RAW POV: WHAT IT'S LIKE SURFING FRIGHTENING OVERLOADING CLOUDBREAK! (FIJI Vlg 2/3) DJI Osmo Action 3

In this thrilling vlog, join Koa Smith as he takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the menacing waves of Cloudbreak in Fiji. Witness the raw and unfiltered point-of-view perspective of what it's truly like to be caught in the overwhelming impact zone of this terrifying surf spot.
In this epic adventure, Koa Smith immerses himself in an 8-hour marathon session, desperately holding onto the inside ledge of the world-famous Cloudbreak reef. Experience the intense power of the massive sets rolling in from the outer reef as Koa fearlessly faces his own anxieties and conquers them in real-time.
This captivating video not only provides a hair-raising experience, but also offers invaluable insights for fellow surfers. Koa breaks down his own fears and shares invaluable tips on how to navigate and surf big waves with finesse. Learn the art of handling a proper beatdown and discover the courage required to overcome the most formidable challenges mother nature throws your way.
Join us on this extraordinary ride, as Koa Smith takes you through his personal triumphs and shares his journey of resilience and determination. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the breathtaking power of Cloudbreak and learn from the experience.
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[@seblivefloormanager]

Love how honest you are brother. Good to see you with the crew of Billy Kemper and Koa Rothman. Scary good times with great friends = living beyond the boundaries. Respect 🤙✨️

[@itskoasmith]

back with the squad thank you bru!

[@keiperkins]

I came here to say this. Keep it up!

[@rcp4911]

That was absolutely insane dude! Thank you for the POV of big Cloudbreak! Didn’t mind at all your face, the talking, and the cleanup sets. On the contrary, I could watch the entire uncut, unedited entire session of your POV session! Keep ‘em coming! Not only do they show how challenging and potentially deadly these big swells are, but highlights how dedicated and committed a surfer has to be to excel in those heavy conditions.

[@guyfitter3006]

Agreed!

[@VRGPICTURES]

Ouch! Pure endurance! Nice work Koa!

[@itskoasmith]

sheeeeesh thank you!!!

[@AndrewCooperr]

Some great footage. Respect the honesty man. Lots of trial and error in surfing, but when you get that one wave it makes all of it worth it!

[@OspreyVision]

Puts the wave into perspective hearing your thoughts. Thanks for sharing. That type of real honesty is refreshing and one of the reasons I enjoy your videos 📹 Really appreciate you sharing your morning meditation ritual and outlook on life 🤙

[@TaranakiGreenfields]

EPIC!! Full PTSD on your POV clips with the wash throughs and beat downs. The things we do. YEOW!!!

[@cesarredondogonzalez7105]

I love the raw pov!! more videos like this! keep it up koa!

[@carlosantoniotabernilla]

Well done Koa!! My friend Perry was out there that day. Can’t believe you were on a 6’3” you’re an animal!

[@chrisarruda808FBI]

Maui Wowie and Kauai Electric in the House!!! Yeah Boyz!!

[@embraced1693]

crazy! thanks for sharing koa!

[@itskoasmith]

thanks for watching :)

[@toddhopkins1081]

Thanks for putting in all this work brotha! I always drop what I'm doing to watch when you put something new out. I understand how much work it is and appreciate it! In my next life I'm gonna live like you guys!

[@PaulStanek-rf5yf]

Can't think of any better of a place to end up being caught on the inside and getting pounded , bounced and dragged across shallow live reef!, Keep on changing Koa

[@jordydonnelly8031]

The duck dive shot at 9:55 is so sick

[@keiperkins]

This was awesome! Love the pov

[@itskoasmith]

Thanks so much!!

[@kimiams3279]

WOOOOOOW! AWESOMENESS!!!!😎 Surely Enjoying the vids!!!!

[@psychedelicgulag]

9:57 I love the shots like this one that give you a good view of the duck dive of another surfer as well as the view of the ocean floor at Cloudbreak. Super cool.

[@kennyb5537]

Thanks for sharing those vulnerable moments. Love you bro! Take care!

[@chrisarruda808FBI]

Koa & Koa, young guns turnedyoung Kings!! Yeah You's!!

[@itskoasmith]

🙇🏼‍♂️

[@od1nh1ll]

tricky spot, you summed it up well, also found the entries on some tubes to be high/tight then wider farther down the line...tough nut to crack

[@pineapplesurf]

The mental warmup is really important! As u said!

[@bondisteve3617]

Love ya stuff. Love your destinations. Love that you do the sun screen thing. Well done Mate.

[@50yroldgrom]

If u keep ur timber limber u will b a hard man to beat! That was a heavy session! WOW

[@itskoasmith]

limber up! thank you!!

