This looks absolutely mental. The fitness and skill needed to survive and surf this wave is clearly evident in the video, thanks for sharing.
@manfromukraine46782 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm just an ukrainian guy and I understand that our demands are too high for other countries which already have their own problems to deal with. So feel free to stop giving us so many precious resources as they are being wasted by us without achieving much. Thank you and Slave Ukraine! 🇺🇦
@justinlewis90682 жыл бұрын
Let it be said!!!
@cusoonmyfriend37382 жыл бұрын
life jacket, ever heard of ?
@mark63022 жыл бұрын
you gotta be in some shape
@PatrickWhatUp2 жыл бұрын
Surfers don’t strike me as particularly ‘in shape’ as far as athletes go. They’re light and scrawny, that’s about it
@peachybuilds70053 жыл бұрын
The mount holding the camera onto his board is stronger than anything I’ve ever seen before
@maxlovescake9023 жыл бұрын
So true
@teemuahonen64533 жыл бұрын
Kai Lenny is more stronger IMO? 🧐
@Yahuah7803 жыл бұрын
@@teemuahonen6453 kai, so sorry for saying this mate but there is nothing stronger than Kai's balls, I mean I've heard of steel balls but this guy charges and has no fear! The mount isn't as strong as this man! Thank God Kai! Keep saying that because our Creator is in control of your worst situations brother.. peace and God bless.. your footage over the past 48hrs is making me want to come out of retirement haha not that I am any kind of professional! Try say
@adamnoce41723 жыл бұрын
Great point. 🤙🤙🤙
@brennanbets3 жыл бұрын
😂
@EUMAN12 жыл бұрын
That barrel footage was Amazing, and the slow motion made it almost dreamy. Thanks for giving us “mere mortals” a glimpse into this extreme reality! Oh, and Mr. Lenny, your skills are at the pinnacle of existence!! RESPECT!!!
@morkovija3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable what level of videography has been reached with just one camera, no dedicated cameraman, no helicopter, just one camera and its way more real than any of the highly produced videos
@EI_Greko3 жыл бұрын
@Mike H he said videography
@jochaldo80763 жыл бұрын
@Mike H bruh what? That has nothing to do with the comment
@Vloshko3 жыл бұрын
What can is he using?
@VietnamliSincap3 жыл бұрын
2:40 look up carrefuly
@Skapo3 жыл бұрын
@@jochaldo8076 it actually does have everything to do with his comment. The helicopter, when it shows up, has a front mounted camera on a gimbal. From the looks of it probably a Shotover brand setup, but their is a number of competitors our there. I'd wager that cameras/gimbal setup (not including the helicopter) is worth in the range of $250k and is there for exclusive purpose of filming professional surfers. That said, the original comment kinda misses the point in making the comparison between a GoPro & a rig like that. Those two separate kinds of shots are tools with different functional goals intended for different purposes. Of course a helicopter shot from a distance isn't supposed to make things feel personal. It's aimed to give a sense of scale & perspective. That's a whole separate tangent though. In any case, the helicopter comment is relevant. The helicopter is there to film.
@michaelthomas3663 жыл бұрын
I'm 62 first surfed at 7 in 1965; started regularly at 11; moved to Maui in 1975 at 17 surfed my brains out for the next four years moved back to Cali and then at 32, moved back east and effectively quit surfing. So, all I gotta say is that for me to be able to watch these clips of Lenny and all the other current great surfers is the next best thing to being there surfing! It's still in my Blood!
@Yahuah7803 жыл бұрын
Been in the water since 7, stopped a few years ago, so around thirty years experience.. watching these Hawaiian Living Legends makes me want to come out of retirement bro
@jwqc13 жыл бұрын
I surf with many over 60 guys, some on short boards still. Get back out there 🤙
@bjbhehir3 жыл бұрын
I didn't start surfing till I was 54 after I got both hips replaced. It was great therapy for my hips. My only regret is I didn't start 45 years ago!!
@SixStringRacer3 жыл бұрын
@michalthomas you saw Maui when it was raw bro. I moved to Maui in 88, still here. It has evolved so much it's unreal. Way too many surfers now...lol. I learned real quick i have limits in the water here that first winter. Haha....
@michaelthomas3663 жыл бұрын
@@jwqc1 That's my plan. In Puerto Rico where I was born! Time is running out for the short board.
@placidcasual9872 Жыл бұрын
Wow - I have never surfed, never known anyone who surfed and know nothing about surfing - but that footage is astonishing..... I cant began to imagine the skill, bravery and fitness required but I can imagine how that would be incredibly nourishing for your mind and soul - incredible.
@ibrahimismail56253 ай бұрын
Forget the bravery part if you can swim ur prolly good
@Chrisonix3 ай бұрын
@@ibrahimismail5625lmao
@gappy101233 жыл бұрын
Unreal footage. This explains the love for surfing. So much time and dedication to get to that level of understanding for the ocean. Riding inside a wave must be truly the best feeling ever so incredible
@thatLongBeachguy2 жыл бұрын
Getting in the "green room" is an experience that can only be had. Its impossible to explain.... but it is a magical and wonderous thing.
