"Radical Humility" A Nathan Fletcher Documentary

"I did a lot of other things that were gnarly, but in my head I was like, 'If that's not gnarly, I don't know what is,'" said Nathan Fletcher about his Code Red Teahupo'o bomb in 2011.
We sat down with Dane Reynolds and Nathan to learn what makes the younger Fletcher brother tick. Nathan, simply put, is radical. He pushes the envelope, but after the Chopes wipeout heard 'round the world, he came to the conclusion that that was gnarly enough and he would try to live as normal a life as could be permitted. Although, Nate's normal, is quite different than most of our normals.
As a kid, Nathan would stop surfing for sometimes months, even years on end when he became obsessed with skating and motocross, only to return because "going over the falls wasn't as bad as hitting a triple in third, and if you land with one foot off you break your leg."
This short mini-doco scrapes the surface of Nathan's life, views, perspectives and offers unorthodox wisdom on how to live life to the fullest, and to try everything once... or die trying.
Video: Michael Cukr

[@facediaper09]

That closing statement was next freaking level epic truth bomb. What a LEGGGGEND.

[@jahrasta4907]

I surfed lowers a bunch with his dad Herbie. Told him once "You surf really good for an old dude." He smiled really big and thanked me. Recognized him later in surf vids.

[@mattgurin6168]

Must not really be a surfer if you didn't recognize Herbie, wow

[@surfnstocks2998]

Hellman who lacks the fear gene. Glad to hear Nathan is content with his accomplishments. With age come wisdom.

[@vitorfroimt]

Met this legend at bocas, Panamá and had breakfast hearing his stories live was amazing. What a great surfer and all around rad guy. 👏👏👏 this video says it all💯🤘🏻

[@maxjosephson1247]

Tell us a story!

[@alienzordfalcon5162]

Red frog bungalows?

[@williamhanley7031]

81 or 82 ironically I remember the first time I need your name was when you were surfing a contest at cottens. The anouncer.sais Nathan Fletcher in his first contest. Maybe I'm right or maybe not. But I remember this day because I was so stoked to pull off my first 360. My tail slid out and I did it by accident. Grew up surfing the pier and cottens . You are my favorite surfer cause you rip and are so humble. . Your fucking what every surfer should aspire to be.

[@cwr8618]

damn, some wise words - you wanna be the same person you are when you're 12. FUCK YES

[@raddeal1]

Meaning of life right there

[@caioruiz6482]

Now I’m content 😂😂😂 freaking living legend what a honor to be able to see this guy having fun 🙌

[@rastagideon8236]

Massive Raspect to The King Nathan Fletcher, met this Brada 20 years ago and was stoked.

[@MicahBuller]

This was simultaniously wholesome and radical

[@denaaustinmiller1331]

"Surfing+Eating+ Just being Happy" Love Nathan

[@alfonsoagraz6842]

The realest!!! 💯the homie reps it to the fullest. Cali boy🤙🏽

[@Tomtubegrom]

best interview ever........he is soooo right.....

[@ODL957]

A real LEGEND

[@philipharris3983]

Talk is cheap! Nathan is a true Legend!!

[@surfingisart]

That backside hack at 4 minutes was NUTS

[@MjSurf4Life]

Such a sick dude! That’s pics insane

[@THEBIGKUSH420]

3:03 JULIAN SCHNABEL painted the Blind Girl board for Nate , SICK !

[@rfmarler]

You left out the air! 🚀

[@michaelthielsch5050]

Kind of a short documentary, but I like it. Exact same reason why I quit skating and picked up surfing at 35.

[@fernandomaron87]

Why quitting skating? You can do'em both

[@chrisfernandez5566]

I love to hear GutterMouth in surf clips with one of my favorite surfers!!!

[@AlleyTrashBoards]

Always been one of my favorite surfers🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@locksmithdb5987]

Nathan Fletcher is the pro surfer i would want to hang out with. When i was young i had Christian Fletcher posters on my wall (Christian was so far ahead of his time) Nathan is AMAZING!

[@1royalwolf]

A legend of the sport🤙🤙

[@williamhanley7031]

Nathan is one of my favorite human beings alive let alone surfer. Now that I here he might be into aliens it's even more. Humble shredders are the best

[@c_dubbzz6127]

He's like the love child of Jack Nicholson and Hunter S. Thompson.

[@punkdudex69]

Fletcher for president!

[@thestonedandstripped]

Coolest artist...Nathan F.

[@SlicksWillFix]

Long live the fletchers

[@Therealeliberengut]

Wow Nates a legend

[@bobryan8793]

A big fan...so cal...

[@alancork120]

Real superman of a generation

[@alpineflauge909]

yep, real deal. thanks

[@geophphd5594]

Yeh... He wound that up nicely!

[@SustainableSurf]

A True Legend #Nate

[@veromikes]

Wave Warrior

[@salty2667]

Unfortunately we all get Old… Make the most of it….

[@danodonnell7218]

Good boy Nate!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Having Dibi and Herbie as parents must have been wild.

[@edgarplnt]

What a beassssst wow

[@nic5958]

what a G

[@hipsterkitty619]

anyone know the name of the punk song in the beginning?

[@chrisfernandez5566]

The band is GutterMouth...

[@fatheart2878]

your favorite`s surfer favorite surfer

[@fernandomaron87]

Him and Archy

[@trundle6145]

🙌🙌🙌

[@americanmadejustice2168]

Goats

[@seanabrams6570]

Rad guttermouth song on the intro!

[@bouyboy100]

Smart guy.

[@davetulipan6325]

Savage as F.

[@christianduncan9697]

nathan is the fucking man lets gooo what a g

[@whatmemories3728]

Repost

[@wato1960]

Nathan a goat

[@jabengolledge552]

Fucn Sick

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

Mason Ho Nathan Fletcher Dane Renolds Kelly Slater My big 4 of Surfing.

[@locksmithdb5987]

Christian and Nathan could have done the whole "tour thing" and succeeded, i really believe that but that isn't THEM (seems to me)

[@fernandomaron87]

Christian did it, and got low scores because judges didn't understand his progressive aerial style at the time.

[@caioruiz6482]

Do Christians next

[@leonardberverena1030]

That nearly

[@gary467]

Omen

[@americanmadejustice2168]

Don’t even know bro what?

[@laurentpradayrol]

Ces pirates là ont des burnes grosses comme des boulets de canon

[@lv42daze]

he and christian gods at poche in the day at age 14

[@paulhetherington3854]

There's no Nathan- Fletcher! STAB-- Dutch ss waffen!

[@timmckenney9012]

Mindblown...

[@Buttface818]

um stab you reposted this

[@whatmemories3728]

Pulled a quick one on most of these people definitely a re-post!