KELLY SLATER AND KOA ROTHMAN BREAKDOWN HEAVY PIPELINE SURF (BDSO DAY 1)

Breakdown Pipe and Backdoor with Kelly Slater and Koa Rothman. Day 1 of the Dahui Backdoor Shootout is on and the waves are up! Pipeline and Backdoor get spooky and crazy.
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[@chemistninja]

Your channel just gets better and better, but the coverage of the BDSO and the Eddie are so special. You capture how special these events are to you and all the surf community of the North Shore. You get such a close up view of all the best surfers and the camaraderie is awesome. With the amazing filming and editing I can’t get enough of this. Keep up the amazing work and for all the full-on charging this winter so far. And there’s you and Nathan’s podcast!!!

[@samhughes1601]

Agreed. I think over Covid I got too much over curated surf content and always dogged on Koa. But I need to eat crow bc Koa is real deal and himself. Hope to meet him one day. Probably never been to Honolii on big island though 🤙🏼

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

Maybe it’s just me but this ability to not only film yourself, document your day leading up to the event and upload it in real time, and then kind of interview yourself for both pre and post heats of events provides such an insane perspective that we never got to see before. Everyone who has their own channel is doing their part to show to the world how great the surfing community is. Kinda torn between it helping grow it again to where competitors are making huge amounts of cash but also fully aware of the evils that come with too much corporate involvement..

[@pps900]

Someone else is filming and probably doing the editing & uploading. Nevertheless still quality.

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

@@pps900 yes, but his own guy so it’s basically filming yourself and speaking without having to hold your own camera.

[@MattPado]

I like the Wipeouts and struggle to get back out... surfers and ppl who surf know that part of the game.. And IMO I appreciate seeing the struggle getting out to the line-up

[@guysteele204]

Too much corporate involvement… says the guy who is using a Big Tech platform.

[@joejones9520]

@@guysteele204 yes and wishing to control what corporations do is technically desiring to exert even more control than what corporations exert; ie, controlling the controllers.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

The ritual works! Wave gods were summoned 🌊🙌🙌

[@MamaMimi_GFm3]

I'm so hooked on these videos. How they're filmed...the whole team aspect and feeling a part of it. The different brilliant and beautiful camera angles and how it's edited almost together. Mad props. #cantstopwontstop

[@VictorKixx90254]

Slayer

[@nickcostello9676]

Dude! Awesome vid again brah! Makes me laugh how much your girl plays with herself😂😂 not so natural on camera huh😂😂😂 yew!!🤙🤙 stay stoked brochachos! Legend!

[@andreferreira8071]

My respects for the native Hawaiian culture, as I respect the vast indigenous culture that exists in my country, Brazil. Congratulations on the channel!

[@masvon]

Thank you for posting pre-event ceremony. Bringing the righteousness.

[@slogo8879]

😊😊😊😊so happy to be able to witness a great traditional event thanks to your channel! Amazing waves, amazing surfing Koa!

[@rexxm7596]

Love the ceremony brother Maori from NZ similar rituals love your guys content blessed for waves over there 🤠

[@cesarredondogonzalez7105]

thank you for showing a clear insight of how these events work... ceremony, surfers gathering, surfing: what a nice combo!

[@mattheworlando5908]

Id love to see that in person. This is great to witness.

[@jessicameierrichbourg]

Another sick vlog! Love seeing behind the scenes of all the contests. The distance you drop on some of those waves and actually land on your board is insane 🤯

[@mikemoloney506]

The clip of a pipeline bomb then back to the opening ceremony is spiritual and priceless and gave me chicken skin. Thanks Jack

[@VictorKixx90254]

Chicken nuggets for the boi

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

Nice to see the surf community together, especially the KZbin surf community

[@blairbeardsley4764]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes for sure ! Nice to be a fly on a flower around the top surfers in the world!

[@blitztim6416]

Thanks for including the ceremony.

[@michaellavelle7163]

Miss my roots. So happy to share in this, its so beautiful. I gotta get back. Bless your time and those involved

[@seblivefloormanager]

Thank you always, Koa, for giving us sweet access to the life that is out of reach for us in the UK. You and Nate are so much fun to watch, so insightful, and always inspirational. Your videos are getting me, and others like me through a long winter over here. Every day I check you and Nate's channel for new content. Keep it coming! Deep gratitude and respect from the grey miserable island 😌🙌🤙 PS Love the podcast and even though I know when it drops, I keep checking a for a new one a few days before like a chump 🙈😅

[@VictorKixx90254]

Durst Furst

[@zak-a-roo264]

You've been absolutely RIPPING , you seem so much more stoked since your neck got fixed, great vids Koa!!

