Sunday Bloody Sunday - Most Intense Epic Downwinder Ever? What Rescue? 4K

[@chrisgardner6677]

Mahalo from Hawaii! It's cool to see an Australian on an OC1. We mostly get surf ski paddlers from Down Under. Excellent run & video!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Stay tuned...I've decided to work on a RAW edit with commentary of all the best bits!!🤙🏼

[@h.barbosa6114]

incredible man!!!

[@kiwipaddlerblog]

Those splits! Epic! A good tale on the importance of being prepared, stuff (insert other word) happens. Being prepared ensures the best chance of a good outcome as the crew did here. Mother Nature is all and powerful and must always be respected, again as the crew did on this day.

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Absolutely 🤙🏼

[@oneness1_]

Nice long rides there! Awesomeness!!!!

[@BobMina]

And now nothing I ever paddle again in my life will ever seem big enough after watching this. Amazing footage.

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I know the feeling! Summer just won't be the same in 25-30 knots 🤣

[@rubenatoradventureslandsea3252]

Great video, Sorry about your buddy and his canoe. !! I continue to watch all your videos !! thanks for sharing!!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

I appreciate the comments - cheers 🤙🏼

[@henk96]

Thanks for sharing. This is how we can learn from each other.

[@kenjgood]

Thank you for sharing this experience! Wow...

[@bendechaneet3721]

how sick are those bumps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Great Vid Adam

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thanks!!

[@subliminallyinc]

Glad you and your crew are safe. But not a good look for puakea boat. Lol

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Just unlucky for him I guess...one mistake when you huli and #gameover

[@garyconaghan8453]

Wow great to see an oc1 ...really maxing out ....what an epic day

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Oh yeah! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@MrBobsVids]

Love it! One of the best downwind videos I have seen. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to film and narrate and edit. As a beginner it would be more instructive if the downwind footage was played in real time so I could get a feel for your paddle rate and boat speed, it seems like you slow some of the scenes down which does add to the drama but for me decreases the usefullness.

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it! - This day was pretty unique! There are other uploads (Epic West Aus DW) that are in real time. cheers 🤙🏼

[@fyrftrhawaii]

It looks like you were leaning to the left most of the time. In retrospect would you set up the boat differently for more stability?

[@voguekitchensoz601]

Bloody awesome 👍

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterboyd5667]

Good tips / advise

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thanks for watching!

[@nednessbate1466]

FAAAAARRRRRRRKKKKK! Only a couple of times did the smile disappear...only to return pretty bloody quickly! Were you aware of the others and where they were? Did you know about the rescue while you were paddling, or afterwards? You're a brave (or crazy) man!!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

I had no idea of the rescue when paddling - I was well finished. I did now we had a issue with a possible paddler struggling - had word from @foil_perth when he came through - that's why I made the call to go ahead and get to the car in the chance I need to pick someone up from another beach somewhere.

[@richwilbur]

That was totally awesome!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Sorta makes under 30knots boring now!! 🤙🏼😆 - thanks for watching...

[@shanecraig4331]

Hi, I note you used to paddle skis but now look like more focused on outriggers. I'm wondering if you can give a bit of an experienced comparison between the two. I'm nearly 60 and currently competently paddle skis (Stellar SR), mostly flat water and some ocean when conditions are light (no downwinders yet) but there is no ski community where I live. I'm thinking of moving to outriggers as there is a small club nearby. Thanks

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Its all about the vibe 🤙🏼😆 Over the years injury has forced me to make changes to my activities - OC is just way cool!!

[@chrisgardner6677]

Here in Hawaii, if you paddle '6-Man' outrigger canoes (club paddling), paddlers tend toward OC1 (1-man outrigger canoes) as the stroke is the same for 6-man outrigger canoes. I hope this helps you.

[@Hawaii96720]

Hey man enjoy your videos very much! Hope all is well! Haven't seen any content from you in a while! Aloha from Hawaii!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Hey, thanks! Yes a bit going on....Something is coming very soon though! 🤙🏼

[@Hawaii96720]

@@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia Mahalo for the reply! Take care!

[@leociuca5571]

Great Video!! What configuration are you using to film on your GoPro? For example, quality, FPS, lens size (Wide, narrow)?

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

I generally stick to 2.7k, 60/120 FPS and Wide or Superview 🤙🏼

[@ariinuihache]

hello, when is the next video scheduled ? ;)

[@ariinuihache]

Wahou ! Great!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karlosb8423]

Yah, epic paddle for sure. Crazy conditions! I just got an OC1 and can't wait for days like that. I have surfed my whole life so I know the ocean well. I saw you lean all the way almost to the ama, nuts! Why don't you use the head strap for the Gopro? And, do you use any kind of water repellent for the lens?

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Hey Karlos, thanks for watching! GoPro - head strap - always tends to bounce around too much for my liking, and I usually wear a cap which can make the angle tricky. Ive tried several formulas to try keep the lens clear - and good old licking the lens seems to be the easiest and best solution I've found!

[@karlosb8423]

@@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia Oh ok thanks. Question , is it easy to buckle an OC1 if you nose dive on a wave?

[@oc1]

Epic! Bloody Epic!

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

Thanks man!🤙🏼😎

[@slaterchristianson8760]

!!!! Fun what splash guard do you use?

[@PaddleLifeWesternAustralia]

It's one I used to use from my surfski days🤙🏼

[@aus2514]

Ripping