SKOOKUMCHUCK NARROWS; tidal rapids eXpLAiNeD

[@Nick-zy9tx]

So stoked you could come out and ride skook with me! We got such an epic level and so many awesome moments with the crew. I'll get Dave Malcom to fish you out of the tour, so you can upload your next episode!

[@jerrybow8779]

Epic spot bro, where’s your accent from? You sound kinda kiwi/aussie

[@NelsonMuntz1]

​@jerrybow8779 aussie here, he sounds aussie to me

[@Pumphouse652]

GOING ON TOUR

[@Pumphouse652]

In CANADA

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

Yeah bro so stocked bro. Kowabunga bro let's grow our hair longer and not wash it for a week bro then go surfing and smoke some sea weed bro and then eat some lucky charms together bro without wetties bro. Yeah bro

[@grumpasmirf]

Paddling in to surf this wave is a high light in my life. Surfing that wave and looking at the seaweed and starfish visible on the bottom is indeed mesmerizing. Paddling back in the dark with the seals and the incandescent alge lighting up the bow wave and paddle strokes was surreal.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Epic 🙌 wow incandescent algae ! That must’ve been magic 🪄

[@mikeyp3694]

I watch my fair share of surf videos and this one is among the best.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Hell yeah thank u 🙏

[@fprductions]

this is the main representation of the sport celebrating one another's waves and taking the shitty ego to the side. well done Dylan.

[@jimmicane]

He does it again!! Dylan Graves is the greatest KZbinr of all time 👏

[@DiamondRidgeMusic]

His content is so wholesome and well edited. What do we gotta do to get this man to 100k?!

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Best Surf YT Channel guarantee everytime!

[@ethanroberts1169]

Love seeing Canada finally having some representation. Its a special place!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Love Canada 🙌 glad to have gotten the opportunity ❤to

[@landscapingbyoasis]

Love that we are all just playing in the water. Such a great perspective! Awesome video.

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@landscapingbyoasis 🙌

[@AronRovers]

not a single video of yours has ever been dissapointing! keep em coming!

[@DylanGravesYT]

So glad to hear it 🍻’s ! I plan to :)

[@AronRovers]

@@DylanGravesYT still waiting for that perfect northsea swell to invite you to score here 😊

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@AronRovers me too

[@blackedmirror5073]

Canada?

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@blackedmirror5073 yes

[@Levi_Allen]

I love that you made this! Thanks for taking us along

[@DylanGravesYT]

My pleasure 🍻’s for watching

[@ben3989]

So good! Skookumchuck lives in my head as one of the wonders of the northwest.

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯 I back that

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Hahaha that dude with his family at the start was such a vibe! 😂 so hype! "It tells you where the whirlpools are" So gnarly, Dylan! Loved this one 💚

[@DylanGravesYT]

He set the tone for us 💯! Such a special place, glad u enjoyed :)

[@FreshwaterFloof]

Classic Canadian really. That’s a fairly normal interaction up here.

[@laurenjager297]

​@@FreshwaterFlooftime to leave SoCali. So dangerous down here. Bums everywhere.

[@laurenjager297]

​@@DylanGravesYTthat was such a fun one!❤️

[@msanchez5571]

Incredible, love the shots of the kayakers getting so down. I feel like we’re all connected by this flow state that we’re all searching for and crave. I get mine from snowboarding, and love to watch these videos in the off season to keep my stoke up. Love this epic venture that you are documenting Dylan!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

That’s exactly right cheers buddy really appreciate the support 🙌 snowboard, surf, skate, kayak, we all after the same thing ❤️one love

[@danhodgins4015]

The Skook is crazy! Great that you got to see that part of British Columbia.

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@danhodgins4015 one for the books 💯

[@nathanway803]

I get so stoked when you publish. Thanks for the effort. Favorite channel.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Wow, thank you! Glad to hear it 🙌

[@DmcHwick]

I grew up right up the highway from the skook, so cool to see such a hidden spot showcased like this

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌

[@Deeboskim]

Wow crazy wave! Nice job capturing it with the locals

[@n7narcosis]

This is the greatest greatness that I've seen on this great platform on this (now) great day. Thank you for creating this.

[@powderpaul1990]

I still remember seeing the wave for the first time in the surf movie "Keep Surfing" from some fellow Munich river surfers in 2009. I really enjoyed seeing more of the wave, thanks Dylan!

