SURFING EVIL PIPELINE! || WHY I DON'T DO CONTEST!

[@KoaRothman]

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[@maticherzog]

haha, when you asked if we have candy and looked and candy. priceless, my man !

[@MarleyOrdonezPOV]

Koa Rothman what settings do you use on your GoPro when you surf??

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Dude great content, dude can you please make your videos longer, dude if you made your videos 25 minutes or 30 minutes people will still watch a man and will appreciate so much more that we get so much for that. Hawaii because I plan on visiting there one day and it's nice to get the lay of the land and just see what the North Shore scene is all about how epic the waves are. Thanks for sharing all the good stuff man. Happy surfing from Virginia Beach! :-)

[@briandemirjian1335]

Keep your head up man, you could definitely win one of the Pipe contests next time easily. Just bad luck that last heart. Try and find a way to channel your anxiety before you paddle out next contest. Emotions can make or break you. you seemed super angry the way you cut the vlog after the interference and you just seemed super anxious, excited and nervous all bottled up. Before the contest. I mean day two you were singing Moana. Your a great pipe surfer and your fans would love to see you win pipe masters or Volcom pipe pro so keep charging. Win or loose just think of being out at pipe with only a few guys in your Heat and have fun.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

You ARE blessed with preternaturally great looks, Koa. All the Rothman kiddos are handsome, actually.

[@katieeasterly9150]

even if he doesnt do well.. i still love watching koa in contests!!

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you for the support!

[@jeffhartwig6280]

1:30 I was at a Volcom pro contest back in 2010. I mind surfed a backdoor gem. I still got pitched, hit the reef and broke my board...

[@skyesholty4090]

hahaha when koa gets blown up jack goes “not ideal “ hahaha

[@KoaRothman]

He was all stoked to see that happen

[@rawspace1212]

Koa, your a good person. Keep up the true vibes

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@franciscoacosta4741]

Keep at it Koa & Jack! Cheers

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@BluelleDeville]

Stoked with what you and Jack, Nathen and Zoard Eli and his guy are doing it's Monday and Wednesday are literally you tube on the big screen nights watching your guys fresh edits and cathing up on Ben Gravy and Jamie O. Keep it up guys I see good things from this maybe bigger than the tour one day🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@glennkimata3491]

Sick vid koa...u rip no matter what the conditions. I love how close u n makua are yeeww!

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you for the support!

[@jimmyresnick]

I was mind surfing those waves too!! I paddled out, got smashed by 3 set waves Got dragged down the beach and got smashed by more set waves My leash broke, I lost my board I then came in and sat on the beach Then I went home

[@kendallrussell5195]

Gotta mind surf better than that, Bra

[@iyanabellamy3170]

Wish me luck on my mind surf

[@spicoledude]

when reality sets in and you realize that you cant surf like you used to when you were young

[@Ibprius]

Dont forget the big Hawaiians on the beach laughing at you

[@thepo3560]

Amphibian it does not get better .

[@chill1337]

This was awesome I really like the contest vids cause you never get to see how these contests play out in the perspective of the surfer but this was great!

[@KoaRothman]

Im stoked you liked it!

[@breathspinecore]

"I'm on the vlog, man!" That was hilarious

[@KoaRothman]

HAHA YES

[@shrek420ify]

Heard your brother on no shoes radio love his music big shoutout to the Rothman family you guys are amazing keep it up!

[@KoaRothman]

Epic! thank you!

[@jasperwjohnson2588]

You and Makua are so positive it’s awesome bro! I hope to meet you one day. Bless up

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@dannyloughlin3021]

Ho Jaspa!

[@leaberry5551]

“basically mind surfing...is surfing with your mind.” I-😂

[@irootsyie]

I took my nephew camping for a week so I bought a box of Caprisun for him. Hadn't had one since I was a grom and it tasted different. Read the box and they took out most of the sugar and loaded up the Stevia. Not a fan of the updated recipe.

[@pdizzled6771]

Even do this was posted a longtime ago you have really inspired me to surf and live life to the fullest. Keep grinding on KZbin ill know your going to do great. And I would really like to watch you do competitive surfing sometimes nerves get the best of people but all I can say is good luck and thank you.

