Q&A IN DEPTH/ BARREL RIDING TECHNIQUE/RIDE OF LIFE/SCARIEST WIPEOUT

[@anomiclife242]

I'm here waiting for your book to come out.

[@NathanFlorence]

Anomic Life 😂 someday

[@alanamars8898]

im picking surfing back up and i love how honest you are about getting over the fear, you're awesome!!

[@JSharp-gu7lv]

You know the saying about “a smart person can understand complex things, but A GENIUS can EXPLAIN those complex things in a way that’s understandable” This is the perfect example of that! Nathan Florence could definitely be the BEST surf coach in the world someday or maybe even more like a “Surf Professor”!

[@Jaemsgodinez]

Thank you. Sometimes I come back from session without committing to anything and beating myself up and it hurts. This let me know that people like you go through this stuff. This gives me hope that I can overcome that overwhelming fear and my body not letting me paddle out. 🙏🤙🌊

[@keithallison3756]

Absolutely sick commentary. So psyched on your vibe,energy,and humble, educational message. My Groms have become huge fans as well. Thank you Nate! Blessings for you and all of your Ohana!! Congrats on your engagement Brah!! Yeeww 🤙

[@peterwillis7310]

Hi Nathan, i just wanted you to know i am 66 surfed all my life and worked in hospitality so i have a pretty good idea about people i meet in a very short time. I have been following you for awhile because i loved your freshness and your outlook on life which i relate. Keep doing what your doing, loved the Q and A. Wish you all the success in the world, enjoy your mates that you hang out with too. Cheers mate.

[@brianbenitez3551]

I can't surf anymore because of injuries . Listening to you made me feel like I just had a surf session , thank you Nathan !!

[@Makta972]

Love the respect for the bodyboarders from tahiti. Baron mamiya got a great backside surfing style

[@Lil_tylenol]

I agree, it really is on a totally different level, def nit like Aussie, lol

[@nofcereal]

Super interesting as usual ! I loved the part about the pipeline hierarchy. I'm really looking forward to watching the dedicated video about it !

[@greglittle7874]

the legend is back with more SICK CONTENT! glad ur safe

[@319zazou]

Great video man, yeah a whole video on pipe's hierarchy would be awesome! thanks for your content

[@jistone7851]

The explanation of the mental shift is literally EXACTLY how I've been feeling getting over my fear of waves. Here in aus we have a lot of big swell generally and it's messy and steep on a good day, I've picked up surfing again after taking a break through my teens and I'm still handling my fear now but now I'm really good at getting beat down at least XD

[@scott1105]

A humble,intelligent, down to earth big time professional Surfer. Nice to see this.

[@laion_uy]

This is the best surf vlog there is right now in my opinion. I love listening to your own experiencies bro. Every time i go out there i remember your tips and i think it helps me a lot, particularly to not panic during wipeouts and to better understand what i did wrong.

[@NathanFlorence]

Leonardo Cardozo perfect!! So hyped you are putting it to use!

[@anderaznar4972]

I (almost) never coment on social media but, man you do have a way with words. I almost burnt my dinner because I couldn't stop listening to your answers :)

[@andrewiangillies]

I'm only 20 mins in but this is one of the best things I've watched on youtube in ages. Strikingly honest, insightful, fun and unpretentious. Nice one fella.

[@Twistytowertowercrane]

You should switch your refrigerator doors around

[@lterminatorl1]

Nate I had goosebumps when you were answering the first question, Im shaking imagining the view of that barrel from the inside; and the best part of its your perspective of fucking surviving that wave. Simply amazing

[@Max-yz4dg]

Legend so much respect for you ! The way you get to us is unique among the surf world.

[@NathanFlorence]

Max story time!!

[@handquake]

Spooky wipeouts....bodyboarding Waimea shorebreak in '83 when it was 8 to 10....and this little backwash kicked my feet up and had me dropping head first, sideways to the beach onto almost dry sand. Thought I was dead. Got away with a sore shoulder and a sanded face,

[@HeyHowLee]

Great advice Nate,also Brett barley does video breakdown on barrel riding front side and backside techniques...yeew Florence marine let's go

[@1royalwolf]

Far out you tell a good story mate. I had goosebumps the whole time you were talking through the first chopes wave🤙🤙

[@NathanFlorence]

1royalwolf thanks man!

[@scottsmith4145]

I'm not even really surfer and watched the whole video,, outstanding Q&A!... came here after watching your incredible paddle in ride of a lifetime in Tahiti,,, RESPECT.

[@robertdaniel3250]

Would love to hear your pecking order of the North Shore.. Such rare insight again Nate, your super talented at this and giving us a glimpse behind the curtain of your crazy world!

