequalled. To those who tame it i take my hat off to you 💥 🙏

[@timb.4825]

I love the footage. I like seeing the different perspectives. Your a great story teller Tim. Always like your vids. Have followed your work long b4 ytube.

[@marchowa153]

Man that was beautiful. You did a great job despite ask the boats. Been there once on a smaller day and it was intimidating enough. But in this size 😮. And Matahi and Eimeo make it look so easy throwing themselves over that ledge.❤

[@guigamafly3039]

Congrats & thanks ; Tim !

[@retribution999]

How are they managing to paddle right through that wave just before it breaks without being swept over!? 😮

[@tomeflipstaythecrown]

Glad to see you made it out of oversized baggage! Been hanging out for this video since we saw you. Awesome footage.

[@imaginimage6207]

saw you at Sydney airport frantic you must have been late great footage as usual

[@Lilmisshotrod1]

Shine On ☝️✌️🤙🎶🪶😃♾️🕊️😌

[@noemieepie6582]

too much people in a perfect world ! perfect video

[@joshcopshoes2232]

Definitely a wonder of the World

[@surfwriter8461]

Those waves are just awesome. The slow motion clips are probably best to fully appreciate the overpowering quality of the waves--so thick, forceful and tubular. I can understand how people previously thought these waves would be unrideable because they look unrideable. Now there are too many people out there trying to get into position to experience the most memorable few seconds of your life. I don't even know how these guys can push through such a massive wave when paddling out and close to being drawn into a biggest spin cycle in the world.

[@JonKendall-b8i]

Awesome stuff !!

[@darrenellsmore6834]

absolutely stunning

[@rachidmorya47]

So beautiful 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@GustavoMarcollini]

Animal vídeo !

[@Scott-f3b]

Just mesmerizing...

[@davidwachsstudio]

unreal - well done fellas!

[@thomaslambert6007]

super sick!!

[@PocketOKrypto]

Another awesome video Tim!

[@cosmicpuma]

Bro! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@trendingtigers]

Big question is would they run the Olympics in size like this? I should hope so......

[@nicolasbureau108]

Magnifique

[@PSchmidtc]

If during Olympic surfing competion window, waves get as gnarly as on minute 5, you can count it as a "day off", UNDOUBTEDLY. By the way, AMAZING Soundtrack.

[@GraemeChapman-d6z]

Insane.

[@smalltowninnewmexico]

farrrk orf. so rad.

[@California__Sun]

Great❤❤

[@mr.force1036]

Wow.

[@kenrehill8775]

Are the waves they’ll be surfing for the Olympics? If so, I’m watching and buying the popcorn.

[@alexholmes5004]

OTHER WORLDLY

[@BeachJazzMusic]

That was awesome and now I know the correct way to pronounce Teahupo'o.

[@SURFINGVISIONS]

But i dont know. 🥴

[@tobycunningham560]

Epic

[@ABCsurfingu]

Sick and epic footage 😎🤘🏻

[@wecanwatersports4151]

Te Ahu Po'o, Tah Iti. 🫡

[@shua9347]

love how the guy who filmed biggest Wednesday is just pushed to the middle of the pack of sea crafts, he's the old boy local of big wave filming, he should have priority.

[@kylearicha]

❤❤❤

[@jarredtremain4644]

Awesome day out rippin with the fella's. This clip is bit better than previous videos but still too much slow motion. Avagud1

[@PureTorque]

Definitely some wicked waves, but all the dam boats couldn't finish watching this one, unfortunately

[@timbo365]

Like 👍

[@planetclay]

yikes...ubelievable....speechless.

[@Christ_Our_Life]

🙌🤙🤙

[@shamsdub987]

Who is the guy with the beard?

[@tobysomerville5346]

Tourists behind the photographers, they're ruining the shots, respect to the surfers

[@nickortcoski6769]

Uts inky ehen slowed down we realise how difficult ut is and even then it's not eniugh. These guys are warrior's! Ther sre no easy wave's to be had when at size. Very lived ti see WSL CT surfers having a go. But rhe locals, my god they rule! Thise fucking tourist boats fucken off the the resr for sure! Thry dont deserve that, the biat drivers need to be educated! I couldn't take my eyes off iff it Tim, again. Nice stuff mate. ❤

[@MrSaul04]

Chat full of bots today. They need to think about closing the peak to the public and tourists.

