I Faced My Fears!! Traveling to Australia to chase my DREAMS! (Snapper Rocks)

[@MrAllstar]

Koa you’ve got a shot at making it, we are rooting for you, go brother!! 💪💪🤙

[@ajaviation646]

its already happened lol

[@christianformoso1542]

Your vlogs have something special that makes me be so relax just watching and feeling it, good content, good edit and good energy

[@pritidineshvlog3598]

Hello 🙏🏽 I am Indian real life vlog 🙏🏽

[@racheljukes5222]

Koa!! You ARE changing lives through your surfing, your positivity and your talent. You have kept this 45 year old soon to be grandma in a positive head space every night through your vlogs. Thank you so very much for being you and sharing yourself with all of us!! Cheering you on from Utah!!

[@ianthomson2787]

Very true Rachel.👍

[@nicoleleman4447]

Koa- your drive, positive outlook, and patience is inspiring! Best of luck in Australia and remember your "why" behind surfing when you are out there!!

[@scottburrow8717]

You will make it Koa. Have all the faith in the world in you. Channel your inner Hawaii my brother. Thanks for the content. Can’t wait to see more!!!

[@tom_woodmann8124]

Koa’s philosophy to life is why his channel is more than surfing - keep it up brudda 🤙

[@johnymaloney1190]

Let´s go Koa! Your videos are just superb!!

[@jennylombard4259]

Maintain the positive energy Koa. You're awesome! Stay safe🙏

[@user-dm1gt7rb8n]

Koa, you are like an Angel...floating through the magical surf. You put an inspirational fire straight to my heart and soul. The honesty of pain and motivational healing is now my life changing moment. And your beautiful, big as any ocean smile, warms my grateful heart. Thank you, Koa!

[@Sam-hf8nq]

Soundtrack is off the hook! Love the story, surfing and editing, too. Whole package.

[@arsenaul1]

Awesome work buddy. My wife just had our first baby girl 6 months ago, and we are on our first surf trip since. We watch you and your bros every day to get stoked and keep the positive energy going so she can get her legs back under her. One of my favourite channels. Please keep er coming!

[@nielsvandestolpe1911]

I appreciate that you are being real and vulnerable about the struggles that you have in this contest. Now I do see the entire iceberg and not just the tip of it. Good luck!

[@peterkovic2241]

Love these travel style surf videos. Something about watching someone riding waves is so soothing to me at my boring office job.

[@rumtum99]

So awesome that you can have your parents with you while you fulfill your dreams. That’s the ultimate treasure. ❤️🤙🏼😎

[@marissascrafts2417]

Love you’re mindset Koa! I look up to you so much you’re doing amazing!!

[@alvaroop6307]

Your videos transmit so much serenity and positivity. Even with so much at stake... Keep up the good energy brother!

[@JasperSmith]

so good to see you ripping over here in Australia! love you and you're energy Koa, huge inspiration

[@Mandys_place]

Thank you for creating this awesome content. I love watching and getting inspired! 🎉

[@Beachwise]

this was awesome to see. Honestly Koa, if you didn't surf a contest again and settled down and had a family, we would be just as proud of you! keep enjoying being a free surfer and living in the freedom and joy that you do. (keep at it!)

[@nicholaswoodman7709]

Love what person you are and how you just embrace everything koa you are the goat my man keep shredding ❤️❤️

[@trevorleggo1777]

This is an old Aussie watching on Koa...I hope you enjoyed Australia...love to see how you have risen above all that you have been through..stay strong, appreciating your luck gives me hope that the world is going to be ok...enjoy the journey, just like the end result...even if you don't end up on tour.

[@endlessummermaui8995]

Koa just keep showing us your awesome energy. You are making me smile and be in lineups that I wouldn't get a chance to surf. Mahalo

[@mikemcfadden910]

Keep pumping out the videos it always so awesome to watch! Was stoked for this new one…keep ripping you’ll get in the grove and be wearing that yellow in no time. 🤙

[@matisanchez]

Koaaa I miss ur vlogggsssss. You guys actually like changed the way I look at my everyday life like you guys are actually insane. Congrats on the video btw looked sick

[@kristenbollettiero3197]

your amazing Koa, blessed with great family.

