1950s Big Wave Surfers Master Makaha's 35-Foot Waves (feat. Walter Hoffman & Hobie Alter)
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2024
- Dive into the thrilling world of Hawaiian surfing with this breathtaking footage from Makaha Beach, featuring some of the best big wave surfers of the 1950s (Walter Hoffman, Hobie Alter, Frank Donahue) largest waves ever captured on film. Responding to Mrs. Horn's request from Ashland, Ohio, our cameraman Don James captures the essence of this breathtaking sport during a rare occurrence of storm surf, where waves reach heights of up to 35 feet. This video showcases the skill and bravery of top surfers as they navigate these massive, treacherous waves. Filmed using innovative techniques including telephoto lenses for beach close-ups, waterproof cameras for water-level shots, and onboard cameras for a surfer's-eye view, this film offers a unique perspective on the daring and artistry of surfing. Experience the raw power and beauty of the sea as these surfers ride the giant waves, demonstrating extraordinary balance and footwork. Mrs. Horn, you asked for it, and here are some of the most incredible surfing moments from Makaha Beach.
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Can you all help us track down the names of these surfers? We know one of them is Walter Hoffman, but it's difficult to make out the other names.
Hobie Alder
Frank Donahue
Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Alter. Hobie Alter
Though I don’t remember it, most likely I saw it as a kid and how could it not leave an impression. Thanks for sharing that!
You're welcome!
Gee, that surfing footage was really swell. The chop on the faces of the waves really gave those surfers the business!
Right you are Jay, shooting the curl and yelling cowabunga as they took the drop, narrowly avoiding the soup.
Considering their equipment and the waves they were going after, i have nothing but respect for them. Anytime the wave(s) are over your head, its serious business regardless of how great your equipment may be.
Those big lefts were just where the film negative was reversed - still looks like big Makaha. Some choppy editing, but still a great film showing the boards and riding styles of the '50s.
Some big surf with no leashes, floaties, helmets, skis...respect. trailblazers for sure.
Classic!
Very inaccurate. Did they use AI to put this together? 😂 You don’t take off on a 2’ right hander and have it turn into a 30’ left especially at Makaha
No AI for the video. This is the clip exactly as it aired in the 1950s. Much easier to get away with inaccuracies back then.
Pops up goofy then camera shows riding regular🤣
Excellent!
"You know in Hawaii they were known to bet an entire kingdom on a ride by a single surfer." Wtf? So much funny stuff here - they sure laid it on thick back then... actually no different from today.
Nice editing!
fantastic - TY
Our pleasure!
The first go pro on the nose.
Yeah, and they’re invisible too!
Dudes were charging!
This is so weird.
It’s like Makaha 5 foot. Then some 10-12 foot left. Not sure where that is? 🤨🧐
As realistic as a Frankie and Annette movie.
😮😮
😅it's not a left
Not 35 foot Makaha. Not sure where the 15 foot wave is, but definitely not makaha. I live 30 minutes from there and surfed yesterday
😂😂funny how the riders stand up going left Goofy Foot stance on the big waves then the rider is suddenly going right on a much smaller wave with a Natural Stance. 😂😂
35 foot 😂
Should have just said “100”. No one fact-checked in the 50s.
An absurd mishmash of decietful editing hokey script .
Also the surfers of that time could barely control .
Interesting how a person can perceive nothing but negativity from such a fun , very early piece of televised surfing.
Sure - it wasn’t entirely accurate , but c’mon -- it’s from a 50’s variety tv show! Thousands of people got there first glimpse of surfing from that clip. So the film was flipped , who was harmed by that? Plus , we got to see surf photography pioneer Dr Don James.
You , sir , have earned the Turd In The Punch Bowl Award.
@@charleskoehler9873 Have you ever seen a John Florence surf movie ? Do you know who JJF is ?
I know who that is , but I don’t follow his videos. Seen a few.
Why do you ask?
@@charleskoehler9873 Because JJF is the epitome of how to surf and how to show surfing , in a movie , from his soul , the greatest living surfer of our time.
If you could see the huge difference between these portrayals of Surfing , one a hokey BS showbiz exploitation of surfing, the other a work of art that inspires every Surfer who watches, maybe you would understand my condemnation of this old TV show. BTW ABC Wide Word of Sports would televise the Duke Contest every year, and they did a fine job of portraying our sport of Surfing.
Thomas ,
I watched some John John videos last night.
Two points I’d like to make:
- As for as declaring Florence the greatest living surfer , there is a large subjective element to that evaluation. He’s an outstanding surfer for sure, but personally I prefer the smooth style and trim shown by Torren Martyn.
Such differences are what makes the world go ‘round.
- Most importantly, comparing a 1950s tv show blurb on surfing to modern surfing and videos is pretty much meaningless; it’s like comparing apples to footballs - they are so dissimilar that there’s no real basis for comparison.
I probably have a different perspective than you given my age , which is 72. Started surfing in ‘65. I’m going to guess you are a bit younger.
That was then and this is now.
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