Tunnel Vision - Keahi de Aboitiz (Cabrinha Kitesurfing)

For Keahi, kitesurfing has become an extension of surfing and a way to spend as much time in the ocean as possible. It’s a tool that turns windy sessions into a whole new world of fun.
It’s an obsessive addiction that has led him to drop everything when a forecasted big swell appears on the horizon and scramble into planning to make it there. 2019 marked the beginning of a journey to go in search of some of the best waves on the planet.
"Tunnel Vision is an action-heavy film that highlights my love for barrels and shows the similarities between sports that I have grown to love"
A Cabrinha Films production by Anders Krüger, in association with Patagonia.
Produced by Keahi de Aboitiz & James Boulding
Additional Filming:
Jesse little, Phil Sobolev, Owen Milne, Jake Stone, Jacob Laham, Spencer Frost, Shane Grace, Thomas crews, Mickey Bernardoni, Dan O Sullivan, Taylor Curran, Aidan Gunn, Diogo D’orey, Bernt Bruns, Josh rowe, Ritxi Goya, Javi Goya, Nate Fisher, Dylan Roberts, Damea Dorsey, Jon Aspuru, Moona Whyte, James Boulding
Music: The Walking Who
For more information on Keahi's kite of choice, the DRIFTER, check out:
www.cabrinha.com/products/dri...
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[@nlmasopust]

Disclaimer: I work for one of Cabrinha's textile suppliers. Why these vids don't have millions of views is beyond me. The footage, travel time, personal sacrifices, development, design, engineering behind everything in this artwork is clearly underappreciated. Thanks Keahi.

[@arthurwilliams1603]

Just Fricken EPIC!!!! Agree 100%

[@robertmw1475]

Underappreciated is correct. The sport is expensive & coastal. Most interested in taking up the sport are either like me who just bought a complete set yet stuck inside of city life anticipating the travels to go take up the sport stuck watching videos or are the people who take interest in it but are too preoccupied with doing it to watch TouTube videos. kind of a win win but as for views, city populaces avoid things that make them envious & are the mass majority of viewers.

[@maverickchristianrobbins7876]

This is the “endless summer” of kitesurfing films

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks mate! Really stoked with the finished product

[@a.lame.username.]

Best Kitesurfing movie ever.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Can't wait to show you guys what we've been working on!

[@tonysf92]

Looking forward to see it bro! 🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@Prydeclub]

🤙

[@maverickchristianrobbins7876]

So epic Keahi

[@stevenbrandon6519]

Amazing clip! You get soooo barrelled! Wow! And those power blow tails are 💯

[@sailingsomewhere7280]

Wow. Just terrific. Thankyou!

[@petergarcia8225]

Kite Surfing, another example of sometimes crazy workz.

[@ianmartin9749]

The most barrels I've ever seen in 24 minutes by the master . Incredible. Courageous. Such skill.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Marto!

[@surfallday6583]

What a beast!

[@gabrieltedone9529]

That last wave before the credits was something else.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

What dreams are made of 🙌🏼

[@pvanek1]

One of the best kitesurfing movies I have seen. As a kitesurfer, and not a kiteboarder, most kiting films are of no interest to me. This one is different. Keahi, you rip dude, thanks for getting this out there for all to see what kiting really can be!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou! I've always wanted to show just what was possible with kitesurfing in proper waves and how it just be an extension of surfing

[@mikej4499]

Tunnel Vision is a fitting title to the movie considering how much time was spent in the barrel. Rage on brother!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Kinda what we we were going for haha. I do have an addiction for barrels!

[@TaoPhotographie]

Just crazy Keahi, no balbla just waves waves and waves !!! And congrats to the video makers too ;)

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Anders Kruger is the man!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

For those wondering what I'm using in the film: Kitesurfing gear from CABRINHA Wetsuits / Clothing by PATAGONIA Gopro mouth mounts by THE PRO STANDARD Sups by JP AUSTRALIA Thanks for watching!

[@MrMarceloAntunes]

I am also curious about the kite sizes you used in the film. Awesome movie, Btw! Congrats

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@MrMarceloAntunes It varies depending on the conditions but mostly between 8 and 11. A 10m is usually my most used size

[@alexhemingway6549]

How about surfboards? Were those Tomos shapes in the firewires?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@alexhemingway6549 A few different shapes in there. Mostly the omni from the tomo shapes which I love in hollow barrels

[@jicobg]

Hey Keahi, could you share the names of few of the spots from this awesome movie?

[@frostburnem]

This is the best kitesurf video I have ever seen. Thank you so much to every single person who put work to make this film

[@sustainableshane7742]

I've been a surfer & waterman my entire life and this was the sickest surf/kite/foil/everything video I've ever seen. You shred Keahi! You're the best kitesurfer in the world. I've recently gotten into kiting and I'm so stoked to take my first kitecation yewww!!!!