[@TheDailyWipeout]

yes, your on the vlog bro!

[@KoaRothman]

HAHA YES

[@maincontact8701]

its satisfying to hear the waves during your last couple waves. i wanna here and feel the energy of what your engaging with. do that more bro.

[@spicoledude]

Thanks for the show Koa, I was waiting for the reason on why you hate contests so much, its because you are putting immense pressure on yourself! Let your surfing do the talking, and look up to these older guys who get better with age.

[@KoaRothman]

Yes its a tough thing to do.

[@spicoledude]

@@KoaRothman thanks for the reply Koa! You charge Waimea like a psycho it does not make sense

[@tannergauge9374]

💚💙💚💙sending love Koa. You have great energy🤙🏽

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@cjapao8058]

Cheers KOA, great positive vibes !

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@jaredpollara469]

Your still one of the best in my opinion bro man, keep tearing pipeline up 🌊🌊"SHAKA"

[@briandemirjian1335]

That was the most nervous and excited at the same time on the first day of the contest I’ve ever seen you.

[@dylanmagdaleno9368]

Honestly livin the best life!!!

[@KoaRothman]

Yes we are!

[@rodneysmart9774]

I met Sal at a skate contest in Zurich, like twenty-five years ago, and he's still doin it.

[@KoaRothman]

He is a legend!

[@JackBriant97]

Your killing it Koa! Keep it up :)

[@KoaRothman]

Will do! Thank you!

[@jaykunn4302]

the vlogs are definitely getting better and better

[@upsidedahead]

He gets three of the maddest waves ever (that's what I'd think if it was me surfing), and then says he could find anything good 😂

[@andervallejo8917]

0:42 I see you Aritz!! Hahahaha Cheers from Basque country!

[@thecitizenjoan]

I think Ive been "Mind Surfing" for years. Love it!

[@KoaRothman]

Its the best!

[@willg9764]

Those cut backs were smooth, good job man

[@ericcopple169]

Shut the front door! I mind surf every wave I see! Waves on movies, tv commercials, sidewalks, wherever🤙

[@KoaRothman]

It is the best!

[@paulopolony22]

Everyone: Visualize it Koa: NO prep needed if you mind surf the wave

[@KoaRothman]

haha its true tho. I surf enough to know what to do.

[@ninjagotguns]

that burger looks so friggin good

[@KoaRothman]

It was amazing!

[@alexdavani7774]

@11.56 best part of the vlog. Lucky to have a brother to paddle out with.

[@edergilmunoz527]

Bro, it doesn’t really matter to me wether u win or lose. I just like watching you surf. Keep it up with the series. I wish u luck form northern Spain

[@anthonyanderson8509]

You da man Koa, keep at it!

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you! i will!

[@DonDon-ju4yv]

We are watching from our spot in Newport Beach...mind surfing 4 foot waves here...ugh. We will be back to the shack this summer. Be well brother

[@KoaRothman]

Good to hear! see you then!

[@suthobay]

6:58 Koa: Anyone got some Candy Looks at girlfriend....hmmmmm

[@KoaRothman]

hahaha

[@wcc1212]

Just discovered the channel. You were shredding those waves on Pipeline in the first 2 heats.

[@edleer11]

Congratulations mate… Keep it up love watching of vlogs!

[@morris7025]

At least you didn't have to surf that shitty last day of the contest. We all know who's really the best at Pipe... contests are for the machine. Your free surf edits are "Living" proof! : )

[@dancinfishingchannel1720]

Nice to see you at Costco glad I got to meet you gotta surf sometime

[@hurpad3rp]

I met you when you were on your way down to rocky point haha! Keep up the good work

[@Infntpaccout1100.3x]

salm 😂"I heard so many chicks watch the vlog... I wanna be on the vlog bro"

[@barne3668]

Koa 'mond surfs' Pipeline better than 90 percent of other surfers

[@drewsky1008]

Koa new sponsor by Volcom?...awesome brotha🤙😎🏄‍♂️

[@tanyachong6967]

Think they will ever make trendy surf sunglasses for the water? Sometimes the reflection and light off the water is super bright and its damaging to eyes and increases risk for cataracts. Talk to Blenders!