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@powderpaul1990 wow rad, never saw that one … is it on KZbin ?

[@MachuDidgeridoo]

My fondest memories of my whole sports life are surfing Skooks, kayaks of course... love you all had the balls to board it! Tho, wear a PFD next time... the channel is super deep and those whirlpools have sank large boats before... and one surfer!

[@DylanGravesYT]

I believe it! Will do

[@Verymuchmystifying]

I used to practice freestyle kayak when I was younger and now I'm surfing. Great to watch those two in the vid. I like ur content Dylan, cheers from France 👍🏼

[@DylanGravesYT]

Mercí! Santé 🍻

[@thhhx]

In awe at Dylan’s ability to beautifully capture these stunning places, people, and cultures. One of your best yet!!! I would watch a super extended edit as well!

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@thhhx 🙌 thank u ! I try my best to do these places and experiences justice ❤️ there’s a lot more footage that hit the cutting room floor maybe I will someday

[@DanielLane]

Another killer video Dylan! Stoked to see a large tidal rapid, yet another interesting place to surf

[@DylanGravesYT]

The list keeps growing. This surf stuff is getting cooler by the second

[@barryfagan8558]

Ill never forget doing a hike to come and see these standing waves at high tide at 14.. It was one of the first times I really saw the power of the ocean / rivers first hand. Incredible that you guys are out there surfing that! Next level!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Truly a white water wonder of the world 🌎 I feel grateful to be able to play in it like we did, memory is seared in there ❤

[@HyperionMV]

I have traveled the world and done so many cool things and this is one of the few things I have seen in a long time that feels unique and special and makes me want to go try it out. What a fantastic experience!

[@DiamondRidgeMusic]

You are awesome Dylan. Thanks for taking us on your adventures and crafting these videos so nicely. You educate the viewer but it’s also an easy watch like Surfers of Bali or Beefs TV. Stay awesome Mr. Graves ✊

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@DiamondRidgeMusic thank u for watching and supporting 🙌 comments like these help keep me out there 🍻

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Thanx 4 sharing Great tidal surf footage! Phenomenal setting! Music decent, except could've left out the gooify whistling over it @ end.

[@Theinspectionkit]

Magical for sure! That’s a ton of water moving! Refreshing content. Thank you!

[@randyolsen8648]

Thank you for always being able to make us feel like WE were there.

[@DylanGravesYT]

I try my best 🙌 thank you for your continued support 🍻’s

[@krishorrocks639]

Made it to Skook for the first time this summer and watched the kayakers. Such a great vibe out there. Awesome to see you surfing it!

[@happysurfingokinawa181]

That is so very cool...what an adventure!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@arvdosal]

Otro fantástico video !!! Los canadienses son buena gente. Thanks mate !

[@williamnichols1914]

Awesome Video. There's so much beauty in two sports being able to converge in such a fashion. A collidning of similar but different worlds in a sharing of passion for water is poetic beyond belief. Keep up the good work out there.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yes, exactly 👍

[@KG-rn8cy]

Incredible, what a magical spot! Thanks for sharing. Beautiful video. Makes me never want to surf near my home on the East Coast of Australia again!

[@WjB_96792]

Unreal guys! That thing looks kinda fun when its in that swelly green stage especially!

[@jerrymcarthur2062]

Been wanting to do this for a while! Nice to see surfers getting along with other craft in the water for once.

[@gustavomamor]

Fantastic good energy!!🎉✨💫 Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏✨🇧🇷

[@DylanGravesYT]

❤❤❤ pouring all I have into these, thanks for watching 🍻

[@JohanBart1]

Love water and love the way all you guys play in it. Awesome video.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you 🤗

[@Alexanderlee904]

Classic. Some super stoked dad just dadding along with his kids. Wholesome

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯

[@k1ng5urfer]

Another incredible video man! You just showed me a part of BC i've never seen in all my time there. Love it when you upload dude. So quality every time.

[@jrgenhjelseth3971]

I am blessed to have a riverwave throwing barrels head high all for myself and 5 other locals. Just 30 minutes from my home. LFG. Cool video.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Mental !

[@BUILDYBUNCH]

Amazing! I think I'll leave that wave to you guys. Crazy 🤪

[@Rogue_wave]

Mesmerizing for sure! I could just stand on the board and watch the water flow by for an hour

[@rossstevenson4616]

This video is a smile generator! Thanks again!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Haha I like that :)

[@Babypapayaproductions]

Thank God I subscribe. I needed this. How ethereal. I’ve never seen such a long standing face like that. The carves were unreal

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌thank you 🍻’s

[@remymetailler]

That's so cool! Looks absolutely scary though!

