POV RAW CLIPS XXL PUERTO ESCONDIDO SESSION!

[@NathanFlorence]

Hey Folks here are some STATS Board im riding modified Pyzel Padillac we call the Puerto Padi, leaner and more like a pipeline board. Length of board: 7’5 Leash: 8 foot FCS leash Fins: THRUSTER SETUP FCS my signature big wave fins. WAVE SIZE: 15 to 20ft wave backs, wave faces 30-40ft

[@andresampa1]

🤙🏽

[@hughlawson5399]

was just about to ask the board length. i have a 7'5" padillac too. it's right on the limit of duckdiveable. thats a pretty small board for the wave size. yew!

[@stevenalfanorealestate]

Forgot Summer 22': Champion

[@Alpha-Andromeda]

How many liters you reckon?

[@jpwil936]

So just out of interest, what's your opinion on guys doing step off's the ski with so many paddlers out? Surely they must be local to get away with that in a line up like puerto? Cheers. Great vlogs by the way, can't wait for the next winter on Oahu 👍

[@Makepedrogreatagain]

Great video Nathan thanks for that! I'm 56 years old and I don't have the energy it takes to surf at that level anymore so it's an absolute pleasure to watch you rip those waves.

[@joegibbs2508]

Loving the flow from catching a wave at 5:00. You kick out and instantly start paddling hard to JUST make it under the next wave. This is great showing not just riding waves but paddling out. I'm constantly telling my son, don't waste any time in the impact zone. This video is a perfect example of that. Your hustling was AWESOME!!!!

[@FreeEditsForYou]

I just watched that...that wave was massive! 10ft+? Reminds me of Ala Moana Bowls 2 days ago, you'd take one, have to hop out the back and paddle asap

[@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358]

100% timing your paddle out. Saves massive amounts of energy over a long period of time.

[@joegibbs2508]

@@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358 Absolutely! Especially on bigger days, I will spend some time before I go out, watching the lineup to see where and when I want to paddle out. One of the goals is to make it out with dry hair! You gotta be looking for the rips before you paddle out, I call the rip the conveyor belt!

[@cauemachado4023]

Those are some rad tips 🔥🔥

[@thatguy2201]

Love watching these raw edits, makes me feel a little of the real deal, especially when it's got some size. Been four long years since having to give up surfing due to a brain injury. Took me three years before I could even watch surf vids because it was too emotional for the loss and Nate's POV raw edits were the ones that broke the heartache. Keep it up mate, the stoke is real 🤘🏼

[@NathanFlorence]

Glad you can watch surf again brother, sucks to hear about the brain injury!

[@thatguy2201]

@@NathanFlorence Thanks mate, it sucks alright because it was my surfboard that caused it. Charging DH MTB has taken surfing's place so I still get my fix of stoke, just in a different way, but it'll never replace the ocean. I get to live vicariously through blokes like you.

[@metalboxman99]

Love these raw edits, shows so much of the experience of surfing instead of just catching waves!.. I only wish the GoPro lens didn't flatten everything out & make a 15-20foot wsve look 5 ft tall.

[@solarfinder]

I just love that they are able to capture the footage, as back in the day it was a separate film crew. I love the breathing and emotions, brings back so many feelings. Thanks bud!

[@luciandepasquale9680]

Same, these videos have helped my tremendously. Catching waves was always the easy part for me but I used to dread getting caught inside since I’m not the strongest swimmer and I don’t get to surf as much as I’d like but I’ve slowing been getting more comfortable in bigger surf after finding these videos.

[@mathias2410]

The amount of work surfers put in for a few seconds of thrill and glory is amazing. A special breed indeed😊

[@reddiver7293]

And time.

[@shonofear]

Best POV session, really felt my heart rate creeping up with adrenaline, almost like I was there. Keep em coming

[@TheOtherJCBroadcast]

#MeToo

[@the_pov_channel]

GEtting spat out at 5:00 and then, using the momentum to glide back out and barely make it under the lip of a fat one, was Top notch. Nathans the most barreled dude in 2023

[@BogsigmaEnergy]

Yo bro new sub in 2024 I just subbed

[@tuskedbeast]

Insane as usual but what really strikes me about this is I think it's the first time I've seen a POV surf video that goes until after sunset. Something we've all seen (probably not all in huge beachbreak!), but never seen on KZbin. -Feeling it!

