Epic Big Wave Surf Foiling in Nazare w/ Laird Hamiton, Terry Chung, Luca Padua & Benny Ferris

[@thomassmith9000]

I'm 78 with conjestive heart failure. Oh, how I wish I were 25 again. Thanks Laird.

[@kilian_brk]

Thomas I wish you the best. Enjoy every bit of life you have.

[@danielsafonov2754]

Wish you good health. Don't stress a lot. Love life

[@tommyg9995]

Age is just a number i reckok you could still rip on a wave

[@outtacloud80]

Yep, so awesome this innovation. As a wounded warrior. My knee is shredded along w my low back. Blessing for this

[@simonedevlin7710]

Life is not over for you Thomas.Some of us have been born to live the dream but physical limitations come with age. Like Laird I learned to swim at age 2. By age 5, I was training in Lac St. Louis , Q.C. in hopes of winning swimming medals at sixteen.Things happen on the journey that you cannot anticipate.I remember having a stroke in the water at 42, when my workouts were about 100 lengths mid afternoon in Molokai.I fortunately pushed through the side strokes and with the help of a Russian doctor continued my long distance swimming for the entire summer.Never give up your passion.You can still enjoy water sports like boogie boarding, body surfing and stand up paddle. Just keep loving your life one day at a time. Haopiness comes in the "present tense" like a friend of mine said.

[@obiecostamesa]

Dream world. “Train hard, sleep early, eat good.” Thx Laird. Beautiful.

[@shermanway123]

Very Inspirational final thoughts .. thank you ..

[@ze2004]

and if you can't sleep early because of the anonymous neighbor keep making noise?

[@doncarlo5]

they are gliding at such a ridiculous speed ... this is , again , next level ...I think, if we are honest, we must recognize that the legacy that Laird is presenting us , will definitely surpass his life span ... no matter how old he's gonna be ... I'm am grateful for the big steps he , and his crew, have made to put some of us ( at least , the tough ones ), into this new dimension of surfing ... thank God, he's one of these guys who sees the necessity to step into the unknown , and he does it like it was the most normal thing in the world ... well, even balls of steel wouldn't be enough to ride hydrofoil on these giants, it's more to it, than the average guy can understand ... it's a well balanced mix of experience in a field, where ( being rather new ) , you go with trial and error , and do your own stunts ... it's about dependability, it's physical and mental strength , it's creativity, it's self confidence , without overestimating your possibilities ... too much to list, but I think you get the Idea ... Thanks Laird, one hell of a ride ! You're truly pushing boundaries !

[@garysnow1475]

Who knows in 50 years they may be surfing gravity waves in space.

[@BrianSmiga]

One of my favorite surf films. Recommended. Learning on the edge is the ultimate being.

[@Who.is.Clinton]

One of the best surfing videos ever, well done chaps, smart people, doing smart things, saying smart things.

[@thomasscoville1148]

I know it's weird, right? Surfer philosophers. Kinda breaking the Spicoli stereotype. I love it.

[@fredlada1634]

One cannot simply not love Laird Hamilton, what a life

[@adunn413]

Laird is always so impressive with his ability to adapt and evolve the sport of surfing to higher levels. He's truly one of the greats. Keep pushing forward brotha!!!!!

[@MRsurfguru1]

Laird and his inflated ego....total goon

[@just1voice994]

Roderick MacUalraig Right on bro that is the right approach to angry sometimes ignorant people distributing hate. No one is perfect but some of us try to stay humble for the sake of peace. Rad vid.

[@scrumpymanjack]

@@MRsurfguru1 Why the hate after all that he's achieved and done for surfing? Are you kidding me? I spent three hours with the guy (not pretending I know him that well or that I'm a friend) and I was struck by how down to earth he is, actually. Yes, he seeks/likes publicity but only because it enables him to pay for the life he has chosen to lead. And by heck, he's done that pretty well - better than me and, I dare say, probably better than you, too.

