Nathan, I have commented on your content many times earlier but not so much lately. Regardless, I just want to say how much I appreciate what you do - it is SO f'in impressive ! In 1997 I was on a sailboat doing a circumnavigation and was at Tahiti and Namotu. I was smart enough to pass on Teahopuu and there was no swell when we were in Fiji but we did catch a lot of fish ! As a 65 year old dude that surfed for the majority of my life (45+ years) but can't anymore due to residual effects of cancer (I almost died in 2016) - I LIVE for the content that you and others produce, and I can't thank you enough. It keeps me stoked and engaged in the surf culture that I love so much. Keep on keeping on and I will keep following you, Mason, Jamie, Koa and so many others that make me so happy watching y'alls content. Just a big shout out and thank you brother ! Be safe and keep ripping !
@manuelcoto5145 ай бұрын
Muy bien amigo. Saludos de Limón Costa Rica 😊
@NathanFlorence5 ай бұрын
@@willmiddleton9199 he will i appreciate the comment man! I cant tell you how much it means to me to see comments like this from surfers who just love surfing, i myself watch lots of surf content on youtube even as i surf alot i just love it, im stoked my videos make you stoked! I love being able to bring you guys along as much as possible for those that cant now! Glad you survived cancer! Sailing trip sounds awesome my brother and i were just discussing a new sail trip adventure with him!
@roguebossa5 ай бұрын
Nathan surfs the widest variety of slabs and tricky waves of maybe anyone in the world. The understanding and chops that each different spot requires, not just surfing but ocean saavy, is so considerable. I hope he stays healthy and on consistent top of conditioning.
@edwena-i7k5 ай бұрын
probably has some of the best instincts in relation to what you're saying in the world if not THE top. edit: and we're blessed he can and does translate his experiences verbally for his veiwer's/fans deeper understanding which is also a rare gift for any professional in any field. not to mention we get the pleasure of witnessing dudes experiences on the reg.
@roguebossa5 ай бұрын
@@edwena-i7k that's a lot of chops and he brings them to us. Pipeline is a perfect teacher, brutal unpredictable and spectacular. His skills echo that wave, I used to surf next door at Pupukea, been to Pipe and I have seen it. Handle that and you have a tool bag.
@neptunesgold12163 ай бұрын
Noone charges better than Nathan trust me on that one.
@greatbriton84255 ай бұрын
I only ever had one board at a time in my life, couldn't afford two, but I was once blessed, in '83, with a magic 5' 10" square tail thruster with a beautiful rainbow-like design underneath, white on top. Nothing was ever the same afterward. She could only just hold me but she just did whatever I wanted. It was literally magic. She never failed me. I failed her many times but when I read the wave right and went to the very limit of my ability, she just did it. It was never a struggle. I thought it: she did it. The max size wave i have ever ridden was 12' and she handled them well. Only one little wobble on a tough take off, ever. Yet she could even do 2-3'. And I broke her. :( I went paddling into a place I knew I shouldn't and landed up with the wave smashing her full length on a dry reef. Nothing was ever the same afterwards. My next board was a 6' 2" but she couldn't handle even the 12' waves as well. The magic was never there again.
@NathanFlorence5 ай бұрын
@@greatbriton8425 i feel this! When you get that magic board they are so special! So heartbreaking when they go, and they go fast because we cant stop riding them! Every session we gotta use them they are that good then they go and no matter how good the shaper they never are the same in replication
@scottymac51745 ай бұрын
@@NathanFlorence I'm an old kneeboarder. I ride a 5'10" Quad Fish. 5'7"... that is hard to comprehend..
@greatbriton84255 ай бұрын
@@NathanFlorence Man it warms my heart so much just to hear you say that you UNDERSTAND, and have felt that pain! I don't feel the loss quite so badly anymore. Thank you so much for sharing!
@scottymac51745 ай бұрын
@@NathanFlorence Struth. You can bring a Magic Board back to a shaper. It never can be truly replicated. Maybe one of those things that makes surfing different. Everybody gets the same, regulation basketball, soccer ball, even bicycle in the Olympics. Your shaper....there are no shaper regulations in surfing.
@woodnbikes5 ай бұрын
Mine was a 6' 4" HIC shaped in the 90's . Could do no wrong on that board. Then , on groundhogs day in 2001, my roommate decided to burn the house down..... I ain't been right since
@JMH33SD5 ай бұрын
John's the phenom Ivan's the minister of style Nathan's the revolutionary
@NathanFlorence5 ай бұрын
@@JMH33SD haha ill take it!
