World's Best Surfers Compete at Deadliest Wave: Dahui Backdoor Shootout 24'

[@ave0828]

Glad you were able to stay safe out there, Koa. The waves were insane and unpredictable. We almost lost Kai Lenny. Idc how good of a surfer you are at Pipe, all it takes is that one hard fall and it can be game over in a flash.

[@itskoasmith]

So crazy! Thank you for your support

[@rocknjock9300]

This is one of your best videos ever. The shots & edits were awesome. Also where you put your commentary & others dialogue really added to the storytelling.

[@itskoasmith]

Epic thank you bru!!

[@tommathews3964]

Excellent episode Koa! I’m with you on the helmets! Cheap insurance and peace of mind. As an old goofy, I really enjoy you guys riding that classic Pipe left frontside! It’s a thing of beauty to see you, Koa R, Ivan and the rest of the goofy foots!

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you bru!

[@cesarredondogonzalez7105]

This is without a doubt my best surfing channel. Keep it up Koa!!!

[@TheSpadre]

Nice coverage of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout. Thanks Koa.

[@jennifuzz3316]

Koa love you show the spiritual aspect of the Shootout

[@wademeeker425]

That was the best shootout edit I’ve seen so far 🤙🏻

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you!

[@tanderson9115]

Great video as always. Love the updates on living and eating clean, know about the sauna’s and Ice Baths…how’s the diet? You’re looking super fit❤

[@virago55106]

Excellent . I think youre right about Jamie and the Pipeline spirit.

[@meeksurf]

Love what you’re doing right now with the new boards and these videos! Makes me want to create and experiment for myself!!

[@Lazyhamster]

This vid was insane from the conversation with Kai to the edits and that switch barrel 🤙 soo sick

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you!!!

[@wasabiginger6993]

Great vid, thanks and IMO, everyone 🌺 won. So grateful Kai wore a helmet and is okay … he seems to live & surf in a different world … who drops into this one every now and then.

[@tormartineidem4986]

sick vlog! keep up the awsome work, you are a big inspiration for me!

[@chefserdani306]

That was awesome!! The footage was insane 🤟I love it

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you! Focusing more on our videos !

[@michaelveltman5941]

Epic Vlog Koa and awesome edit Shakir ! Yewwww :)

[@itskoasmith]

We miss a shmikeeeee

[@burger101ful]

Kai definitely had gut instincts something was going to happen, it’s too creepy he hit his head after deciding to wear a helmet for first time out there!

[@itskoasmith]

Crazy right??

[@burger101ful]

@@itskoasmithyeah it’s one of those rustling of the branches moment 😂

[@yuliyatsimasharava3987]

I'm not connected to surfing at all, and I spend all my time on photography and design. But it's so interesting to watch, as if you're immersing yourself in the lives of other people that were never accessible to you. It's really cool!

[@denis_stx]

Such an amazing video! Love the vibes

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you bru!!

[@alexalf.8739]

That may just be the fastest floater anyone's ever done, that was crazy!! Had to rewatch it a couple times

[@danielhutchinson6158]

Thank you Koa. Grateful.

[@TaylorMock]

Best vlog yet 🔥

[@danielberk546]

Great edit bro!!!

[@KatIronsGirl]

I just remembered why I used to have the biggest crush on Koa, and still do 😂 ❤ loving that goofy positive energy ! Always be safe, man of the wave 🧜‍♂️

[@GG-sd2dr]

The switch to goofy footed mid barrel at 10:18 , wtf 😮🤤

[@simwaxofficiel]

Yes Koa very good 🙌 keep your style and turtle eye . Big respect for the mana you give us to feel

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Im from Mililani Town! I miss these events and especially the opening ceremony! Aloha my Ohana!

[@hman7236]

Outstanding performance by all,,,, Big ups to the show..

[@DonovanTrains]

These Videos are 🔥

[@charlesmartin1121]

Well done. Imagine the same team next year with Carissa, Kai, Koa, Jamie, Matahi and a healthy Kelly Slater. You guys would be unstoppable.

[@itskoasmith]

Yusss and pumping waves of course 😜😜🥷

[@chrisculpen9205]

Glad your OK , Love the jacket Kai.Like Motocross!! ❤🤙🏼

[@mikebranch7928]

I was out alone on a small stormy day in the fall and backwash whipped epoxy board into side of head hard. Would have broken my teeth if it hit me in the mouth. Now I always think about everyone making it in safe. I like that you visualize safe return. Gonna do that.

[@graememichaelstephens4425]

So good koa sick insight you are an amazing human inspiring to watch and be part of your journey in life from the outside looking in well done legend ❤

[@stolv3771]

Excellent video, Koa. And based on some nice visuals I'm guessing your 'aumakua is da pueo. 🦉 🦉 🦉

[@HoStevie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesbateman5264]

Bro that board is so sick!! 🤙🏻

[@vanmelum]

How is that cut @ 9:06 ? Niiiiice.

[@itskoasmith]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🙇🏼‍♂️

[@jamiesoto8912]

So inspiring… love these videos!

[@xeeeniann]

thank you KOA🙏❤

[@facediaper09]

Honestly I got nervous when you guys were talking about the helmet right before bro smashed the dome cover!!!! That's manifestation!!!