[@tmak4699]

@@MRsurfguru1 Blasphemy

[@richardaugat8997]

This is just a beautiful video of Nazare.

[@davidxlaw]

Laird Hamilton is the Picasso of surfing, never stopping at the last idea he helped work out. Big wave, tow in, now foil. Amazing.

[@LiftFoils]

Love it!

[@jamisonweaver3711]

Also a world class wind surfer

[@theskepticalskeptic]

Thankyou Laird. Surfing is surfing. Surfing about riding natures unique moving aquatic ramps, no matter the equipment," there really is no place for the, "sponger, sweeper, kook" type talk. We are a brotherhood/sisterhood of wave sliders.

[@byronbass1370]

Laird hates boogies.

[@incognito7479]

Surfdrummer Mc'Metalhead i like how he casually says ‘slopes’.

[@AuRowe]

@Byron Bass I was totally on board till he said spongers😂

[@steinervision7643]

I love the way these guys are evolving the sport of surfing! Thanks for posting!!

[@clayisland]

Wow, so amazing to see! Love Laird's comments at the end, every time I think I have foiling wired some new twist comes along.

[@joebly5641]

Breathtaking. They guys make this look way to easy. I remember when foils started coming out I thought it was a sketchy novelty or a fad that would disappear . Never ever thought it could be pushed this far. Amazing. Thanks to the pioneers and legends

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

Watching from Scotland, It’s good to see Laird Hamilton, One of the True Pioneers of foiling taking on & playing with Nazaré I Take My Hat Off To All those Cats Terry Chung, Luca Padua, Benny Ferris, Brian Kealana🔥🤙.

[@l0OoD1GBY]

Foiling is a magnificent evolution of surfing. All surfing is great!

[@snowrocket]

I just watched this in June 2022 and it's a really IMPRESSIVE video all the way around. Truly great video and editing! I learned about efoiling just recently, so that's what got me here. I don't know who any of these people are, but I appreciated their attitude and commentary throughout the video. I liked how Laird(?) said that we shouldn't separate ourselves due to equipment, and he's right. I'm just a guy in Ohio who has occasionally boogie boarded at Lake Erie (small watercraft advisory due to wind) and New Jersey beaches and body surfed for 25+ years at a wave pool. But I'm still, in the barest sense, a surfer, and appreciate all types of surfing! It's great to see new ideas and equipment being developed that can broaden the sport and bring more people in.

[@everydayjoe649]

Watching from my sauna. Thanks for the continued inspiration Laird!

[@damage98]

It's Laird's world, we just live in it and take inspiration from his kind, humble and compassionate life.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

😹

[@TRUE-WORSHIPPER952]

Indeed. Indeed

[@graymathieson9674]

stayed near there last summer.....absolutely beautiful area with great people and great food! hats off to you guys!

[@fightrrrrr]

Laird is totally a pioneer and seems like one hell of a humble guy

[@sandorhartig3957]

TRUE visionary!!!

[@mauitomo]

Yeah Laird ! This brings back all the memories and process of you working on this foil thing since mid 90's. Thanks for oepning up so many doors and windows for us. I see great views and jump into the new world , because of you!

[@print4apet]

mauitomo an Mike Mack the inventor of the air chair that made this All happen ;)

[@print4apet]

mauitomo an Mike Mack the inventor of the air chair that made this All happen ;)

[@SuperHappyhal]

This level of visual treat is worthy of a theatrical release....thanks

[@martin2do]

Nice waves nice images nice people nice music. What a positive vibe

[@sharpeyes]

Pioneering wave riding technology. Thanks for the excellent videography.

[@PedroGoncalvesvaranda]

Laird you's a legend finally in Portugal. Welcome king of big waves.

