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@vionirjaya Жыл бұрын
Thanks is video, mentawai islands West Sumatera. I am from West Sumatera Indonesia 🇮🇩.
@StokedForTravel Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful part of the world 😊
@Gabriel_Fiore4 жыл бұрын
You are a real legend mate, no ideia how you don’t have a million followers yet
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks! Growing a YT channels takes aggggges 🤣
@diogobz5348 Жыл бұрын
Yeeeew! Thanks for sharing mate! Heading there with a bunch of kooks in June. Can't wait. Definitely a life time trip! Cheers!
@StokedForTravel Жыл бұрын
Have an epic one Diogo, which boat or camp did you end up going with?
@diogobz5348 Жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel thanks mate! I think the boat is called Haira or Awave Haira. Do ya know anything about it?
@newsupdated234 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Mentawai Island, the Waves is One of the Best in the world for surfing . The only need to improve for the support facilities.
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Indeed such an epic part of the world and such incredible waves ☺️🤙🏄♂️
@Dylan.p6402 жыл бұрын
Super helpful thanks mate
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 🤙
@someblokecalleddave12 жыл бұрын
Very commendable too
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped out :)
@robloxmaster65722 жыл бұрын
Amazing guide
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
thanks heaps!
@zekecook2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!! 🙌🙌🙌
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
no worries!
@ericdearriba24453 жыл бұрын
Excellent information, thank you very much
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
no worries Eric - glad it helped you out!
@juliovildosola10754 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful. Thanks so much for sharing!
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
No worries, stoked it helped you out :)
@juliovildosola10754 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel Hi Chris, the comment some 3 months ago was from before we me at TTR Sri Lanka in February the year!. Thanks too for the fantastic photos in SL.
@icedrum555 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@StokedForTravel Жыл бұрын
Hope it helped with your planning! 🤙
@icedrum555 Жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel Yes ... big thanks!
@StokedForTravel Жыл бұрын
@@icedrum555 happy days!
@EdwinLap19 сағат бұрын
Went there in 2005 after the big earthquake. Arrived at Teles which was 10-12 Foot. Too big for my old ass. But we had fun nonetheless.
@StokedForTravel8 сағат бұрын
Geez that’s some epic swell for sure! When it’s like that I know my place is definitely behind the camera not in the water 🤣🤣
@HtutWin4 жыл бұрын
Mate. This was the perfect video I was looking for!! Thank you so much for doing this video. What I noticed was how your pronounciation of Mentawais kept switching from Mentawais to Mentawees :) . We get that a lot with people in NZ at a famous surf beach called Te Arai. Surfers generally know it as Te Aree. Haha. :) How much are the board hires and is it generally quiet during Dec -Jan? For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, this is when we generally travel :)
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Stoked you like the video! hahaha yeah I'm not 100% sure which one is correct as everyone seems to say if differently! 😂 It's certainly a lot quieter over Dec/Jan and some places will shut for maintenance over that period too, so make sure you take that into account. Board hire wise I'd strongly recommend bringing your own (ideally 2) but some camps and resorts have a small range of hire boards. You can also hire in Padang as well, but honestly both options are pretty limited. PS...I'm missing NZ, will have to head back that way again soon!
@HtutWin4 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel thanks for that info! Is it worth going in December? I ask because I surfed in Lombok in Jan and although it was wet season, it was amazing!!! I'm tossing up whether to go there again or Mentawais. If it's choppy and inconsistent I won't bother and will try to get there in June 2021. Well if you ever come back to NZ, hit me up! We've got the Corona Piha Pro in a couple of weeks' time. The GOAT (Kelly Slater) is coming! P.S. Having learnt Malay and having checked with the Indonesians on the correct pronounciation in Bahasa, the proper way to say it is Mentawais :). The syllables are similar to the Maori language of NZ. How it's written is how you say it - easy as! :)
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
@@HtutWin to be honest I havent been out there in Dec but I'm guessing due to the closer of many camps over that period of time it wont be the best. And if you have the option of June instead I'd certainly recommend that as the best option! Indeed if I'm ever back in NZ I'll drop you a message...absolutely loved the season I spent in Raglan, epic lefts!
@HtutWin4 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel Yes! Raglan is amazing. Did you get a chance to surf at Ahipara up at Shipwreck Bay in Northland? It's like Raglan without the population!?! :) Sweet. Keep making awesome vids. I'm subscribing!