[@jayhayes9606]

The feeling of the last guy out. Your tired, but you bagged some great waves. The land is dark, the sun is gone, a faint glow on the horizon. The sharks are coming out, the waves are getting bigger, the tide has changed, the rocks are appearing. The current is sweeping. A feeling only a surfer knows.

[@surfingamerica2363]

That's some controlled chaotic line up, when the sets keep coming the adrenaline rush... That was so fun to watch 🤙🤙

[@SecretSpots]

I love that you include the paddling out and around the lineup hunting waves. Very "1st person" feel. 🙌

[@leighhawker2056]

Thanks for making these videos I work in a milk factory and can't surf anymore but these have helped keep surfing alive for me cheers to you and all the guys and girls who make it happen.

[@williammartin2842]

I especially like the video where you indicate when to duck dive under a big wave and when to bail. You paddle fast so there is less chance to encounter a bail and swim for the bottom situation. It felt like drowning twice over the years when a thick wave lip drilled me under water. We learn a lot from your surfing videos. Wish I had known when to bail way back then.

[@chrismoore43]

8:30 I thought it was going to be a closeout. I don't know how you made it through that section but I cheered for you when you came out. lol Epic footage Nathan and Ivan!

[@Climoooo]

Man this video makes me so stoked! Been going thru a pretty major back/spine injury these last few months, and watching this makes me so pumped. Heart beating on some of those you just make it under the lip on the duck dive. Thanks Nate, makes me feel like I’m back on a trip charging haha

[@NathanFlorence]

Glad your enjoying! Bro those duck dives were rsiky on my 7’5 and those sets were 15ft easy i was hoping i didnt get sucked over!

[@tubedogsurf]

Great perspective, thanks for making the effort to share what went down. Lived it when you described the channel taking you back out “not by choice”. Been there too and helps me relive those life-affirming moments

[@wallydorseyjr1985]

Thanks for keeping it real. The misses, the makes the wipeouts and near disasters.The life we live (love) from a real perspective...... only a bit more ferocious than many of us can latch on to.

[@glennhenderson702]

A bit??

[@davidramos873]

Such immersive material! So stoked to see you charging puerto!!!

[@inobi30]

Nathan never gets towed. Absolute cardio monster.

[@Vincesalvati1]

I'm digging these POV sessions. Keep charging Nathan, fun to watch and I'm paddling harder thanks to you!

[@lucianodavid1331]

Incredible video, even though these step-offs right where most people are paddle-surfing seem quite annoying

[@williammartin2842]

Step off seems like Puerto 'Es-can-cheato compared to the paddle in late afternoon drops. Glad to see Nathan made in to shore before full dark. Cool to see how dark the water was ducking under the peaks.

[@87gn199]

must be a new thing, didnt even see people doing them last year. Always thought puerto was a no tow kinda place unless it was just some bat shit day with 2 people out.

[@andrewjones7971]

Couldn't agree more, the beauty, skill and technique of paddle in waves compared to the ungainly step-off and then the wash from the jet ski. The closeness of the jet ski to the paddling surfers looked potentially dangerous, particularly when the jet ski peels away after dropping off the surfer. Nathan showed that the paddle out and paddle back out was possible, so why the jet ski? Cheers

[@piyei]

I mean they only caught like two or three waves, they were the first ones out and respected the turns. Plus it’s the local crew

[@bradshelton2397]

This is showing people how much energy you really have to have in order to surf big waves and especially Puerto. You don’t just get one big wave and celebrate… As soon as you pull off that next step is already rolling in

[@DeltadronesBr]

Awesome! This video makes me, not just remember my 80s surfing but the feelings i had forgotten! Thanks!

[@RedNovaMedia]

Nathan, I could watch your vids for hours. Feels like Im right there in the lineup, and in many cases in settings outside of my skillset. Thanks so much for sharing these !! PS: Thanks for the stats and info

[@BP-uw9nc]

Surfing is 80% paddling and 20% surfing if your any where near Nates level. That's why we love it so much as wave riders it gives us a break from paddling haha. Love the air drop on the final wave in. 👋

[@The98racer]

Nah 5 percent surfing lol

[@BP-uw9nc]

@@The98racer I suppose it depends on where your surfing also. 🏄‍♂️

[@DanHomeAtLast]

Depends on your perspective, if you're in the water then you're surfing, including the paddling, right?