[@jamesbadrat]

The ceremony, what a beat!

[@Wacoal34d]

Awesome waves and awesome riding by Koa big up to you!!

[@markymarkecott]

I love when u talk about pipe and how it all works! Great insights!

[@john8475]

Those sprays on your boards are so dope. I appreciate your vlog. It gives a real life experience of the competitions instead of some unrealistic highlight real. I think you talking through it really ties it all together.

[@MrJgravley]

Sick for sure and so awesome to see the backstage of everything! Thank you and good luck

[@knogface]

First heat wave that you pumped down the line was my favorite wave of pipe footage so far.

[@joefranks877]

Thanks for these great videos Koa. Nathan and yourself are providing coverage we have never seen. Good luck to you

[@billyborr18]

Start to finish best job vlog of all time! Awesome editing and sick clips!

[@antoniorivera4914]

Luv this event and thanks for all the vlogs!!! Keep them coming brother!!! Best wishes out there 🤙🏽

[@wcc1212]

Those vertical drops are sick. It's amazing you guys can make them.

[@timothysheehan]

Thank you Koa for sharing...

[@charm2800]

Thank you for these videos! they are visually beautiful, the surfing is awesome and it is exciting to be down on the beach vicariously, getting to see everyone! (your first heat actually looked amazing to me)

[@FireitupMauistyle]

Out of all your videos, this one is my favorite!

[@ggar9623]

Quality videos koa, they are really worth it

[@monicacampbell4600]

I pray you are always kept well and safe, Mr. Rothman. 🌊💙🙏

[@whitecloud2688]

Nice to feel the vibes in the crew and at the ceremony awesome super mad respect 🙏 Koa nice video

[@felix.a]

This vids are getting better and better. Big fan from Argentina 🇦🇷! Continue like this koa and all the video team!

[@bubbasfavorite]

This Hui O hee Nalu chant is to make the waves PUMP!!

[@stevebelzer4758]

Koa Kamaina - great that you captured the opening ceremony , meet and greet with buddies - da whole enchilada - and explained to us what it was about - thank you Glad your Dad got nada Hui Tradition going

[@finnmcginn9931]

I know I could look it up but what does "nada hui" mean? Cheers from frozen Canada.

[@stevebelzer4758]

@@finnmcginn9931 Koa Rothman’s dad was responsible for forming DA HUI North Shore Surfing Association and is a principle of DA HUI SHOOTOUT - and for championing Native Hawaiian Traditions , history and Chants - of which the opening ceremony of Da Hui Shootout is informed

[@finnmcginn9931]

@@stevebelzer4758 thanks for the answer. Cheers

[@S.L-Sully]

Epic as always!!!🔥🌊🔥🌊🔥🌊🔥

[@jywave1969]

You killed it bro. Good job. Awesome footage today.

[@billharmicar8742]

That opening ceremony was rad.

[@brianboys9015]

That was the BEST surfing event Ive EVER seen

[@malakaipoppyadventures4579]

Great editing jack 🤙🏻 another awesome 😎 video Koa 🤙🏻😎🇦🇺

[@kailuakidd1512]

Outstanding! thank you

[@graememichaelstephens4425]

This is so good koa insane insight to life your living!!!!!

[@joshmann4557]

So gnarly out there!! Killing it bro.

[@trotts1885]

Sick boards , sick waves , sick tunes , thanks Koa

[@robt9845]

THIS IS LIVING IS ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@roseelliott2728]

Great episode, loved seeing the ceremony.

[@VictorKixx90254]

Rosé where have you been I’ve looking for you…❤❤❤❤❤love you too

[@koreannederr5593]

Absolutely!!!!!❤

[@mcm4981]

12:20 transition from 'maybe' to catching some beautiful waves... epic

[@johnrobinson5506]

Insane Vlog and footage Koa and Crew ❤🤙🤩

[@mikegillard1479]

Fun to watch, charging!! 🔨🤙🏽

[@terriparker6199]

Koa you did great!!

[@keving2372]

Behind the scenes. Is cool as heck.

[@JJ-fq6zi]

So awesome Koa, keep up the content. Yew!

[@hman7236]

Great show 👏

[@TomByrnes]

Awesome stuff once again boys! Good to see Jack getting barrelled at the end 😂

[@VictorKixx90254]

Hahaha 😂

[@ChubbyMermaid]

Bravo, those waves were freakin heavy! You were charging, man that was imrpessive!

[@tommathews3964]

Mad respect!

[@tuckergraham846]

Awsome footage!!!!!!!!!