@davidkim3294 Жыл бұрын
@@HtutWin hi did you go to mentawai during December to January? I used to go to lombok and I wonder how it different?
@archivopolirosario44513 жыл бұрын
perfect
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
Stoked it helped 🤙
@socore46594 жыл бұрын
The only camps mentioned are those available in the playgrounds area of South Siberut Island. This is the most crowded region, wuth the general rule of thumb being the further south you go, the less crowded it gets. There are camps the whole way down the chain.
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
indeed, there are plenty of other options along the islands, although the Playground area does have the largest variety of options (for all budgets), waves and is the certainly the easiest section to explore! Any suggestion on camps to hit up further down the Ments?
@nicokypreos2 жыл бұрын
Heard there was more sharks and pirates down south.
@socore46592 жыл бұрын
@@nicokypreos i have been in Mentawais since 2003 and have never seen a shark while surfing. We're the only pirates i know of down here but we only rape and pillage the surf.
@nagoyapadang83683 жыл бұрын
Good
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
Stoked you like the guide 🤙
@alivianhaymaputrinhayma30843 жыл бұрын
Goods
@yagie65692 ай бұрын
Is it possible to Go there without renting a surf camp?
@StokedForTravel2 ай бұрын
Yes there are also some local guesthouses there, however these can be super hit and miss and transfers to breaks can then be hard to arrange or pricey
@xisotopex3 жыл бұрын
what camp/resort has the most breaks accessible from land? would like to stay where the boat trip out to a spot is optional. it would be nice to wake up and have a few spots within walking distance....
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
hmmmmm I guess it depends what breaks you're super keen to surf! Personally I really like Beng Bengs or Driftwood surf camp - both have Ebay on the doorstep, with Pitstops a quick walk around the corner. You can also walk to Beng Bengs surf spot, but it takes a little longer and most people use the boat for it! You can find some more info on both here: stokedsurfadventures.com/mentawai-islands/
@Angietapsell3 жыл бұрын
Much better than Bali!! But expensive :(...
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
Indeed it’s not the cheapest but it’s well worth it! 🤙
@IAMRYANMILLS2 жыл бұрын
Is it better to stay on a boat 24x7 while there. Have a chef etc?
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Both the boats and the land camps have their pros and cons. Boat defo has more flexibility with waves and chasing swell, and is heaps of fun, but does cost a chunk more. You won’t go too wrong with either though!
@marvinhamm4 жыл бұрын
Which resort would you recommend if Im interested in high quality surf coaching including video analysis? Thanks a lot!
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm good questions Marvin! Not sure many of the resorts offering continuous coaching year round but I know a few coaches run Ments trips a couple times a year. Check out Cris from surf strength coach who offers some really epic ones; surfstrengthcoach.com/surf-trips/
@marvinhamm4 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel thanks!!
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
No worries, let me know if you find some other options and I’ll add them in!
@hispec7ltd9974 жыл бұрын
Is that a Palm Bay bali shirt I see 👀 🌴🌴🌴
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
indeed it is! Loving PBB! 🤙🌴
@lukebalfour46114 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel good too see, PBB is awesome doogie is the man Great gear at epic prices. Great informative video to mate. Looking forward to my 1st Mentawais trip hopefully September.... 🙏🏾
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Indeed they’ve got an epic crew - riding their quad fins at the moment and they’re performing great! Stoked you like the video - where you heading in the Ments? Got a few deals if you drop me an email 🤙
@lukebalfour46114 жыл бұрын
Yeah bro Open to all suggestions and deals fir sure. luke2surf@yahoo.co.nz drop me some info 🤙🏾
@nickortcoski67694 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel what's your email?
@avefiggy21284 жыл бұрын
🌿🌊🏄♀️🌊🌿
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊🤙
@alexs53944 жыл бұрын
Most important question: Good place to bring your girlfriend who doesn't surf?
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
hahaha good question! I'd say one of the surf resorts would be a solid shout, many offer day trips (like snorkelling and fishing), yoga and a couple have pools too. Depends on what level of comfort and luxury they're after!
@jackd63724 жыл бұрын
good information terrible board choice for Ments .
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
worked perfectly well for me - depends on what boards you're comfortable using I guess. What's in your quiver for a Ments trip?
@jackd63724 жыл бұрын
Stoked For Travel Couple of pyzel ghosts would do the trick
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Still haven’t ridden one myself - what setup you on?