[@realquirkyvideos1197]

Congratulations to Laird Hamilton and team for pioneering the frontiers of surfing - thank you for an incredible chapter in your story!!... which I have followed since 'Riding Liquid Giants'. So many questions I would love to ask: what special training do you need to ride the foil...? What muscle groups are you mainly using? It looks easier to ride than a conventional big wave board - as if less skill is required than conventional big wave riding .... (or am i totally wrong and it's the opposite?!). You dont show any wipeouts. Perhaps there is less risk because you can use speed like a jetski to go anywhere you want at any moment and zoom out of trouble... ? These are just the comments of a landlocked youtube surfer who had the good fortune to live by the sea as a pre-teen, rode small waves decades ago for a few years and not much since.. so bear with me ;) - it's a beautiful exciting story you tell and huge respect and success to your endeavours.

[@JohnCarter-eg4ws]

Laird is A true waterman and foiling is just one more way to tap into mother earth’s energy. She gives freely to all willing to put the effort in that it takes to reap the reward.What these guys are doing is truly the pinnacle of life itself, my hat off to you guys 👍👍

[@robertpillowjr.1672]

That is so cool! Like flying! I remember back in like 2003 seeing Laird pioneering these foils and it has come so far! It's great man!

[@marin2a79]

ONIRIQUE, magnifique Vidéo et témoignage dans un décor grandiose ! No Limits, Respect aux Surfers de l'Extrême, l'Aventure à l'état pur ! Hamilton nous a habitués à cela !

[@just1voice994]

I have surfed my whole life around the world and my friend just bought a couple of jetskis. I will probably never do what those guys have done they make it look so easy but it’s really hard training breath control and balls. Oh ya big balls. Yet I am not jealous at all , just need some fun warm waves with minimal crowd and I am in heaven. Thanks Laird for surfing everything anyway forever. Amazing

[@markcorboy8528]

This is surfing in another discipline an art in itself. Awesome.

[@kbkesq]

Amazing lifestyle and vision. And lairs on a wooden Foilboard icing on the cake.

[@bigdbigooo7829]

We stand on the shoulders of Giants... We stand on the shoulders of those that have brought the game to the level it is at..... And those that come after us,,, We hope you continue the game,, and bring it to it's next level... Living righteous in so many senses of the word......

[@bobsmith8124]

Regardless of skills, laird has the best philosophy and that’s why we love him

[@ciaran6309]

Love Portugal. I'm not a surfer. I'll be going back again. Beautiful country. Greetings from Ireland

[@LiftFoils]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johngarin8290]

This has to be surfing 21st century update, control looks so precise & way beyond my nervous wobbles, Simply Brilliant, Top Shelf Guys, Beautiful viewing Ta

[@gabrielsteinmann1787]

So remarkable. Beautiful to watch them make it look so easy.

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@misterfunnybones]

The foil is like deep powder skiing/snowboarding. Smooth & fast. Feels effortless when you get in the "zone."

[@kilianbader9786]

I agree

[@ppcfoiling]

Oh yeah it is

[@fwk32]

Never been on one. Are you still feeling the wave when you ride this? It looks super smooth, but is there a disconnect?

[@rex8638]

@@fwk32 i guess you feel less of the bump on the surface but still get the feel of that power from under?

[@Alexander-Kurtz]

Laird Hamilton is so humble and one of the few professionals who doesn't act like a used car salesman. Huge respect for the guy.

[@mamacitadelosperros533]

He really is like that in person, too. I come from Kaua’i, “The Garden Hose.”😁

[@Alexander-Kurtz]

@@mamacitadelosperros533 Greetings from Okinawa outer islands "Typhoon Alley". Keep it light.

[@mamacitadelosperros533]

@@Alexander-Kurtz - 🤙🏾

[@Alexander-Kurtz]

@@mamacitadelosperros533 Brother,do you surf ?.

[@mamacitadelosperros533]

@@Alexander-Kurtz - I used to when I was younger, but I have always preferred bodysurfing. Oh, and it is “sister,” or probably “auntie.”