@janicesmith24752 жыл бұрын
@Nicole Wow. Sounds like you’ve watched lots of videos on lots of animals! But it also sounds you don’t really know the subjects you’re talking about. Many things you stated are generalizations, exaggerations or downright wrong,, but you sound nice. Have a great day! ☀️
@ashleyd13752 жыл бұрын
@Nicole so off the back of ur comment will you come cage diving with shark with me in South Africa as none of my family are brave enough I can’t think of a more breathtaking experience ❤❤🦈🦈🦈
@cremantck2 жыл бұрын
Nope, you just described passion.
@ASMRyouVEGANyet2 жыл бұрын
@@janicesmith2475 sharks rarely attack humans. humans kill far more sharks (or anything for that matter) on an annual basis.
@formulajuan60382 жыл бұрын
I surfed when I was young and healthy, back in the 80's. Needless to say, this video brought great memories to my heart. Thank you.
@CharacterZero892 жыл бұрын
It's honestly the hardest sport I've tried. It takes so long to learn how to position yourself out there I can only imagine how hard 10 to 15 ft swells are. I grew up a skater so riding was never my issue but I got flattened many times getting up early just like the guy that fell behind him.
@formulajuan60382 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterZero89 yep, some wipeouts can be brutal
@samo9172 жыл бұрын
Nice username btw ;)
@formulajuan60382 жыл бұрын
@@samo917 thanks man! 😃🤙🏼
@DavidSchneiderIP2 жыл бұрын
I started surfing in high school in 1964 and surfed actively until I was 52 and living in Peru. My back got too bad and I had to quit. I still love it...
@emmyh73952 жыл бұрын
Absolutely breath taking. This must be what a true sense of freedom looks like. I can't imagine the exhilaration of riding such powerful waves. Thanks for sharing.
@Bootstrahps3 жыл бұрын
This is the most cinematically beautiful surfing video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. The wave chasing you and crashing a mere foot away from you is fucking awesome.
@JamarLackson4103 жыл бұрын
Its like watching complete chaos unfold behind a blissful calm creating a beautiful contradiction of peace and explosion to from theae beautiful clips
@Sheen0232 жыл бұрын
Language please :)
@killahawg26822 жыл бұрын
@@Sheen023 shut up
@Will-lh4lh2 жыл бұрын
911 likes 😫
@n.montana18582 жыл бұрын
No lie
@GaladonGaming3 жыл бұрын
Why am I out of breath after watching this video?
@Daniel-sy7mg3 жыл бұрын
Hi coc person
@JoKnowsBallYT3 жыл бұрын
Funny to find you here
@sethtaljaard56363 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Silent-academy3 жыл бұрын
ahaha yeah me tooo!!! :P
@sunasuna13273 жыл бұрын
Yeah-
@huntercool22322 жыл бұрын
1:26 I love how in order to stay balanced he has to maintain his focus so even tho his friend just had a massive wipeout right next to him he still has to keep going. It’s like “Oh shoot- welp there goes Billy.” and just keeps going lol
@septemasg.35222 жыл бұрын
They might’ve collided if he’d lost focus, and that could’ve been bad. Especially with how much pull those waves probably had.
@fleuger992 жыл бұрын
Basic rule of surfing, person closest to the breaking part of the wave has right of way. Only one person can surf a wave at a time, especially big waves like these.
@lucasporto9285 Жыл бұрын
That was not a wipeout, the other guy was taking himself out of the way because he was in an "illegal" takeover. As @fleuger99 here says, basic surf rule
@skyisreallyhigh3333 Жыл бұрын
I think his friend intentionally jumped off so they don't collide.
@SwordAndFern-mw3ke Жыл бұрын
Billy almost took his fucking head off. Getting cranked in the head by someone else’s board is serious on a small day, here it could very easily kill you.
@WeekendPirate3 жыл бұрын
No music makes this video so much more intense
@1jazzyphae3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!
@am64123 жыл бұрын
The shot on IPhone meme music would probably make this worse ngl.
@misguidedangel65503 жыл бұрын
I hate music added to these videos
@Micke123123 жыл бұрын
This isnt really a normal surf video...
@troy61533 жыл бұрын
Hundred percent
@squatchlife59183 жыл бұрын
The guy crashing next to you was priceless. If I were him I would screen shot that and label it the time I dropped in on the man!!
@matias36503 жыл бұрын
@Joshua Jason Karl yes we get it stop being boring now
@nobrainsnoheadache24343 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's an Asphalt 9 moment for sure :)
@NickP88773 жыл бұрын
@Joshua Jason Karl pretty sure Kai Lenny knows what he’s doing man
@bradwang74363 жыл бұрын
it was the other dude that dropped in.. peahi breaks right>>> (mostly ) .. the wave he took was a right. ...the guy is behind him on the left in the vid.. that means kai was deeper and had the right of way
@blairmonteith5283 жыл бұрын
Absolutely hilarious..........burst out laughing!!. Definite screenshot at 1m28s.
@TheHighlanderGirl2 жыл бұрын
I don’t speak “surfer “, but that was simply amazing when you surfed through the “tube” (???) what an experience and I can appreciate why you and your ilk surf despite the dangers that lurk beneath the waves. You’re in the aquatic life’s elements and understand the risks involved. Whether or not you encounter sharks, you understand/accept the risks and any associated consequences. Stay safe out there and catch a swell for those of us who’re admiring your skills from the shores for whatever reason.
