WHAT WE FOUND IN THE REMOTE PACIFIC! SOLOMON ISLANDS!

[@NathanFlorence]

When i first saw what was happening on that big one i felt sick, it just looked like entire ocean was folding down ward and over on to me! Notice when i dive under reef was right in my face only a few feet deep but when i turn to swim up i was suddenly very deep as wave had no back at all just went from 2ft to 15ft deep! Crazy spot! Epic adventure! Thanks for watching part 2 coming!

[@imgmgo]

Looks like this was at around 13:11 for those curious. What a sick dive! I'm amazed that you came out the other side on that one.

[@joegibbs2508]

Insanity!!! I feel like there must be something wrong with me because I was laughing at you when you went on camera and said "oh God that was scary". I just started laughing. I'm so glad nothing bad happened to you. Please, listen to the little voice inside you next time. None of us want to see you get destroyed. that wave looks like a destroyer!!!

[@paulh.327]

You lucky your leash didn't snap or board 😂

[@sirsurfalot99]

You are THE Mad Lad!

[@Goofydownrange]

The trade winds are tricky in the Solomon’s

[@cjgamer2140]

Most people have no idea the balls it takes to jump off a boat into a part of the ocean you have never been, by yourself, and sit in that impact zone. Nate got huge balls! Respect!

[@is-ness]

Yeah. It’s scary at a new wave in the middle of nowhere. Been there. Didn’t go…and it was nowhere near that intensity!!

[@PelicanCanCancan]

even madder respect for not actually paddling for anything. I don't know how, but my respect for this man as a surfer went up after watching this..

[@mikevondolteren30]

Captains Safety Briefing (2:15)--- "don't go off the boat until I do" ☑

[@Charles-qn1bt]

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[@brettmcgowan8634]

Huge respect for the Florence brothers, you would never see Toledo doing anything they do . Such as adventurous mad surfing, fitness and love for the ocean.. and Toledo is the world champion of surfing for the last two years, what a joke. See his piss weak world champion performance at pipeline 2024, has anyone seen Toledo surf pipeline, chopes or the box at western Australia.????????

[@marilynwende9636]

Feels like Nate is picking up the legacy of Ross-Clarke Jones, exploring unmapped Ocean and breaks. I mean this looked like the edge of the world. The whole ocean folded over itself onto him with his nose inches from the reef. This channel is Star Trek for surfers.

[@JaysWave75]

RCJ one OG badass big wave slabmaster

[@drewfinn2]

why do i have the preSurf stomach thing going…

[@drewfinn2]

Zoard is not helping my mirror neurons one bit…omg 🥴

[@chrystalmurray5535]

Star Trek for surfers. That's perfect!

[@twiginindo3041]

Great analogy , love it!

[@JammaLamma]

I was afraid for Nathan Florence. I never really had that thought before, the way you couldn't see that one coming was ridiculously insane. Best surf vid without surfing you'll ever see.

[@MarkFranklin-ws5jf]

In science experiments they send guinea pigs out to the killing floor to see if its doable. Fearless! Bravo!

[@thebomb1393]

So good to see surfers finally doing what bodyboarders have done for years, hunting remote slabs and just working it out manually if it’s safe to surf. This kind of stuff bridges the respect on both sides. Amazing.

[@eddiemclaughlin-e2m]

what makes him special ......balls of steel , with a brain ......and immense skill ....best channel without a doubt.............partner to match

[@NathanFlorence]

@@thebomb1393 so true bodyboarders had the sickest missions!

[@jayjunior355]

​@@thebomb1393reminds me of Tension movies. the waves were so brutal in inhospitable places.. good times !!

[@schlepplifthasser]

Thats really inspirational filmmaking. It breaks every rule in surffilmmaking: long Clips with no cut, bad sound, no surfing, shaky camera... its so real and unreal at the same time. Amazing stuff!

[@NathanFlorence]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@u3192]

this to me is the essence of surfing . the adventure , the laughter the madness ….. so much of this has disappeared from surf culture . wonderful to see .. so heavy , so remote …. ride safe little reef monkeys 😊

[@NathanFlorence]

We are all about surf adventure i agree surfing needs more!