[@tanyachong6967]

That actually stay on while you surf, duck dive, wipeout etc without looking like a kook

[@KoaRothman]

It would be hard because water gets on them and you can't see anything. But ill talk to them. they make amazing sunglasses!

[@leannecuster1490]

You did good the waves were crap .Your a winner Koa always.

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@jacobgreen8296]

Did you or any of your friends ever consider going to college? We play some songs from jacks playlist at our parties and it gets lit. This is really livin

[@johncast9565]

You are the first Adult I ever seen on Y.T. or T.V. that drank a Capri-Sun.

[@kaisive9879]

One of the best pipe's surfers

[@arf138]

.. I'd like to thank my arms for always being by my side.. and my fingers.. because I can always count on them.. and my legs. for supporting me.

[@albertmaiava2722]

Lmao

[@sb1806]

That last wave just showed up here in Oregon.

[@KoaRothman]

yeah it just got there haha

[@jonasm3812]

You make every wave mind surfing! I come to islands pretty frequently and I usually eat shit mind surfing on a few before I paddle out, to save me from doing it in the water. Tell Makua hello from Jonas on mainland.

[@pascquallo]

Hey Koa! I was wondering if you have any preparation routines, such as weight lifting (maybe even underwater just like Laird Hamilton does ;) ) to stay fit? I like your videos a lot, they remind me of last summer when I made it for the first time to Hawaii and it is a paradise! Saludos Pascal

[@jibarx7716]

Man, it had been a very long time since I last watched contests of any kind so when I saw Sal's dreads were gone, I thought, "Everything I've ever known is a lie".

[@kirkdunn1379]

Dbl overhead is 4-5ft....ok and I love capri sun!.....I love sugar period actually

[@madelinecmitchell]

fuckin freezing in massachusetts rn wish i could visit hawaii again. your ocean looks warmer than mine rn lol

[@mikemb123]

Can you image people watching this wave before anyone ever surfed it imagining what it would be like then someone finally paddled out and did the impossible.

[@paulmichaelmark]

Hey Koa, any contests going on from 2/12 to 2/22? Coming over from Chicago. We love Hawaii 🏄‍♂️

[@langsfordmusicltd283]

am pretty sure that's the end of the contest season in Hawaii. Check out WSL website for all upcoming contests. Have a fun trip!

[@paulmichaelmark]

LangsfordMusic ltd we will and will check out Sunshine Shack as well

[@hunterdavis3003]

Hopefully the Eddie!!!

[@langsfordmusicltd283]

@@hunterdavis3003 forgot about the Eddie!!! Good call...hope it gets huuuugge!

[@dipper26os]

Koana - 13:24

[@julieannflores2535]

i almost choke on the pizza im eating when you sang Moana song😍 such a cool dude

[@derlilisimbaner6559]

I think it would be cool if you entered more contests. You‘re so damn good and you‘ll soon not lose as much when you get used to contests more

[@KoaRothman]

Im thinking about it but they are a bit time consuming and id rather be doing something else

[@raymondperez2972]

Rock and Roll Koa!

[@bbarker2663]

What's the jam that starts out around 4min? Big brass horns and what not?

[@sdsurfers1]

Pipeline is firing 6-8' right now Koa. I am assuming you will go surf after responding to posts? Be careful out there as they are calling for 20'+ this weekend there! LOVE your movie and your weekly/bi-weekly posts brother. Sorry about the lack of surf in your heat last week!

[@jansmith9922]

Koa, what you are doing is bigger then winning a surfing contest. I know it sucks to not advance in the contest. But, the real trophy, is living your life dream of surfing & traveling the world as a career with all your best friends. Pretty powerful...and you get to bring your girlfriend to work (bonus!!). 🌴🍀✈️🌎🏄🏿 Your surfing was great...waves were difficult this year.

[@TheRadRingo]

6:00 Lads are stoking! Winning

[@KoaRothman]

Always!

[@aymlaborde6374]

Can someone clear me on that !? What’s the house koa stay all the time where there other surfer too ? Is this like volcom house next to the house or ?

[@Makta972]

Quikisi house

[@lordfashion9892]

hey is the guy in the yellow hoody from the MTV show a long time ago?