@caiminlaws7029 Жыл бұрын
You’ve more chance of winning the lottery than getting attacked by a shark
@H0lland0ates793 жыл бұрын
This dude and all these guys are literal living legends to be out there cooperating with such an amazing force of nature
@jamesjoyce25283 жыл бұрын
This is 1,000 times more entertaining than anything Hollywood has made in the last two years.
@tellmewhenitsover3 жыл бұрын
Or just ever
@cliveandersonjr.87583 жыл бұрын
😭 The truth.
@MixedTone3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mvricks903 жыл бұрын
100% lol
@relevation03 жыл бұрын
Ya they have to cgi everything, plus the all the shitty human beings we call actors.
@elfiefromangelcity61422 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I have no surfing experience sadly, but as a Californian, and ocean lover, I have an appreciation for surfing. Thanks for taking us on the ride!
@tdsil3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is amazing footage. Things look so peaceful in slow motion, but in real-time it is like being in a car wreck.
@samanthaholland81753 жыл бұрын
Haha it really is
@micalah82822 жыл бұрын
Shows you how incredibly violent it is to swim in the ocean. I get my ass handed to me every single time, but I just can’t stay away. The sea is a formidable creature. I both love her, and fear her deeply.
@christophermccutcheon21435 ай бұрын
Freaky fish guy
@oliviam63324 ай бұрын
This is specifically a big wave beach with rough waters- most beaches are not like this
@youMatterItDoesGetBetter3 ай бұрын
I’m just absolutely terrified of what’s in the water beneath me. I can’t get it out of my head. Just waiting for a pointer to breach.
@gohardorgohome6693Ай бұрын
The ocean is my toxic boyfriend… well, really the ocean is a woman for sure so it’s more of a toxic girlfriend
@Tubesmaney2 ай бұрын
Thanks posting. This vid shows everything that makes surfing so difficult and scary. Big respect to the guys and girls that’re out there every day who don’t get the fame and notoriety , but are still fighting to catch waves and getting beat up, caught in bad spots, etc…
@nihilisticemoidiot58133 жыл бұрын
When I was 14 the exact same thing happened except I used that method when you push your board over the wave so that you can just legit float over the wave as it passes.... But I had a long board and was out at backline... This technique always worked but one day I tried to push my board over to early and instead of going over the wave it went in the wave and the wave just carried me and my board away like I was nothing, I was fighting for air and to come up but I was being dragged by my leg that was attached to my leash, after a while I came up and before I could take a breath another huge wave hit me and took me and my board, I started swallowing water and everything was going red and black and these white dots.... I somehow faught my way to the top and got a few breaths of air before being taken under again by another huge wave... For the moment time felt infinite and I somehow accepted I'm going to drown and I won't get to see my dad or brothers again and it felt so peaceful... Call me insane but it felt good (I read this may be caused by a substance your body releases called DMT when it thinks it's dying, and DMT makes you feel good and helps you forget you are dying) .... Luckily I was close to a sand bank so I washed up on it and another surfer going out saw me, he rushed to me and put me on my board and layed on top of me and rode the waves back to shore on my board whilst managing his board... I got to shore and he asked me if I was okay... Me being to weak to speak gave him a thumbs up and that was that, I never got his name but all I can remember was that he was the strongly built black man, I layed on my stomach in a funny position and coughed the water out and just lay there on the shore for a while before getting the strength to get up and walk.... Thank you kind stranger and I'll never forget you for saving my life.
@eliweeks30972 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s amazing, thank you for sharing your story.
@celineee45132 жыл бұрын
Wow... What an amazing experience you got there...
@kiwibob2232 жыл бұрын
Not a good experience but it left you with a great story and a clear understanding of the power of the sea. When I was the fittest I have ever been I got caught in a rip on manly beach Sydney with around 30 swimmers. The 5 life savers were so busy they came past me 4 times and told me keep doing what your doing and I actually swam myself back to shore. I lay on beach and just thought about how weak a human really is and how I would ,100% have given up without their encouraging me.
@blooeagle51182 жыл бұрын
DMT is secreted by the Pineal Gland, and people often use it to feel high. Apparently it is one of the most spiritually influential experiences of one's life.
@bigsmokedaddy2212 жыл бұрын
Lol i smoke dmt
@melodyofdesert3 жыл бұрын
i was in Srilanka , having a long vacation by ocean i hear the waves even the sound of it caused many nightmares of tsunami. in my sleep..then people told me to surf that is like eating doner kebab in turkey as a tourist ..i was like are ypu insane ? i cant even swim in this sea ..once i did and wave broke at my neck and it was horrible..anyway.. then life brought people to me giving me tips how to swim then how to surf with baby waves and wipe out many times so on..after 3 months , on my last day in srilanka i surfed 2 meters high wave in hriketia .. it was unforgettable.. just one wave caused that emotion .. i am not sure if i wanna do it again but it was for me an example of a nightmare can turn into a joy ..you can master your fears ..and now i watch surfers , amazing !