[@fixxxer7030]

less gambling advertising as well! Definitely not part of the "surf culture"

[@hipsonsogbo]

You can't fix surf culture, it lost its soul a long time ago, probably one of the most selfish sports on the planet.

[@pablo1756]

Jesus Nathan…

[@NathanFlorence]

@@fixxxer7030 i gamble every session i surf!

[@andrewnahm8188]

dude u gotta bring jj on more slab trips the energy on this one was insane. seeing the best modern day big wave surfer and comp surfer so absolutely stoked and yet terrified from that monstah was j fricken sweet man

[@Acque__Minerali]

Absolutely insane, and that dive was ultra clean

[@NathanFlorence]

i didnt realize how much water had been sucked off reef till i almost dove face first into it

[@pierreseaumaire6988]

@@NathanFlorence I would litteraly shit on myself if I was in ur position omg so scary session !

[@simonbackwash]

God was sooo gnarly Nate. Close call... John's calls realize 99% of the time. Glad it was John looking after you with 1 board the dinghy.But dude... Paddling out there without at minimum skis, a vest, a doctor on a boat 🤔 .... Ya That was a bit borderline 😂 if not suicidal. Please please 🙏the shots are insane but Bro !! be careful 🙏 You're a cat with 9lives 🙏@@NathanFlorence

[@jorgebalarinbenavides2172]

Clean without the surfboard : )

[@solomon6082]

@@NathanFlorence😂😂😂😂

[@brianjasper4663]

That might be the most epic surf with out catching a wave of all time. Crazy stuff man

[@GuadalcanalSurfingAssociation]

Thanks for coming to surf our Solomon Islands 🏝 we have amazing waves here right across our 992 island country. On the 22nd north swell we had epic 8 ft pumping waves at Maravagi Resort in the Florida Islands group, Central Province. Can't wait for part 2 and hope you scored! Love and peace from the hapi isles

[@mariloubaliola6635]

This is not at Solomon🤦‍♀️

[@SuperPenger]

Beautiful country. But beware the Chinese. They’re coming to own you, your family, future generations, and every grain of dirt and sand your people live on…

[@WCANO626]

Worth every second, ride or no ride, for the pics of places 99.9% of us will never ever get to. The beauty.The power. The majesty and the respect you guys show Mum Nature is conveyed with every video. Onward!

[@PenitentPenguin]

Thanks for another legendary vid; this one perhaps even award-winning. Fabulous shots of a glorious wave! And ur duck-dive GoPro one was positively anxiety inducing! 🌊. Nate, ur an absolute madman.🤙It was as if I was there w/u, & certainly others feel the same. Glad Zoard finally found his sealegs & wasn't sick for long. He suffered silently. What a champ.

[@masterpropper2485]

Award-winning? 🤣Come on... Award-winning butt crack? Or award-winning shaky footage? Winning the award for best surf video with no wave ridden? Super fun and exciting to watch, sure. But there won't be an award for this one 😉

[@PenitentPenguin]

@@masterpropper2485 does ur mom know ur on the internet?

[@Bmx33606]

The underwater shot was awesome!

[@DiamondRidgeMusic]

That was one of the most insane vlogs I’ve ever seen. That was bonkers. I can’t believe how cleanly you were able to dive that wave to the head, my anxiety was through the roof.

[@ComedyByAlan]

Nate’s videos are next level, no waves ridden and I couldn’t stop watching

[@arthurwestcott5655]

Hey Nate! Know your limits. I felt nervous for you just watching the video on my laptop. John doesn't want to lose his brother and we don't either! That place with those conditions looked death defying. Glad you survived!

[@surfininmy40s]

Appreciate this vlog so much. There are days like this when you are just not feeling it and need to be safe. We know you guys aren’t scared but good to see that you calculate the risks and in this instance it was too sketchy. Stay safe And I watch your Vlogs, whether you catch waves or not.