[@greenroom6926]

Yewwwwww Sick Recap 🤙💥🌊

[@itskoasmith]

Thanks bruuuuuu

[@maddoxmitchell6589]

wow wait at 10:18 did koa switch his stance while in the barrel?????? hope kai makes a full and fast recovery

[@zachthompson5335]

Anyone know who makes the purple tie dye hoodie at the beginning of the video?

[@martinevans5587]

Happy days 🤙

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

You're in peak form right now Koa and that board allows you to get deep in the pocket with your foot up near the nose. That is sick. 👍👍

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you bru!!

[@flameTD_YT]

your awsome at surfing keep it up :)

[@deanevans5642]

Ok, I’ll def add something funny: Laura Ingram is your doppelgänger. . Hahaha!😜

[@godfreybala6868]

Koa riding literally $2000 surfboards ⚡️

[@briancubelo8935]

Yewww some sick ones

[@rastanotrasta8699]

Man said have a lekker day bru🤣🤙🏽 bless up

[@itskoasmith]

Poseee lekkkerrrr

[@legrainproduction2760]

3.05 this floater !!

[@sal7382]

Oahu lucky, get two wave pool’s, this one seasonal! Other one in Ewa Beach..

[@JaysWave75]

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, HIT DA LIKE BUTTON! SPREAD ALOHA!

[@itskoasmith]

YEEEE

[@generalponcho808]

Yeah hayn 🔥

[@itskoasmith]

Yewwww

[@v.landrin_efficity_prestige]

Bro, I know you surfing life is really hard to take the most beautiful waves in the world and make u a shoot picture. Thanks god☝️

[@tylerstumpf3319]

Where can i buy that camo Portal long sleeve??. Super sick!

[@itskoasmith]

Limited addition right now 😜😜

[@tylerstumpf3319]

Send me one i’ll do some prototype testing for you! 😁🤙🏾✌️

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

ALOHA KOA.... Quessie... When do You Realise that the Wave's going to Drop You!! How does it Form!!! Your SA OHANA!! MAHALO Brah!!

[@SoFloStacking]

I think a good name for that board would be “the rip stick”

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

KOA!!!! OHANA!!! You Guy's might Need Helmet's while Surfering.... Brah!!! I Need CPR... I HOLD MY BREEEEETHHH & MY HEART WANT'S TO STOP!!! I Love Watching You ALWAY'S!!! The Ocean's SPECTACULAR Gracefulness!! Shares it's Strength & Power with The Surfer's.... Do Me Da Favor.. Tell Kavika.. He Still Best Surfing!! MAHALO... Your SA Ohana!! 🤙❤🤙❤🤙❤

[@vickielewis3848]

Happy to see Kai up and at 'em. Scared me seeing that helmet bashed up. Hey Koa did you ever get to see the old movie I recommended to you THE BEST OF THE BEST with Eric Roberts? You would love the scene with the Koreans and the waterfall. See it if you haven't.👋👱‍♀️🇺🇲

[@maradavis2777]

Helmet saved his life crazyyy

[@Not.Nainoa]

helmet crew!!

[@itskoasmith]

Leshhhh goooo

[@savourtotaste]

Lekker Bru !!! lol

[@svenbugg9406]

first time saw a helmet break...!!!

[@roguebossa]

really? not uncommon there

[@skivideoz]

great stuff

[@itskoasmith]

Thanks for watching bru

[@thomas82160]

Love it

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you 🤙🏽🤙🏽🥷

[@scottburrow8717]

Made respect for all who surf Pipe.

[@itskoasmith]

Thank you bru?

[@LearningLifeTaeNeve]

🙌

[@MemoROFL]

Crazy that 30 minutes after your helmet convo with Kai, he cracks his head off the bottom

[@itskoasmith]

Sheeesh right???

[@roguebossa]

There are people who don't regard Pipe as fearsome because they've been looking at Choops and Nazare etc on the internet. Until they paddle out there. A whole documentary could be made of the expression on people's faces the 1st time they see that bowl wind up and hurl🙃 Not the biggest wave on the planet, just one of the very rawest

[@danielhogan-qj9wj]

Did he not notice the double rainbow behind him? That was awesome

[@itskoasmith]

Pipeline pulling out all her tricks!!

[@mikegalaxie2352]

You should call that board the tweaker???🎉

[@rafaelkayatt]

That boards gotta be “the bullet”

[@itskoasmith]

I like that!!

[@rocknjock9300]

Name the board Uila (Flash) since it’s red & fast

[@catfishstevens8173]

luckily kai converted to helmet crew

[@davidfitzgerald1246]

Are you still doing bulletin coffees? ☕️

[@itskoasmith]

I am on and off the bullet coffee lately I’ve been on!

[@brannoxaf]

Hey no one way!

[@resistance.through.poetry]

Investigative Lahaina

[@mikemoloney506]

You know whats funny.. how good all you surf... gladiators.

[@itskoasmith]

😂 thank you!

[@gustavnav8660]

Narly bruh

[@jasonfallman125]

HIT DA LIKE BUTTON FOR FREE STOKE

[@itskoasmith]

Yess bruuuu

[@JaysWave75]

FREE STOKE!

[@bodhionultimateride2660]

Not much of a mother if she’s trying to kill you.

[@chadlyman6360]

Something funny

[@itskoasmith]

😂😂🤙🏽

[@joaomorim2761]

what warriors? this dude is delusional. grew up spoiled and talking about warriors jesus