@kilsha94773 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of thing I wanna try but scared of
@Littlething412 жыл бұрын
You are allowing us all to really capture the beauty and awe of this powerful creation at all angles. Thank you for being brave enough to develop the skill and respect to do it. 🤗
@jacklang26523 жыл бұрын
1:25 looks like it’s straight out of an action movie
@ItsKam3 жыл бұрын
2:32 is also an incredible shot, looks like he pushes the wave up with his hands There's also a chopper in the shot towards the end
@jpm19910 ай бұрын
From 4:00 is some fantasy thing
@jacqwerner79192 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely incredible! Those of us out here who are unable to do such an incredible extreme sport are so grateful this is available! Especially if you have a disability and are unable to even try to achieve something like this I'm just stunned! I can't thank you enough for doing this I'm just so inspired and grateful you just have no idea!!🏄 I have a disability and I have wanted to surf my entire life and this was as close as I could get thank you thank you!!
@darkflamepro2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Highly recommend checking out “AccesSurf”, they are a non profit Adaptive Surfing program that specializes in taking people with disabilities out surfing. I’ve volunteered with them a few times, they are awesome. There are other programs around the US as well but I know these guys the best. So, you can do it! :) let me know if you find them
@dvb86372 жыл бұрын
I dont find it incredible its just stupid. I prefer to stay safe and not be sharkfood.
@fabiana71572 жыл бұрын
@@dvb8637 just leave.. you are a coward and nothing more. Some people are simply more adventurous. And keep in mind that adventurous people advanced the human species by seeking out new land, establishing maritime routes that would lead to trade between different parts of the world etc. And their descendants inherited that lack of fear for dangerous activities. End of day, people can do what they want with their own lives as long as they're not harming anyone. And most surfers don't end up shark food either so that's that. I think inexperienced tourists usually end up getting attacked by sharks. Lastly, you replying to this person to say this is disrespectful. They are admiring something they want to do but can't, and expressing their gratitude for the video. Your opinion is unwanted and your reply uncalled for. Let them enjoy their dream in the only way they can, don't be so insensitive.
@jacobcobb7312 жыл бұрын
@@fabiana7157 people can do what they want like comment on videos and say what they want, opinions are not shared because they are wanted they are shared because of the freedom to do so, original comment has no more value then the second, u just dont agree, u dont need to be mad about it, its okay to disagree, u don't need to call names come blazing, if u wanna show maturity dont be so aggressive, their comment was safer than yours was, which makes you saying what u did while doing the opposite, ironic lol notice their wording, i and i, you said statements as absolute facts, isnt that a bit hypocritical if ur calling someone out for being rude in ur opinion but ur too immature to say its just ur opinion, like they clearly formulated it to be, regardless of the content, in terms of sharing and expressing an opinion in a mature way, they went about it better than u did
@QueezTheDefiantScientist2 жыл бұрын
@@fabiana7157 @Dvb very well put fab, way to show his ignorance and stupidity while simultaneously showing your own class and understanding of why people like us love to do what we do, some people are just frustrated with their inability to go outside their comfort zones
@JustRightPinedo2 жыл бұрын
More like a surfers dream! This guys is a great surfer. If I was out that day I would have been happy to catch one of those waves for 3 seconds. You gotta love being in the water and you must be calm every time you go under, especially if the water is cold. If you want to feel how small you are, try your strength and endurance against the oceans consistent and inevitable waves This is awesome
@cosmicystn36263 жыл бұрын
i get tossed and bullied by waves way smaller than these i cant imagine these😂
@matthewb82293 жыл бұрын
The beatings I've taken on waves that were only 9 feet on the faces tells me I don't have any business even watching this video...
@effortless26503 жыл бұрын
@@matthewb8229 still pretty big
@davidp27073 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, an hour at Leo Carrillo and I'm done for
@davidp27073 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, an hour at Leo Carrillo and I'm done for
@aerosquid2623 жыл бұрын
Man, living in a city, you look at this and think "wow, this looks hella fun, i wanna try". So I got to Newquay, Cornwall (apparent home of surfing) with my bodyboard, and get ptsd from getting drowned in a wave 1.5x taller then me....I know the feeling...
@Take_Down_Squad3 жыл бұрын
I pull worse faces when its 3 foot!!
@kirahrtr36813 жыл бұрын
Make it 1 for me 😂🙈
@joshkav49623 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@Gyatsigmaskibidirizzler681633 жыл бұрын
Lmao same
@Take_Down_Squad3 жыл бұрын
@@Gyatsigmaskibidirizzler68163 lol
@zaddockk3 жыл бұрын
Heck, 1 inch
@anthonycristofani6856 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing to watch. The editing is second to none. Could watch this for hours.
@RovingPunster2 жыл бұрын
Awesome curl action at 3:00. Onlookers: It is CRITICAL to maintain situational awareness of the depth of the water and the underwater terrain, because the higher up you are on a wave, the deeper it can drive you under if (for example) you fall off the curl - and if the depth is too shallow for the height you're falling from, you will get spiked into the bottom, and then dragged along it (like being in a washing machine on steroids). If that ever happens to you, pray it is soft sand and not hard rocks and/or sharp coral, or you will be in a world of hurt.
