Reef Hawaiian Pro: Buttons Tribute | Vans Triple Crown of Surfing | VANS

[@twiginindo3041]

There will never be another quite like him, inspirational and way ahead of his time . He moved the sport.

[@rnunezc.4575]

Finally ! Tribute to one of the great legends of surfing

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

One of my idols, Mark Smith as well.

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

I always loved Buttons...........He was way ahead of everyone's moves. He had a feel of the ocean that was unique to him. Even the star surfers like Shaun Thompson, in my opinion, could not touch him. Buttons did NOT get the recognition he truly deserved nor the countless victories he should have acquired in competition. He was an innovator of the sport. LONG LIVE BUTTONS!!!!!!

[@NaturalMonty]

Just learned of Buttons, and man he truly is inspiring to watch and definitely ahead of his time with that 360 turn.

[@chasingwaves11]

Rip Buttons! 🤘🏽🤘🏽 a legend that I will always remember!

[@CN-xt7hj]

Something very magical about how Buttons surfed. I hope he found peace in the end. His surfing brought joy to many...

[@1surfrider4life]

I can tell you that he did. With the help of his friends (DaHui) he found much piece of mind and happiness 2010 and on! He cleaned up his world. Got in maybe the best physical shape of his life at 52 . Married an incredible woman (Hiriata)had a lovely new daughter. Got very involved with the community and GIVING BACK thru access Surf and his Surf School! Ventured back to Costa Rica and spread the kind of Aloha that only Buttons could! . Getting to know him in his later years , if only for a moment , I can tell you that the man had attained Real REDMPTION and Spiritual PEACE! ~~~~~Aloha

[@lousurfs]

I was blessed to surf with him at V land and have him call me Uncle!.....Oni Pa a!

[@americanblacktop8991]

Buttons and Bertlemann. Gods in Surfing's Mount Olympus!

[@sharkking8077]

My favorites are eddie aikau, buttons, and Larry bertlemann

[@1surfrider4life]

"He was just an unreal human "

[@gnarlymike1950]

Growing up surfing, I always heard the best surfers say that the best surfer in the world is the one having the most fun. By this measure , Buttons was the best. Even beyond having the most fun in the water , he was years ahead of everyone else by the maneuvers he was pulling off. So much Aloha wrapped up in one person inspires us all.

[@wildmongoose7037]

I use to work with him at the Hilton,he use to crack me up, he definitely had a big heart and was such a fun person to be around.

[@caseyhansen4567]

Nice seeing Mark talking about Button's. Hope he is doing well

[@picasso4754]

Heaven will never be the same , well said - and enough said. Love for Buttons.Keepin em smiling for sure!!!!

[@andrewblack7852]

The best surfer on any day is the one having the best time, sharing a high vibe with strangers and friends alike.

[@rvmcwhorter]

Amazing style , true blue Hawaiian . Too much , too young , is a great way to put it . He loved surfing , taught many to surf and changed many lives . He would have give you the shirt off his back , the aloha spirit was strong with him . Ohana. Rest in paradise Buttons .

[@parreiramiranda]

He looked a Nice and funny guy

[@oldwave6106]

Had Button’s posters all over my room in the 80’s. Back when the magazines put a poster in the middle. Legend!

[@alanacosta4679]

Buttone as soon as i saw him and the way he was happy about his new LIFE I will talk to him in HEAVEN !!!! See u BRA

[@alanacosta4679]

I want to be like BUTTONS But no H

[@thesidewalksaint6236]

Brahda Buttons always on my heart Aloha a hui ho

[@blueagle3000]

God Bless U Buttons Thx4 the inspiration Aloha Brada

[@takfam07]

Mark Lidell is the most gracious dude. It's so great to see, since I grew up in Pearl City (birthplace of T&C) during that entire era. Saw them in the water all the time, they were the lords. Lidell's surfing was featured in lots of films during that period-- he and Buttons were pretty much the central figures in Many Classic Moments and they pulled it off, they were great--but I don't remember much dialogue.

[@andrewizard1916]

takfam07 my hero's as a grom

[@tobyneo10101]

Truly inspirational surfer that I believe bridged a gap between different generations of surfing. I think of him as one of the most important surfers that made modern surfing what it became today

[@jcs7934]

Surfing Legend !!!!! Beautiful classic times !!

[@vans]

Definitely! Thanks for watching, jc s. In case you missed it, get caught up on the action from the Hawaiian Pro here: bit.ly/2zXy61a

[@yogibear5096]

Thanks Buttons. Bless you

[@rainamaraetetoa5658]

Such an honor I get to meet him and live with him with his girlfriend friend and kids on north shore ❤️ such a good man.. Mahalo uncle Button!

[@thesidewalksaint6236]

Aloha a hui ho!

[@DonovanTrains]

Rest in Power 🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@Jeff-gb1vj]

1974 at Uluwatu Buttons Before he drove 16 year old you could see even on a skate board he just shredded .Really friendly fun to be around . Loved to party which I think as he got older was a problem . But when ever we hung out either at Ulus or Pipe little at Sandy beach it was always fun he only knew me as “ skate board” it’s sad he’s gone so early .

