WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO SURF THE EDDIE WITH 100,000 PEOPLE ON THE BEACH, BIGGEST WAIMEA BAY EVER (60FT)
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- The Eddie Aikau big wave invitational 2023 was crazy! Not only was it the biggest Waimea Bay we have ever seen with nonstop closeouts across the whole bay but the chaos on the beach was crazy! there was about 100,000 live spectators packed into Waimea. This was really something I've never seen before. Like this video and Subscribe to the Channel!
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When professional bug wave surfers are impressed and have their phones out recording, you know it's huge. Mad props to these men and women
What a freaking awesome video again Koa and Jack! You guys gave us an insiders view again and it was STELLAR! Loved every minute of this one and especially at the end of the day when the boys all got together and had a beer. You guys are freaking warriors and mad respect for all of you!
Bug 😂😂😂😂😮
This is the sickest surf video on RUclips. Way to document the event Koa and Jack!
Such a great behind the scenes account of the event. I felt like I was there!
Check out the best wave footage from the event here: ruclips.net/video/zZqxPozl2Ec/видео.html
Couldn’t agree more. The energy of the whole day was insane. Love those dark mornings full of nervous energy/ excitement.
Yeah to be honest I've never experienced anything like that. I legitimately forgot that I was sitting in my car in a parking lot. When I came back to it actually f****** shock the hell out of me. I legitimately did not think I was where I was at. I've never had that happen before.
This was such an awesome video. I'm a 65 year old woman who used to surf alot back in the 70s down in socal, and I don't even pretend to know what a typical day of surfing is like for you guys, let alone the Eddie!
This day was amazing, the crowds, people cheering for ya
..whoa!!! Happy to see you doin it to the fullest and having a great time and paying tribute to the goat! So fun that you take us on such personal journeys with these videos!
Never in my wildest did I think at this age, 50 years later haha, that your channel was gonna become my favorite on you tube, im frikkin lovin it dude!
Much love and mad respect to all of you from this forever fan!
Omg this was so much fun and you're so sweet to your fans there on the beach too...just awesome! 🏝😎❤
Might be my favorite video on your channel yet. The energy was nuts! Thanks for taking us along
Amazing.
L
Agreed!
agreed, totally epic!
Still can't believe I flew out from Cali without knowing the Eddie was going to be on! By far one of the best experiences ive had, it was crazy! And managed to get a pic with this legend.
I don’t surf. I’ve never seen a surf board in person. I live in the hell that is Mn in the winter. I never miss a Koa Rothman video. So sick. I’m so impressed with you all!! Amazing commitment and focus on such a gorgeous sport! Very jealous very inspiring. The ocean really is life!
lol wtf
great insiders view of insane scene...
congrats koa!
@@firstgear8022 yes my friend?
@@Kennoisewater123 man you gotta try surfing man. probably the best adrenaline rush you can feel!
You and your boys will remember and relive this day forever. Stories will be told for decades. The good news is you won't have to increase the size of the waves. They were massive. Congrats to all.
That cop was definitely NOT channeling his inner Eddie
But he was being realistic and it sucks that he was criticized.
@28th St. Air it may have been the reality, but he coulda been a bit more aloha about it. Can you imagine this happening in any other sport?
@@hands_on_lanzon I wasn’t there so I can’t really speak to exactly what was happening, but it sure looked like complete chaos, regardless of the sport, and Koa wasn’t making matters any better by trying to split lanes and get to the front. I totally get his frustration, but it was a screwed situation for everyone involved, including the cop, whose priority was safety and not getting surfers to their heats on time. The cop was in an impossible situation. The organizers should have done more to help manage traffic, to ensure that surfers could get to the event.
@28th St. Air super fair..splitting the lane is crazy. Just thinking how NBA and NFL players would definitely be getting a police escort.
He was all “Eddie wouldn’t do that”
The Aikau family is amazing. In their darkest days, they were able to come up with an amazing event to keep Eddie's memory alive. 💙🌊
Great surfing Koa!! Great surfing by all. This was the best Eddie with regards to how many waves all the surfers were able to catch.
Mahalo Jack & Koa for sharing your whole Eddie day with all of us. Aloha 🌺
ps Ross Clark Jones still RIPPPPS!!! 💪🏄♂
Wow! It's like we were VIP guests of Koa's! Great behind the scenes footage! Thanks so much!
2 things that suprised & impressed me:
1. How massive the waves were
2. How massive the crowds were
Hands down, the sickest youtube surf video of all time!! The buildup and documentation of the entire day was so cool to watch. Another incredible vid from Jack and Koa!
The stress of fighting the traffic/crowds to get to the first heat..., then jumping out in that surf....that's some mental toughness! Great Job!
That's mad how many people were there and it was great that they were all cheering you as you went through the crowd! Great video - fantastic insight to what sounds like an epic and historic event! (From England).
