HOW WE SURVIVE SURFING 50FT WAIMEA BAY, BIGGEST SWELL OF THE SEASON!

[@wishicouldshowmyname5815]

Hope you and Nate are making coin with your channels! You deserve it. I enjoy the personal, living vicariously through you guys. God speed.

[@Blakecartersfs]

As a former lifeguard, the fact there are dudes who actually guard these parts of the ocean, and the people who surf them, is truly a higher calling. They have to guard their own life as much as the lives of others. Real stuff

[@dianavanderclute4322]

I love that surfers are named/labeled so you can spot who it is. It's awesome that you give props to the surfers as well.

[@dawna4185]

same!

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Koa's the best, just love his delivery style, he doesn't dress anything up - it's just straight talking, telling it like it is. Seems like a really good bloke.

[@danrodrigues3531]

Do an episode talking about the lifeguards at these spots. Those guys are studs of the ocean and I have nothing but respect for those guys. It's definitely not Baywatch bullshit that they do, they are legit.

[@ryanlowe988]

Yes a wassel interview would be amazing 🤗✊🏼

[@hibrent]

i second that

[@babijii]

This would be awesome to have on the podcast. Interviews with lifeguards

[@fredericschilling6416]

Those lifeguards are great people. Doing good for the right reason in the most beautiful place on earth, North Shore Oahu. 😊

[@hawaiianseaturtle009]

Nah Koa ain’t gonna give the lifeguards any spotlight on his channel 😂 he selfish af

[@alljets4]

Thank you for allowing Lydia to make an appearance in the vlog. Makes my day.

[@RobbieMcFarland-se1lc]

My favourite part of your videos is that even though I'm at home in Canada in wintertime, for at least a few minutes I feel like I'm in Hawaii. Keep it rolling

[@behonestwithyourself3718]

Crazy the guys used to surf those waves with no leashes or floatation. No jet skis either. Couldn't imagine being out there and having to swim back. Insane.

[@Jesterian]

Yeah people died. I don't know if any wave is worth your life. Maybe if you're a single guy with no one who cares about you. But imagine putting your family and friends through losing you just to get a wave.

[@robertgregory8936]

Greg Noll

[@robertgregory8936]

Greg Noll

[@solomon6082]

8:17 the beat drop, that was sick

[@tmomps3723]

What’s the song name?

[@solomon6082]

Baptized and buried

[@AX1A]

@8:15 heroic & respectful ditch for a brother

[@dianavanderclute4322]

Love the balance of all in these videos. Loved the explanation of new vest and ankle strap release, the waves, music and jacks great filming!!! Just wish videos were longer.

[@richardmckernan2835]

Love the RCJ visit - legend!

[@AX1A]

Most authentic surf content online - Great work

[@adambane1719]

"Authentic" ? ? ....... Hahahahahahahaha....

[@jordansurfs]

Loving the cinematic shots at the end Jack! Well done boys, great vid🤝🏾

[@davidcarmona4362]

my favorite surf blog by far . this young man is so talented and humble despite his status in HI. Keep livin it up bro !

[@SasoCasablanca63]

I agree, all these friends, Koa, Nate, Eli, John John (arguably the best surfer on the planet) are so incredibly humble and just soooo easy to root for and like. They bring me a lot of joy when watching from a far.

[@psenick]

@@SasoCasablanca63 with you on all of that! 👍👌

[@samw2768]

Talented? He sucks ! Only good at going straight. His turns are weak as fuck and has zero air game. No he sucks and is nothing special

[@PaulJ_81]

Btw, what is his “status”?

[@AlphaDonMega]

@@PaulJ_81 Bicurious

[@wcc1212]

Man, you had some great waves. It looked like you took off deeper than anyone else on most of them too. Respect.

[@mjay6508]

Yep guts effort.... was taking off on the inside every wave....

[@Golfprojosh]

The JJ cut off by Koa(not on purpose) without context is funny. The Nate/Koa podcast story gets better and the idea JJ is messing around getting close to Koa is amazing. Appreciate all of your content, gracias!

[@mikebranch7928]

Its crazy that there are that many people who are keen to paddle out in 30 ft surf that it can be dangerously crowded.

[@samw2768]

It's 50 foot that's what Koa said. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 more like 15 to 25 not no damn 50 foot. This kid is a kook

[@mikebranch7928]

@@samw2768 Ye at start of video I assumed there would be 50 foot and started typing my comment but then by the end I was like wtf and had to edit my comment.

[@shanejordan575]

The new podcast is great! Thanks for the content

[@cmacdonald7059]

agreed

[@jasonsmith7518]

Awesome waves. Your podcast with Nate is excellent!

[@wcc1212]

They crush it.