@baTonkaTruck3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, so fearless. I’ve been held down by waves well smaller than that, and I’ll never go in the ocean again. I was only 11 years old, didn’t have a life vest, no supervision, and there was a hurricane 1.5 days off the coast, so a bit different. Sucked out by a massive rip tide into 10-foot breakers. I had no idea it was unsafe, just a kid boogie boarding in North Carolina on vacation. Waves are usually so small, I got up at the buttcrack of dawn before all the adults and ran out to the beach by myself, was like “Finally some big waves to ride!” I was immediately ripped out to sea and pummeled without end, no idea which way was up. I was held down for so long I gave up and breathed in. At that moment I washed up on the beach. So yeah I don’t go in the ocean any more. This video is terrifying to me but it does me good to see someone paddle out into the mighty ocean without fear and ride on its back for a while.
@chromberries73293 жыл бұрын
That's my nightmare man. I can only guess that it must've not been your time yet.
@ense5182 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy
@Words-of-encouragement.-.2 жыл бұрын
You also chose shark feeding time to go out and do that😬. I’m glad you’re safe man!
@fleebin27942 жыл бұрын
I had similar experiences. I was in 7-10’ faces at 4 mile in Santa Cruz Ca. and the waves were closing out the cove on me while I was learning. My “friends” who talked me into going with them laughed on the beach while I struggled to stay alive. I only lived through it because I was smart enough not to panic and stopped fighting the waves and conserved my strength and focused on my breathing. I knew the waves couldn’t hurt me but that I surely would drown if I passed out. By the time I got to the beach I was too weak to crawl out of the water. People on the beach ran out to pull me out of the water. I was 21 and in phenomenal shape, but had no clue what I was doing and my “friends” thought it was more fun to watch me drown than to teach me to surf.
@mikeoglen68482 жыл бұрын
@@fleebin2794 Great friends you got there...
@charlestuua72037 ай бұрын
Amazing footage!!! I never had the skill or courage to do anything resembling what Kai is doing here. Imua Braddah Kai! Mahalo for sharing what most of us can't even imagine.
@lincolncash3 жыл бұрын
bruh being stuck in a spot where waves break on top of you before you can get away is fucking terrifying you just gotta keep going under them until the set is over
@tygardner20503 жыл бұрын
Yeah lmao I almost drowned once because of that cause the set was insanely long
@kevinraabe4573 жыл бұрын
@@tygardner2050 only thing that kept me from drowning once was the set was about 3 maybe 4 waves...i gotta reprieve
@kandssk89313 жыл бұрын
You understand this is 30ft jaws right?
@saraholson287lovesJesus3 жыл бұрын
My very first time surfing I got worked hard. Slammed 3 or 4 times in a row. Waves were only like 8 to 10 feet (yeah, I was in the Wrong place for a newbie when things shifted) and I was terrified!
@twiflacollective28513 жыл бұрын
I got stuck in that with heavy surfer traffic it was terrible I couldn't get out of their way or away from the waves finally another surfer pulled me out
@briansonnenfelt71252 жыл бұрын
I’ve lined in Hawaii for 8 years now and have never been able to figure out how to do this. I think I have successfully caught maybe 3 waves, one on my stomach. People don’t realize how skilled these guys and gals really are.
@tommyh55402 жыл бұрын
That Sir is absolutely true! Greatest respect for these boys!!
@Alpha-Andromeda2 жыл бұрын
Good on you for including the gals, courage and love of the ocean and it’s gifts is not gender specific 🤙🏽
@IJzzo2 жыл бұрын
Some activities people will only be able to appreciate once they tried them self. I don’t know that either yet, because I didn’t try it so far.
@ASMRyouVEGANyet2 жыл бұрын
I think most people DO realize how skilled they are. I've never come across anyone who thought "whatever that's easy"
@micheleh5269 Жыл бұрын
It looks ridiculously difficult.
@michellebaca1024 Жыл бұрын
That was truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen before! It looks like you’re underwater, but you can still breathe! Looks like you’re in a different world!
@riverbankfisher3 жыл бұрын
Those tube rides were just amazing. Superlative editing And those slo-mo interludes were icing on the cake. This guy is a freaking beast on the waves, and he reads them like a scholar.
@KaiLenny982 жыл бұрын
For those that don't understand "Jaws" is a surf spot on Maui
@dunnoo2 жыл бұрын
Yea know how the wave, did he jump off it so it wouldn't be as much impact, cause he turn, seen and jumped off. Just asking cause what if I stayed on 🙃 Shucks that seem horrible to come across
@ashleybrooke20872 жыл бұрын
Is this that famous spot in Hawaii?
@SaltySeaWitch32 жыл бұрын
I'm confused then, what was the "worst nightmare"? All i saw was a surfer surfing...
@lune-32142 жыл бұрын
They aren't scary until they are...
@pigeonthemenace94542 жыл бұрын
sharks arent scary, they are deadly
@Les3201 Жыл бұрын
That is off-the-hook WILD. I burned most of my youth climbing rock…..but the adrenaline addiction component of hard-surfing is all over that video. Thanks for posting !
@Drstrange30003 жыл бұрын
This is one of the coolest filmed videos I've seen on KZbin. It is amazing how effective no music is with a good, stable camera. Great angles and slowed down shots. I would be terrified out there!