[@549nihipalis]

Awesome presentation Maika’i Laird

[@wedemeyerr]

It looks so easy (but we all know, it's not). Absolutely mind blowing footage. Thank you so much

[@rsauder]

I was in Nazare almost 1 year to this day...fantastic place!

[@alanmacseoin7626]

Amazing video. Laird and other "True surfers" keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible. It's always a joy to see that. "Ola noa ola olaio" 😉

[@jamesgarry478]

It's been said before Laird Hamilton "half man half amazing" True Legend maverick and pioneer.

[@iainhannay4530]

Amazing stuff, I kite foil and it has opened up a whole new dimension after 20 years of kiting. Another amazing tool in the box that allows us to be out where the fish belong.

[@alexcave7573]

This has to be some of the best surf footage ever captured + with legends such as Laird, epic waves, great commentary and beautifully presented this is just so so good to watch!

[@pilotllenworb]

How fast are they going? Laird has been a hero for over 25 years and is still an absolute inspiration. Such deep respect and really love the statement about digging it so much that he wants to train hard and eat well and sleep early.

[@andrewheywood9737]

Artists at work....the stoke is rad....foilers....unreal...

[@hansbaker4599]

Kauai was my home way back! Hey Laird you are blessed! Hope to see you one day in Heaven!

[@SuperHeavyDave]

Literally looks like CGI. Amazing stuff, well done to all involved.

[@jbro8934]

Respect for these guys and for Laird. First time I ever saw him was as Burkhart in the film North Shore.

[@hawaiianitedivah]

I like that way of thinking "Projection", I to project of where I could be of taking off with a paipo- board with just a pair of fins. Hope one day I would like to try and being towed on a paipo-board... One day.... Mahalo for sharing...

[@Antmanmoto]

Laird remains the man!

[@jbro8934]

Burkhart get your own damn wave!😅

[@barneytaylor3041]

@@jbro8934 sgsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssd

[@baronnashor158]

Where i live there is no wave.. I may never experience surf Im always in awe watching videos like this..the waves speaks to me...But at least here we got snowboarding, which i bet surfer might look at and feel the same as me right now..Board brothers lets go

[@Surfhound]

Laird made the advances in today’s big wave surfing realm possible. He thought out of the box way back and knew specialized equipment mattered.

[@williamthomas5780]

Stunning, beautiful. Literally amazed by you guys. It's so slick. You guys are bookin' UP! Some serious speed right there. Looks slippery. Like you're in some different kinds of forces than anyone's ever seen.

[@clintcooper6425]

The master is finally starting to show his age but he still can do it...love and respect @@@

[@cars2drive298]

what a legend Laird ! way to live man !

[@arthurwatts1680]

Epic photography - kudos to everyone involved. I can't imagine what kind of sad, lonely existence the people who took the time to dislike this vid must be living.

[@planetclay]

incredible. and thank you for not polluting the screen with dumb logos...majestic.

[@cwreese345]

WOW! So soothing and beautiful!

[@chrisnizer1885]

Damn, those foil boards go right over the chop like it's not even there! That's pretty damn cool, no doubt about it. Thanks for the video, good stuff. 👍 👍

[@manuelgasparmartins]

man.. this video is so perfect. cheers!

[@JetSurfingNation]

Nazare is an amazing place, a true dragon like you say! .. Laird is a real legend! Efoil is really a next gen stuff reaching places where traditional surf cant. keep riding!

[@luismarques9280]

Not only Nazaré, some of Europe's best waves are also in other parts of Portugal not far from Nazaré: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJC4ZaGfqtaInsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWSuqX2Mq5plpJo

[@SURFINGVISIONS]

Epic edit, epic drone work & love that you used Tycho's music. Oh yeah, the foiling is rather good too. Bravo! Great job!