[@PaulPeck]

Good stuff man!🔥👏🏻😎

[@magnetmountain33]

Double Kudo is that story is one of the most humbling I have ever heard thank you

[@miyarhodes5465]

Best ever, making quarantine here in Cape Town South Africa way better!

[@NathanFlorence]

Maya Rhodes hell yah!!

[@miyarhodes5465]

@@NathanFlorence 🌻🌻🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mermaid360]

Mahalo, so appreciate your honesty and how you talk story. Aloha from BI

[@tomservo493]

I had a bit of a revelation watching this vid. You are someone who I consider the best of the best, can crush it at double oh pipe and send it at thicc af chopes. But you share the exact same fears, anxieties, and wipeout experiences as someone like me, a brutally average kook who's happy to make a drop on a head high slopey shoulder. I mean, not that the wipeout experiences are the same per se, but more that I'm not doing things wrong. Like what I go through is what every surfer goes through, even up to the pros. And I noticed realizing that notion sort of put me at ease. Why do I have all this anxiety about the big swell tomorrow, or paddling back in after I get worked hard, or worried I won't be able to make the drop in front of the entire lineup? Like, dude -- I'm realizing I'm telling myself -- chillax, this happens to the pros too, maybe on a much, much, (much) bigger scale, but the same exact thing happens to you, Nathan freakin beast at chopes Florence, too

[@vaughnsigal4560]

No way haha whenever I'm having a long ass paddle out I always start hearing dory in my head. It literally inspires me to keep swimming no matter how burnt out my shoulders are.

[@mitch60mccoy]

It's funny, normally I would hate a video like this; a long video where the person just rambles. But...I couldn't stop watching. It was like sitting down with you and just having a great conversation where we all got to ask questions and you shared tips and war stories. So enjoyable. Thank you for doing this and for sharing all this great info. I truly enjoyed it.

[@mitch60mccoy]

Nathan, I hope you see this additional comment because I have several thoughts about what might bump your RAW videos to the next level. Remember, as the person creating the video, there are many things you know that we (the viewers) don't know. For example, I really enjoy it when you slowly turn your board around so we can see the environment and who's out in the water with you. The issue is, I don't know who these folks are. So it would be great if you added a simple pointer label showing the name of each person. Your viewers would then feel like they're more a part of the community and be so much more engaged and in the know. Second, while the GoPro is a great onboard surf cam, the audio infamously cuts in and out. So it would be great if subtitles could be added to the video so we (the viewers) could understand the actual dialogue. Again, the audience would be so much more engaged since they could understand the dialogue and really know what's being said in these moments of craziness. This is similar to the NFL Films when you get to hear the players inside the huddle or on the sideline chatting and so forth. Very cool. I know this would add more work and time to get these videos released, but it might be worth a try as it could provide a significant impact to viewer engagementand and boost your subscribers numbers. It might be worth a trial. Maybe one or two videos. Perhaps you could get a grom to do it for you in exchange for advice or something? Anyway, keep up the great content. I'm a sixty year old inconsistent (and now longboard surfer) with a bad back. I grew up in Santa Cruz and now I get to experience surfing vicariously through work like yours. Be safe. Be strong. And thanks for the great content!

[@taikaitaylor9298]

Hey you being healthy and drug free makes such a huge impact on your level of skill and ability. The best highs in the world are free and for any and everyone. There is something about boardsports thatfeels so fucking good

[@peacefulsurfer]

It's weird, but that's the biggest part about surfing larger swells, taking the fall. I don't know if it's just a personality thing but it was the same for me, first big swell was 35+ and that first paddle in and fall released all that tension that had built up. Balls still in your chest paddling in but that level of fear isn't nearly as bad. I don't even know if it's really just fear after that point, it's more a mix of fear, adrenaline, apprehension, anticipation, and a damn healthy respect.

[@freshislandart]

Your Air Camp clips were always a humble reality, FLY Nathan!

[@robbiemize]

40:55 "As Dory says just keep swimming." 🤣🤣🤣 LMFAO you are humble and articulate and the Dory drop is cracking me up!!! Got 2 little kids and we love Dory, kids just starting to surf! 2 and 4. Keep up the great work Nathan.

[@ericcopple169]

So what you're saying is you got "SMOKED!" You and Koa are outstanding brave young men and you should both be proud of your skills! Surfing and vlogging are top notch! Your parents must be extremely proud of you both too! That wave would kill 99.9% of any persons who even dare to attempt a paddle in on that monster I got scared and get goosebumps just watching on my tablet! You don't need weed to get high! Surfing is the high bruddah🤙thanks for sharing your life with us....

[@patricknoveski6409]

INSPIRING! You young groms, listen to him ! Be humble. Learn. Don't think every set is yours. Watch guys. ⌚️

[@grantcarvin8550]

You should write a book. You're an amazing story teller!