[@alvarovalera4944]

Cabrihna Day !!! Tunnel Vision wooo hooo.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@MARCELLO6859]

I never seen so much perfect tube rided with surf, kite and sup.

[@Livinghealthywithchocolate]

What a talent Keahi is! Amazing!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Dri!

[@edbro1758]

You and your mates have created a beautifully crafted film. It really captures your love and passion for what you enjoy most being in the water, no matter what watercraft you're on. Thanks to all for sharing the love and vision. Superb 🙏👍👌💯

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks for the kind words Erik!

[@bradengiles6253]

Best surf vid that I've seen in a long time! Keahi's got such great style, flawless technique, and amazing tube riding skills! I've never been exposed to kite surfing like this, so It was a pleasure to watch the different lines being drawn, stalls, bottom turns, and speed boosts garnered from the kite. I also liked how there were only a few slow motion clips, full wave clips from start to finish, and that the vid focused on surfing.

[@renebalza265]

Keahi has outdone himself, congratulations

[@gilbrown7223]

22m43s just wow and wow. Incredible video. Thank you Keahi for the skills and kuddos to Cabrinha for putting it together. Kitesurf and surf at their best!

[@kite.surf.travel]

Amazing Keahi.. best 24min of pure kite&surfing! Awesome.. please don't stop shooting!!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks guys. Stoked you liked it!

[@thibaultdemontgolfier3984]

Skeleton bay is craaaaaaaazy

[@windgypsy222]

Those people all look so tiny! That is some serious badassery!

[@hendrikvandeperre851]

What a great film ! Keahi you’re such a awesome ambassador for the sport. And this film and riding will hopefully open the eyes of many more surfers on wind frustrated days !

[@henriquezie]

What a film!!! I'm gonna run to the beach for [kite]surfing!!

[@petrsson]

For this guy is kitesurfing just playing around,because he is already great surfer in the first place...😎🤙

[@martinginsburg7222]

You blew the door open. Now alot of surfers are going to wake up

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Sure a lot of surfers would love it once they figure it out. Easily the best way to make the most of windy swell or escape the crowd!

[@mikewalkerkites]

amazing! Action packed! - theres a 2 hour feature film in the action in this 24 min masterpiece

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Mike!

[@stevemoyse6454]

Awesome!!!!!! Just 24 mins of blazing 😳💪👌

[@raygraham3605]

congrats on the best kite surf vid out. some of the best barrels and footage seen to date m8 keep up the good work no one rips it like you . You have one of the best fluent styles of any kite surfer in the world i knew when i sailed with you in the Aus surf nationals you were going places and look at you now! such an inspiration to myself and many kite surfers around the world. KEEP RIPPING M8

[@dorivaljuniormoc20]

the best of free rider kitesurfer the world!

[@markhudson5684]

Awesome video, Keahi and team! The videography is incredible! Would love to see something like this edited to a 45 min - 1 hr format with more commentary about the locations and some video from the local community. Such as incorporating some of your comments from the interview about tunnel vision with Pete - which was great.

[@NourLababidi]

Wooow. This guy is super good on surfboards! Awesome and thank you for sharing!!

[@phillipmadden8587]

This is awesome. More please!

[@devosdav]

I've watched this movie probably 20 times already. Absolutely amazing. Great job

[@GD-ib1jc]

Best kite movie! This has completely raised the bar in film making for kiting!

[@adamotoole]

best surf movie I have seen in a long time. totally sick.

[@Gasconauxolives]

Beautiful wizardry. Thank you for the journey and the vibe.

[@laurentmuschel9203]

Great video! Pure joy!

[@pacificdynamicbuilders4380]

Such a legend!

[@sergiosantos-nm8ix]

Probably the new best kitesurf video, just can´t stop watching. Well done!

[@erik4775]

That was epic! Good for you, living the dream!

[@AdventureSportsAU]

Always such a pleasure to watch Keahi. You make it look so easy.

[@seanguy5558]

Thankss for thosse vissions brodahh, best ks film ever, keep on the shadee 🤙🤙

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Sean!

[@ce7d381abd3e]

Dude, thank you so much for this film!! You did a really great job...it’s so inspiring!! The waves are sick! And your skills are mind blowing!! Congratulations for the soundtrack too, nicely done.

[@judithbrown2794]

Well worth the wait! This was amazing.

[@woody4269]

Stunned!! T speed off t lip is unbelievably cool to watch. Dude, your vids create jealously. Thank u! Jealousy also inspires 🍻.

[@PA-jh5vi]

Un régal!

[@Alex0Djuric]

This is sooooo sickkk , great editing and movie 🍿 need more of These for sureeee!!!!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Will try and keep the content flowing! Make sure you follow me on my social media accounts more frequent content if you don't already instagram.com/keahideaboitiz/ ​facebook.com/keahideaboitiz/

[@BenoitFlechet64]

great footage, great feel, big respect for a great rider for sure !! Congratulations for this film...