@mushroomhealth2 жыл бұрын
I've only been in triple overhead surf ( beach break ) and it is FREIGHTENING beyond words. These guys venturing out in 30+ foot waves is insane.
@darrentimms88652 жыл бұрын
Try nazare at near 100feet. And getting wiped out.
@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын
Wow, just incredible. What balls of steel. Every time you surf these waves, you risk death, and it is a very sudden thing. These men and women represent the fittest humans, with extreme balance and guts. Such fine people. I'm really in awe. It is like watching a panther leap and take down something big, a primal feeling that most of us have atrophied. Superb images too!
@vaniaramsawack-wu93333 жыл бұрын
Who else thought there was going to be a shark because of the word ‘Jaws’ Edit: Thanks for all the likes! Edit: I’m still thanking everyone for all the likes regardless the negative replies...
@nofood13 жыл бұрын
Jaws waves are scarier than a shark
@vaniaramsawack-wu93333 жыл бұрын
@@nofood1 I didn’t say it wasn’t
@aldystofan21963 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, me
@hillarysburner85593 жыл бұрын
@@vaniaramsawack-wu9333 I’m pretty sure every surfer thought the opposite
@sigge69823 жыл бұрын
Not me.
@dreamingofcali3 жыл бұрын
2:33 dude holy shit... what a beautiful shot
@JS-wy6ql2 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to surf waves this big but but the skill and talent needed to even attempt this is next level thank you for sharing and ride on many more waves
@simple22travel113 жыл бұрын
When this guy was born he drove himself home from the hospital.
@harveyirvine3 жыл бұрын
If I was the guy face planting next to you on that wave it would be my profile picture for the rest of my life
@empressapache74133 жыл бұрын
It’s a very rare pic for any photographer
@chloen30206 ай бұрын
So that what it's like to get barreled... Outstanding video, love the slow-mo, and the lack of music gives it a real-life feel to the viewer. Awesome skills.
@callmeishmael30313 жыл бұрын
4:18 Amazing place to be.
@sammywammy643 жыл бұрын
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.
@callmeishmael30313 жыл бұрын
@@sammywammy64 Why would I be sarcastic?
@sammywammy643 жыл бұрын
@@callmeishmael3031 Because it’s also a very dangerous spot to be
@carlmarks81703 жыл бұрын
That's no barrel. It's a vat!
@siroccupy60413 жыл бұрын
@@sammywammy64 oh but the feeling of pulling in all the work is done and all you need to do is pull in and stay at there and enjoy the ride, incredible place to be
@bato-o-59593 жыл бұрын
Be awesome to have another camera looking forward so we can see the drop you take.
@lirelwingas54463 жыл бұрын
i was just going to say that
@gabebertozzi30323 жыл бұрын
@Maxwell KINGSTON not really because he has ot qt the front alrrady
@Sahadi4203 жыл бұрын
the perspective wouldn't show how scary it really is. It's like hills on a gopro...the camera doesn't do the incline justice.
@tommyh55402 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome vid! I was in Maui back in 1992 when they were not yet surfing Jaws, mostly getting blown out at Hookipa, lol. TBH, I like this surf much better than Nazaré. Jaws - at least on these days you filmed - sure is big too but not prohibitively so. It's fantastic you guys can still paddle in and don't need a lot of equipment, can surf in short slacks and balmy waters under the beautiful Maui sun, every once in a while catching a ridiculous barrel... has so much more soul than Nazaré. Very beautiful and classy! Much love!!
@whereisCarmenSandiego3 жыл бұрын
4:06 how BLUE that water is 🌊🌀💙 just stunning
@branflakee42573 жыл бұрын
Blue
@payingtoplay3 жыл бұрын
It’s just the sky hunts.
@whereisCarmenSandiego3 жыл бұрын
@@branflakee4257 lol 😂
@saratimmons11513 жыл бұрын
Blue
@saratimmons11513 жыл бұрын
And we’re not noticing the fact he is on a 30 foot wave
@davidmt232 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it, I'm not a surfer but love this, the first I've watched that captures the speed properly, really impressive stuff. Well done, and cheers
@Tyler-1203 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible sport! Excellent video with natural sounds and no crappy music Well done 👏👏👏👏
@guyfitter30063 жыл бұрын
So impressed by your ability to sit so deep in the take off zone and pull straight into the barrel on these pitching mountains of water. One of the best, if not the Best big wave surfer when it comes to this consistency at this particular skill. Thanks for sharing!
@keithallison37563 жыл бұрын
Mental footage!! That wave at 4:25 is sick. Caught myself moving with you and holding my breath the whole time. That's the closest I'll ever get to jaws. Keep sending it Kai. Yeeewww 🤙
@Supremebean303 Жыл бұрын
The mount on his board is couple goals. Strongest bond I’ve ever seen.
@njsherpa1923 жыл бұрын
The mount holding the cam is stronger than my will to live
@therealjaxonbuss54553 жыл бұрын
kai balls r stronger
@stratman94493 жыл бұрын
nothing wokey here.... :-)
@beefmomma3 жыл бұрын
You alright bro?