[@traceybaker343]

Thank you ,that was so interesting ,great to know that you can surf with contacts in ,,i will try that so i don;t drop in .it is hard to surf with bad vision,good to know. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[@andrewjackson3024]

Your a legend man! Appreciate your attitude and humility. Keep charging 🤙

[@elmandibulas1605]

great explanations and great comments of all of you here guys!! Thank you so much Nathan for being so organized preparing these priceless videos for the entire world!! Best Regards from Spain

[@israelorozco4621]

Love it, I want to get back into pool skating and get back to the park where I learned to drop in soon after I get a new deck. I'm beat up from some bad car accidents so i'm not as strong but I'm determined to not give up !!!

[@tonyjovanovic9259]

Congratulations on your engagement Nate! I noticed the ring before you mentioned it. Such a great way to spend an hour. Felt like I was in your living room just shooting the shit with you. Pura Vida!

[@izzy6070]

10:47 great picture!!

[@chuckdaly3164]

many years ago I was told( and lived to understand! ) Surfing will get you in shape to do anything in your life! very little will get you in shape to Surf!! you have shared new offerings so we try um out!! old So Cal Surf dog.

[@Lil_tylenol]

Hey frm Aussie, the Q re your bro and jealousy, you throw off a good vibe n always have, your down to earth character shows your not a jealous person or that sorta dude period, maybe envying is a better word for sure.. I been subbed to you for a while now and your consistency as a person shows alot about who you are.. I think for me, and my sports like downhill or slopstyle mtn bike, and other sports either in or out of water, if you don’t crash or have certain situations outta your comfort zone your not really progressing as much as you can, hesitating kills, lol Appreciate the upload as usual.. Stay Safe

[@calipophil]

Love the Storytimes!

[@danboyce4686]

You are the man bro such good energy out there with you, your brothers, Jamie, Koa, Eli ect... North Shore def has some of realist out there!

[@paulmcdiarmid8734]

That was great to watch...thanks heaps and so many invaluable insights. Looking forward to more during this time of being couped up. Thanks legend!

[@vegasdave9825]

Aloha Braddah Nathan. Stay Safe. Spread Aloha everyone not da Virus. 🦠🤙🏽🌴🏄🏽

[@NathanFlorence]

Vegasdave yessir!

[@rnunezc.4575]

Best video to watch when quarantined, thanks man. Cool heavy surf class...bests.

[@kaichristensen1441]

This was entraining for the whole time awesome vid

[@jarrodwalker696]

Hey Nate. this was awesome!!! Do a video on paddle strength/fitness and may be perfecting your pop up, so your feet are in the right place first time - especially when you got a critical drop to make !!! YEAH Piopiopi!!

[@jonathanmorris3816]

This is a really great video Nate!!! It would be so good if you did this every few days to help get us all, people around the world few this few months, talk about anything, show us things in your house and yard, would really help us all take our minds off the current situation. Much love from Sydney \ooo/

[@mattokeefe691]

Thanks Nathan. I have learning to surf onmy old man bucket list. Great instruction

[@joshuaflores1990]

"I am gonna die...right now!" Omg...so funny

[@andrewbyfield5040]

Hey Nathan I'm an old dude 45 but love the info you've already helped my surfing by the way cool vlog love it keep up the good stuff .....Andy from Australia

[@HyanRawes]

really interesting, loved it!

[@Da_Pohaku]

Sushi or Burgers at any time!!! Best advice ever Nate🙌🏽

[@conradcrispinjones6284]

Great Q & A's Nathan....look forward to more of these in depth experiences

[@morris7025]

Great Q&A! glad you're ok! LOL ---- stay safe in this virus bullshit - best to you and the fam.

[@dineshwilkes6006]

In terms of health Nath I believe a reefer over that RedBullsh#t would probably be more beneficial within limitations of course

[@joepaolucci8605]

Nate the Great..Loved the Q@A!! Can you do it outside next time? Maybe in a vegetable garden. #chargingfullspeed

[@danielthompson1040]

That was class man! Power to ya!👊

[@thomasgascoigne7850]

Watch the whole video super lit. Love the content. favourite surfer by far. Sending love from spain

[@KandMe1]

I really enjoyed this one more than most of the big wave and jaws vids. I really like JJ's movie also that was special he got something really complete and good for a first movie IMAO. Thanks for all you do the 3 of you, Ivan is really cool also. I am convinced some big players bought up the pulp paper knowing there will be a need for masks and the suppliers are unable to fill their normal orders. Futures market players purchased the wood for paper ahead of time IMAO..

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Made it through with ease. Content is that good.

[@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

You might look into glucosamine if you have not yet. It really helps joints.