[@micahbones3658]

Best surf vid I have seen this year!

[@tukimcfry]

Este canal es siempre muy original y tu tienes un par de cojones de meterte en ese rio con solo una tabla! Eres grande DG!

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

There is something uniquely nice about an overcast and damp day in nature. 10/10 as always Dylan.

[@christopherkane2842]

That was so Mesmerizing‼️ epic rides wow

[@DylanGravesYT]

❤️

[@Storied_Soul]

Another great video wow, you made that look so fun 🔥

[@jacksprat9972]

Wow! That was super cool. A+ video in every respect.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Much appreciated! Thank you for tuning in 📡

[@leftymagoo2710]

Hey Dylan, Great surfin’. Your stoke to ride the good , bad and ugly is inspiring. Keep up the adventures. 🙏

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🙏 that’s what it’s all about ❤️

[@beezersurf]

Once again great job Dylan. That was awesome.

[@kookvision9295]

Hey Dylan, we have a similar (but smaller and bumpier) river/tidal wave here in Limerick city, Ireland. It needs a near spring low tide to function, but also needs a decent flow in the river Shannon. In the winter the flow in the river is too strong, the water levels never get low enough to break. Almost an exclusive spring /early winter wave. The window in autumn is very small but possible. Very weird wave. Never seen another surfer on it, but there is a group of kayakers who are on it every day it is working. They are delighted to see a surfer turning up. Great bunch

[@DylanGravesYT]

Wow very cool… would love to check it out sometime, have y surfed it before ? Would love to hear more info, can u send me a message on IG?

[@tylertastemaker]

This episode was so great!!!

[@_eric_phillips]

Such raw surfing! Incredible episode Dylan!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u

[@JeKla17]

Sick video. Thanks for sharing. amazing to watch.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@itsgoretecks]

Great video, always had an eye out for skookumchuk vids, this one is top tier

[@DylanGravesYT]

Me too, magical place. Thank u 🙏

[@samuelajones]

The first person view is hypnotic

[@stevemckenna9667]

spiritual video. i teared up. thanks :)

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌❤️

[@Manudefillo]

amazing quality and content dude, that waves looks rad!!!

[@JeffreyMoyer-ms7nv]

This is mesmerizing!

[@courkier]

This made my day. I love the pure joy and sharing the beauty of the water here. Thanks for always pulling through for use keyboard warriors to get our fun vicariously between our days on the water, Dylan!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🫡

[@E.M.D.R.]

I know the pre-surf jitters but your first entrance and pop up was flawless! Cheers!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Was ready to get dunked but always nice to pop straight up 🙌❤️

[@jesse_bone]

Welcome to Canada, Dylan, another great video. Music, is on point! Whirlpools are gnarly.

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻’s thank you 🙏 happy to be here :) and survive the whirlpools 🤯

[@frankling9840]

That is a bloody fantastic vid, so interesting and some rad surfing

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🙏

[@dylanBPK]

What a fantastic video! Such an interesting spot and subject and you are such an incredibly gifted story teller. Well done sir, so very well done. 👏👏👏

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@Lakesurfer618]

Super sick one Dylan, as a freshwater surf junkie I think a river wave is a must try. Loved the tunes as well!

[@jeromeouellet6097]

Mad respect for so many reasons. I both kayak and surf and I have kayak skook a fee times. Its always intimidating . Also Respect for doing the thing that you do. Surf and kayak dont always mix super well in some other places...and there is just no reasons for it. Its just play

[@sterlingmorgan9899]

Really enjoying the surf documentary style videos!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you 🙏 glad to hear it 🙌

[@jameslangridge1674]

"It tells you where the whirlpools are..." Man, that is a scary sentence to hear right before a surf session if ever I heard one! Well done for making the tour.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yes 💯 just trying to hide my nervousness with dumb jokes ! 😂

[@cryptohitlist9324]

I really enjoy how you and your crew tell stories. Organic good vibes.