[@The98racer]

@@BP-uw9nc florida... it kinda suck there sometimes bigger days its as choppy as can be smaller days still even choppier

[@mortyrosenstein4211]

Thanks so much. I’m a Florida boy who grew up on beach breaks and always wanted to see what it looks like with a beach break this massive. Finally someone delivers raw video. Once again Nate best content creator in surfing. No one else is even close. Why the hell were you the first one to do it this way? Seems like a no brainer for extra income.

[@NathanFlorence]

Nobody wants to have a gopro when its 15ft and high consequence

[@theyoungupstarts1243]

@@NathanFlorence Jaws of steel!

[@BobbyJetty1502]

My wife was asking me why I keep holding my breath or breathing oddly, lol I had no idea I was doing it. I’ve surfed Puerto three times and got smoked quite a few times, but worth the barrels. Nathan is a beast 🔱

[@MrBreakthompson]

Nothing more pathetic than jetski stepoff people in a paddle line-up..... Other than that, amazing footage dude!

[@jr8899]

This is true but I wish I had mates that could tow me out on a jetski, getting caught inside -nightmare😁

[@Snookninja386]

Sounds like someone forgot to change their tampon 🤣🤣🤣

[@Corradinigabriel]

one time in a lifetime it's ok

[@noahshields507]

@@Snookninja386 Fr the guys on the beach always the loudest 😂☠️🤡🤡🤡

[@gr8157]

I don’t hate… I would do it every time given the opportunity

[@guygraham8016]

Great footage, great angle, no music or slow mo. Such a natural perspective.

[@reddiver7293]

Those sessions where the sun goes down and it gets so dark you can only straighten out to go in. Nathan Florence is legend.

[@eatmorevegetables]

Insane session! I appreciate you leaving in the struggle of getting back into the beach; depending on the spot and the size that's often the part of surfing that freaks me out the most. I liked seeing how you handled it with composure here!

[@williammartin2842]

Sketchy with the rip tide back pulling him back out to the breakers.

[@Sp4wnK3lla]

That's why I ensure I have enough energy to paddle back to shore on big days.

[@Fredscoolvideos]

If you read this love da videos brother. You kill it. All you guyz. Keep up good work. God bless.

[@NathanFlorence]

Thanks legend

[@theyoungupstarts1243]

That sunset was poppin’! Awesome session, 2.5 minute paddle-out, and especially with the grunting on wave three.

[@blakeclarkson9954]

I love how Nathans always playfully yelling at people in the line up. You can tell he still gets hyped on surfing like a big kid, as a pro should, given their blessed life!

[@manineki-neko]

That day I surfed la punta in the morning and it was big:) I run to Zicatela in the evening to see you surfing, it was amazing!! These huge sets, crazy barrels, stoked to see you guys paddling into that!! And I met Zord at the beach:) Saludos chicos 🤙 enjoy Puerto!!

[@6pointstar]

Incredible fitness and feats. I so admire your bravery and skill. Well done!

[@daytradingintothefuture4589]

Watching Nathan paddel helps me understand why he is a pro and I am a joe. I need to work on my conditioning! 👍

[@ludo348]

My eyes are literally watering. I do not know how to express it at the moment. I'm not getting enough sleep because of depression and anxiety, listening to it is such a great relief. Sad how we're missing on such simple and beautiful things available in nature.

[@danieltuso]

Amigo ánimo, busca ayuda con ayaguasca. Ven a Uruguay y contacta con Alejandro Spangenberg

[@mannmusica]

Nothing more magical than afternoon cleanup session at maxing Puerto. You legend

[@tiagoT_]

getting out of the water was gnarlier...holy shit! So sick to watch! you make it look easy Nathan! What a legend 🙌stay safe🤙

[@ATMfromNJ]

Had me shitting bricks just watching. A normal mortal could've easily panicked and found himself locked in pitch blackness with dark bombs still hurtling his way and a beast of a rip sucking him back for more.