@zachnewsom40713 жыл бұрын
Just that first 11 seconds is freaking glorious! Really appreciate all that you have to contribute to the surfing world! 💯
@thecrayolaeffect7 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand the context of the surf spot but I really appreciate the amount of safety and caution surrounding it. Group activity, the surfer in the video appears to have some sort of floating top if it not mistaken, multiple wave riders monitoring and helping, helicopters for the above monitoring. This sport can be extremely dangerous, especially in these conditions and I love to see people looking out for others
@HBSurferH2O3 жыл бұрын
10/10 - I can't even pick my favorite part. Amazing. From getting caught in the zone, to the dude dropping in and eating it to the sweet barrels. Subscribed. Thanks!
@fiddlestickzmuzik3 жыл бұрын
That top layer of water when it's all foamy and frothy everywhere is the worst, it's mostly air so it's hard to get above it and as it's always as head height, it's constantly in your face, eyes, nose and mouth..
@breccamerie12 жыл бұрын
This is something I'd never normally watch, but I'm glad I did. It was amazing.
@dozer16423 жыл бұрын
I’d be dead. It’s just that simple.
@archeemittal47613 жыл бұрын
Agree,absolutely agree
@tommypizzza3 жыл бұрын
Same. I want to surf so bad, but I’m not a strong swimmer. I’ll stick to surfing the concrete.
@gateshance1413 жыл бұрын
@@shuuuuushhshs2698 amen 🙏
@albertoalmeida34243 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't be able to paddle there! HAHAHA (Me neither)
@poutinedream50663 жыл бұрын
Everytime I stumble across a surfing video, I find myself just watching in awe. I inevitably get to the point where I'm thinking "white people- God bless'em, the way they get bored just livin. What will they think of next? One thing you can be sure of- it'll kill ya." 🤣 Get down, white people, do y'all thang- surf it, skate it, spelunk it, climb it, shoot it, ski it, jump out of it, bungee off of it, put on one of those gliding suits and fly around it- yes, white folks do that shit! I am here for it! 👍 I'll just be right back here in the cut, safe and sound, warm and dry, not being able to relate, despite bein half white myself 🤣. I will never get tired of watching this shit, and I will never stop thinking that y'all have got to be the craziest people on this planet 🙆 🙌🙌🙌
@ynech3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great whiteboard video shooting.
@seanc67542 жыл бұрын
Man camera tech has come such a long way and to see you in those tubes in such hi rez detail is absolutely amazing. Stay safe out there u radical dudes :P
@DavidLee-ne3cw3 жыл бұрын
"Its tricky out here right now" *gets barrelled again*
@gregbuss96443 жыл бұрын
This is the most amazing footage I've seen in a while. Kai makes it look so easy!
@bethmasters51233 жыл бұрын
😁
@MichaelJordan-yy1sr2 жыл бұрын
So good
@marcknight93342 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us to the waves with you. The camera angles are completely nuts!
@rcggijzen3 жыл бұрын
Impressive and a reality check; even the very accomplished surfers get hammered frequently. Part of the game apparently. Lot of work/time/energy to get a few really good rides.
@nobrainsnoheadache24343 жыл бұрын
hours of boredom punctuated by hours of sheer terror :)
@elli0032 жыл бұрын
Incredible footage ! A POV that only a very few get to experience ! A huge thanks for posting !
@beaubryant21202 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love this! For a person like me who has never surfed it a little like being there in person. Not just watching from the beach.
@gerard44413 жыл бұрын
even a 3 foot wave closing in on your head while paddling out is intimidating. so much respect for these guys.
@nicoleserenalauer30272 жыл бұрын
Your power, your energy and those waves!! If I only could be with you... what a feeling! Respect!!! 😅😅😅
@MigGamingTV Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous waves and surfing skills! 🌊 Truly a beauty, especially when slowed down and you’re inside this blue wonderland.
@TheTurbineEngineer3 жыл бұрын
4:15 I don't know why this is so cool to me but you literally see where the top of the water column is from below inside the barrel. The water is pulling on itself from the top as some of the water get sucked into the lip and the rest lags behind.
@pvksmaheeth88163 жыл бұрын
Any chance of surviving if we struck between them
@kainoakanoe3 жыл бұрын
Most amazing plaze to be. If everything goes smoothly & you don't get pounded that is lol
@ruslant45712 жыл бұрын
The fact that me and my family had just visited the jaws surfing area in Maui just a couple of weeks ago makes this video so much more impressive and fascinating to me.
@ryandavis58552 жыл бұрын
I was so close to making it there but my friend was sick I’m disappointed I didn’t make it but glad she’s ok
@ryandavis58552 жыл бұрын
How were the waves when you went
@Bayoubebe Жыл бұрын
Wow! The camera views, the cardio, the skill!!! Just wow!❤
@ChristianRaymondFilms3 жыл бұрын
The dude getting tossed was unreal looking in slow motion.
@Alezcollection3 жыл бұрын
Such a unique sport. I bet there’s nothing like the feeling of riding waves like this. I love and have been skateboarding for years but have never imagined myself trying surfing. Looks amazing though.
