I BEAT KELLY SLATER ... (ALMOST)

Koa Smith gets a last minute wild card entry to the Hurley Sunset Pro‪@wsl‬ CT event. Koa gets matched up against the greatest surfer of all time - Kelly Slater, in huge big wave Hawaiian swells. Watch for an entertaining and action-packed behind the scenes look at one of the best heats of the contest. #surf #wsl #kellyslater
Watch the full heat at www.worldsurfleague.com
Special thanks to Hurley for the opportunity!
Filmed and edited by Michael Veltman
Instagram - / shmikesss​​
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[@oceanbroz4586]

Finally. Best channel ever is back. Let's go.

[@lucyzeeman6969]

I watched your heat live and it was the most exciting one of the whole comp- you surfed incredibly well and should be proud of it! So much love either way :)

[@thesamimartin]

Your attitude at the end after just missing is fantastic! Congrats on your CT event and cheers to many more!

[@rumtum99]

Nothing against the judge panel or Mr. Slater but we all know. We watched it. We know. 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@alfonsoymateo]

That Koa won right?

[@rumtum99]

@@alfonsoymateo Yup

[@charlynnchock678]

It was Obvious, KOA's wave stronger,,rip off,,,wsl keeps getting worse

[@be4st856]

had to keep the big name in

[@byron-hammond]

@@alfonsoymateo na all moast tho rip

[@benjichihotski9824]

Good Job Koa, Maybe next time mate PLEASE POST MORE!!!!

[@redeyestones3738]

Great friggen episode. Sick that you had that opportunity to surf against the goat in such a prestigious event. Almost got it even. Nice

[@kacperkowalski6641]

Keep it up, Koa. You're very inspiring and so, so positive :)

[@granitekey]

I am the newest fan of this channel; love the loving and positive vibe throughout the whole Smith clan and surfing community. Blessed lives! Great to follow!

[@ludo348]

Thank you SOOOOO much for the longer version. I listen to this all night long now. I also listen to this while I am reading. With the right headphones, it masks everything around me perfectly. I think it has something to do with the unique sound of the water rolling over the rocks. A soothing, calming ocean lullaby. Stay well, and thank you. Subscribed a while ago. Love your channel.

[@JoshFreshFitsNL]

You are a legend Koa! And you can be very proud on all the things you have accomplished! 🤙🏼

[@luccasantos5284]

I have been waiting for another video

[@ranaya241]

Strong work Koa! Much Respect.

[@racheljukes5222]

🥳 hot diggity the vids are back!! Utah’s been waiting!

[@1010AD]

Watched it live and did think you've got this but it is what it is and a proud moment it was. So good to have you back on KZbin, just need all 3 off you back now 🤙🤘🤙🤘

[@monicacampbell4600]

Great to have you and your sense of humor back, Mr. Smith! AWESOME Pipe rides!!!!!!!!!

[@BeachBumsk8]

Dude WB, almost forgot about surfing for a minute just been skating but glad you’re back…let’s goo 2022..BS you got robbed

[@chrisculley3756]

Awesome job out there. I've been watching your videos. You've been coming up big time brother. I was chatting about you with some others on another channel about how strong of a surfer you've become. You are definitely worthy of being on the tour. I'm honestly surprised as hell that was your first tour appearance. Keep up the hard work and the videos coming. RLTW 3/75

[@Dan-gx8qd]

ive been cheering for you since the ultimate surfer! keep up the great work. love the content and vibes

[@vezzy7301]

The king is back 🤙🏼

[@bbwvelvet]

I've been following you since you guys started, so when I was watching Sunset Pro Live and they suddenly said that Kai couldn't surf (I was worried his twins were coming early!) and that YOU were in, I was superrr stoked!!! You killed it!!! I too thought you beat out Kelly, but I love him too, lol But your attitude in all things is amazing. And it was so nice to see how proud your parents were too. I was like Where's Koa's helmet? lol Nice job!

[@kyleginsburg3815]

Awesome energy Koa !! You'll get em next time

[@cudavrage]

You won that!💙💙💙

[@scottbacken4853]

I love this guy, the best attitude and the nicest guy. Thanks Koa!

[@JuanMartinParisi]

GO KOAAA!!! awesome menn keep searching your moment

[@MrMiguel015]

So happy that you guys are finally back!!

[@RaedAlam]

💪You Did Great Its Just That Last Turn That Really Took Off, But Over All You Did Amazing Hoping To See You In The Next CT 💪

[@stolv3771]

Congratulations, Koa! Just keep doing what you do.

[@leighmurray3117]

Outstanding, more please Koa ,I thought u should got that heat but whatdo I know .... . U should be super proud of urself ,great accomplishment 👏

[@wrdj3094]

I was rooting for you that heat. Glad you had the opportunity to compete!

[@gustavvader2207]

I watched live as well. You did awesome. Just stomped the opportunity. Congrats.

[@hollyreinhardt1277]

Love Hurley... really comes down to the waves you get.. love these older videos

[@bg3641]

Man what a great video. Glad you're back bro

[@jeeholden]

Feels Good to be back!

[@mikefields09]

So Honest and Humble, go Koa!