[@MK-su6eg]

Hung out with him 1 summer, 80s ,outrageously funny and cool, told me to call him da solo popolo, which was only pro surfer at the time! Jeff S I surfed with you! USD, scali. Matk westside oahu.

[@fernandomaron87]

I remember a footage of him surfing in some early 80's surf film, and he with Rory Russel at Pavones in Costa Rica, doing some incredibly mind blowing surfing, totally ahead of his time.

[@sickpits808]

i used to paipo board at graveyards with him, then he got this Hansen knee-board with a spoon deck and he was doing roundhouse cutbacks into 360”s, just blowing minds🤙🏼

[@nathancampbell1271]

Legend ...

[@victornunez3989]

R.I.P BUTTONS.!!!!

[@scotthull2141]

outstanding 🤙🏼🌺 thank you

[@Kwedeekhapo]

As a young kid 11 yrs old in 1975, I graduated to Kaisers after working my way up the reefs from Queens to Pops, to Threes. Way out of my comfort zone, on a head high , light trades, packed Late August afternoon. The lineup was filled with All the locals. A set loomed and riding a tanker , was Buttons , He set himself up perfectly . And stuffed himself into a machine like tube so casually, and came right out. It was amazing. I didn't catch any waves. I just watched and learned . I'll never forget his smile , the vibe in the water was just pure aloha.

[@andrewmarshall360]

One of a kind

[@arvstephenson1107]

Love this man.

[@vans]

Definitely, Anthony! Thanks for the love to Buttons. He was an incredible guy with the dopest style and personality. If you'd like, catch up on all the action from this past Vans Triple Crown here: bit.ly/2lcnIct

[@caseycomely1231]

One of my favorite surfers ! RIP Buttons 😔 make Jesus laugh !😇

[@yoelchriqui5249]

The best!!!!!

[@jeffklem8959]

Love your Surfing from San Diego Ca i Surf on team with Bird all Had Caster Surfboard's

[@pedromartinsrodrigues4310]

Buttons Pelé of the Surf. Just only It! I ever saw in my Live somowone like his! Raste in Peace King!

[@SourOrange-zu1ur]

Legendary

[@thesidewalksaint6236]

Cryin happy tears now aloha ahuiho....

[@sharkking8077]

Can dey do eddie aikau

[@billielovely4142]

angel man

[@scottvieira954]

Ele era Casca grossa foi minha inspiração

[@arturocordoba4841]

Tube la dicha de en los 80 tener una tabla local moción que era de buttons cuándo estuvo aquí en costa rica

[@betomoreno4478]

Magic surfer, aloha legend

[@jasonjackson5696]

*_”Buttons had everything thrown at him. He was a classic example of too much, too soon, too young.”_* Absolutely correct & true about all sports, which physically or mentally kills a lot of athletes. Definitely the best & most talented surfer ever, far better than Kelly in terms of raw talent - remember, he’s doing all of this on a single fin.

[@louieramirez5732]

Shit was DOPE, made it in my books. Trippn i havent heard his name in all the other surf videos i see

[@mannyjackson1048]

Da' man Buttons. He was my hero and idle. Miss him bigtime as does anyone who loved this guy. Peace up Hiriata. Stevo. 🌴✌🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️✌🌴

[@rayvelasco2059]

Most Excellent ¿

[@Msprincess102005]

Rest in Peace Buttons.

[@sidmicheals9739]

RIP buttons

[@-rr-4172]

Polynesian with Melanesian hair! Wow!

[@xyzlne]

Hey kids he is doing all that on a single fin.

[@yoelchriqui5249]

❤

[@mannyjackson1048]

I feel fortunate to have helped Buttons tackle his drug demons and becoming a very close friend of his and Hiriata. He was of true heart and soul on the Aloha Alobrah spirit with me, Hiriata to. 🌴🙏🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🙏🌴

[@720069mf]

And notice no leash ...

[@zimonslot]

Who knows the song you hear in the beginning?

[@zimonslot]

@Vans ?

[@gabrielneves9813]

Song ??

[@Joshua_Fullmer]

i love uncle button

[@tedgale1079]

85 Buttons wasn't fond of Larry.

[@justspacegoatfarts]

1:11 switch stance while bottom turning for massive backside re-entry , i think i've watched it 15 times now , magic

[@justspacegoatfarts]

the only other person(90's) i ever saw switch was simon law . switch barrel at back door ,,

[@DavidDeans-j5m]

If you want to understand what people in Hawaii mean when they talk about spirit of aloha, just watch interviews of Buttons and what his peers say about him. That is aloha.

[@frombigisland5229]

BD’ NoMore Raid Land’

[@amandasmithson4875]

He was my friend @ real life

[@eekk8843]

what was his drug?

[@mervinernesta9062]

Surfing

[@NarlyNardo]

@@mervinernesta9062 🤙

[@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd]

It’s a shame to see what has become of the Triple Crown contests. A true disgrace to past champions.

[@williamwalsh6282]

Third rd surf How come a HA native/legend /master was sooo inviting to all? How did the Da Hui or whatever they were feel about that? What is all the bullshit imitation about... I think they could look and learn

[@Swayzeo]

💔

[@ericarobbins4477]

Buttons is my uncle

[@michaelpanagiotis7109]

Kanaka .

[@QUIETinthelibary]

Classic!!..