[@Jeff-v3v2o]

Lovin' it all, especially you encouraging Ivan... Badass Sunset too!

[@alphaprime7413]

Loved the ending, getting dark and paddling in against the rip/ trying to get that last wave ....

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Great Vid bro. Reliving my youth for sure. This is how we used to stay skinny back in the 80s. Lol. No skis or wave runners needed. Just brutal head on.

[@wazzlopiok240]

I always start watching these thinking I’ll just watch 2 min but I never *just* watch 2 minutes lol. No other surf vids feel like surfing as much as these do!

[@richardgrant9367]

Thanks for taking us with you man, that was cool 🤙🏽

[@maxkelter3561]

Love that Go Pro action. Shows all the in's and outs ups and downs. Cool being out by self for awhile. Thanks for posting.

[@jamespardue3055]

One of the best POV's EVER..........the go out at Puerto is strenuous, to say the least, and he was frothing.

[@georgeivanwashington4188]

Drop in, in the dark…. WOOOW Amazing footage 😮

[@amorgan3526]

It’s crazy how much bigger it is than it looks on Go pro. I surfed here 10 odd years ago up to around 10-12ft but was genuinely terrified at that size. What surprises me is that you don’t get caught inside more. I remember how scary the paddle out is - once you decide to go if a set comes and you’re half way out, you’re fooked! 😱 Not in a rush to go back

[@YNDog]

Oh great the anxiety of the paddle outs are starting to get to me 😂.. great content Nate Dogg

[@jakemarlow8998]

What's the protocol at bigger Puerto for jet skis and step-offs? Seems if there are guys out paddling, step-offs should be frowned upon.

[@bazzy745]

Such a work out!!!! You guys are some of the worlds top athletes… well done boys!!

[@sunsensational]

That was freaking me out watching it get darker by the second, while looking for anything to get in.

[@johnshields6852]

It's cool to see someone who loves the ocean as much as myself, great video, thank you

[@lavapix]

So much for nobody out. Still looked fun though. Not sure about a jetski mixed in with paddle in surfers.

[@Jacob-wu5ul]

your paddling endurance is insane

[@jschwone2607]

I ask myself why I repeatedly hold my breath each time you duckdive 😁

[@patricknoveski6409]

Nate that was sick. Glad you got it before crowd hit.

[@mohamed23g19]

That storm looks wild😟

[@Gentrylove-t3w]

It was so sick seeing you surf come back to Puerto the next big swell please!

[@joeytosic9690]

Puerto Escondido was frothing Nate keep up the awesome work and I think Solomon might of enjoyed this video hahahaha 😂

[@NathanFlorence]

Solomon where he at 😂😂😂

[@wyatt1476]

So good dude. Ivan needs a Harley to go with that beard!!

[@BarryZuckercorn1212]

Oh man! Felt so relieved when you took that last one in😅

[@fastlifemotors]

Thank you for this. Brings back memories of my time there. What an incredible wave. Those clean up single waves were nuts...

[@chrisculpen9205]

OHHH yeah. I been waiting hehehe Bolts look sick!!

[@JWnFlorida]

I haven't seen a lightning bolt on a board in 40 years. Kudos kid, live the dream.

[@RobinDuncan-o7e]

I’ve always liked the cool surfboard with the pointed tips and the cool color I feel like they make me sore faster on the water

[@RockyFarias-q9n]

Awesome footage! Makes me feel like I’m in the water with you!

[@AlonRoute]

Sweating over here simply watching this video😨 Crazy footage!

[@bwcland]

Awesome view with camera thanks for putting this out massive talent there 🤘

[@owennicholls4327]

that late take of and pit @ 6.27 was epic

[@rahawk69]

Love watching these paddle out vids when it’s flat at my home break.

[@oakmanyes]

Sick!!! I love these clips, feels like beeing there, its what everyone wants to do with a GoPro but cant :) Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@mls01981]

What is the etiquette for using skis while the majority of people are paddling? I was pretty surprised to see skis and paddlers on the same peak.

[@geofffischer4546]

Fantastic . I can't surf at all any more due to an acquired disability and this conjured so many brilliant feelings for me. Esp the adrenaline-primed rapid paddle off the beach. Loved it. Thank you.