@neptunesgold12165 ай бұрын
I like John's style best by far. John is on another level.
@michaelstrode89245 ай бұрын
Guys like Andy Irons comes to mind (I think Irons was better) with the style and raw power. Would be insane if we had a chance to ever see JJF+Irons travelling and doing vids together.
@Nothing513375 ай бұрын
Indeed
@martaaron5 ай бұрын
What's a phenom?
@gregstewart31265 ай бұрын
Nathan..you are blessed to be able to travel to these exotic locations and score incredible waves that happen to turn on while your there....Thank you for sharing and taking us with you...That Zombie board really put you in da barrell and the tail-cam was awsome...Water is so beautiful and only the surfers out there really get to experience the feelings of crystal -blue tubes.....
@lugnut7055 ай бұрын
Who were the other surfers? Props to all. Big shout out to the lady who was charging and got a SICK one at the end!!!
@nickortcoski67695 ай бұрын
Oh man, envy meter redlining! What a beautiful HT's day without a flotilla of boats and throthing Brazilian BJJ masters. Even if it was just that last sunset session it would've been satisfying! NB Those double ups where like that guy with the yellow board drops into a barreling lip are just too much to watch! Epic level again! Gezzuz your getting some good mileage out of this trip, like nobody else bro. Surf bender extraordinar...
@tobyneo101015 ай бұрын
Respect my bradda, you truly are a pioneer of surfing and what can and can’t be done on these crazy waves.
@bautistazanetti41895 ай бұрын
it's beautiful for me watch all these people surfing together and sharing the waves. all of us love surf, it's magic and unique
@Pacorcrull5 ай бұрын
Double ups are thick, fast, and huge…love your mellow, blissful calmness Mr. Florence. Love everyone of your videos!!! 👍🫶🏻
@aitutaki505 ай бұрын
As you said, you had that Epic Indo day about as completely dialed-in as anyone possibly could--you explored an unknown slab in the morning 🌄, you compensated for a snapped stick in double up conditions by surfing on a "Zombie" repaired surfboard in the early afternoon with expertise & style, and later on in the afternoon really charged on the step up in massive surf...then for the evening session you cruised into some slick barrels, with the occasional decapitation, which everyone was getting served that day...&, because of proper application of a sunscreen & a full rash guard, you accomplished all that without so much as a sunburn or board rash>>>truly masterful surfing 🏄♀️
@NathanFlorence5 ай бұрын
@@aitutaki50 we love surfing!!
@reddiver72935 ай бұрын
Dick Brewer and Skip Harmon (both deceased now ) used to have the old Hanapepe Surf Shop, mid 60s. Skip Harmon sold me this board he had made for himself. Remember, this was, like, 1970. It was a 5'10" twin pin tail , tri fin. It was the second most fun board I ever had. That thing could really squirt all over South shore waves! RIP Skip & RB
@lesliemarks-f2v5 ай бұрын
Nathan, As most people do, I check everyday for a new vid. Easily the best Channel on KZbin. I think you are tied with JJ as best surfer on planet. Boy, you have a gold mine in Mahina, you really need to feature her in any way possible. My wife and I watched her attack giant ) waves on your board more than once. You do a fantastic job with music and the edit. Keep at the guitar, you will get it one day soon. Thank you for all the flight miles, the hard paddles, the heavy beatdowns, the fantastic surfing you do, all of it. We the viewing audience, wait on pins and needles for the next vid. Thought you might like to know that. Way more Mahina please.
@yeolderuckas85685 ай бұрын
That double up is fooken nuts!
@squashduos12585 ай бұрын
I haven’t laughed that hard in a while!!! lol!
@sunsensational5 ай бұрын
Greatest surf channel out there. Content never slows up.
@DKLVE5 ай бұрын
Such good waves ❤ glad to see people get those insane barrels
@GoBirds8085 ай бұрын
9:14 love the tail mount. my eyes won’t dry vibes🙌🏻
@gefahrlicheshalbwissen98425 ай бұрын
I`m 51 years old and live in Germany. I just started surfing. 12:32 - this dude (looks old) gives me hope... :D
@roguebossa5 ай бұрын
Hawaii approves you Chermans, you gotta a right
@kevinrice48875 ай бұрын
loved the little zig zag inside the barrel going over the 2 dudes that ducked under you,spit on that one was like a cannon!