[@NathanFlorence]

Thanks boss! Was definitely scared out there! The drop off into abyss was scary enough!

[@surfininmy40s]

@@NathanFlorence when big brother John John says it’s sketchy then you know it’s sketch 😳

[@marco_s3025]

​@@NathanFlorenceI'm very thankful you remained unscathed Nate. No jet ski group or Helicopter no clinic no doctors. Deep respect

[@guavas66]

I've surfed some remote breaks on the north end of the Big Island and I can't imagine how scary that must've been. Props for even paddling out, solo no less. Crazy.

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

12:21 - Gawd, that wave was a monster. Y’all need to wear some neon orange swim caps to make your surfers🏄 easier to spot and rescue when you’re out there all alone.

[@arottie4097]

Yup! better yet wear some neon orange helmet! When you're that remote for sure!

[@briandemirjian1335]

Love that narrative intro. That’s storytelling along with your creativity, the Viking music 😂 which I love, and obviously sick waves and different locations is why your surf/ adventure vlogs are definitely the best on KZbin!!! I’ve been watching since your first vlog around the time when who is JOB was doing seasons. Honestly I can tell you and zord are super good friends because your talents just keep progressing with your surfing skills and the way the content is presented. Keep it up bud . Your killing it!!

[@guiart4728]

Huge barrels but the close out shown by the drone looked like road pizza potential…good decision not to make a hero/zero move!!!! Love it!!!

[@myadventure045]

Nate, Long time watcher, first time commenter. This and the sequel are your best videos to date. I love that even after big bro JJF says its a no go, you still go for a "closer look." And not catching any waves- is there a better way to show respect for a new spot than to just appreciate it without trying to conquer it on your first paddle out? Such class. Ya, loved this this video and the sequel was even better. No commentary, no BS, just being there with you. Together they put you at the top of the vblog list. Sorry J OB, but the bar has been moved -there is a new sherrif in town.

[@habangolf]

John John is the mix. Awesome he got to come along with you this time.

[@steinervision7643]

What an adventure! You guys rock!!!

[@keithallison3756]

Man Nate, that was insane. What a mental wave!! You definitely are leading the new age charge for Slabs globally, both ridden & newly explored. Be safe & keep sending it!🤙🏼

[@rodrigocortez6099]

Thanks for putting it out there Nate! It’s inspiring to see what you guys go through. Surfing is not only about catching waves!

[@stoehr]

I’ve never been watching one of your videos and been more, “Don’t go. DO NOT GO!!!”…than scoping you out there in that mix of madness. Glad you stayed safe. 🤙

[@littlellama8405]

Only Nate can make a surf video without any surfing and we're all here happy for it. Man that was intense!

[@marco_s3025]

well said. Absolutely a legendary moment and survival

[@bholden8625]

Wow that was heavy. Its just like you said. The WHOLE ocean folded over really unpredictable looking from the footage as well.

[@jordandotson9354]

Glad you made it man!!!! I’ve never been more excited to see more. No doubt your the only human that comes to mind that has a chance at successfully riding a monster rogue slab like that. So sick man thank you as always mr Nate for sharing the adventure with us ❤️🤙✝️ God bless you brother!!

[@mrh3578]

Fuck me that was scary. Legend for even paddling over to check it out. Please be careful guys!

[@biblicaltheologyexegesisan9024]

you have to start looking at the FLAT EARTH MAP (gleason's map) to understand swell direction and the surf.

[@Cyanitecture]

Respect! To see you all go out there and just experience it without catching anything was so anxiety inducing. Holy Moly! Fear is there to keep you safe… good you listened to it. Whatever extreme sport you do, it’s validating to know that even those at the top get freaked out too. 🙏

[@karlitosnetana1409]

Hi energy viewing, suspence from start to finish & what a finales 🌊🤙🏽 epic drone footage & awesome to see John John outder !! Totaly ❤ed this Vlog 👊🏽😎👌🏽

[@MarkLeonardOtto]

That was Epic.. Just to be out there when the Ocean 🌊 is heaving & to witness some of those waves 🌊 must have been a real thrill…

[@michelob.]

