Chasing the Swell

[@jonathanz2456]

These big wave surfers are some of the bravest folk on the planet and deserve exposure. Superb vid.

[@andyvidler5819]

Don't understand why people would dislike this video, when it captures the essence of what big wave surfing is all about and what it means to these legends that push the sport forward.....

[@xwhite2020]

The best big wave doco ever made.

[@Vlaid65]

Great video. Jeff Clark surfing Mavericks solo for 15 years (paddled out - no boat or jetski) probably personifies the mentality of true hard-core big wave surfers more than anything else I've ever read, or seen. On the shoulders of giants.

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks softhotty! Glad you appreciated hearing the story in these guys' own words.

[@kaimukilove]

Fantastic work, Sachi. It's refreshing (and rare, unfortunately) to see the subject of surfing treated with so much respect. You allowed your interviewees to express their natural passion, and that's what makes your piece not merely genuine, but authentic. Bravo.

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Tyluc29 - glad you enjoyed it and appreciate what these surfers do.

[@zeeno33]

Great great movie. Could watch again and again. Technical and philosophical aspects of surfing explained and discussed. What a surfers life is about, feeding the addiction. So impressed! Chasing the swell!

[@pwelchster]

Awesome documentary--no slant, no agenda, only beauty. And behemoth waves. Thanks for uploading, Sachi!

[@softhotty]

Best Big wave Doc. Ive seen. Gives the complete perspective from THE guys.

[@Grungebobsquarepantz]

Very eloquent descriptions of what it's like to ride big waves. Very informative and interesting documentary. Thank you for uploading.

[@jazzysnaps]

Brilliant doco ,so well done and all egos left at the shore.

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks for adding to the exposure Jonathan Z. Much appreciated!

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks so much pwelchster! I appreciate the comments. Glad you enjoyed.

[@petercrone767]

Chronic insomniac. I know nothing about surfing but on a random KZbin surf (no pun intended) ended up here. Awesome documentary! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@mikeyoung9810]

same. agree.

[@HomerPimpson30B]

Peter Crone

[@Jewclaw]

Great documentary. One of the best I have seen, explaining the technical side of swells and waves and just overall great documentary. Thanks for the upload

[@brianhoward8336]

I once had a good conversation about big wave surfing with Mark Foo at a contest in Oceanside California. A few months later Mavericks claimed his life while surfing with his buddy Mike Parsons. It was such a shock & loss to the big wave surfing community. He was such a class-act & ambassador for surfing. Thanks for sharing the video Sachi*

[@batesarch]

Great documentary: Inspiring, insightful, and thoughtful.

[@Tyluc29]

Amazing documentary, both scary and inspiring, plus a massive dose of respect for these guys sometimes facing deathin cold and dark waters... Thanks for that

[@Timmy-me6vy]

Great vid sachi, thanks for sharing.

[@shizentimes]

Awesome doc! Was getting tired of seeing surf videos with crappy music, nonsense talk, and the same guys we see all the time on surfline. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathanz2456]

Following on from watching this, the last person show in the vid, the South African Chris Bertish, wowee ... such an inspiration to all. I have just been following his story. Its particularly meaningful having grown up in Cape Town myself. I must get to see Ocean Driven.

[@koasurf9720]

Excelente este documental de verdad que si, agradecido por haberlo hecho Sachi...Muchos Saludos desde Venezuela...

[@conradvancoller2942]

Excellent film! Really enjoyed it!

[@Charlespigg]

Very Excellent all the way! It's perfect to hear from the guys themselves and see that their passion and commitment to do this are HUGE along with the waves. Very, very good "in the water" filming. Please make more surf movies! Love that JEFF CLARK says it's terrifying to look from the channel at what the guys are now doing; going HUGE and DEEP into very heavy situations. Thrilling

[@Dudermanrocks]

Great Documentary!!

[@TheOzzyNut]

1 of the best flicks I've watched for a while Awesome, Thanks for uploading it

[@WontonDestruction]

That was beautiful.

[@sritger]

Awesome! Thanks for uploading this!

[@nelsonlugo45]

Sachi, I have been following your work since you were a student. I have close life-long friends in the business, very successful and some famous. Like, Kenny Burns and Buddy Stiles were my classmates back in 1972 and we're still friends. There's a heap of others. I still surf after over 50 years in that life. Big waves- mo' beeg, mo' bettah! I could drop another heap of names of surfing legends, mates of mine, but we'll skip that in the name of modesty (LOL). I want you to know that you're farkin' awesome, and I am thrilled to have found your work online! Of course I subscribed! Mahalo Nui Loa, keep up the great work, and ALOHA baby!

[@realquirkyvideos1197]

Totally agree dude! respect to your involvement with surfing ;)

[@BobHullinger]

I love the north west Wave I only love it 1967 When your down deep for thirty ways I thank you for your comments !

