SURFING THE WAVE OF A LIFETIME

[@toomuchfandango]

That was one of the best waves on the internet to be viewed and enjoyed for decades to come. What an achievement Nate!

[@gnerd99]

Agreed, I was sure you were not gunna come out, and the water level shot was unbelievable. Such a finely judged ride. Pushing the envelope for sure.

[@stevewendes9091]

100%

[@Eventual-Visitor]

Where is this gentle wave located if i may ask?

[@krustyleclown]

​@@Eventual-VisitorUranus 🤫 😂

[@johnmurphy8319]

Ireland

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Your content, production, editing and commentary are becoming next level. You guys are turning out the best surfing videos on the web. Congrats, keep punching

[@unkletonyahearns179]

And they have the hottest chicks

[@brianwills4398]

Agreed. Dudes fpv is next level. Even the music is perfect.

[@gabejensen6227]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@solomon6082]

This video is so powerful and nathan is so humble. This is the realest testimony of a surfer online. God bless this man

[@CliffsofHope]

DEEPNESS!!! That, as we say in County Clare, was SAVAGE!!! So stoked AILEENs was so special for the HawaiiN:) Praise GOD:) Pretty special to hear N.Flor saying, 'it was right up there' with CHOPES!! that's saying something. T.LOWE & FERG & PATCH & DAN & the gang have been doing it for years:) So stoked N.Flor was scared out there. I'm not the only one!! So sick.. That Foam ball stuff was wild:)

[@janderEmoreKan]

Wonderful to see someone so happy, fulfilled and grateful. And sharing it. This is what life is about.

[@jaidemmon3745]

Injured my back and haven't been able to surf for a few years after 35+ years on. Feeling like I'll never surf again. Hearing Nate's description of that feeling after getting the wave of a lifetime nailed it for me and brought me to tears. There's nothing like surfing....

[@solomon6082]

❤️

[@raff23able]

Man feel you ! I’ve been surfing for 37 years and I’ve been out for nearly a year first a hernia op which then revealed heart problems, big op coming up. I one hundred percent feel exactly what you’re saying ! Living vicariously through these vibes. Hope we both make it back out there soon. Good luck brother 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@seancallahan1312]

Wow, the injured reserve is here. Same with me. I miss surfing, with my back and hips I can hardly walk. Going up any stairs is painful and super slow, one at a time. Plus a big hernia. I tried to keep going by using an SUP (surfing alone in Baja beachbreaks in front of my apartment was the way to go). I've accepted that it's over for me. But I remember the best wave of my life. Same feelings. A giant set wave out the back at Mavs in the mid 90's. The look on his face and watching him try to describe the feelings took me back. You can't describe it, but if you know, you know. He might not see this, but thanks from the guys who can't go anymore. You're all we have.

[@johnconnelly2003]

62 and trying to reclaim it . I started late so only about 35 years surfing. Surfing post major medical shit is it’s own whole thing. To keep going when it would be easy to stop. Been contemplating a return to boogie board at some point, but not giving up yet 🙃 Keep the faith bro’s , it is good to chase it on whatever level you can❤

[@seancallahan1312]

@@johnconnelly2003 I was in so much pain on normal boards 8 or 9 years ago, I was screaming underwater from my back pain when my back would click wrong jumping up. SUP's let me stay out another 3 or 4 years, but I can hardly get up a small stair anymore. (Back, Legs, and Hips). 3 grand would get me bodysurfing and on the SUP again, About 8 or 10 grand would get me back on my shortboards. Money is hard to come by in Mexico, though. For instance, I got my car stolen 5 years ago, and haven't even got one grand together for a beater Toyota since then. It's a 20 year old, Honda 80cc Scooter for me now. No medical care for me. I had some good waves here while it lasted, though. I gotta sell these boards, I guess. That hurts, but I could probably get a car (2 decent surfing SUP's). Selling them is the final surrender, though.