[@superdad942]

oh man I love your good vibe and sense of humor. Yew! Cloudbroke...n. SICK dream wave

[@natalyamae]

Killin it Koa!🤠

[@itskoasmith]

thank you for watching :)

[@donharrell8591]

Gratitation!! I'm using that! So good brother.

[@w.coast_piano6404]

U should post more just raw pov I freaking love these vids even just u edited

[@MrLeeson660]

Absolutely love your vids love the insight into the mental and physical challenge of surfing this stuff. One bit of feedback the video quality isnt great watching in 1080 on a decent tv is hard going, not sure if it's the cam but yeah higher res definitely would improve it alot 👍

[@scottcoolum]

Top Video Koa !! And thanks for the memories of a 1995 surf there , both good and bad . Scored some Fiji tattoos as a bonus 😟 Question ,,,, Was that Ian Muller on the jet ski ?? 👍 Vinaka

[@backcountrysurf7895]

Charging Bro. Nice to see rounds with no success which everyone ( some more than others 😢) can relate. For me if I get scared Northern CA for me,I am pumped if I overcome and get one. Love my 7'6 because doesn't even begin to feel big until it's double over head. You younger pros are loco for riding such short boards out there. Mucho respecto amigo

[@josephparko]

You’re best one yet. That’s exactly how I act in the surf haha

[@alange81]

Sweet footage Koa, thanks for showing the struggle. One question, do you use a floaty for your DJI cam or it's attached with a leash? One love from Barbados 💥

[@Faith-wg1ty]

This footage though, deeep waters 🌊

[@ayoubessagui6847]

one of my best surfers out there cant wait to see u score some waves here in Morrocco 🤙

[@hakimaqachiri6]

Magnifique 💪👍🤙🎉

[@itskoasmith]

Thank youuuu

[@miskirosalessalas6116]

Love you koaaaaa Greetings from Chile 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@arottie4097]

W0W!

[@nelsonhardyhotmail]

Thanks for the edit Koa. It must be a pain in the arse to surf with a camera in your mouth.

[@itskoasmith]

Somehow I'm used to it by now :)

[@AtortAerials]

Gratitation 😂 kind of fun!

[@kirktaylor4954]

Is the wetsuits for protection from the reef exclusively. Guessing the water and air temp to be warm. The Buell looks like it would save your body from the impact. Confirm as practicable.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesoooooommmmmeee yeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!

[@itskoasmith]

thank you!!!

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

@@itskoasmith OF Course duuuudddee!!!! Your channel and your crew and your content is inspirational and it's legit and it's authentic and it comes from a place of quality and caring about what you put out and passing the Good Vibes on.... You inspire me with your entrepreneurship with your Sunrise Shack and your surf lifestyle. I know I can do the same things for myself by watching you and your boys. You just make good videos!!! You help us dial in our perspective and our mindset with your positivity and gracious and thoughtful actions and you takes us to dope locations with you by video shaaarinnnggg... Back in the day before this internet thing we didn't have access to see all this cool content and now we get a front-row seat because of the internet and videos and KZbin... """I'm all in!!!"""" Surfing is probably one of the only Sports and if not only the best example of a sport that has a lifestyle to it whether you're just into the beach aspect or if you're into the water sport aspect or both. Other sports don't have that... Most definitely not traditional Sports anywaaayyys!!!! It would be nice though if we can see you guys faces when you're in the barrel and on the waves or super close up shot so we could see the intensity and focus and facial expressions which makes surfing more awesome and fun to watch if possible.... Happy surfing from VB/VIRGINIA BEACH dude/broham/bromie(bro + homie-new word I made up just now), ( by way of SOCAL) Kyle Keep posting and I'll keep watching!!!!! Thxxxxxx for shaaarinnnggg!!!!! It inspires me to catch up and build and duplicate my surf and travel lifestyle..... Ma ma maaaaaahhhaaaalooooo braaah!!!!!

[@lucafanning9497]

hey koa really like your board and was wondering what brand it is love your vids btw

[@rayvelasco2059]

Most Excellent ¿

[@donovan.t1991]

🔥

[@johnrawlins3071]

Dreamy! Yeeeewwe!

[@hman7236]

Great show 👏

[@itskoasmith]

thanks for watching!

[@YachtRockFiend]

Hi Koa, in terms of fear factor is Cloudbreak right up there with places like Jaws and Pipe? Thanks and awesome vids! 🙏

[@mattd.8687]

I am so convinced Koa is Gary Buseys kin. much love bruddah..

[@itskoasmith]

Hahahah!

[@Hairyheraldo]

Koa you’re a legend enjoyJungle view 2 😂

[@itskoasmith]

Hahahahaha

[@KieferSmokerland]

Hey Koa, did you make it to Skellies for the swell?