That is insane out there! Such a beautiful spot too! Couldn’t even really see you from the drone! Be safe have a blast guys!

[@countrymouse489]

Masterclass in gnar. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@Wayne--O]

Easily one of the best surf videos I've seen in a while. Even gave a tinge of the other side of it for a bit, gut feel when out over your head yet in awe. Big boat rock on way in too. Heavy spot. Respect.

[@SurfSnapsNZ]

That was a gripping watch ! Paddling for ya life to get through that wave 😬.

[@radge6579]

I've never been more scared in my life......and I was only watching. Massive respect 🙌

[@tonysmario817]

what an adventure! half way through, after the second drone shot, i said 'impossible death trap'...john was right. so glad you got wet though...that was brave! and so cool for the rest of us to see it from your perspective and those around you. that was Heavy with a capital H.

[@TaranakiGreenfields]

Nuts seeing that big set form by not throwing up and over but pulling down and over. Outta no where yeah. Your board ditch and deep dive was perfect. Glad your board made it under the lip and your leash held out. Reminds me of a trip I did to Samoa. No one got out of the boat! Looking forward to the next one.

[@skboog]

That shot of nath with his arms up, that massive set and the seagull flying in is all time

[@policedog4030]

The GoPro lens (or focal length?) still needs some improvement if it is to capture the actual appearance of the wave size from the surfer's point of view. The syndrome is especially noticeable here where that wave is about as big and terrifying as they get. This is accurately captured from the drone as well as from the boat point of view. I have seen something called a "Light Field Display" from a Swiss? Company called CREAL or maybe Metalenz - maybe that is what will be needed to fully capture the terror of a wave like that.

[@jackvolkwyn470]

holy shit Nate you are a monster for even paddling out to that! definitely the gnarliest wave on the planet! a real death sentence! 🤣

[@prayercodes]

opuhaet

[@electrikkar]

As you dive under that wave it almost feels serene... I can't actually reconcile that with the secondhand feeling of almost horror I get from watching the 3rd person views. You make the impossible look easy Nate - good luck for the rest of the trip!

[@joeblow2183]

That’s like a monster p pass. I can’t wait to see it surfed. Hopefully good wind

[@jackvolkwyn470]

I was so excited to see him go for a wave but also so grateful he didn't 😂

[@bonbondesel]

Absolutely incredible !! Wild, pioneer and authentic ! Amazing !

[@michaelholm7266]

Ohh my goddd, take care brave Nathan... that was so close....

[@sanctuarysupport7315]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. What a contrast to crowded pipeline, and at much higher risk. Amazing.

[@akidnamedjake]

Best surf edit I’ve ever seen with no waves ridden

[@stickysteezstickysteez6327]

😂😂😂

[@ash-ip2gc]

Quick feedback: 5-stars - This crew, this content is freaking awesome! on the edge of seat and can't wait for the next vid!

[@Snowddova]

Man that dive was so scary, had me sweating just watching

[@audioeins]

that was so psycho. wow. absolutely terrifying indeed. the fact that you even paddled into that zone was so intense. the way it would stand up and fold over onto the shallow reef was gut wrenching, as was the size and power. one of the most scary videos ive seen of yours. when you first paddled into the area and the water was so aqua and frothy, and you commented on its scariness, i could even see from the video that it was so dangerous, even before seeing the waves breaking, just by the shallow depth, and the water disturbance, after having been absolutely slammed onto the reef with such unfathomable force. sick. so happy you survived that wave investigation unscathed. also, john is such a smart and careful brother. happy for that as well. :)

[@pumkin0]

The set at 16:44 was massive

[@jackvolkwyn470]

smelly set

[@stickysteezstickysteez6327]

😂

[@schreds]

yeah that's the problem with these mysto Pacific reefs that go on for ever ,, its seems your always chasing the peak but all that's really happening is your being lured to far up the reef and way out of position to actually make the wave ,, higher tied less wind and a bit more watching this place is a go for sure ,,, reminds me of the early daze exploring for waves in the Pacific ,, in the end it really just comes down to timing and staying healthy cant wait for the rest of the series

[@dgroves85]

I can’t believe you made it under that wave!