[@nickotten1358]

Taking off behind the peak, riding the foam ball and still making it!! Holy shit Nate! Sick angle on the shot too! Good shit man!

[@hobbs2005]

Wish they showed it in actual speed.

[@nettwench]

Yeah, the foam ball, rad

[@JohnSmith-iy4io]

@@hobbs2005 Click on the Setting icon at the bottom of the screen and manually changed the speed of the player from "Normal," to 1.5. I think that's pretty darn close to the actual real speed then.

[@riprappinronnie]

Maybe real time speed

[@riprappinronnie]

Thanks

[@davey4447]

Wave of the year and in contention with Mel’s 2021 Mavericks wave for wave of the decade. How you managed to ride that high up on the foam ball on such a huge wave and make it out is incredible. I don’t think it’s possible to ride a wave any better than that. Congrats man. Unbelievable.

[@ErivaldoCiceroLopes]

Show de bola whoooo !!!!!!

[@ole.strand]

Thanks for taking us through the experience with you Nate. So sick the time we’re living in. Watching one of the best surfers in the world exploring new waves and getting the wave of their life. And props to the guys getting all those angels. Insane how deep you got on this one.

[@andryadas]

That’s why I follow you Nathan. There’s hardly a better surf channel. Your surfing skills along the last 4years have gone mythical.

[@OffTheGrid1982]

Eddie would go....so would Nathan 👊

[@yepyepyep170]

The dude is a mythical creature at this point

[@connierichards2875]

Epic comment!❤

[@davidmoore8397]

I don't ever comment on surf videos, but I've been watching Nath's slab vids lately and been blown away by his skill. To hear him describe one of his greatest ever waves, in such a humbling and emotional way, shows how much this particular way meant (over his literal hundreds of insane barrels in his lifetime). I feel privileged to have watched this video.

[@KumidazAviator]

I've been surfing and watching movie and videos since 1974 . That back-door tube was, I truly believe, the best tube ride I have EVER watched since I saw Shaun Thompson's tube ride in Free Ride 1979. You sir, are an amazing ability surfer. Total respectful a fellow surfer.

[@KumidazAviator]

BTW, love the Rory Russel lighting bolt board!

[@martywidholm6102]

Only a long time surfer knows how good this is… total respect for a lifetime surfing all conditions to work your way up to this truely epic moment and epic skill in riding this epic wave. I’m in awe, and I think every every surfer would agree! Wow

[@wendellfugate4225]

This one is very special. Will be watching it many times. Cheers!

[@zelkyvideo]

I'm 55 years old. I don't think I've ever seen anyone surf such a huge, perfect barrel so perfectly ever before.

[@henrifourie9692]

Likewise age and same for me. To add , doing it in an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar gear makes it even more special. What an age we live in!! We truly are privileged.

[@solomon6082]

@@henrifourie9692 bro 🤯

[@riprappinronnie]

Yup

[@riprappinronnie]

@@henrifourie9692gear means nothing

[@oliverschultz4345]

Nathan!!! That was very probably the best barrel ever ridden!!! No words to describe that ride ... but maximum respect to you for your skill, courage and talent, and for your humble expression of gratitude and appreciation for that ride!!! You are already a legitimate legend.

[@vermili0n]

I’ve never been into surfing or really liked the ocean but I can appreciate this sport. Those slow mo shots were amazing. Looks so fun but deadly at the same time.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Nate, You are hands down the most elite Slab rider alive! Backdoor peak ,on the foamball, perfect line touch & go, release, into the barrel and threaded thru. Best I've ever seen. MAHALO for sharing. I'm rushing. Wsheew.

[@flyingrooms]

Awesome. My first thought was “she let him in” to see the universe from that place and come out. Gratitude. Just everything, the wave, the surfer, the cameras, the location.

[@julianmessina1969]

Don't know if I can ever fully comprehend how you made that but the stoke in your words, even at 53 yrs, are an inspiration to never stop charging. Thanks for sharing my brother.

[@HLsab]

Mind blown…….congratulations on a wave of a lifetime Nate .