@williampratley8505 ай бұрын
Wow, epic video one of my favourites of all time now
@mattgurin61685 ай бұрын
Good up on you .🤙🏼 Stoked you have built the path so that you can travel and surf these insane waves around the world
@MrBlairoplane5 ай бұрын
My son is like “epic it’s surf simulator!” So rad mate!
@dcm68965 ай бұрын
12:36 Great editing even if it wasn't on purpose, but you kinda get lulled into just a chill state watching the mostly chill looking roll-ins to these thick double ups just holding that line in the barrel. Then all of a sudden...YYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAHHHHH!!! 12:36
@matthewj98325 ай бұрын
Really crossing my fingers for a session with wind and little swell The jealousy is palpable! ❤
@davidhughes8385 ай бұрын
No one makes me want to go surfing ,more than you!! thanks for the stoke 🤙
@Pacorcrull5 ай бұрын
Grew up on little Dume, during the 80’s & 90’s. Married and when my kids were born I finally realized just how human we are, so I slowly stopped. Even though there’s major hold downs while you make it look effortless and serene…Ty
@captainsensible2985 ай бұрын
Awesome waves, a pleasure to watch such elegant carving and tube tuning. One thing, your eyes. You might not have burnt skin but your eyes got flogged. Friend I used to sail with was a bit of a ginge, his eyes got burnt too. Eye drops, know you use em already for your contacts, but look for eye specific repair.
@Sebastian_surfs5 ай бұрын
crazy waves nate keep it up.
@mrm2125 ай бұрын
Next level dronework
@Tuckerwooding5 ай бұрын
zoard the drone and creatine lord back at it again !!!
@RoyceJakob5 ай бұрын
Yeew sick one! That board honestly looks super fun haha
@Zack-p1b4 ай бұрын
bloody epic, a great watch
@hawaiisurfingacademy4 ай бұрын
Good Show :) Really enjoy watching!
@kacey45695 ай бұрын
Awesome vid, loved the drone footage clips
@cjgamer21405 ай бұрын
Nice clip of my boy Fleck. Epic day.
@ErnieBateman5 ай бұрын
is that Moona at 11:30? Awesome!!!! and then backed it up 15:30 big Time!
@michaelstrode89245 ай бұрын
14.39 is a rare wide one that unfortunately bounced up a bit at the exit. Then the lady rider nailed her bomb perfectly and will be a memory the rest of her life. Best part is with only a handful out...much more enjoyable than when the padang padang type crowd arrived like they did in your last last vid...
@philippegalifier74235 ай бұрын
Just amazing session TY ❤
@roguebossa5 ай бұрын
Florence winter gear looks bomb, check that junk out. That might be the best of the catalog.
@beezersurf5 ай бұрын
Legend status. 🙌🙌🙌
@sci-fi7675 ай бұрын
What a session, love it
@BigDaddy-hn7oh5 ай бұрын
That right epic. Keep charging dont stop
@everettwery5 ай бұрын
Those drone shots of the takeoff zone are insane.
@RubyDragonWeavesAroundTheBody5 ай бұрын
I'm so excited for your brother today. He's up in about an hour for round 3. Wish hime luck for me.
@BlackSheep_2165 ай бұрын
So sick!
@maticherzog5 ай бұрын
First :D man I love these videos, can't wait to be back in the water
@64nicotine4 ай бұрын
Stunning video thanks for that 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@MangoTreeWildAndFree5 ай бұрын
10:25 what a sick wave!
@Ihatetoprocrastinate5 ай бұрын
Yellow board has style with those big bottom turns.
@roguebossa5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@doomaphotos5 ай бұрын
Tail cam angle looks sick !
@alexanderBach-z6c5 ай бұрын
You should start a channel called The Nathan Storm Chaser Crew where you travel the world chasing every good hurricane swell around the world with a cool and colorful surf team similar to the new Twister Movie. Have a special storm chaser truck and equipment and a cool film crew in the mix. Way more entertaining than the boring Pro tour.
@Fatso655 ай бұрын
Love your videos you and your brothers are all hell man & true water men your mother also kills it I hope she’s still surfing anyway keep up the great work & good luck John in his world title hopes ever through I’m an Aussie yyyyeeeewwwwhhh🤙🏄🍺
@nigelrickard16675 ай бұрын
love the music bro
@masterofsaveloy4 ай бұрын
Do you know what it is?