[@matthewwilliamdavey]

Insane footage! How did the board not suck Nate back after the dive?

[@Yeeeeldarb]

That was heavy, that was some unruly water

[@richardlivesey3881]

You boys probably have some of the most amazing and full on lives of anyone on the planet. I tend to agree with a previous comment about John giving up the tour. The tour is a lot about ego but this is about SO much more….. From Scotland to the pacific and most places in between. Heavy waves.This is special boys. Not to mention the knife edge insane surfing

[@kairandbellinger1973]

Now comes the crowd and JET SKIs - goodbye healthy REEF! Nathan - This is a moment where you and the crew can simply say no to surfing and disclosing this break to the world to protect the ocean and the reef.

[@danielfonck3744]

Nate I've been following your channel and watching your videos for years, and this is hands down in my top 3 fav videos you've ever uploaded, love it!!!

[@MrJeanelgato]

Man there are still waves out there that will blow our minds

[@prayercodes]

shhh

[@myvideoguy]

New unexplored wave, no real position indicators, major water draw, strong windy vibe and failing light, with probably no safe paddle in option - what could go wrong. Lucky it was someone like Nate in that situation. Glad the outcome was good.

[@wolfmansbrethren2516]

Nate refuses to release subpar footage

[@NathanFlorence]

not on my watch

[@richlowe5082]

We’ve all been caught out by a surprise set wave but that was next level! Respect to the wise old head of JJ to manage the safety.. love watching your adventures guys, keep charging

[@jakeleuzzi4853]

nathan florence @JerzCraig is your biggest fan. he worships you're beard day and night. pls trim one beard hair and sacrifice to the tube lords, sennding some raw east coast tubage tyvm.

[@NathanFlorence]

yessir i burned one beard hair for em

[@JerzCraig]

@nathanflorence 🐐

[@SkroMatt]

THE RITUAL COMPLETES! RIGHT SIDE BARRELS INITIATE! (wherever the frequency's inertia finds momentum in pace with the attention's blade upon the singeing hair as it sizzled in time) butterfly effect for the attentive 'sorce'rer

[@JacobodelasAlas-Pumarino]

Most REAL surfing-adventure video I have ever seen. Simply out of this world. It is almost fiction.

[@skatearmyy]

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[@marco_s3025]

😢 Thats F___nked up

[@mattbellina5485]

Absolutely mental! This is by far content that I don’t recall ever seeing in surfing and it making me feel the way that it does. Super stoked for you guys but terrified for you also! If you’re reading this, I hope you guys are having a blast but please please be careful.

[@josephduku6610]

Mind blowing and realistic bringing us there. I had a few wild trips to mysto breaks like this in Canada and Mauritius all alone

[@bobbydazzler3067]

nathan. nothing else on KZbin comes close to what you do with this vlog because almost no one else in the world is able to do the things you do. watching that i had my heart in my mouth. so gripped. thanks for reminding me why this is still the best VLOG on YT.

[@evanthorncraft8614]

What a life you guys have. No jealousy, just envy. Would love for me and my best mate, who is my biological brother, to live the life you 3 live. Can see the love of family, which is golden. Stay gold, boys!!!

[@jordanmills1106]

Nate there's levels to this game and you are at the very top the content is unreal! I enjoyed that just as much as you shredding on the slab tours how you didn't up mushed into the reef from that shows your skill level. made an epic video though 💥

[@ferry9375]

Hell, what a raging freight train! insane movement of water and energy!! the last section seems so fast! I hope you can test this beast, what a beauty wave.

[@prayercodes]

best right barrel on the planet for over 6000years now. those who know, Go

[@Toto-no3mv]

I was tingling with excitement just watching this. Remote unknown break, huge heavy waves, shallow reef, gotta be careful!

[@Savitur1]

Wise moves on waves like that Nate! Playing it right and reading waves keeps your head above the water!! What an experience!