[@scottycartercom]

I was screaming! Come on come on make it brother!…… You….mr. Nathan are the best Wave Rider on the planet. That is the wave of human kind. You are the man. Legend.

[@neil06379]

The fact that you guys are finding these waves all over the world and bringing the best footage and music together with it, is putting this channel ahead of everyone else. I'll keep watching the real content makers who put in the hard work and not the rip-off, money hungry, vampires like Surfline. Keep it up boys 🤙🏽

[@brendangannon9286]

People been surfing this wave for 25 years

[@iblong9505]

You're very blessed. Give thanks everyday

[@miguelpoissonbruler]

The foam ball forced you up to the ceiling and into a crawlspace and the only way down was to take a line that straddled the face and the foam ball. This wave was all about that foam ball. Epic. Glad you caught one of the rides of your life on video and from the angles you did. "N Flo!"

[@joshmason6169]

Nate, you now have two of the most incredible barrel rides of all time! Unreal!!!

[@tecnohuerta3451]

One of the Best right wave of the surfing history.... Nat the Best 👍👍

[@thomassawicki2065]

Cold Cold Water, Scary ass cliff, grey dark day, huge tubing waves, behind the peak take-off, Nathan is a brave man.

[@solomon6082]

And oh so beautiful

[@jerryk-wi9vl]

that wave will be slapped up on ever surf shop around this globe and Nate was the conqueror,, blessings

[@jbc1042]

Not many people in the world could have personal commentary like that about a wave they rode. That was an awesome wave. It was a better ride and a great description! ❤ Nate, thanks for sharing that once in a lifetime experience 👍 .

[@Della624]

When I was watching that wave from the front view and I saw all the foam, (it reached to the top of the wave), I was so disappointed because I thought you'd been gobbled up by it, then when you came out of the wave at the end I was like "wtfuuuuuuuuuu. Omfg that was frigging awwwwweeeesssooooome!!!" I've been following for quite a while now but I don't the wave you said was still the best ride of your life, all I can say is that wave must've been other wordly because this one opened the gate to that world. It was frigging awesome!!! I don't know why I said all this because in all honesty I think your face after you came out of the wave just about said it all. Thank you so much for sharing. 💝💯👏👏👏

[@johntiller4327]

A superb display of surfing intellect at its highest. You could do a PHD on that one wave alone. The best visual poetry ever ridden.

[@petermcguinness8222]

Nate. I am old. That backdoor right is the best wave I've ever seen ridden, thanks to a thousand elements. 'So what?'...anyone could say, reasonably. But it means a lot to me that you rode it and that you put so much effort into making it available for people to see. Fuck. Thank you.

[@donaldgaunder3914]

That was a 10 Nathan! Brings to my memory certain radical barrels I've gotten over the last 40 years that I/you never forget!

[@David-le7jy]

The cliffs and that wave reminded me of a spot in the deep south of NZ I used to surf many years ago. Heavy, cold, heaven.

[@thezaffa7351]

4:12, When the calmness hits, I can't help but wait for David Attenborough to start narrating...This video edit is so on point and that wave must be the most perfect thing i have ever seen lol.

[@solomon6082]

😂

[@afs-drew9644]

🎉 Legendary Ride dude !! One of the best ever period. !!

[@mita6010]

This ride was a work of art.

[@ZiaMonk]

BRA FUGGIN VO holy chit best surf vid I've ever seen, all levels, from music to timing to silence to EVERYTHING, I felt that so deep and real OMG THANK YOU. Watching surf vids for 30 years

[@dvk518]

Such a good wave! Setting the standard for big wave surfing. So much respect for you paddling in and pushing the limits with your own ability- compared to all the tow in ’heroes’.