[@martinevans5587]

Happy days 🌊 glad you are back on the tube.

[@alexwoolford_surf]

yesss!!!!! love this Koa!! Best channel ever is back!

[@reginab9704]

love your attitude!!! and the editing on this was class

[@billem16]

Need regular episodes again! Better than television!

[@wernerjurisch7003]

Koa , seu surfe é de campeão , bom trabalho. Torcida 🇧🇷✌️

[@gapnfap9223]

great return Koa. been wondering where you have been. Keep up the good work you will get in no trouble.

[@maddog4390]

Good to have you back

[@cindywhite9244]

Let’s go smith bros

[@gregoryallenn]

Well done Koa! Big milestone!

[@DarianZProductions]

i was hoping for some gopro vision but this video was sick! stoked ur back keep it up brah

[@oceanbroz4586]

Well done koa. Amazing!

[@indiamundell1775]

This was so exiting!!! You did so well!!

[@karterthorne9802]

LETS GO been waiting so long for a new video!!🤙🏽

[@carlosantoniotabernilla]

Great job Koa!!! Epic video!!

[@Laura.v.b]

Loved watching your heat live online in New Zealand....great way to distract me from my work day. Dont tell my boss.

[@eyeswideopen935]

Welcome BACK - been checking my subs for you guys for awhile!!!!

[@aquamegalodon45]

This footage rly captured the energy of sunset better then the live stream crazy heat thx for sharing

[@gxueli]

welcome back☀️ missed you!

[@salvadorroibon]

So inspired by Koa! Thank you man, you rock!

[@3runjosh]

that was a great watch. I am not a surfer but do love your channel.

[@kieranmcdonough8733]

Good to see the kings are back

[@joaoaraujo817]

you did awesome man. BTW i was missing those videos :)

[@forky294]

finally!

[@ketawayoga8009]

Yewww Koa!!! You have the best vibe, love it!

[@Nothing_to_see_here]

So cool. Congrats on a great performance!

[@surfin90]

New fan here this vlog was epic!! Rooting for you!!! You rip!!!

[@josephschwaebe2596]

Love this video man

[@winstonloh1051]

You have a great attitude towards life man! Enjoy this life!

[@Guntherthefool]

I watched the heat live and thought you shoulda had it. I can't remember now but pretty sure Matt got way overscored on one, and of course they want the goat to stay in it. 13:17 gnarly one

[@tombrandon4379]

best chill video ever

[@ajjaku2445]

Always the best vibes 🤙🏼

[@dylaniten4150]

Let's go Koa that was sick! Congrats

[@tikkenrussell4257]

Rowdy! All love from Banff💛🤙

[@anthonytong7908]

Ya Koa nice work!

[@wakeworm80]

That last wave was definitely more than a 5.9 !

[@hermannmeerholz6499]

Such a amazing video 👌👌👌

[@seanelliott4917]

Great edit, awesome attitude. Keep it up!!!!

[@justjackman]

Wow the production quality of this is so good

[@boi2243_]

yessss THEY POSTED

[@luisalbertoaguirrevelarde5148]

Well done man!! 🤙🏽🔥

[@tobysurfs]

Ay they're back lez go

[@m.lauragrodzka2648]

your positivity takes you far :)

[@AtortAerials]

Great attitude man you win 🥇 for positive vibes! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@elena7372]

nicely done!!!!

[@pablofranco5688]

missed you guys so much ❤️🤙

[@pedroalbuquerque3686]

great waves Koa

[@bryan_garrick_little]

Well done Koa! I was trying to think what you would be listening too .. my guess was whale 🐋 songs! baby Mozart pretty close 😂 so cool you shared that ✌🏽hope you get to surf another CT soon !

[@neilkasarla3708]

Great stuff Koa!! Any recs for beginner / intermediate surfers on Oahu i.e. what breaks to hit?

[@alikajohnson9250]

9:55 🤯. Glad you're back

[@SurfFender]

I'm a fan of Koa Smith, watched that live. No shame in his game, wish Koa had advanced - hope he makes it onto the CT in a year with really good surf

[@patrickcummings8533]

Right on Koa! 🤙🏽

[@jenniferc925]

You did amazing!

[@retimanahaerewa5430]

Love it manifesting your best life

[@AudraGibson]

Congrats man!

[@ethanmcalpin2]

Unreal 🙌🏼🔥

[@hman7236]

Great content great show

[@deivytorre]

Congratulations Mr I watched live

[@sunriseshack]

nice one brotha!!

[@anastasiareynold9467]

LFG WHATEVER U DID AWESOME

[@christophergonzalez5994]

Yeaaaaaaah boy you did it

[@charlynnchock678]

Koa you WON that one Loud & clear!!! They favored Kelly, but we know your the winner

[@MichaelConferPhoto]

Awesome Job. The end at 12 minutes at Pipe is fantastic, great vibes. Felt like Endless Summer break somewhere off the Coast of Africa. Where was everybody?

[@shanebramlette9991]

Winner either way bro!🤙🏄

[@justinsmith4562]

Nice one bro

[@vickielewis3848]

Poetry in motion. 👍😁

[@mauriciotl7528]

That shot at 4:52 made me die of laughter!!