[@murutaine]

Where do I get my … Go Ivan .. T-shirt ??

[@justpaulo]

One of the best surf POV channels on youtube. 5:17 How did you manage to duck dive that beast !?! Jet ski guy ruining the vibe...

[@Jmac_850]

The boyz get love and respect from around da world . Brah and BTW I give this video a 5 Shaka rating 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@daveallen2455]

Sick video. What were you filming with, a helmet cam, or ?

[@JackPerejuan]

Such a cool perspective. I finally made it out to Hawaii last week and even 3-4ft waves would scare me. These are monsters. Side note, I used to talk to you and John John on MSN back when I was like 11-12 (born in ‘93). So sick to see what you guys are up to now.

[@nathansackett6890]

That first barrel was a perfect one to start the day, long and nasty and ALMOST makeable, perfect to get you chasing that epic one 😂

[@jaimegarcia9408]

That sky!! woooo, tehaupoo, now Puerto escondido, that live Nathan.

[@StephenHaugse]

Epic! Love the POV with paddle out - if only GoPro could capture the size better... know its super gnarly but looks playful.

[@anthonyiervolino5697]

Unreal duck diving skills Nathan.

[@SurfingWithNoz]

CRAZIEST POV FOOTAGE EVER!!!

[@kirkdunn1379]

you really see how much work it is out there paddling around.....its non stop, then a 10 sec holdown feels like a minute cuz your spent before you even take off....

[@sethsteiger5903]

Insane the amount of skill

[@russellkasprzyk4934]

“Woww, itsh going off, shpitting barrels” lol

[@abelleon7897]

Sick!!! ... I see you surfing in this youtube video "Puerto Escondido - THE BIGGEST SWELL OF THE YEAR 2022"

[@JahMex]

Thanks for putting that together man that was siiic. Strong paddling & surfing 💪

[@kgramckow]

man, doing step offs into a crowd in easily paddleable waves is so lame

[@AntoninoHernandez-uz2yv]

Shut up

[@Lebsmit]

so true

[@nashmono7086]

You’re lame.

[@FunkyTubbz]

Almost as bad as taking an eMTB up the hill instead of using your own legs

[@MollyWarrnener]

Yea

[@supermarinespitfire1]

Sun is setting and the rip pulls you back out into those massive waves 😵

[@maximumliberty]

Why do swells come in uniform sets? Basically like sound waves . Its like someone is ringing a huge bell 🔔 in the ocean and its sending waves .

[@BrakoFilm]

I’ve totally been pulled back out to the lineup against my will there. The amount of water moving on the inside with nowhere to go is just nutso

[@jonnyogden7274]

Good stuff Nate! Thanks for the awesome pov

[@kenji55151]

nate, big fan, what are your thoughts of the jetskis doing step offs in the lineup? is that chill?

[@NathanFlorence]

They are local guys, just having some fun at their home break

[@kenji55151]

​@@NathanFlorence roger that, i'd take your word over most. thx for getting back to me!

[@joblo6394]

@@NathanFlorence gotta respect that 💁🏽‍♂️🤙🏼

[@wilburh2m]

Love the red light wash over rhw water at sunset

[@scottellis6438]

Great job Nate. I’m surprised the ski wasn’t bugging you or at least good job hiding it lol

[@drewfinn2]

@ 3:04 you crack me up Nate …” uuuhhhh, damn “

[@drewfinn2]

@5:59 lame step off, followed by the Zengeiff barrel grunt of the decade. also there must be some type of crazy rip when you first paddled out w perfect timing bc you made it look deceptively easy. ugh wtf another step offer… Ivan’s gotta shut em down w his MuttonChop Powers lol

[@drewfinn2]

@8:34 that was a sick one too bro ✨🤩✨

[@drewfinn2]

Twiggy and Greg ?! some legends out at this sesh !! then the close of of battle scars n the ultimate intimidator factor mutton “off my wave” chops

[@drewfinn2]

that last left I was getting excited for ya, but yeah that was the one in as you don’t want to be out there in the darkest dark you ain’t never seen…omg that’s crazy re getting back to beach denial. wow i’d be kinda freakin’ out. these RAW sesh’s really amp me up bro. thanks as always

[@javierh1376]

Made it look easy. Damn those waves were huge.