[@laurentpradayrol]

Magnifique ! la synchronicité le geste et la maîtrise de l'art

[@SecretSpots]

I've been surfing since 1983, competed, fan of surf magazines and movies, etc, ... and in my opinion that was by far the most magnificently perfect deep foam ball trim ever caught on video. AMAZING

[@riprappinronnie]

Yes yes

[@markcreedon]

Mind blowing. Amazing 2 of your best rides ever in Ireland

[@craigdgardiner]

Powerful video both visual and emotional. You keep raising the bar and connecting with us watching back home. Great work Nate

[@28th_St_Air]

Loved the editing of “the ride” including the reveal of the incredible landscape at the end. So awesome that you caught it on vid.

[@tonysmario817]

nobody on the beach to hijack that footage! pure gold.

[@mikkokinkki2694]

Aloha MANO MAKO HERE ,Love you Bro!!!!!! you making it happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only the riders know the feeling yet you did a good job expressing the moment. keep riding and building your Glide and locking in your targets.7 - O !! with meat.. Behind the pit !! In my experience the only they to fully express my moments to others who will never put them self's to the Razors edge deep in the black blue eyes of the ocean dragons , dancing on there folding spine flesh flapping warping sensations. Poetry my friend Poetry in motion intertwined with emotion.. Your team vary talented you are growing to become my favorite big wave surfer.. Congratulations to the ultimate ride..

[@b.8284]

That was amazing thanks for sharing that massive barrel with us. Super special session, stoked the universe sent you that killer wave Nate!

[@brentpage1402]

Nathan, it was an Honor & Blessing to share in that Ride!!!! Awesome, thanks, Brent, California

[@SlimJimIce80]

I was cheering for you on that wave. Yes! All of your skill and experience was needed to make that.wave. Incredible athleticism!

[@squidsquid5664]

You deserve it. Making all the right moves. Taking all the right lines.

[@solomon6082]

2:02 just watching this bro its so heavy… it makes me humble…. I cant imagine what you were going through.. youre looking up at the wave not where youre going!!!! Like you had to see it with your own eyes while riding the wave … he had to look back! Bro unbelievable… That must have been like an out of body experience to be in control to even take the bump while looking back! Cmon bro… Much love

[@kooldude7876]

Man absolutely incredible to watch. Seeing your journey has been really inspiring. Keep it up Nate, you are a legend!

[@davidwickli3834]

The Best of the Waves, beautiful.

[@StephenOmv]

Mad respect brother!! Suring evolves as boundaries are pushed, action is taken outside the "box" and exploration occurs in new spaces and places. What a joy it is to watch you surf this year's Slab Tour and to witness the evolution of surfing as it unfolds.

[@alexandermissling2248]

Love the words u choosed to describe it ! This moments are what life is about, not just with surfing, with so many other things in life as well ! ❤

[@cory_hugs7850]

I haven’t cried in 15 years wth…dude that was it!!! Glad it happened for you your a good dude. The Florence Bros work hard for what they get that’s why I personally ride with you guys 🤙🏼

[@solomon6082]

Much love to you man ❤

[@solomon6082]

It seems the surf elders of the world have spoken… ones that never speak and watch.. come forward and testify with your testimony. Men that havnt cried in 15 years, flowed salt water and healed. They testify they never come forward and testify before they testify. Thats how real. Pure emotion and meaning. Life. Shows how raw and powerful the waves vibrations of honesty that flow from your mouth are.

[@secretguyoz2]

Dude I'm so stoked for you, that thing was a BEAST!

[@vividorrrr]

That is next level foamball riding!! One of the best rides in surfing history imo

[@ziga328]

Props to Nate's editing for not taking 15 mins to get to the good footage like other surf vlogs

[@curtisreynolds7708]

That wave might be right there with Peter Mel's Maverick Barrel or Shane's Barrel at Jaws but the way you Backdoored like it was pipe on super steroids was maybe once in a lifetime well find out this footage by the way is priceless and you should be getting a lot more $$$$$ for your time Thanks Nate

[@brettdudash1788]

Out of all the wild waves you’ve posted that was the heaviest yet to watch! Incredible ride

[@wesleyturner1979]

Wow 👍 John and Ivan have some catching up to do… Wave of the spring is the next big get!