[@kaiasano8370]

traditional Hawaiian ceremonies are so cool, the culture is beautiful

[@Cowboysdontcomplain]

I have no clue why you were recommended in my feed because I have never been a fan of surfing or followed it. But I have been to Hawaii 3 times and my favorite spot was North Shore which is what caught my eye, had no clue how legendary of a beach I was on and I must admit I'm dying to learn to surf now! Legendary drone shots and videos of the beautiful beaches. Been binge watching these videos, keep up the amazing content brother. You're def living ! 👍🙏🤙

[@sanmarcosSD]

Perfect spot to learn is Koa’s home breaks…especially Pipe! 🤙

[@Cowboysdontcomplain]

@San Marcos have no clue what any of that means 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelicafreund8551]

Do you do water sports of any kind? Do you understand the ocean?? If not..north shore Oahu is not the place to start. Obviously you're a beginner. Waikiki is a safe place to learn...it was the queen's private surf spot. Also ...the cove in Maui is fun and safe...go to MWR for great equipment and local guy instructors. Tommy..the owner was on cover of Surfer Magazine many years ago...but they are the real deal. I love both spots...Mahalo 🤙

[@canopybreezesoutdoors4916]

This is the best video I have seen you drop. Really felt like I was experiencing the events culture, excitement, and understanding the differences in the rule changes back at Pipe. If it matters, I gave you a 10 for the nose blow. TILvn!😂

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

That pink Pyzel is straight sickness Koa, love it.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

Love this event it’s got SOUL

[@VictorKixx90254]

Artistic style of the waves in the ocean so real

[@FrozenSurf]

Yeah Koa!!!

[@dinosaurphil3595]

that drop was insane

[@cherylb2008]

12:45 gorgeous shot. Just layers of blue. 13:45 fantastic photography Athletic 😍🕶🍀🌸🌊⭐️

[@eatyoualive3947]

0:45 mo betta 🔥 🦸🏽‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@sea_turtle_adventures]

Koa, sick video! Can't wait for the next one. Be safe out there Brother

[@Maria-bb6gk]

Maybe big tennis will be better for him, not surfing 🤔

[@thunderbolt656]

That's a good Board for your arsenal this winter, Glad it didn't Snap! and yes amazing color, and design.

[@williamdrose9350]

Heavy Koa, really good

[@geoffreyl_]

What an insane capture 14:01

[@BodhiNDaddy]

Heavy airdrop under the ledge! The best part!

[@igorlopezmusic]

Vamos Koa!

[@tuckerallen7409]

Such a sick few sessions

[@raycebulski5379]

So sick

[@psilver063]

Some great waves man! I want you to feel happier about them 🤣 but I know you know what’s great and what’s not.

[@RyGuyRy]

Damn the look of that swell reminded me of my old bodyboarding magazine's from late 90s/early 2000s. Haven't seen it look so beautiful like that in a while certain color and feel to the atmosphere too. Epic Surf edit.

[@Wfsw]

The legends

[@coleconnor8224]

The legend himself

[@8Matt8]

Sweet vid man, yeew!

[@Sirch100precent]

You killed it regardless man .. fucking sick.

[@leonflorence118]

The GOAT himself. Cool to see Kelly in the vid too

[@gaylepuou7214]

This is so fun to watch. How many surf events do you normally do? Looking forward to watching you again!

[@wmetzler01]

The photography and water shots are next level. Stick with the 80’s spray for the boards as it’s solid!!!

[@bernabemestanza3640]

Awesome episode, native strong Respect

[@Old_Sod]

Great work champ

[@adambane1719]

Wha ... ???

[@wcc1212]

btw...thanks for sharing the board size in these vids. Always interested to see what the pros are using in diff conditions. Went to the Step Up for this size pipeline. Interesting.

[@stevenboothe9398]

Dear Koa, your choice to prioritise including the experience of the ceremony is (for me) the most profound example of the heart of your brand “This is Living”. Thank you for sharing this sacred and rare view into your community and the history of the sports origins. Much aloha to you.

[@oceansuniii2260]

Great Vid🤙

[@benjaminkingaus]

Sick edit fellas

[@billm189]

sick edit

[@afatty322]

Love your vlogs Koa, hope to meet you when I come November!!!!!

[@jaycee571]

Good work Da Hui

[@madelinegonzales1957]

45 minutes to an hour 🤙💕mbg

[@lindawingrove9797]

Thanks!

[@ranaedelgado8029]

Good job

[@calebwardrop2445]

sick video bro

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 that wave wedged .... no excuses 😈😈😈

[@joedirt8625]

Good info bro.