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks saintseylaiveaction! Around 10:50 is Mavericks.

[@zentrum812]

this is awesome thanks for posting

[@seasachivideo]

Appreciate the review, thank you!

[@seasachivideo]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment kaimukilove. Much appreciated!

[@seasachivideo]

Very kind thank you Jon!

[@seasachivideo]

Gracias Julio!

[@IKillGoliath]

Shane Dorians Hold down is the heaviest surf story ive ever seen And he survived ! Theses guys are like the heroes of ancient times. The odds are stacked against them but they rise above the challenge and cling to life because they have hearts like lions and there love of life and family and friends and maybe not admitting it but god has played a part in helping them to make it through. True Heroes inspiration to us all. Never give up life its to precious to lose)

[@mozdickson]

Agree with pwelchster..quality here. Respect to these men - surfers! Aloha

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Multiyak!

[@ningpo6924]

I'm really lucky to have had some of those places...almost all to myself...this looks often like a zoo...! ( too many !)

[@seasachivideo]

Thank you TheElfkicker!

[@dvfallon6345]

Awesome. Thank you

[@TheBeatmaniacTBM]

veryvery good movie! it really catches me.

[@eligor66]

Thank you for this...

[@evolutionvideos13]

Who would dislike this?

[@KaneDean313]

So Beautiful ~~! ! !

[@fergferguson7370]

I can see mavs from my house...really a good video..kudos

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Yuri!

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Fin!

[@seasachivideo]

Thank you!

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Vlaid65!

[@multiyak]

Great maverick!!!

[@windy619]

21:07 I've had that its the most ridiculous feeling waiting for a big wave to hit you like that. And I was only on 16ft sets...

[@seasachivideo]

That was before he helped design an inflatable safety vest too webtrib. Thanks for watching that long! :)

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks!

[@seasachivideo]

thank you!

[@seasachivideo]

Glad you liked the video, but Mavericks isn't full of jetskis. What you see is only on competition day. They are usually prohibited, which is a source of much debate. There's a lot being done on making surf boards and wet suits more environmentally friendly too. While there may be less impactful activities on the environment, I think the value that surfers have of being natural watchdogs of the coast can potentially outweigh the negative.

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks Surfer1924123!

[@saintseiyaliveaction]

amazing! around 10:50 is dungeons?

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

Nice doc. Shame Mavs wasn't that impressive that time

[@billleskeep2033]

Oh ok...it scared me! I have not seen that sort of thing. Must be carried by the jet ski guys though. Anytime I see anything in the waves with me I get very vigilant very fast! The other day in FL I saw an Atlantic Dolphin roll 30 feet in front of me (ok great) and not 5 minutes later I am sizing up a wave at less than ten feet and a six foot sand shark and I both react to each other. He goes toward the deep and I move to the shore!

[@TheLickHitter]

Why would you dislike this video, what kooks.

[@dec231985]

max 360p resolution? i liked it, but would have been better in fullscreen :-)

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks batesarch!

[@seasachivideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@admyuri]

very good! big wave big disaster brodher

[@iLiveOnFijiTime]

I'm a little confused. So the idea of riding big waves is from California after they saw a picture of somebody riding a big wave in Hawaii? hmm.

[@chevyss16]

the guys that were surfing those waves in hawaii were from cali

[@chevyss16]

chevyss16 the guys in the picture of course

[@abarrera7074]

I miss Noel...

[@MittyBruz]

17:00 what was that again?

[@billleskeep2033]

What is that thing at 14:39?

[@TheTwistacannon15]

What is the song at 24:00?

[@valter6314]

Casca grossa big waves.

[@finmackew9050]

epic

[@AlanMacGavin]

Beutiful

[@seasachivideo]

It's a booty (to keep your feet warm in the cold water).

[@Mr1flyfisher]

10:20 Mark Healy please don't occupy the BART designated handicapped seating area with yourself and your luggage, be inconsiderate to people that need those areas. www.bart.gov/guide/accessibility If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility: All BART cars have space to accommodate wheelchair users. All BART cars have designated priority seating near the doors for seniors and persons with disabilities.

[@Blaze-xf2np]

Why the fuck were all the headlines on the newspaper about death and shit

[@22adaynoway92]

Watch video. 22adaynoway

[@jeffdowell9829]

Freestyle rock climbing is more heavy freaking gravity climbing rock with no , with no barrier you make a mistake you died

[@kuniniwa2429]

サーフィン レゲエ

[@jeffdowell9829]

Gravity

[@jeffdowell9829]

Love that s***

[@jeffdowell9829]

freestyle rock if you skits on the face Rock you died

[@jeffdowell9829]

Like what the

[@seasachivideo]

Thank you!