[@Vdsanti]

Bro this cinematic slow motion is another level, give me goosebumps with the song too🔥

[@fredericschilling6416]

Paddle in at big Waimea takes courage . (Done that w/o vest, like the explanation of the vest though) Kudos to all ya’ll. Especially like the idea of interviewing the men maybe some women who are the first responders of Waimea and Ehukai Beach Park ( Pipe). I never saw a woman life guard at either break when it’s big. I assume there some now. It’s 45 years since I dropped in at either break. 70 year old Florida long boarder now. Made here stayed here. Thanks for your work. I relive the best days of my life through you. 😊

[@bobturner3388]

I've bever surfed before but always respected the athleticism, danger and beauty all mixed in one! Great job guys loving your videos while holding down the snow up here in the USA Massachusetts!

[@greenswampgas286]

There are not enough ways to tell the gratitude, I have, getting to watch you carve. From the bottom of my heart, Mahalo. I'll pray daily for your enjoyment, skill and safety.

[@tomw2687]

Damn Koa, you were the deepest on all your waves you took off on!! You have balls of steel Brahdah!!! Great video as always. Keep up the great videos!! Look forward to watching them weekly. 👍 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 😊

[@lopaka173]

Some of the waves looked like the LA Freeway…. Keep the energy going Koa… you’re a great spokesman

[@uncleschu4455]

the new pod is dope af

[@pascquallo]

Love the ending with the waves

[@paulkopy3766]

"Nowhere is safe on The North Shore Today"...Another great episode, awesome song during the session, and John definitely got close to you on purpose HAHAAHAA!!!!! Koa/Nate/Coldsteel Knives colab, This Is Living Throwing Machetes?!?!?! Keep up the great surfing, filming and editing...

[@Sarg3e]

Nice to see a little RCJ in the vlog. Legend! 🤙🏽

[@tootsmcgee4223]

This is one of my fave videos that you’ve done. Loved it and keep up the great content. Best of luck for the podcast. :)

[@albertocarenini4038]

Awesome like always .. yesterday we were “there” for you during the Eddie and you delivered!

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness yeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!

[@arf138]

.. after watching all those edits all week .. .. yours is 100%.. this is epic...

[@Rogue_wave]

I enjoyed the explanation of the big wave gear.

[@Euuuhhhful]

Whooo 150k followers. Congratulations!!

[@ericschrdr]

Great documentary that was a legendary day, watched every second - awesome videos, great narrative, living the life bro🤘

[@elnavanrensburg4326]

Love the soundtrack! Almost as if it’s the wild wild west out there 🌊🏄🏻‍♂️

[@jamesgarrison8666]

Best of luck to you tomorrow, watching Eddie Sunday from the East Coast!

[@jeffreyopine]

Yea Koa! You’re lady seems rad! Way to go dude, keep on livin

[@rachelrantanen2913]

Love the outtro montage 🌺

[@jayroach3298]

Not for the faint of heart! Great video Koa!

[@OIBBRIAN]

You already have the perfect name for it. Everyone wishes they were livin like y’all so it only makes since that this is livin works

[@sergiomozdzenskijr.9246]

That was great Waimea session, Koa! You nail it. Congrats 🤙🏼

[@goldeneagle3100]

Nate and Koa Podcast = "Talk Story"

[@enverhally8990]

Great surf and energy. Made my day!

[@billmurphy9230]

Man, I miss surfing out there with my Pyzels. Can't wait to come back

[@wesleyrussell1860]

Definitely a good bit of footage to get amped on while waiting for the cyclone swells here in Australia. Cheers boys 🤙🏽

[@gregadams9752]

Deeper then most you da man 🤘

[@chislands]

Koa hitting da waves deep. Props

[@nickpeall]

gotta love the backward flames board!!!

[@bonefishboards]

The music from Endless Summer, Waimea scene pops in my head watching this.

[@maikaimakena9424]

I really appreciate how deep he took off

[@mikefree3511]

Let's Go!! Koa you rock🤘🤘

[@jaechoe]

WOW!!!!! You are Livin!!!!!!!! Love the content Koa!!!!

[@daneledlow]

Thanks for a great video Koa!!!!🤙

[@psychinbruh]

I don't know if I'm more jealous of your status for your ability to go surfinh or your ability to get hot ass tail. jeezus bruh

[@GGGinJe]

Big, sloppy, bouncy, crowded waves teeming with snakes, but Koa had fun with his friends. Nice video and commentary. Love this channel.

[@qpSubZeroqp]

Wait, there are snakes in the ocean?!

[@42papyrus]

Topic for next podcast - What will it take for helmets be just as 'must have' as the Co2 vests?