@bvndwr31742 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel I've got a Chumlee and its the only board in my quiver I would not think if taking to Indo - fun board in tiny surf that doesn't have any push, but I can't do a legit turn on mine. I'll be taking the September: Fishbeard, Shadow round tail, Ghost and Firewire Houdini. Will leave my Dominator 2 at home too - nice board but no space!
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
@@bvndwr3174 I had a blast on mine but I know what you mean. I've mixed up my quiver a lot since then and if I was heading this was again soon I'd probably be packing my Seaside & Beyond, D2 and Pyzel Mini Ghost. Sounds llike you have a good selection with you!
@walterrobertson95074 жыл бұрын
🌈🌜🌞🌛🤙
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
thanks heaps ☺️
@joshsmith79992 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's not a complete guide at all, only covering one part of a huge island chain, the board you took are definitely not for steep perfect reef waves at all. Pretty sure this is an undercover euro advertisement to fill a few land camps haha
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Been meaning to put together a follow up to cover some other of the sections of the islands as this was originally only intended as a guide to Playground (it being the main hub for a lot of surfers heading that way) - so keep your eyes peeled for that! Any tips or recommendations for boats and camps always appreciated and I can add them into the blog guide too :) Board wise, the Chumlees did the job for me on my original trip (I wasn't chasing slabs or big barrels, just some tropical fun) but I would certainly mix it up on my next trip. Quiver wise I'd be going with the Twinsman, Broken Arrow and then probably the Mashup for spots like Beng Bengs and Burger World. End of the day quivers are always down to personal taste and style.
@greigsharp6723 жыл бұрын
Man surely you should learn, first of all, the proper pronunciation of Mentawai before becoming an expert on the area???
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yeah I go through a few different options in the video - seems everyone has a different way to pronounce it 🤣
@stephenlepore44764 жыл бұрын
thanks dude!
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
No worries! 🤙
@kaleokamekona2250 Жыл бұрын
Turned me off when he mispronounced the name.. 🤦🏽♂️
@StokedForTravel Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I ended up using so many different variations in that video 🤣
@Jasmine_loveUniverse226 ай бұрын
I live in mentawai sipora
@StokedForTravel6 ай бұрын
A stunning part of the world!
@krusher744 жыл бұрын
Would have been cool to hear a bit about access to waves from the camp you were in, what can you walk to, if they boat you to a wave how early will they go and will you have to wait for a certain amount of people before they go. Set food times can fuck you getting the best waves at the best tides. So many restrictions people don't expect
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Working on another edit from the camp I was at actually ☺️ but if you want to learn more check out the reviews of Driftwood and Beng Bengs on the site 🤙 first boat time of the day was called the night before though and meals were shuffled around slightly to accommodate the surf and tides as well - basically the aim was to score the best waves 🤣 from both of those camps Ebays and Pitstops are an easy walk though
@AustenGoldsmithPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inspiring me , its on my bucket list but then hey Porthleven aint so bad and i can see it from my window
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
No worries - glad you liked the video and the Ments is firmly on your to do list! Porthleven isn't a bad spot either, especially in the summer - love it down there!
@MrDarilon233 жыл бұрын
Thanks, brah! Exactly the kind of information I was looking for.
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you out 🤙
@willtevs2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great video! You put so much effort in it. I will be going soon!
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy 😊
@samimoring12352 жыл бұрын
where's lances right &/or macaronis
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
Indeed - working on a follow up with the more southern islands/breaks and resorts soon 🤙
@soulwaves200003 жыл бұрын
Geescso complicated l just won’t go lol
@StokedForTravel3 жыл бұрын
trust me though, it's worth the effort!
@antoniolessa12004 жыл бұрын
Can we rent surfboard or bodyboard in mentawais?
@StokedForTravel4 жыл бұрын
Some camps/resorts do offer board rental, but you’ll have to check before you head out. Otherwise you can rent some gear in Padang. Honestly though it’ll be best to bring your own 🤙
@mykibw68092 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on going and surfing the Mentawai Islands in January?
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
So it’s towards the middle of wet season then so weather can be a bit up and down. Shoulder season (around March time) I’ve had some epic trips there though with some super fun waves!
@mykibw68092 жыл бұрын
@@StokedForTravel Thanks man, so the swell would still be alright but also would the surf camps be running the boats every day still to the surf breaks January time?
@StokedForTravel2 жыл бұрын
@@mykibw6809 swells certainly going to be a lot smaller and a bit less consistent in Jan time. Also keep in mind some camps shut over the low season as well. Ideally if you can go more towards shoulder season you'll have a better experience with both waves and weather