[@toddhendricks1727]

A dude named Elijah Mack who owned a barbershop in Eugene, OR called Mos Faded used to river surf on the Willamette seshed Skookum back in 2003. He introduced me to river surfing and I seshed the Willamette a few times but prefer the ocean. EDIT oh duh…you mentioned him in the video 😅. I was skipping.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yeah spoke to Elijah a bunch about this wave, I reached out to him to come but he wasn’t able to join :/ would’ve been all time if he could’ve been there

[@jasonsedor5676]

@@DylanGravesYT I'd love to see both you and Eli rippin this wave! Next time.

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@jasonsedor5676 agreed

[@FlyFishMike_]

Ya'll have brass cojones that I will never have! Wow~!! Incredible piece of water and some great filming as well. Nice work and congratulations on surviving the Tour!

[@Pnaply]

Love the stoke, so good!

[@DanielRodriguez-ps9fq]

Hola Dylan el cartero viendo tu nuevo video desde el hospital de veteranos, gracias por compartir otra gran aventura estoy seguro que estaba friaa el agua y la corriente ni se diga. Keep them coming el de secret spot estuvo de show!!!! Me gusto un monton aprovecho para enviarles a todo el crew del Noroeste mis saludos espero verlos pronto en el surf....

[@AtortAerials]

Pretty epic and you seem like a cool chill dude too. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@topherdean1024]

Nice. Our plastic fantastic fantasies. I have never surfed a river wave or tidal bore, but it looks really fun and chill. A wave that you don't wait for, go when you want. I really love your down to earth vibe instead of the usual ego drive in most surf videos. Keep up the good work.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u! Certain river waves / tidal bores can be super fun, sometimes chill, but even tho they look small ( or chill) this can be deceiving, as the amount of water you are riding is usually more than you deal with on any wave of similar size in the ocean … but as long as you’ve taken the necessary safety precautions into account and are feeling comfortable with your exit strategy, it can be extremely fun and at times chill :)

[@topherdean1024]

@@DylanGravesYT Ya, I can imagine. I've seen guys ride the Waimea river mouth when they dig out the sandbar, but that's the only standing wave I know of in Hawaii and I don't live on Oahu. I'll just stick to old school paddle in ocean waves. 🤔 But I remain open minded, you never know.

[@abelardoperez7623]

Jeeezzz, I am an avid surfer and I went there but never imagined that I could surfing. Very COOL video and riding. Cheers

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks! 👍

[@bjornhorch7521]

You’re amazing man. Ur videos get me so stoked

[@DylanGravesYT]

I appreciate that 👊

[@BertoBoyd]

Mesmerizing is the word for sure! Crazy amount of glass agua. Es chido

[@pickle6759]

Hahah legend . “I always wanted to end up on tour “ it seems the music never stopped

[@DylanGravesYT]

😂

[@majorgruber5925]

"Strong Water" Narrows indeed. Perfectly named. Mind boggling amounts of tidal water moving.

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌

[@joshoos77]

Absolutely Incredible💥

[@BrodieOutdoors]

Mesmerizing for sure! Has me trippin over here.

[@TaranakiFrother-oy2dx]

How good! Go the standing wave! Must get myself to one of those before I’m too old to enjoy it. 😊

[@measures_of_distance]

Dylan seems like a such a rad dude!

[@bryanbowles09]

Sick!! I grew up on the Sunshine Coast and stoked you did a video shredding the chuck.. 🤘🏻

[@DylanGravesYT]

Amazing zone ❤️ thank u 🙏

[@AEVMU]

First time I have heard of tidal surfing! Sweet.

[@santosguife]

your videos have the best vibe!

[@grantvetters5253]

So well done!

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

Such a fantastic video. Enjoyed every bit of it

[@PhillipTritthart]

This looks like the most amazing and at the same time most frightening rapidwave ever 🤯

[@DylanGravesYT]

It was indeed both at the same time

[@SuperBigben8]

Kayakers are always the nicest and most chill people in the water, same here on the st Laurent river Montréal

[@Atraslin]

Cool zone 0:22 ! Awesome to see the original rider getting it done.

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯

[@Nath-sn1mv]

Black waves.. awesome mate

[@TateFoster-lh7kn]

That's sick! Keep shredding.

[@jamesYoungs-q2j]

I want that ride! Very cool and nonstop (almost)

[@DylanGravesYT]

It’s a worthy bucket lister 💯

[@elguaporecordco]

top tier stuff dude. Thanks for sharing

[@KingD9289]

As a surfer and kayak fisherman this was mesmerizing to watch🤙🤙🤙 yeeeew