[@peterandlesleyvl]

Best I've seen on foiling big waves. Probably because no one else has done it like this. What's next? 🤔

[@peterbachman5965]

Seemingly eons ago I recall a line being drawn at Teahapuu... Laird was the first person to cross that line. He never looked back. Pioneering spirit in every respect- this just adds to his legacy.

[@genki007]

Men and mountains! Wow!

[@truetierra]

Amazing footage and people.

[@SaulOhio]

I needed to see this today. Really lifted my spirits.

[@r0cketplumber]

The high L/D of the foil allows it to use a shallower wave, far out from the break to gain energy with little effort. It's plain to see the surfers are getting long, stable rides that are just impossible on draggy, slow planing boards. Awesome.

[@kbkesq]

Laird is the musk of surfing. Innovation that created entire industries in windsurfing, standup and now Foilboard.

[@repetermusic]

Wow! Just wow. It looks as if I was dreaming.

[@cliffordbradford8910]

boards are so fast you're never close to the peak, you just keep running away from it. Magic.

[@thenomadsurvivalist4459]

Pleasure to watch 👍

[@gerardguitarist]

Someone asked me what the best sport in the world is. Well Football (Soccer), The Beautiful Game for sure as a team sport. But as far as individual sports go? Surfing 100%. Nothing compares to it. Well that and free Soloing ie. Alex Honnold. Anyway, now this foiling has really changed the experience on the wave. I hope to try it out one day. Looks amazing. Great footage. So peaceful.

[@ronkirk5099]

Surfing has come a long way since the 60's and a Hobie long board at Doheny which was my experience.

[@sea2959]

yes...and the longboard is still one of the greatest tools for learning..aloha

[@simonedevlin7710]

I appreciate the comment about having "foiling eyes".It has to do with an elevated state of conciousness and experiencing heaven on a shiny lightening speed liquid wave. Nothing comes close to it when you are one with the sea, sand, air and your tool box.The challenge is deciding the best fit for your dream wave.Thanks.

[@RachaelJohn]

Omg foil surfing those waves looks like an absolute dream

[@sunshinedaydream6244]

"DANCES WITH WAVES" A masterpiece day Boyz, Cheers..

[@planetmchanic6299]

Wow! Now I got the itch way bad. Absolutely amazing.

[@Barbara-fk5ff]

Such a humble man.

[@Oseanacoceanblue]

Almost looks surreal and fast it looks like it’s CGI or something Far out man Amazing

[@wernergansert6377]

That looks amazing and must be totally addictive!

[@TRUE-WORSHIPPER952]

Great videography with great choice of music!

[@bearlemley]

Impressive drone work!

[@surfgame]

Amazing. Looks futuristic.

[@Yahuah780]

Futuristic? Demonic Trumpf just put out a travel ban on Europe on this scam fake phony balony virus

[@Tavira33]

This wave is like an never ending jorney.

[@legendfilms6185]

Great video, so smooth it does not look real how big the waves your foiling on

[@johnbishara3795]

coolest thing ever

[@bry8636]

That’s a long mast! I get the need for a tall mast in big surf- but it’s still going to make it difficult

[@unclegeorge7845]

Gosh. An entire cycle would be interesting. Wow.

[@b5watersports]

Good Luck mate, see you on the other side.

[@johnsurf509]

Very good video!!

[@LiftFoils]

Glad you liked it!

[@Who.is.Clinton]

So many dynamic dimensions. At that speed, not only is the foil doing it's thing, but the surfboard is also acting like a wing, AIRFOIL?...wow, no wonder it is so difficult for one of the greatest surfers alive to master...?

[@FredHerrman]

Incredible!

[@neilhiggins2942]

I'd like to see some of the longer full length rides in this video.

[@phillipsteiner3581]

Like a dream!

[@kbkesq]

Pure so incredible. Their rides are longer than downhill ski rides!

[@klclose1]

Man, that has got to be the ultimate high.......ever!! (Riding a wave for that long) I just don't know how it could get any better than that!