@michelob.5 ай бұрын
Pure Awesomeness 🏄♂️
@uzbl9975 ай бұрын
Heading over there in a month. Stay around and I’ll buy you a beer. Btw, smart man for protecting the fair skin 👍
@aarmcintyre5 ай бұрын
Awesome raw pov!
@dangadingdangading32055 ай бұрын
I loved the claims!
@randyvaughn40463 ай бұрын
WHAT A LIFE. ❤❤❤
@LaughingHyenas3 ай бұрын
@11:00 yewwww!!!
@Baking_baked5 ай бұрын
wow... 12:17 i don't know who that is but he got the nugget of the day. what a drop
@pedroflores77895 ай бұрын
Beautiful place, great skill. Greetings from Toluca Mex 😮😮😮😮
Brother I wouldn't know if I'd want to surf or snorkel of that reef.. looks insane.
@LordFlashheart15 ай бұрын
10:40 sick
@planetclay5 ай бұрын
simply wow....epic indeed.
@voxoking325 ай бұрын
One more thing Dear Nathan, As a fellow french, I'm always looking for sick music, and some time you put very good in your vid I wuold love to have the link to them in the description ! Kiss
@enricocappiali22535 ай бұрын
Epic......💪from Sardegna Italia 😊
@WyllSurfAir5 ай бұрын
Genuine question here, how do you deal with sea lice Nathan? I visited indo for the first time this year and got absolutely destroyed on a few sessions.
@Pompomgrenade5 ай бұрын
🪄 The view forward from the leash plug is always👍🏾
@Pompomgrenade5 ай бұрын
😅 You're a beast and your eyeballs look sunbeaten 😎 GET glasses brother
@Sol_Weird5 ай бұрын
Good stuff boss!
@Broitman5 ай бұрын
Pyzel is going to start testing these
@jd32k5 ай бұрын
Ha. I was gunna say. He might be onto something here, and pyzel will make some short nosed proto board
@scottburrow87175 ай бұрын
That boards new name is STUBS!!!
@tyborggg5 ай бұрын
Where do you get the surf tights? Will you put a link in your next vid?
@joshuasmithtile5 ай бұрын
Yeah Man !
@arottie40975 ай бұрын
W0W!
@davidgodoy8265 ай бұрын
I surf my 5’5 lost hydra in 1 ft overhead in choppy sloppy south Florida waves 🌊 and it’s 🤩 fun
@andrewmarshall8105 ай бұрын
I can see a Florence Zombie Surfboard available soon at your local surf shop.
@solomon60825 ай бұрын
LADIES AND GENTLEMENS THE BEST IN THE SURFING OF THE WORLD … RIGHT HERE … HE WAX HE ATTACCS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY… HE GO THROUGH THE VORTEX
@SteveCironde5 ай бұрын
Is this Indo? What break is this? Wondering what service they use to get out there?
@jerrybow87795 ай бұрын
It’s the ments, I’ll let you figure out the rest
@chloen30205 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed for a good swell and John John and chopes
@midi15295 ай бұрын
That dbl up and tube reminds me of HTs... stoking wave
@naturalfreehuman5 ай бұрын
what an amazing wave...
@pyzelphantom43555 ай бұрын
Legend
@markkendrick75475 ай бұрын
Live Coral , but I don't see and life like fish ect....Looks like a gnarly squall offshore too....Definitely closeouts on the first session and fun inside barreling rights later....🌊🏄♂️🔥💪👊
@0bm317702 ай бұрын
Put a laminated wood nose block (1960's style) on it and keep the square nose.
@shane37775 ай бұрын
Insane
@hughlawson53995 ай бұрын
better than the olympic opening ceremony
@pjones90885 ай бұрын
Absolutely 😂
@Spirit_Zz5 ай бұрын
Nah actualy it was cool
@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa19955 ай бұрын
@@Spirit_ZzI mean yeah if you're into that psychopic debaucherous leftist ideological cancer then sure, it was great. But for normal rational, intelligent and sane people, it was fucking disgusting.
@kellykettle45295 ай бұрын
Gnar!!!!!
@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa19955 ай бұрын
I did not expect that to be that shallow. I would have expected this to be a deeper water break.
@scottburrow87175 ай бұрын
16:15 the double ups are Insane at this break.
@hman72365 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@PaulTeitzel5 ай бұрын
what are you wearing from the waist down for sun protection?
@corey86775 ай бұрын
What a wave! I need to get some of those before I die.