[@solomon6082]

Total submission … heavy bro beautiful 2:51 Ego death He rode it out enjoys it soaked it in.. a moment… eternalized .. thank you for sharing you ride mind and soul bro… love you He came out from under the water a different man.. i swear… it was a lot to work through.. straight spiritual experience testimony.. this video is way more than it looks … 3:22

[@chrisshea1982son]

I have been on this journey with Nathan for about four years now. For those that have been with him, supporting from a far.… we understand the meaning behind this wave. Growing up with no true father figure, the pressures of John John, the choice to be a maverick versus WSL. The WORK. This wave is about the WORK. And the GODS did not disappoint. I have been in the water, my whole life. I consider myself A low level waterman. I cannot wait for this feeling. my first in and out tube ride will happen. And Nathan is the one pushing me to do it. the power of influence an impact.

[@solomon6082]

Its there for you…

[@solomon6082]

I understand.. i know your pain..

[@keiperkins]

One of the best wave rides I have ever seen! Woo! 🎉

[@BenGravyy]

Amazing work

[@fozalinko]

Would be good to see a behind the scenes clip on how you and your crew organise a trip to get these waves, a lot must go into it. Cheers

[@baitbinder6862]

The overall ride is one of the best I've seen. Doing Nate Things, he was setting up deep here. The bottom turn was mid-face. Less than the best can do this on this size wave. Then he pumps this thing to get high enough to stay above the bomb bottom. Once he clears the froth, he has to negotiate a mid wave drop that is harder than the initial take-off. What a wave! Nate, let me know when you want to go with the 'Doing Nate Things' line. When the hen breaks wind, we'll smell it again! yeah

[@cahirtuo]

Following your slab tour was great. Even better when you came to Ireland i was stoked for you. Your footage at mully was amazing and I was bummed when I thought you didn't score the cliffs when you where here. You sat on this footage for months I dont know how you managed to keep it this long ! Insane Nathan love your content and so glad you scored here. 🤙🏻🇮🇪☘️

[@PeterClaven]

🟢⚪🟠

[@anttommo]

Is this Ireland?

[@cahirtuo]

@@anttommo yes

[@thomasmartin9912]

Also had to of been the best caught on film as well, perfect back door slab looked otherworldly with no one out all alone just Nathan it looked like. Shot from the two angles made for a perfect dimension as to this wave’s perfection. Nathan thanks for not spoiling a perfect wave / ride of your life with unsuitable music!

[@mikeholman9544]

That was insane! When you took off I thought he is 🥜 and he’s not going to make it. The ledge in front of you was crazy! I couldn’t even imagine paddling in a wave like that and you make it look so easy. You are super human and I think that should be the wave of the year. The water angle really showed how crazy it was riding the foam ball. Props to you and the 🎥! Way to go Nate! Be safe and keep charging!

[@ericschmitt7369]

Thank you for sharing this moment Nathan!

[@michaelbates3278]

How deep! 😮, incredible riding!. Remember being stood at the top with a few of us Cornish spongers in 2006 watching it probably about 12 to 15ft that day, the old local crew were on it, Dan S, Danny W on the boogs, Rusty long.. such an intimidating place, everything is like land of the giants.. Did we go in.. Nope!, amazing to watch though!

[@solomon6082]

“Nope!” 😂

[@solomon6082]

Much love man ❤

[@mackash]

Fer sure one of the best barrels ever seen on video. That was unreal. Backdoored it, bounced down through the foam ball. I haven't been this blown away in years. Well done mate

[@brainp471]

Beyond incredible. Congrats Nathan. Seems like you were describing a hand of god experience.

[@mattclarkphotography]

A gift from Mother Ocean right there. You rode it perfectly. Epitome of riding the foamball right after you made it over that first blast, you can see the propulsion as you come down and cut that foamball edge. Mental wave, mental ride.