[@elexpresoestelar4322]

Damn right.

[@rezawaheed8879]

THAT BOOGER ATE IT SOOO BAD.

[@ronniebaker7341]

What's going over those falls like?

[@yommmrr]

Reef

[@Saramcmillan.]

Why the music rather hear the action

[@mattclancy0]

Yes. Would love to hear the crack of each wave breaking rather than the music.

[@madeinaustralia2020]

whats going on with the date in the title???????????????????

[@nigelralphmurphy2852]

It's so true. The tourists should get the hell out of the way and let the photographers and film makers do their thing. People be like so selfish. Like all those people on Mt Everest.

[@scottmaule4395]

We have action in W.A. your welcome.??

[@billscholer2887]

The cameras should have visual priority over the spectator boats.

[@policedog4030]

6:00 to 6:30 Kauli's wave..

[@KevinBreet]

Pound for pound this must be the deadliest wave in the word and don't even talk about heaviest

[@Jah-Sad47]

Eimeo m sapau 🇵🇫⚡️🤫♥️

[@jeromeermiloff7937]

Pourquoi cette musique. Laissez le son de la vague, il contribue à part entière à l'impression que donne une vague.

[@neptunesgold1216]

The smallest softest wave I've seen caused the worst wipe for the guy in the orange trunks. Funny how life works. All those Wipeout that look like certain death and they just pop right up and smile and go catch another one. This wave was dribbling mush in comparison and homeboy looks like the most dramatic injury I've seen😂😂😂😂 He looks paralyzed for crying out loud.

[@haapitimoorea]

!!!

[@DjDmt]

6:00 That lip

[@Jnoooooo]

Why all the slo-mo stuff? Doesn't do justice to the power and speed of the waves and the bravery of those who ride them.

[@tr7b410]

Beware the FOAMBALL.

[@shamsdub987]

Ia ora na Qui est le barbu ?

[@shamsdub987]

Amazing video by the way

[@mathieubuis9098]

Yo, c'est Mickey wright

[@shamsdub987]

@@mathieubuis9098 merci infiniment Il est sacrément bon

[@brucewallner6753]

Pushing limit means only one thing when I see that wave lineup I see at least a third of it not being ridden or yet challenged deep deep, deep positional takeoffs those days are coming

[@Piripirifaufau]

Heureusement qu'il reste encore certains spots secrets en Polynésie où l'on peut mettre un bus dans le tube.. pas d'étrangers, pas de photos..

[@shanehaggblom220]

Are things are meant for sharks and surfboards, not feed sheep

[@nosmoking7239]

slabtastic

[@RLN1972]

live sound of the ocean and peoples conversation would be better

[@hichamaissane4289]

Broken sekulls

[@swibwi]

looks a bit mushy

[@jeffjeff4477]

Way too many boats, looks scetchy AF, in the water or a boat Wave looks safe compared to the side show

[@caldogrun]

Great rides and filming...The soundtrack is annoying, however...You can do better, as you have before, on the soundtrack!

[@scottburrow8717]

This video was not as likable because of all the boat traffic in front of you

[@Kahawai68]

I have to disagree. I think it gives a great perspective of the entire playing field. It’s a whole different beast when Teahupoo is on, and this reflects that.

[@johnbeattie3610]

With all respect and genuine question, who decides which boats get front row, is in first local boat in place, or is their another form of surfer agreement?

[@jackvolkwyn470]

@@johnbeattie3610pretty sure it’s first come first serve

[@benjaminwesercreative]

part if the storytelling man, come on, its beautiful with the blurred forground. it adds depth to the footage

[@benjaminwesercreative]

@@Kahawai68100%

[@POPPIELOK]

stopped watching it boats pissed me off

[@bonsummers2657]

Slo mo sux

[@brucewallner6753]

Yeah, as far as marketing goes or me being an average watt, you know viewer we have a threshold for the amount of time that we’re willing to invest in the video and you’ve exceeded that by about 20 minutes you know I’m gonna go 10 minutes 15 at the max and anything above that I just won’t watch I don’t have the time do a cleaner edit

[@NadaTostadaFrijoleEnchilada]

I hate paris 2024 and i refuse to watch a single minute of it

[@Siebx_Mc]

Why Bro it was crazy