[@thesamimartin]

Glad to see videos popping back ip!! Missed it man! Keep pushing! You got this!

[@karterthorne9802]

Your my idol Koa your attitude and mindset are amazing and I strive to be like you. great job!!

[@loveloves2770]

Much love Koa 🤙

[@gregoryallenn]

We’re rooting for you Koa! Yewwww

[@kyletrytsman3008]

You are an absolute legend man! What a genuine and inspiring person. 🤙🤙

[@jrb_jr_13]

Koa man so happy for you man!!! Wow keep up all the good work and stay safe! 🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@jimandsharonskiles3429]

Love your spirit. Keep the joy and confidence flowing.

[@sunsensational]

You’ve got the best attitude!! Just have fun and forget about the results. Your surfing is great.

[@Gentrylove-t3w]

Koa is my favorite surfer he has a super cool style and apart from surfing seems like a really fun and cool dude

[@tasya1850]

i am glad that your back with the video, feels like forever to watch the content. miss the brothers, hope there will be more content adventuring with your brother. im excited to watch your another videos.

[@SpiritKooks]

Thanks for taking photo with me on snapper rocks beach. Chase your dream and I’m following you!

[@greylynnn]

Awesome man. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@batman50ish]

Your surfing is looking fierce Koa and there's a lotta people sending positive energy your way... on top of that divine energy!

[@CJ-ho3cs]

Good luck for the rest of the Challenger series Koa, we are big fans of yours! You made my son's day when you signed his t-shirt after your heat at Snapper. Thank you for being such a grounded role model with such a positive outlook on life 🌟

[@monicacampbell4600]

You look totally solid on that board in the second session, Mr. Smith!!!! WOOHOO. So excited for you!!!

[@shawnsheers8532]

Koa...Have fun and enjoy !!! .....and thank you for the stoke.

[@cbgnet]

Your one of the most humble and chilled out pro surfers I wish nothing but the best for you 🔨

[@martinevans5587]

Koa keep it going mate. Soon the waves will come your way. You are surfing so smoothly and it nice to see. ...enjoy aus! I'm so jealous it looks lush

[@RiceKookaa]

Snapper Rocks aka Party Waves City. We appreciate your videos a lot

[@alexwoolford_surf]

yeah Koa, so sick, I watched all your heats live!! Loving the vibes bro, yeww!

[@psychedabouttottenhamhotsp4627]

Nice one Koa, congrats on making it to the comps. You put a lot of pressure on yourself buddy, you are already a legend and are Koa Smith so just enjoy the experience and let mother nature provide the tools for you to show your quality. You are one of the best surfers in the world so you have nothing to prove, just go out there and do your thing. Aloha to you and your family brother

[@alexanderday3180]

Koa we love you here in Australia! You absolutely rip. Every goofy surfer has seen you skeleton bay vids.. Go for gold, pursue your dreams!! 💙 from Oz

[@jasminehodges5907]

Love your videos and your honesty!

[@Beachwise]

it's refreshing!

[@jordiolsson]

Absolutely love Koa's positive energy!

[@Ohmnadi]

Come down to wollongong (1.5hrs south of sydney) and head towards shellharbour to check out Killalea State Park as two spots tend to go offf - the farm & mystics. Plenty of bush/waterfalls to explore too around macquarie pass. Enjoy your trip ✌🏽

[@JTJ92]

Keep that positive mind Koa, and channel the warrior

[@anaspetsmobilesalon]

Koa you are amazing and placed a smile on my face at a time in my life that things are not working well. Thank you much love Ana Claudia from Boston

[@Dallas88888]

I hear/feel your gratitude. That's what makes you so special. Hugs...

