This guy went backwards down a 30ft wave

There is so much craziness happening on this huge Mavericks wave including a surfer going over the falls.
Thanks for watching. I'm Brad Jacobson and I'll sea ya on the sand.

[@jasonunsworth7775]

Didn’t ditch in front of the guy dropping in. Much respect!!

[@bigtinyhomeadventurebigtin5201]

Took one for the team

[@NN-og4kj]

Its moments like those where you reevaluate your life choices....

[@lowkeyalien6477]

Yes. Please make more videos like this. No one ever reacts to the bystander surfers who pray for their lives to barely make it over those heavy waves only to get obliterated by the next set breaking further out. Ugh! Flashbacks.

[@mossfloss]

It's unbelievable that these guys make it out alive and then go back again for more.

[@k1ng5urfer]

props to homie for not bailing the board. that alone makes him a legend in my eyes, eating that drop like a beast, icing on top.

[@markrosenquist8259]

Just paddling out in the big surf takes total commitment. Well said.

[@Devo491]

We've all been there, just not on a monster like that. But a six-foot wave can wreak some havoc on us plebs. Thoughts and prayers.... for all that's worth.

[@alainvosselman9960]

That's when you are SO happy it's not you..... 😂. Seriously the balls they have combined with an ability to take crap from mother nature... True warriors !

[@davycrockett8293]

All credit to this champion for taking one for the team and not fucking up old mates wave with a loose board to the shins! Respect 🤘

[@firstblood8391]

Mad respect for that guy. Pls make more videos like this one.

[@ghostbr9136]

please make more videos like this one ❤❤❤

[@tjanderson1972]

“Yup - that’s me in the lip. You’re probably wondering how I got here…” 😉

[@LeginMan]

We all been there that one time. Maybe 6 feet or 30, the memories are lock for life.

[@simontemplar1]

respect to the dude for staying with his board and not letting it loose to impede others. I Never ditch my board, and have literally torn my rotator cuff trying to hold onto it on big swells.

[@peterbennett2167]

I have never been so proud of the human race. Especially big wave riders.

[@mikehemens9359]

? the human race is blowing it!

[@randyvaughn4046]

AWSOME. ❤❤❤❤❤ great explanation with visuals.

[@BradJacobson]

Thanks!

[@JeffAdairKTM530]

amazing footage and thank you.

[@sugarthesurfingdog]

maybe an interview with him that would be epic

[@KevinAllOverIt]

Im so glad big wave surfing ruined my back so i dont have to surf big waves anymore.

[@nightwaves3203]

Taking grinds that includes over the falls is the first thing you better learn because when it's outside, well you better learn ;) Some of the best views and feelings are going over the crest looking down on both sides when it's pumping.

[@Nobodylistenstoturtle-]

The guy getting smoked on the left is having some seaweed withe his tea.

[@user-se8hh4uh6x]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@pragmaticliving9420]

Omg poor dude! I was in an 8ft wipeout and that was WAY WORSE than a 6ft wipeout and that was scary this thing is easily 3x that!

[@timotheelrx4944]

I had lack of oxygen panick watching this guy getting shredded by the lips

[@johnspence9718]

Thanks for posting. I've never surfed Mavericks, but have put my board on the altar many times at Puerto. This is a perfect example of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing. Most of the guys I know, or talked too, will say the same thing. There are a lot of guys going out that have no business being there. Not to say these fellows don't belong, I don't know them. But the gear that's available, if you have the $$, has allowed too many kooks to jeapoardize other surfer's equipment & health. I learned to surf in the 70's, before how-to videos/surf schools. It was literally trial by fire. You had to pay your dues & even then you may not reach a level that allowed you to surf big waves. No jet skis, inflateable vests, padding, rescue teams around. If you got in trouble, you had to be able to get yourself out of it, alone. This required us to know our own limitations. I'm not a big fan of tow-in surfing, but understand it lets you ride waves that aren't makeable. The surfers are able to ride these big waves differently since they have more speed. I appreciate the need for safety, mad respect to the Hui, and hats off to all those chargers out there. I would just ask, if you think your surfing is strong enough to handle Mavericks, Cortes Bank, or Puerto Escondido go on a smaller, paddle out day first. Watching videos is not the same thing as actual experience. There is neither a pause button, nor a rewind on an actual wave. Thanks again for posting this. Nothing like becoming 'one with the lip' and going over the falls into the washing machine on spin cycle, where you get full rag doll treatment. If you're lucky, you might even get a proper two wave hold down so you can investigate the bottom.

[@wavemaker54]

Likewise. Surfed Puerto in the 80’s several times and paid the mandatory dues but never went over the falls on a 30’ plus wave. Most of those guys know each other so ditching a board in front of someone dropping shown the face would probably have its own consequences. Glad to see a post from someone from back in the days before leashes and webcams. Started in ‘66 and still at it.