[@spencerflynn7743]

Koa never throws up the shaka unless eating a cheeseburger

[@KoaRothman]

Haha we love cheeseburgers over here at This is Livin headquarters.

[@burger698]

Who Was that Vato on the left 15:20 , I think he J,O,J, from South Central, Looked like he want to break yo face, Be careful Brahda. Nice Surfing, Thanks for the video.

[@anthoneynuda9859]

Sick Soundtrack Boys! @7:58

[@stringybarkin]

You are winning even if you lose, many would sell body parts to be you young fella

[@marissamontalbo1996]

‘And no one knows, how far I’ll go’

[@KoaRothman]

Moana is the best

[@charliemartin4392]

I was stationed at Kaneohe in the early 2000s and north shore is my favourite place on earth. Snorkeling at sharks cove with a finned tortoise, and attempting to spearfish. Tried to learn surfing at sunset or pipe on a short board (which was retarded I know) and had the ass of my board shorts ripped off from being drug across coral taking one on the head. Looked like I had on ass less chaps. Keep up the videos, you're living the dream. Stay genuine and be safe brother.

[@MaxRider49er]

You don't need to compete anymore bruh! Just keep freesurfin' and pickin' up those endorsements! And of course...keep vloggin'!

[@lachienicholls7582]

Hey koa just wanted to know how tall U are considering your were going to ride a 6'3 out 6 foot pipe

[@xyzct]

Makua looks like he's tweakin'.

[@thepo3560]

M. Does not tweak. Mind your own B&-+ h

[@leannecuster1490]

I think you did great.

[@user-gw2ej9bc7r]

6:57 haha those are almost better than Taco Bell’s skittle slushy

[@joelamorosmarin1192]

Ese ARITZ ahi asomando la cabeza jajaja, at 0:41

[@weylinfung3825]

Fuller is lookin in your cup like u got booze in it. Absolutely nice drop on one of those waves.

[@bgwhalley]

I'm so confused. Is Makua your half-brother? Why does he talk completely different?

[@spicoledude]

different generations i think, more pigeon talk coming from makua cause he is super OG (all based on opinion).

[@George-pw7md]

Koa and all of the boys in the rat pack have chosen to talk like people from So Cal while older dudes like Makua talk that pidgin.

[@bgwhalley]

@john connolly Hahaaha that's what I was thinking but was trying to be respectful about it hahahaa.

[@spicoledude]

you realize makua charges some of the most mammoth waves on the planet that can easily kill people, yet he survives every time, sounds like a smart guy to me!

[@leannecuster1490]

Second heat you got it yeah.

[@brendanmcgonigleband]

You local guys surf that wave best,must really suck to loose.Next time dude !

[@hml808]

Awesome!

[@KoaRothman]

Thank you!

[@hml808]

Koa Rothman I used to live on Huelo Street (on Sunset), the German artist who did the Eddie Aikau artwork with Dan Merkel. I moved to Germany almost 3 years ago to take care of my dad who was dying, Then decided to stay in Europe. Say hello to your dad he knows me. You can see some of my artwork: www.dolcevitacreative.com/hawaiian-legends-series

[@luizjrcabofrio3974]

Irado Man!

[@westjapartyside]

straight mind surfing your dad bruh!

[@2CoolLindz]

Omg the waves!!!!!!

[@HunterMusicYoutube]

KOA CATCHES SOLID 8'S CONSISTENT FOR FUN IN AM GETS ELIMINATED IN CONTEST

[@KoaRothman]

so hectic.

[@bajsapagrisen]

1:23 he is literally one “wopaahh!” Away from quoting the surfer dude interview meme

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

Amazes me how people put themselves at risk surfing waves this friggin big.

[@KoaRothman]

I still can't figure out why we do it lol

[@TheMattysez]

that weird when folks want your photo and they put their arms on your shoulder? that would tweak me.. like they know you or something.. never got it.. don't want your autograph or your photo LOL.. just enjoying your vids man.. keep it up

[@corysalisbury1233]

Wait a minute....I only make like half the waves I mind surf! What am I doing wrong?!

[@georgehemingway2348]

Anyone know what model he’s riding

[@clarkewi]

Should have won that heat.

[@petragreene7939]

I have the same mole in the same spot lol

[@izzyhilton4184]

🔥🔥🔥