[@josegarcialopez4162]

Love your positivity. The best to you.

[@janmichaels8550]

Koa you’re such an incredible guy I live vicariously through you your spirit your soul your human being is remarkable God bless you stay true to who you are do the right thing and I’m so proud to be able to leave this message to you and that maybe you might read it…. Aloha from Jan Michaels so proud of you….. PS: I love your parents your family and of course the shack…😉🏄‍♂️🍺👍

[@jackcrad3492]

Well done on the comp! Hope the results start to show soon

[@pritidineshvlog3598]

i am indin my real life vlog indian culture indiyn food 🙏🏽my KZbin channel please 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@nickortcoski6769]

You're a good human too Koa. Take it easy, it's a gift, enjoy the overall experience. Don't put all the pressure on yourself. Day at a time. Heat at a time. Aloha

[@frankviterise7333]

Losing a contest is not that big of a deal it's the person you are in life and you are a great person I am proud of you and proud that you are Hawaiian Aloha my friend wish you the best always

[@Helix31231]

Can’t wait for more regular uploads again!

[@aliciascott7244]

So stoked for you and that you got to spend time in our beautiful corner of the world.

[@itskoasmith]

We missed it!!!

[@jjg5285]

Missing you guys so good to see your doing great sending you lots of love and unlimited 🙌 blessings

[@planetfonz]

Lol your dad saying "what way do i turn" made me have a good laugh.. as for man-made snapper rocks sand, its a pretty interesting story and a lot of people both for and against the sand pumping.. The rock groynes of kirra and the tweed river mouth affected the natural sand flow significantly and huge storms throughout the years almost claimed the beachside buildings in Surfers Paradise. I remember Greenmount being a beautiful cove which had a pretty nice wave before the tweed sand pumping jetty was built ... The other sand pumping jetty on the Southport spit created awesome waves on the southern end of Stradbroke island.. great vids man, keep it up

[@Braadawink]

Good stuff my baddah! Team #KoaStrong 🔥🔥Mahalo for the good contents you put out dea. Cheeeehee ShakAloha 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@craiglatimer3295]

Epic video, top notch videography and I love the positive vibes

[@guyfitter3006]

Loved your surfing and thought you surfed great in your heat. Go for it mate.

[@chrismck27]

Just seen your new vid sitting here by myself and when you said you’d made the challenger series I deadset let out a Cher for you, started researching all about you after seeing your skeleton bay vid a couple years ago and I love to keep up to date on your movements around the surf and life, absolutely love you and your other fellow Hawaiian/KZbinr JamieObrian and the work you put in for our enjoyment, your a legend of a person and a shedding in the water, if your still down Sydney and your keen for a sick right hand reef, it has a nice roll in to the end bowl ledge on a south east swell, my local Cronulla reef” SHARK ISLAND” check some of the footage out, it’s well know, but our little shire down here just 40 min south of Sydney CBD has a heap of all styles of reef/point breaks with 15km bending beach strip, hot tip if your keen for a left hander Marries reefs(2nd left peak from the sand) or Voodoo is just the next street pretty much, plus then you can go check out the untimate SLAB you must know called OURS, (red bull comp by Mark Matthew’s) it’s just around the corner and you can see where old capton cook landed and took over this land for the poms, hope your enjoying Australia and if your in Cronulla would love say hi but anyways best of luck for you next heat, now I know your on it I’ll be watching them as well like I do every other comp what ever the time be down here in oz and hooting for you from my devices, GO KOA Live Life to the fullest and keep ripping those wave, love ya bruz Chris

[@albertocarenini4038]

You got this brother , whatever you are looking for is there for you

[@odub56]

Best of luck to you dude! I hope you make it to the CT!!

[@TomByrnes]

Good job legend! Can’t wait until you find your groove with competing. Fingers crossed for top 10 yeewww👊🏼

[@carlosantoniotabernilla]

You got this brother, keep at it!!!!