[@johnspence9718]

Thanks brother. Back in the day, the surfing community was much smaller & self-regulating. Localism could be a very serious matter at some breaks, depending on how you handled yourself. Only one time was I involved in a situation that almost came to blows & it's a hysterical but true story. I lived at Sunset Cliffs & a friend talked me into going up to Del Mar for a session. My crew of 6 made the trek & we walked up & down the beach before paddling out to a nice little left. Occasional tubes (4-6 ft) & a clean long break with an inside section if you built up enough speed. I wondered why we spent so much time walking up & down the beach. Turns out my friend Marty liked to surf up there to pick up somewhat richer women. Anyway, we were having a fun session. Had the wave almost to ourselves. I was deep in the pit. It was a very late takeoff, but I angled in and started my ride in the barrel. Just as I was about to come out, I see this longboard dropping in on me. He's coming straight down the face & has no hope of making the wave. I yelled "Back off, coming down." but it was too late. WHAMMO !! He knocked me off my board, leashes got tangled & he got pitched towards shore. I was young and pretty angry. That's not normal for me, so the crew paddled over as I explained to them. They surround the guy & not once did he apologize. One of his friends paddled over, & offered a 1/2 hearted "We don't want any trouble. We're usually alone out here...blah blah blah." Turns out the kook was named Eddie Vedder & his friend was Jeff Ament. Pearl Jam just hit it big with their album & video "Jeremy." They were in San Diego to film videos for their next album. I knew of them but wasn't a huge fan. Besides I couldn't see Eddie's face, I was staring at his 9.5 ft beginner board dropping in on me. No punches were thrown, but we gave them all a lesson in etiquette. True story, no BS. So, I can say with conviction, "Eddie Vedder is a kook & a dick both." HAHAHA Glad to hear you are still charging brother. When you had to paddle out on those huge winter days, that eliminated the pretenders from contenders. But with a jetski giving you a ride into the lineup, you catch the wave already standing with plenty of speed, and enough safety gear/people to pick you up after a wipeout. There are some people who can afford to be a 'big wave rider,' without the necessary skills. And money can't buy that. I certainly wasn't directing my comments to you, brother. Keep charging & catch one for this landlocked old man !! @@wavemaker54

[@wavemaker54]

Those were my old stomping grounds from '76 to '81. Lived in PB so I regularly surfed from the Cliffs up to Pendleton. Then moved to Seattle which I expected to suck. Found great waves, uncrowded and heaps of fun, whit spectacular views along the Strait of Juan de Fuca especially the Elwha river and the Dump out on the Makah Indian reservation. I'm not sure if surfing is still permitted there because of some clowns ruining places and trashing reservation property. I'll keep at it until I'm no longer able to catch a wave by paddling.@@johnspence9718

[@VivaFrei]

Not just free-falling 30 feet, but then being pounded by thousands of pounds of falling water. Crazy!

[@anthonylove821]

I hope both guys made it out ok

[@nkd8074]

Loved this video

[@surfwriter8461]

Good points in isolating guys who were caught in very rough situations and suffered for it. I don't envy guys trying to punch through a huge wave that's already cresting ahead of them as they crawl up the steep face, knowing it's probably hopeless. Bad news.

[@jonahhex9620]

Yeah, it's slabs out there. I miss home - Santa Cruz (I'm stuck in Florida) Puerto Rico has been the only decent size this month and even that's only been like 5 to 7 feet this month

[@stephenmccandless5113]

BIG wave surfing is the bravest sport in the world, surpassing sky diving or anything ! It is TOTALLY the person (man) against (actually working with) the EXTREME of nature, with presition.

[@HoStevie]

Pure chaos out there. Amazes me how many people charge big waves. Mad respect 🫡

[@chriskaszuba9041]

I would literally die in this situation!!! Like seriously the courage these guys have just taken paddling out to the line up😮😢😢 RESPECT 🫡 ✊

[@tondog9070]

great breakdown & yea our brother's in a bit of trouble on that one

[@lnr12241]

Put that picture on a poster in front of every break where you don't want a lot of people lol. That is an advertisement AGAINST going surfing lol

[@EMan-cu5zo]

I don’t know how these guys surf waves this big. Going over the falls in 6-8 foot waves sucks and can be extremely scary at times. They do that in multiples. In waves this big you are going to get the snot knocked out of you at least once if you’re actually trying to surf it.

[@tideslider664]

hold downs like that scare me just watching i can surf double over head waves but 30 foot is a whole other level

[@jonezy6056]

You should make shorts of vids like this! I bet it would help boost your audience

[@mydogatemyhomework3768]

It certainly would

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

How do more not die? These situations must not be as bad as they look.

[@juliotorres3618]

Yeah, especially when there are people out on a crowded day who don't care or who don't have a clue.

[@shockmarkets7384]

Those situations can bring death, but humans are pretty tuff. We're hard to kill.

[@laurat1129]

@@shockmarkets7384 No, we're not, actually.

[@sanpedrolocal1970]

Hurtin' for certain!

[@808BizStuff]

And all in COLD 🥶 af water!!