[@itskoasmith]

I didnt!! waited this one out

[@bogiev1]

I don't get it! Either the guy filming is really good at his job or Koa is intelligent and ez to follow. Probably both. I'm hooked! Liked and subscribed...

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you!!!!

[@stoehr]

Were those borrowed or are you off Pyzel and on Album???

[@danielkoval6922]

U got owned dude

[@itskoasmith]

MUST GET REDEMPTION!!!

[@gregstewart3126]

Koa... They had perfect waves at Skeleton Bay this week and you gotta see this longest tube post yesterday..type in "Pedro Booman hiper epic barrel at skeleton bay/Nambia"...It's about a 1:20 long barrel....Also look a "Nic Van Rupp" post he was also there for this epic perfect swell this past week at skeleton bay and he has some incredible drone and photography shots showing the swell and waves...enjoy...let Koa Rthman know also ......Greg

[@tonybologni94]

koa what is the best face sunscreen for max protection

[@fijigreen69]

Geez, who writes the epic novel video descriptions for ya bro? 😅

[@timr672]

this pov cam gives a little bit more justice to the size of the waves than the go pro

[@timr672]

would've love to have seen the boat angle of 14:50

[@nickortcoski6769]

Hawaii 6.0 kool squad.

[@michaelwillis6520]

Hard way to make a livin boys but i guess somebody has to do it...;)

[@piccle4797]

I gotta know what board that is

[@mechanicalentertainment2384]

What's that thing on his head???

[@shhkyler]

🤙

[@tommo98765]

Dear DJI. Have a non fish option. Sucks 12ft waves look 2ft.

[@babijii]

Magnetic? No way that magnet held up in those wave... For real? or did you have screw on

[@itskoasmith]

It’s magnetic but it has a clip so it’s Clips into place 🙇🏼‍♂️🌠

[@babijii]

​@@itskoasmith wow.... Impressive.

[@fabyshchetnkvn7577]

Since when Cloudbreak is the best wave in the world?

[@sandyhoy8936]

what size board wer you on?

[@itskoasmith]

6'0!

[@connorezra6304]

Hanapaa😂😂😂 what it takes to get that clip ❤

[@itskoasmith]

😂

[@icon01]

Shit-a-brick! Jesus that looks like hard work. Still I suppose you guys have to bull through that to get the good ones!

[@bolahsd]

Those dakine Kainui 5/16 leash cuffs are super unreliable. I've had the same thing happen with mine

[@maattttt07]

Yes those dakine leashes fall right off! Lame

[@Roland_Maier]

scared to death right here in my sofa XDD

[@supergolden.]

I woke up and put on Joe Dispenza first thing as well~gratitation-yes!

[@itskoasmith]

Yessss on the path!!

[@lochlandillon8247]

Thats where i live 😂 😂

[@curtisautenrieth3342]

Big mistake taking an album out there

[@skimbrosza]

1:21. what was on ur face.

[@thomaslambert6007]

Watermen!

[@danielkoval6922]

u need a 9.6and sit out the back like bruce irons. my boy

[@danielkoval6922]

Actually Bruce was sittin on the first reef I believe when he caught that wave that almost drowned him

[@joshstoddart1958]

18 mins for 3 head dips

[@itskoasmith]

A whole lifetime, putting myself in position for the opportunity to get the wave of my life! Sometimes it happens. Most of the time it doesn’t 😂😂

[@williamdrose9350]

Geev Em buddhist priest

[@nostylesphotography2570]

binaka

[@itskoasmith]

hahaha

[@boujeedagoat8397]

I got tired watching this

[@Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids]

Yeah orgasms make everyone tired, just try to hold it back

[@itskoasmith]

😂

[@thomassawicki2065]

Too much video of your face and talking. Too much of you getting cleaned up. Hire a photograher , your POV angles do not cut it. I want to watch you riding waves, nor Duck Diving.

[@itskoasmith]

Thanks for the tips! I tend to make my videos depending on the story that unfolds naturally in this case we all didnt even catch waves because it was sooo crazy and a bit too big which made it WILD! Nex videos will have a ton more surfing

[@thomassawicki2065]

@@itskoasmith You are humble, Koa. I admire that. Koa Rothman also said that this day was a lot of wash throughs. And he had to catch the 1st or second smaller waves of a set. I like the POV video, but also would like to see you filmed by a photographer. Nathan Florence usually has a good balance in his videos. . . I am 70 and was surfing the North Shore in the 1970's. Your generation has gone far beyond what we did. I so enjoy being able to share your experiences.

[@fjphoto23]

Hiring a photographer will not make it a POV

[@mechanicalentertainment2384]

What's that thing on his head???

[@tommo98765]

Dear DJI. Have a non fish option. Sucks 12ft waves look 2ft.