Mark Healey's Guide To Surviving The Worst Situations In Surfing

[@timbaxter5669]

Guy is a madman. Always articulate too. Huge fan of Mark Healey.

[@twizzler3b]

Did you see his first go at spearfishing a Marlin? It's on his channel, great video.

[@timbaxter5669]

All round water wizard @@twizzler3b

[@jimsmith1550]

I will stay down for 3 waves if I have to…meantime me at my local break freaking out underwater on a 6-7 ft wave. This man is a beast.

[@Marlonbrando1225]

I was thinking exactly the same…. 3 waves on a 15-18s period dat is like a whole minute 😂

[@jonathanfryer9497]

Lol Im under the water for a total if 6 seconds on that 6-7ft wave and it feels catastrophic

[@jimsmith1550]

@@jonathanfryer9497 lol man I totally agree.

[@danielmenten4403]

Mark Healey is one of the predecessors doing this before flotation vests, spare air containers and jet ski assist. Much much respect.

[@mikebranch7928]

Great tips. I just heard some advice about not sprinting unnecessarily so I’ve managed to slow myself down and breathe more intentionally. Haven’t had to test it yet but already noticed I’m conserving a lot more energy.

[@reelaxcharters636]

no-one ever mentions that marks also a pretty legendary free diver so a few minute breathe hold is not a worry

[@ryand141]

Not gonna matter if he's out cold. That's no criticism. That wave looked gnarly as f.

[@matthewj9832]

That’s seriously the biggest problem i had too especially in hawaii, or central cal, putting 100% effort in, making it over but there’s a bigger one behind it and now you’re in the worst spot possible and absolutely gased. i’ve even made the mistake of not bailing and literally riding the wave underwater on your belly. but damn healy everything you do i knows 10 times gnarlier. i’d love to surf himalayas with you

[@scottfoster3548]

Incredible and my breathing is disrupted AND I'm miles away watching on video WHOA. Mr. Healey wonderful (and scary for me) matter-of-fact narrative.

[@davidsurf930]

A true waterman. Doing whatever it takes to survive.

[@robertmckeon297]

Some pretty serious insight here. remember seeing a show about Mark on MTV probably 20 years ago😳

[@phillysslydogsly4186]

Dude is a beast, big wave surfing is more of a science experiment than a sport lol

[@meegssan5716]

yea some push the limits of surfing, mark in his own right, is pushing the limits of the longest hold downs which i think is how he takes a really good bath after a long day farming

[@phillysslydogsly4186]

@@meegssan5716 haha yup, saw a video of his free diving. Guy is a true waterman 🤙

[@mikebranch7928]

Oh my god that Tahiti set was nightmare

[@francus7227]

Left out an analogy for people that have no clue: 1) Take a few deep breaths. Then see how long you can hold your breath while sitting on the couch. 2) Do 15 jumping jacks. Exhale. Hold your breath WHILE continuing to do jumping jacks. Time yourself.... #2 Is paddling your butt off to catch a wave. But fall in the initial take off process..

[@jeffg4686]

I know I'd never be out there. You gotta be a serious waterman.

[@JohnLloyd-yi3fg]

Excellent, excellent advice and thankfully I will never need it. For I unfortunately am not built for surf that big.

[@kevinkleinhenz6511]

It seems in only recent years do I see pro or big wave surfers explain how they survive. I know what I felt like getting thrashed by 4’ waves and wondering when I would pop up. My mind can’t fathom what it must be like to be cratered by something as big as a 15-30’ wave.

[@yeano4377]

can't just call timeout and paddle on in!

[@meegssan5716]

Marks last tip: "Just stay under for three waves if you dont feel it letting you up." Yeah...uh, no. Nope. If after three seconds im not up its a wrap. This dude counting waves, might as well bring his speargun while hes down there waiting for 3-4 waves to pass over

[@seancallahan1312]

True warrior. Caught inside at Mavericks is no fun.

[@J_Smith7]

Heavy!

[@justtowatch111]

Maximize your chances whilst knowing that if the ocean says NO you are screwed.

[@didymostruespeal]

mark at mullys would be so awesome

[@questioneverythingHaid-gb4dc]

I’m 70, haven’t surfed in over 40 years. Aren’t there James Bond-type mini scuba gear available for surfing by now? Whenever I was out at over 8’, my only wish was to have just 2-3 breaths extra, then I might have even tried big waves. Anything over 10 scared me to death.

[@stephelectra]

Ty 🙏🏽✨

[@SurfMastery-kz6je]

why is it good to "almost" hyperventilate? 2:56

[@JuanRodriguez-fj1nk]

I'm already crapping my shorts when it gets over 6 foot. I can't even imagine being out there in those conditions.

[@bobross5079]

When I think of 'Top Tier Gnarly' I immediately think of Healy

[@HoStevie]

not me watching this before paddling out on a 4-6ft day... 👀

[@fergferguson7370]

Yep when that hammer time comes just go in to the beach….

[@sociablemisanthrope9066]

That is the first time I hear anyone else besides me talking about tasting the fear in your mouth in those situations.

[@aj-li4ly]

Why do you need a subscription to listen to an interview? Hey Healy, how about you Hop on the Jamie O’Brien or Nathan and Koa podcast?

[@waxcomb]

Gonna wait for a good backlog of content to build up then renew my subscription

[@kevinkahn7099]

my heart hurts and im in my pajamas

[@scottvanderlinden118]

Love that big hand grabbing you and pulling you over. 🆘

[@scotthull2141]

this's a description of me in regular surf LoL

[@MachucaPermies]

when he say at 3:20 he has to stay down for three waves??????

[@retribution999]

I love surfing but hate it too

[@StopTheRot]

@1:50 this! 🤦‍♂️

[@sea2959]

I had a 2 wave hold down trying to swim out to 10' Pipeline....to go shoot mr Mark Healy. Didn't make thru the keyhole and an 8' footer took both my swim fins at Ehukai. Couldn't touch the bottom, couldn't reach the surface. Eventually felt like I was going to die, right there in front of the lifeguard tower....so I stoped moving ..and my back felt the surface. Took one breath and luckily the wave washed me to shore. Walked straight to the lifeguards and asked for a pair of borrowed fins....swam out and scored. Even had the photo printed on Kauai's NALU UNDERGROUND. Remember, dont fight the wave...waves don't get tired 🤣😂🤣🤣