[@roseelliott2728]

Great video, loved that you were able to be present with the gromms 💜

[@hugss]

lets trot! uphill from here boyysss, cant wait for more vlooggsss :)

[@CmSeeley3]

Maybe I missed it, but has no one commented on you dropping in switch and the then transitioning to goofy @8:15?!! so sick!

[@gapnfap9223]

Go up to Tamborine MT while you're here on the GC Koa. go walk amongst the nature and clear your mind. few walks you can do. clearly there are other amazing surf spots but enjoy it while you're here.

[@tracydubose265]

Aloha from Kekaha. I always assumed you used to be on the tour and quit to chase the dream. You are one of the best surfers out there and I hope you win the title fast so you can get back to journeys. Your backside morocco barrels still leave me mesmorized.

[@805centralcoastcalifornia4]

Love all your Vlogs you put out, can't wait to see the next one. Keep up the Amazing Surfing and Your CT Tour Dreams will come true soon 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🌊🌊🌊 Respect 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 from Pismo Beach California.

[@ubetucan2747]

Great video, well shot & produced. Appreciate sharing your experiences of surfing waves like Pipeline, Skeleton and that hell right in Morocco. Good description of surfing at Snapper with all the other W+⚓⚓'s. Best of luck on your competitive surfing journey. PS You're a good sport for entertaining the Groms🏆

[@saulela3605]

Wow 🤩 amazing! You are very inspiring 👍🏻😎🤩

[@CrimeStories430]

You got this s Koa, you will be the best in the world one day with that positive mindset 🤙🏼

[@robbiecooper948]

Bro! You're one of the best free surfers to watch on this planet and that's what really matters! It's hard to be a competition surfer when you're as humble as you, though you definitely don't lack the talent🤙🤙

[@gabrieldahl1816]

No pain no gain!

[@boujeedagoat8397]

We love you Koa

[@lancejackson3618]

Your surfing is right there Koa. You just need some heats. You can do it!

[@freshoutaustralia987]

Dude it is so crazy, you get on such a sick wave and people just have no respect!!!

[@wrdj3094]

So stoked for you brother!

[@alphadeltaj4548]

All the best Koa, you’ll do it..

[@sylvainmitault]

Keep going Koa, you got this!

[@mosaik1010]

go on bro.stay mellow and u will do it. most enjoyable is to see enjoy. greetz from the best surf spot in the world. aloha from berlin :D

[@stolv3771]

I believe in you, Koa!

[@oliversmith7820]

Nice vid, good to see you in Australia.

[@j.franciscofrances7144]

You’re a legend mate. You’ve got this!!!

[@chrisfernandez5566]

Don't trip brother your surfing great its they first contest write this one off and come back on fire for the next one. Mind, Body and soul its all happening

[@danielpaolini8527]

You’re totally 💯 shredding it…! Keep focusing on what you control…And always remember The waves you ride are chosen just for you 🏄🏼‍♂️🌊🤙🏼

[@TeddyParker]

That's competition. Nothing to worry about losing on a shoulder high right hander. I know the tour is the goal. But still we want to see you surf your favorite waves and be yourself over that.

[@steinervision7643]

Facing all those kooks is a fearful experience! Good luck!!!

[@trentpolcyn7257]

You got this dude! Keep your head up, have fun and catch some sweet waves dude 🤙🏼

[@FM-zd6yy]

Come on Koa! here you have a new supporter!

[@alexmcmahonx]

Love your work Koa!!

[@christianmason1380]

We’re all cheering for you!

[@anguscole1]

Your so amazing,your energy is awesome indeed,hope you have the most amazing night tonight as well as tomorrow,keep pushing forward,remember your talent is endless 🙏🙏.Your dad looks a tad bit like Bob weir.

[@spunjah_d783]

I wanna see you on top Koa! Killing it🤙🏽

[@tiaanmoggee6786]

So so sooo good !!!