[@mindhead_]

Awesome video N8, your stories are epic

[@Ibprius]

One thing you have beat John in- arguably the best wave ever ridden at Teahupoo.

[@markvincent5127]

Fascinating.

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

Loved this! My pterygiums got way better when I stopped using eye drops.

[@kdenbeaches808]

Subscribed, watched beginning to the end.. awesome content, please do more... Thank you.

[@stevenbekker3416]

Great vid please drop that backside barrel riding video My home break is a bareling left and my backside barrel riding kinda sucks 😂😂😂✌🌊thanks man

[@mattskinner276]

Can you do a vid on surf etiquette in big waves in regards to sharing waves and bailing your board. It looks like people are happy to share waves at wiamia but normal rules apply at other big wave spots. Has anyone ever been hit by a board when someone bailed at a big wave spot. That looks super dangerous to me. Thanks Nate

[@Deepfactszs]

I couldn't imagine surfing a big swell like jaws or pipe I'm from florida and I get scared when I see a 5 foot swell

[@tysonrinker5958]

Wow , and now nathan is landing huge airs!

[@AtortAerials]

Talk story Nate kine. Good job! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@beanseationa165]

this was on my music teachers youtube playlist

[@JoãoChen39]

man how to get used with reefs? here where I live are all beach breaks and when I try to go to even a more deep reefs I get super paranoic great video big fan aloha from Brazil

[@taikaitaylor9298]

One more comment.... thank you Nathan!!!!

[@greglucero8714]

Go down there and give the reef a big hug, spend some time getting drug across it. Nothing will get more comfortable with the reef.

[@1olp1]

same

[@laughteraddict1003]

Start slow. Don't focus on the bottom, focus on your surfing. Big thing when you wipe out try landing as flat as possible but not too flat you need to penetrate the water. I try an land feet first letting my feet penetrate the water and lye back. If I eat it on the take off I always tuck my head between my arms. Safety first ! My home break is here in Hawaii and is really shallow reef at any size. Practice, practice

[@JoãoChen39]

@@laughteraddict1003 really thanks bud it helped a lot

[@rusty6583]

Congrats on ur fiancée. Wish my wife would b that happy to c me wen she came home and I was sitting down. U deserve happiness bro.

[@SeagullBox]

nathan your eyes are like the ocean! i wish nothing but good things for you, your beautiful sunny fiancee, your family and ur island! keep it full send!! love and hugs from an italian snowboarder lol

[@SWAGProductions100]

Awesome video bro! I would like to see more examples or visuals throughout. However I love these videos

[@DanOMallsVideo]

Thanks again for another great video! Love the honesty and such great explanations. I just read a book that touches on what you were talking about with all the thoughts you have in a 10 second wave. It's called West of Jesus. Highly recommend it. And don't let the name fool you, it's not religious.

[@javierjimenez1214]

Thanks for the very inspiring and genuine talk!

[@kaupeepee]

Hey Nate, wanna support you. Got 2 Vans shirts b/c of you. Just ordered my "This Is Livin" shirt for Koa. Got any merchandise that just supports you. lmk.

[@NathanFlorence]

MUSICISLIFE right on legend! Merch incoming one day

[@kaupeepee]

@@NathanFlorence Cool. Will keep an eye out for it.

[@importfan1985]

Great video, man. Mahalo

[@WhiteNacho]

DUDE WORD!

[@sachapaxton8527]

love you’re context keep it up!

[@joemaxie4468]

GREAT Q & A....very informative, interesting & insightful....Congrats on engagement, you'll be an awesome Dad some day...My ? for the show was & still is: do you ski or snowboard?

[@jonathangold1681]

Thanks for sharing 🤙

[@NathanFlorence]

Jonathan Gold 🤙🤙🤙

[@billreed9479]

Never too long, your very good at what you do Nate keep it up, by the way Congratulations you'll be a great husband & Dad one day🤙🏼

[@sameoldparadise]

Great insight

[@coopermorrgan]

yeah I tried a front pad and I found that it had extra grip but it was really hard to pop up because it was so grippy and that it rubbed on my legs and gave me rashes

[@chiropratica1]

Loved the Q&A, inspiring. But I missed chance to ask 2 questions, please. Can you recommend a specific leash you like? Second, a floatation vest-rash guard for warm water, medium sized waves? Thank you!

[@quintuplebanned4267]

And the ultimate wisdom: burgers and sushi

[@andrewbartlett9282]

Great video Nate.

[@mikemerritt779]

Nathan do you know about stock warrants ? I understand they can be low cost/high return if you select wisely. Any thoughts ?

[@____________4510]

Fuck yeah Nate !!

[@MrBBowe]

So are you letting me paint your boards? I haven't watched through yet :)