[@surfershaper]

Good stuff. Ross Clarke-Jones, Legend! It's gonna be a good year

[@bigrysoul]

hey koa. just subscribed. really like the honesty about life. great work man

[@ldean2731]

love the content.. love the music. keep on doin your thang...more vids plz

[@jonowoodgo]

Fark bro your seriously next level 🤯 and such a humble dude🤙🏄

[@sferguson1130]

Great edit. 25 ft party waves never get old. So crazy, to watch that outro recap, and see how far your progression has come, being comfortable in front of the camera, from the early days. 🤙

[@Seadog22-]

Big surf good watching that bring on more great filming jack 🤟

[@alikajohnson9250]

Fun episode. Podcast is really good.

[@thatlovejones]

Go Koa, that was incredible!

[@mathewoliver3826]

Just subscribed...Can't believe I've been missing this

[@maxkelter3561]

Nice environment - beach action always. Timing and positioning the big special bombs are always challenging how to read them. Glad it was a good session.

[@justinm5972]

AQUALUNG! Should have pic of Ron Burgundy on the front of it. Epic vid as always love it!

[@dannyherrera2497]

K just a sweet sweet vid.......Jack amazing edit with song choice for that wave session.....there is this verse that states "no greater love then he that lays his life for his brother' the way you took that wave for the sake of John was so impressive......checked out that wave on John's clip it was even more sketch with yours... Again my brother....sweet sweet content....blessings upon blessings

[@Epic76ers]

Rcj in the house ✌️

[@RkJ0809]

Love the videos, Koa. Wish I could subscribe twice! Appreciate you talking in depth about the things that us Florida boys always wondered about but never experienced.

[@seankearney5469]

"Forgot how gnarly Waimea is its pretty gnarly" who knew??? You learn something everyday

[@DwainDwight]

awesome, thanks brother. crowded. looks like drop in city.

[@tommathews3964]

Nothing but respect! Damn those are some deep, steep takeoffs and drops!

[@mm.f262]

I always wanted to know about this... thanks

[@Monkey-biz]

Aloha brudda!! I was out on the east, North shore too big for swimming. Great video!!

[@grahamjarman]

great episode here

[@bobsmith8124]

Absolute W with the girl

[@williamr6372]

WOW THE LITTLE TALK HE HAD WITH THE KING WAS GREAT... ROSS CLARK JONES IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SURFERS EVER... HE AND TOM CAROL WERE A GREAT TEAM SURFING PLACES NO ONE HAS EVER SURFED BEFORE AND SOME OF THOSE PLACES ARE SO FOREBODING THEY MAY NEVER BE RIDDEN AGAIN... HE KINDA BECAME A SURFING HERO TO ME... AND SEEING HIM WITH KOA ROTHMAN WHO I HAVE SOMEWHAT FOLLOWED SINCE HE WENT TO CAPE HATTERAS NC IN AN ESPECIALLY BIG EAST COAST SWELL... IT DID ME SOME GOOD HEARING HIM SAY HE HAD NO IDEA EAST COAST WAVES GOT THAT BIG... ESPECIALLY SINCE I LIVE IN CAROLINA BEACH... IT WAS FUNNY SINCE YOU COULD TELL HE WAS CAUGHT OFF GAURD BY HOW MASSIVE THEY WERE...

[@bfilbey]

Hey Koa , this is Marcel's Godfather. Please put Jack's face on screen. So grateful for the video memories of my best friend. Hope to connect in a couple weeks. Best luck for the Eddie.

[@chriswalker19931]

Great energy, great edit! Keep it up Koa. Really enjoying your content more and more 🙌🤙

[@mikemoloney506]

Oh my god i might die....words of a big wave surfer... my brain wont let me be in that position... your a gladiator.

[@gregstewart3126]

The ending with sunset & waves is right on point...good job cameraman ,,keep it coming...

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Great video Koa

[@Dylanbraaaa]

Dude absolutely chaos . Must be so sketchy to worry about ur drop in but to also worry about other 10ft boards not slamming onto your head

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

Thanx for that content another amazing day on the north shore!

[@scottmoore8436]

I subscribed to all channels .Lovin the content.Love thr podcast too

[@loyddisaac1280]

You should call the Podcast "2 Bears 1 Wave "

[@Thorniepanda]

Yes! 😂😂😂

[@djmessina410]

would love a maybe short video/video segment on which wax you prefer and why...just would be interesting to see your opinions on that!

[@mikem1613]

Koa you are f%^^$# gangsta on the surf! Keep the stoke young blood!

[@kendean3645]

Maybe an airtag for the GoPro? Great footage, scenic times.

[@DrRockso0]

Mick the big wave legend

[@DillTheAlmighty]

I hope they are surfing buckets!

[@gar915]

Love to watch you boys serf this stuff, couldn’t catch me out there.

[@lau_dhondt]

looks magnificent, good luck

[@thomassawicki2065]

Koa and John John taking off from way back, that's where Eddie Aikau would line up.

[@martinscammell8790]

Cracking video Mr R

[@arottie4097]

W0W!