[@johnnystroble348]

Give respect = get respect 🤙🏾

[@cvo223]

It's bad enough getting caught in that position on overhead days I can't imagine 30 footers jfc.

[@tr7b410]

Just saw the newest blog by Jamie OBrian getting picked off by a 3rd reef pipeline set.All da Boyz went down to kiss Neptune's feet.

[@chrisculley3756]

I can't even imagine what that looks like coming at you and you're at the very cusp of oh s*** do I ditch do I keep going. The dear God I can't imagine going over the falls like that 30 plus feet holy s***. Crazy it really is got to be just crazy out there. RLTW 3/75

[@jackballjohnson3468]

Horrific Hold Down - eee gad

[@TheWaxhead66]

It is the legendary Peter Mell's board.

[@jamiepaolinetti5087]

I think the technical term for that is Donuts.

[@IyoDarmeargo]

i want to know what happened to the right corner guy lol

[@stevenwillie2782]

He's shopping for waterproof Depends

[@richardwatkins7957]

Well I think he just had to expect one of the most brutal hold downs, and then gathered his thoughts and probably paddled back out. I bet he doesn't ever get himself in that position again.but I'm with you ,it's so unlucky we couldn't see were he ended up.probably five football fields from were he dived that I do believe.ouch that would of been so heavy.....

[@surf101-]

Saw this video 2 days ago!

[@mrpapp1446]

Brad, this made me shout oh no out loud. That’s a shit situation to be in

[@HaischkaEST]

um..... today I did a cartwheel. yeah.

[@34thncrenshaw]

when was this shot?

[@Mariane-mi5gh]

FILMAGEM,INCRÍVEL😂COM BELOS VISUAIS

[@JJ-qq8tg]

nice pundit´s review🧐

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

It’s so crowded these days more and more people are dying and this will only increase.

[@geoff1685]

Yeah mate these things happen in big surf

[@cazgerald9471]

Yeah but the stories he'll be able to tell 8-P

[@gregorythompson6521]

I just read heaps of the comments and was thinking the same, how the phuc do they survive the beating and hold down! then i remembered that they wear inflatable vests, im gonna watch this one again to see if i can notice a vest on him, but surely its the only way they can survive.

[@jefferythum9445]

They almost die..and then say more please🤣

[@saullandiof5768]

I don't understand how people survive that

[@shanemacintyre3200]

6 to 8 ft was my max Hawaii kind something about oxygen I really like

[@laowai2000]

Could count that as a "ride"

[@bizzidy]

Carnage

[@benoitavril4806]

It's big, but you're generous with 30 feet

[@lip171]

2ft Hawaiian

[@seanyamamoto8757]

More videos like this

[@douglash9364]

Scarry stuff. 30 foot fall and the hold down after that. Then trying to get out of the IZ after when you are spent from trying to stay alive. Let's go big wave surfing it will be fun...

[@eric9895]

Lol that sucks

[@BlueDolphinBlues]

If there's more than 15 ish people out you should surf somewhere else or wait for someone to come in

[@87gn199]

Been there

[@davidalfred924]

Over the falls! Been there done that.

[@justme307]

Me too, but on 12-foot faces not 30-foot!

[@raymondayala5355]

Jesus Christ 😮

[@johntresemer5631]

😢

[@ninjap323]

he died

[@mikedaley5031]

Sorry for the tough love herein but this situation could be avoided by not paddling back through the drop zone. You got your turn now go around and get inline. I get that there are too many rats in the cage. However if the ride is not worth the crowd then find another spot.

[@87gn199]

Easier said than done. If it's some reef break, sure makes sense but not with beach breaks like most LA

[@trevortheterrorist]

It'd be better if you just played the referenced video all the way through for the people who don't care about the commentary.

[@GlenGGonsalves]

Paying dues… If you’re gonna be dumb you got to be tough.

[@yurifarrant6532]

30’ Realy! A squatting guy is not 6’. More like 4’ 18’ max. Get the hits. BTW. It’s called “getting sucked over” not backwards. KOOks Out. Can’t even lay on their boards right.

[@richardwatkins7957]

Don't you love those clean up sets ,nobody cares about anyone else next to them its just total self preservation paddling madly,, poor old m8 in the section.gone

[@johnnynephrite6147]

not sure why you focused on that one guy, there were 3-4 others that didnt make it over that wave that were lost in the white wash too.

[@Giggle-ing]

Poor guy? Just looks like a ton of uneducated and poorly skilled guys in the way with zero awareness of lineups, other people, and surfing skills. Of course a freak set could show up but even a normal set was threatening these guys’ positions. Big waves have gotten way too comfortable for guys who have no business being out there getting in the way.

[@demistoclesps5465]

IS small claime........saturist situacion

[@FaithOnTheWaves]

Jesus is Lord Amen

[@mlittleg1]

this guys does not surf

[@pulehushortribs157]

That's some heavy s**t

[@GGGinJe]

Big wave circus.