[@willmiddleton9199]

Absolutely incredible video Nate ! Those "moments" are what a life lived well is all about - huge props to you for living your dream. Most people do not have a clue as to what it's all about, but most experienced surfers do. We are a lucky bunch and you are one of the luckiest of all. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your ventures... Damn I miss that shit ! Stay safe brother and keep on charging !

[@Hrmn8tor]

Epic footage! Super high quality production on this one mate

[@deanpesci8484]

You are the only guy I know who puts out content that is on the same level as your actual surfing, both of which are obviously cutting edge.....nice work my man! My fav vid is still the "day 3 of a surf bender" from a couple of years ago with that great music and stellar POV shots going both ways at pipe....the blond kid doing his best Gerry move for a half second prior to the lip taking his head off was the highlight though!!! Keep up the good stuff!

[@inFAMOUSBeatsGFx]

Literal chills🔥It's easy to get tricked by your playful demeanor but your description had the perfect mix of insight, depth and emotion imho. You are one unique dude 🤙🏻

[@solomon6082]

6:51 its so powerful even outside the water im so intrigued by this … remember when you were so bummed… you didnt get to go in eddie.. now im not sure if this is that moment… but when you couldnt surf i told you when you get back in the water… you will have something no one has… its a process too… that wave was a blessing… it was God communicating to you.. letting you let your fears go .. letting you know he loves you… you are in your head about how you are where you are.. and God gives you exactly what you need to be where he needs you to be… why you? This video is why..

[@WilliamFairey]

Insane so glad you share your journey with us all

[@franmonaghan57]

Incredible wave and thank you for taking us on your journey

[@Daneuro974]

Speechless...And so so stoked for you...By far an example of what is a True Surfing Life...Humbleness & Performance...I wish I could be your travel mate...😉 You're the Man 🤙🏼

[@jarradv01]

Thanks

[@SimonClaringbold]

inspirational footage and excellent explanation at the end. I'm sure a lot of surfers can relate to those feelings. Pulling in so late and so deep took exceptional skill and courage

[@solomon6082]

This whole video dude… i watched it over and over.. not just the wave the testimony the emotion the reason meaning.. it was something spiritual thank you so much for sharing dude. I see your soul. It went over peoples head and you try to hide it for obvious reasons, its all good bro. Its a journey theres more. God bless you bro. Love you

[@Zachary_333]

Next level buddy, congratulations on such an incredible ride. An experience you will never forget 🎉❤

[@rod2231]

That was mind blowing Nathan & I'm just viewing your barrel from a screen 🙂 cliffs to Takes a lot of courage & skill, very cool, also having wearing all that rubber to can restricts mobility

[@johnmorris6643]

Such an amazing ride, I watch a ton of surf vids and that wave and the way you rode it was indeed special, before you even said it was the wave of your life, I had to watch it like 3 times to see how you dissected each section. Thanks for sharing, that was epic.

[@kpslinger6030]

First Greg and Eddie, then Laird & Peter, and now Nathan. It's a very small club

[@jarradv01]

It’s staggering how much this moment stands amongst the others, in a time where we are over saturated with content. Incredibly inspiring!

[@solomon6082]

God has more blessings for you and your loved ones…

[@tr1stan92]

Epic wave, sensational ride, OMG.

[@seangeraghty9264]

Sickest left of the year at Mullaghmore? Sickest right at Aileens? Ireland suits you Nathan 🇮🇪🔥

[@drewnolan96]

Yeah was gonna say kinda looks like Aileen’s

[@solomon6082]

💯

[@josephripley1641]

🔥🔥🔥 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 ❤️💛💚 ALL GLORY TO JAH!!! EPIC RIDE!!!💥🤙🏼 BLESSUP 24-7!!!

[@AidanGunn]

you are killing it this year

[@markbailey2186]

Perfection. Could not have done anything better or been more graceful in the approach. Total commitment, total trust. A dance to remember, even from the armchair! Thanks Nate. You shine as bright in your own way...