[@MARCELLO6859]

Keahi de TOP!!!!

[@CatherineSTodd]

Wow! This is like FLYING!

[@camjrdn6318]

EPIC film, amazing locations. I really liked the section that looks like Namibia. Keep it up, can’t wait for next movie, now I feel like going and buying a cab drifter ✌🏽

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Cameron!

[@fastsailing3150]

wonderful! Thank you!

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Gran trabajo imágenes, excelente la música.

[@SailingSeabbatical]

Amazing surfer, kiter, and person too!

[@MrMarceloAntunes]

Awesome movie! He makes it seems sooooooo easy!

[@markpihema]

Incredible!! Just mind blowing!! One of the best vids I've seen!!

[@matthiaslancsar2243]

today is the day!🙌🏼 been waiting for this for soo long😍

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@mauricioabreu3782]

Long time since I enjoyed a kite video like I did this one! Awesome work Keahi!!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Mauricio. Was always inspired by your riding in the beginning!

[@tott_cycles]

masterpiece!

[@pixelloopy]

Your stokeness is contagious. Absolutely Epic!

[@sylvainmitault]

Absolute beast!! Well done 🙌

[@russellphipps911]

AWESOME what more could I say.

[@camdynkellett6782]

Wow! This one blew me away... I think at least 1/3 of this video is Keahi getting shacked! Changed my perspective on directional surfing that's for sure!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Haha, yea I have a slight addiction for getting barreled

[@ynech]

Great video.

[@MrPhilippegame]

crazy film, just the essence of what the sport is, kitesurfing more than kiteboarding, congratulations from Chile land of lefts

[@JaredWilliams]

So sick!!

[@deroly73]

Super fun to watch!

[@kyledanielson4288]

Holy Smokes!! Now if that doesn't get you pumped nothing will. Epic vid and sound track.

[@alexanderwheeler4827]

Best kite surf film I've seen since space monkeys 1and 2......

[@jamesdeslondes53]

Indescribably SIC!! Definately the best wave kiting film ever. Thanks for the dedication Keahi. Cabrina give up where these spots are at...please

[@arthurwilliams1603]

Just Beyond Sick and Insane!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!

[@rollopost]

Beast, can’t believe I only watch this now

[@DMaXpresenta]

Круть! Awesome!!! Perfecto!

[@StraplessReligion]

Looking foward to it

[@alexhemingway6549]

Mind-blowing.

[@CabrinhaKitesurfing]

Remember to let us know what you thought of the film in the comments

[@ElRitocano]

Hello Cabrinha.... will be good to know the sizes of the kites in the different spots..... for example, what kite size was used in the Skeleton Bay part ?? thanks in advance!

[@genki007]

Great barrels would like to see some other kite tricks

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@ElRitocano Using a 9 and 10m for that section

[@diegos2587]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 Hi! For what wind range? Thanks!

[@rataluckens6506]

awesome soundtrack great stoke amazing riding and gd to see not every wave made with kite still up kn amazing!!

[@as_the_dodo_do]

Mayday this guy rips!

[@Frewbru]

Epic! 🔥🔥🔥

[@alfonsosaballett6676]

That was really fun to watch!!!

[@Dr.RiccoMastermind]

AMAZING!! 😎

[@kennethtucker5193]

Great film and excellent choice of tracks with the footage. Nice job editing!

[@kitesurflanzarote]

Wooow Keahi!! Speachless. Great work mate

[@user-ow2ev4jk2b]

Holy mother of pearl. As i make efforts to rebuild my upper body muscle and work on the back issues i have i could totally wind or kite 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 we❤

[@kimatgamer3779]

Magnifique ❤

[@MickeAndersson67]

Breathtaking. Well surfed. Well filmed. Well edited. World class.

[@dominicanywhere]

Epic. Nice work 👏🤛

[@DestroyAllWaves]

I think I've watched this video over 100 times 😆So good

[@eusoufodavcehfodinha]

Amazing stuff, you really made it look easy!! 1 right almost 5 barrels, no words! Keep charging bro

[@foilandwater]

At 18:18 there is a GoPro selfie in the barrel (while kiting) and it is proof of the insane skill of Keahi. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this from start to end. Incredible 👏🏼👏🏼

[@bbboardsnz2260]

such an inspirational film, winter is so much better now, thanks Keahi.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Cheers guys!

[@flanotwins]

Awsome stuff !

[@dhettema]

Dude! Epic and inspirational! 🙏🤙

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Dennis!

[@ErwinTheBolocBoloc]

Watching From The Philippines! 🇵🇭 🇵🇭

[@TheStevemccormack]

Keahi de Aboitiz - MBH (masters of barrel hunting)

[@strusurfshop]

muito bom ! do caralll :)

[@jordantesnier1654]

" When keahi is looking for shade "

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Gotta stay out of the sun as much as possible!

[@bjaminbjamin]

So rad !! Sign me up.