[@johnkane2026]

Papa Nathan is extremely handsome and extremely brave. Actually one of the craziest videos I’ve ever seen though. Beautiful and terrifying. Great work boyz 🤙

[@wilcurran3377]

I'm not even in the ocean, I'm sitting on my sofa and my body's physically reacting to watching that.. heart pounding, gut sinking. Dude!!

[@wasabiginger6993]

Stunning Duck dive of the decade!!! Gorgeous unforgiving heaviest monsters I have ever seen … and appearing out of nowhere … so ominous.

[@squidatsea]

Wasn't a duck dive (be bailed) still insane.

[@mikooly69]

Nathan's content is by far the best in surfing today! Paired with Ben Gravy, of course! You guys put the fun back to surfing in very different ways! Thanks!

[@francoutah]

Best adventure video in recent memory. Good on ya boys. Live it up. Do all that while you still can. Safe travels

[@alexandermissling2248]

What a sick adventure! Have fun and stay safe, and ofc catch some huge ones !!

[@jonbailiff339]

F’in unbelievable! Touching that power with feel and finesse, reckless as a mofo. Thanks for being you Nate! And thanks for putting so much energy into this life we all share!

[@troynichols9788]

I felt FEAR watching this. Wow. One of your most raw vids yet. Glad you're all ok.

[@jespervernooij8636]

Imagine not knowing a spot like that, anything can happen. It looks like pristine barrels unlike you've ever seen, like a right cloudbreak. And before you know it the reef sucks completely dry and you have no escape. You see it all the time on smaller or otherwise unrideable slabs. Could happen on these freaks 2. Thanks for bringing the adventure!

[@simonbackwash]

12:50 been watching 30 times since you relase the footage, and still unable to process what i saw. I can't imagine for you, maybe even worst for John and Zord from the boat ☠️☠️🤦‍♂️ Was next level insanity ❤😅

[@amp7816]

OMG!! 😳 such a cool vid! I love the fact that big bro, JJF called it off. That speaks highly of his wisdom and understanding of the situation. As great of surfers as you guys are, I love what you guys did there. 🤙 In the words of William Shakespeare “Discretion is the better part of valor.”

[@feanorwerm]

That dread as the water drains off the reef and horizon disappears. You are a maniac Nath!!! So hectic

[@petersterling5334]

Great Video as Usual Nate! One of the Best Feelings in the World is finding a Great Wave Nobody Ever Surfed before. Its Extremely hard to find these Nuggets but its Incredible when you do. Thanks Nate, John and Zoard!!

[@willgregor4392]

It's been surfed before

[@creativeappetite7360]

The skitz mix. Nate you’re a madman. Nice blue ocean and reef though so props for the scenery in your quest to become the ultimate core lord!

[@hman7236]

Great show but crack and all😂 thanks for the adventure another 1 from Mr. Big Bolas Nate. Shot out to the whole crew.🤙🤙

[@brianfeuerstein776]

Killer editing !! Love how you started from the paddle on GoPro , than the dingy , than drone than picked up the paddle on the GP.

[@geofreyr]

great videos Nathan, and it's nice to hear "Oh my gosh", and not the constant blaspheming we normally hear these days!

[@toomuchfandango]

That ledge looked like it takes on form over 12 foot, maybe tow ins What an amazing find to get a right hander! As soon as that wind is offshore, I bet some of the smaller ones would hold up too....

[@chrisi.2117]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing…and very much looking forward to the next installment. 😁 That looked dangerous as he11!

[@TheVisualante11]

Wow Epic Heavy.. While watching I was thinking how the Hell is he even gonna be able to get in one of these waves with so much water moving. So cool that you even tried.

[@casualstaylo2145]

That was priceless. Unreal. Goosebumps of the parts of the world to be discovered.

[@WatchLAWSFROMTHESLAW]

This is 10x better and more interesting than any adventure video a surf brand has ever produced

[@SoNJFF]

It is good for us mortals to see that there are times to really study a new spot versus just jumping in then regretting that decision. Awesome content as always