@denisewilliams9987 Жыл бұрын
Brings me back to surfing in the Pacific. The waves and currents are brutal! I was always exhausted by the end of the day lol
@georgewilliamssr52302 жыл бұрын
I've watched one competition at Jaws back in 2005. All I can say is, you guys are amazingly crazy. Yup, I think those are the two words that fit together to describe your skills. Keep Ripping it up.
@typeorulz3 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly beautiful--truly breathtaking! Many thanks for putting in the work and sharing the results. 🙏
@LorettaHale63212 жыл бұрын
Im from the outback of Australia and just sitting here mouth open from start to finish!!! 😲😲😲😲 Much respect from us!!! 🤟🤟🤟💯
@randojones20303 жыл бұрын
I tried surfing once in florida. I got thrown around and felt completely defeated on tiny waves. Much respect to surfers.
@ezekielbrockmann1143 жыл бұрын
I'm not a surfer but a sailor. The foam @3:19 says it all to me. edit: You people are seriously insane.
@black2amber3 жыл бұрын
What's the foam mean?
@ezekielbrockmann1143 жыл бұрын
@@black2amber turbulence. pressure. violence.
@laurawatters9142 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful and breathtaking!! The force of the ocean is amazing soooo breathtaking and made my heart race! Thank you for sharing this awesome video 😊💓🤘✌️🏄🤙
@henrywater2 жыл бұрын
Hello friend
@ezza2fly3 жыл бұрын
How far inside does he sit? Fearless!
@williamgoodieson96283 жыл бұрын
1:28 is probably one of the most brutal surfing moments i have seen
@Yahuah7803 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how Kai maintains himself, it looks as though he's going so fast from the 'cam on board' perspective
@marcobortolan65603 жыл бұрын
@@Yahuah780 I'm pretty sure he's not human anymore :D
@nobrainsnoheadache24343 жыл бұрын
for one guy anyway :)
@nohenley74382 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video!!! How does it feel to be able to ride a wave....a wave ...air in between a spiral spinning salted water. Air, spinning, salted, water, spiral....those words don't go together, but here they are. ....magic!
@aussierules34363 жыл бұрын
That’s maybe the best footage I have seen 🤙🏼
@hattorihonzo83403 жыл бұрын
I’ve been surfing several times (learning of course) off the coast of Oregon where the wave breaks at about 4-5 feet, and even getting caught in those after taking a fall was terrifying. Both a buddy and I were absolutely struggling to get to the surface for a full breathe before the next wave sent you tumbling underneath the water again. Keep in mind all this going on with the board attached to you that gets pulled in every direction which you’re DESPERATELY trying to get back to as it is your life support in those situations. I couldn’t imagine trying to swim in these waters holy hell.
@heightsofsagarmatha2 жыл бұрын
Don't you just have to go underwater like 3-4 feet while it passes?
@johanneswestman9352 жыл бұрын
The wave is as deep as it is tall. For a 3 ft wave you’d have to dive 3 ft to dodge it completely.
@heightsofsagarmatha2 жыл бұрын
@@johanneswestman935 main danger is the energy from when it crashes down, the energy of wave itself doesn't hold you down. Just need to be under surface enough for wave crashing action to pass over you
@johanneswestman9352 жыл бұрын
@@heightsofsagarmatha That might be the main danger but if you've ever surfed you'll know that getting caught by the wave under water is dangerous too. You will feel like you're in a tumbler - your body is tossed and turned around with incredible energy. Sometimes you get so confused from it that you can't tell which way is up and which way is down. It's a very scary feeling.
@hannaandfey5 ай бұрын
@@heightsofsagarmathayes you can. Tried that in Laguna beach. Times it wrong a few times and was slammed 😅But also managed to time the diving. There were only a few that big so the rest I could just jump over
@rbresnik Жыл бұрын
Wow. Great footage. The body flying through the air as you drop in is epic. Perfect shot.
@Imhotterthenyou113 жыл бұрын
2:59 Me when I see my bank account after a night out
@BQNKERZ3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fucking hilarious made me lol
@koala-builds57083 жыл бұрын
OMG THIS MADE ME WEEZE UNTILL I DIED.
@zewexa67393 жыл бұрын
@@koala-builds5708 did u die
@koala-builds57083 жыл бұрын
@@zewexa6739 did I ask?
@bobagreen86683 жыл бұрын
This sound pretty personal to you
@twyztidbro39293 жыл бұрын
Came for the shark, stayed for the waves :D awesome vid :D
@brandahmessenger4332 жыл бұрын
Awesome footage. I’ve never yet. Thanks for taking us along in a way ❤
@chiefrocker123 жыл бұрын
Grew up surfing in Sydney back in the 80's and 90's....seeing you get caught on the inside, just gave me the sinking feeling and took me back right to Cronulla Point. Enjoying your Red Bull specials. Thanks for the entertainment Kai. (you're a legend)
@boisterousbillyclub27723 жыл бұрын
A special breed of spiders evolved just to make Kai's leashes.
@toddinnatorizswagsimpson80733 жыл бұрын
Facts howd it not break
@PhilAccio-h8q Жыл бұрын
really cool video! dissapointed there was no shark though. I kept waiting for a big grey monster to pop out and bit your board away hahaha. -Phil Accio
@Shearwater63 жыл бұрын
This gave me anxiety. The fact that he is enjoying himself makes it even more frustrating.