CONGRATS LUKE YOU DESERVED IT!...MAHALO FOR KEEPING THE BEACHES & PEOPLE SAFE!!!#eddiewouldbeproud🙏🤙
Damn bro that was a mental day! I was stressing big time for you trying to make it to check in, can't believe how well you handled it and stayed calm. That one you got in the second heat was all time, thanks so much for taking us along!
Holy hell. This is the best there is... period. so many levels... checked all the boxes.
You and Jack nailed it. What an innovation...
We are all so thankful for this perspective. Wow.
No words.
This is livin'....Thanks Koa for taking us behind the scenes and making us part of your experience. Sweet action!
This has to be one of the biggest and best Eddie's ever: over the top massive conditions and at times pretty good form. A lot of great, iconic rides and also some legendary, gnarly, and absolutely epic train wreck wipeouts. Wow. Unreal.
I watched the entire broadcast Sunday. Thanks so much Koa and crew for bringing this view. So epic. Mind blown.
One word Respect, so much courage and humility. Great vlog Koa and congrats to all the competitors from Aus.
What an incredible experience! Thanks for taking us along. The Eddie is definitely more than a contest.
As an old surfer I love seeing the love and support between these dude's. Felt it as well here in vabeach.
Love it how every time Koa comes in Jack says “how was that ONE” and Koa knows exactly which one he’s talking about
Bra.... best episode ive seen! Im no expert but i feel like this is what a vlog should do. Transport you, tell you a story pov with no script as its happening. In traffic stressing to make his first heat, arriving with mins to spare and seeing waves closing out the bay as butterflies turn to icey lead and traffic woes quickly forgotten. Chilling with pyzel, john, nate and the inner circle. Getting high fives from everyone, even meeting an uber fan with "this is living" tattooed under his left nipple. The ultimate insider angle of the best eddie yet!
You must have felt like a rockstar running through the crowds to get to the surf. Everyone cheering. Awesome.
You are the best, Koa! Such a nice and humble guy and so much respect for you and all the big wave surfers! Incredible....
That was absolutely amazing! I can’t tell you enough how great you guys do with the your videos! It was like being up front and with you at the Eddie! Congratulations Koa on being invited to be a special part of it! All of you guys did such a great job making it a memorable experience! The best part was seeing the boys when all said and done! Safe and sound enjoying a cold one together! 🤙cheers 🍻 to many more!
I don’t know anything about surfing, but I love watching it!!! This video was a great inside look at the Eddie! Congratulations on being part of this amazing day!!!
That was the first Eddie ive watched as a fan, and am in awe of everything about it. Outside the olympics, its got to be the greatest sporting spectacle. Congrats on being a part of it, you definitely earned a spot there and are a great rep for the sport as a whole.
So sick! Congratulations on even being invited to this event. You’re one of the top surfers on the planet. Being invited to the Eddie makes it so. It was historic! Best contest I’ve ever seen! Right after the shootout too! 100k on the beach and 100k watching the livestream!!
That's the best insight into the day I've seen from a competitors perspective. A1! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I felt like I was there! You and your cinematographer deserve an award for this video. From New York City I had no idea the sport had so many spectators and fans. Could almost feel the adrenaline when you were heading out. The beauty of the place, the oneness with nature, yet the drama and danger. This is definitely livin. Keep doing this for your fans.
Epic to document all the traffic and chaos just getting there, then you could see how fast that was forgotten when seeing the first big sets from on the beach.
UnReal Jack great shots the best Ive seen of the Eddie
Love love love the content, your attitude and humility. I don't know how you paddle such monstrous waves. RESPECT.
You, Nate, Billy, Eli, John John, Kai L, Koa S, have naturally formed the most inspirational crew. Thank you 😊
Don't forget Ivan! Keep your eye on Ivan!
@Tom Mathews absolutely👌💥
After I posted I palmed my face and said, "You forgot Ivan!"
Thank you for the correction 🙏 🤙
@@seblivefloormanager Yes sir. Being a goofy, I think Ivan will be a Pipe Beast for years to come! Huge advantage being front side there, and he knows the break better than anyone else his age.
@Tom Mathews he is going to be the silent assassin for sure! No doubt Ivan will win big soon, humble and so talented. Love these guys. I've been out of the water for a long time, had my hip replaced after 19 years of internal mutation, discovered Nate's channel, and the Billy Kemper doco, and now I'm back in the water and so grateful for every video this crew have posted and continue to post. Their lo-tech podcast is the best! Their comraderie, skill and love pours from the screen like Pipe going off 🤗🎉✨️👌
@@seblivefloormanager Hope the hip is behaving nicely! All the best!
Thanks for taking us with you!
Now that’s why I follow him. That second set catching air and landing, still going is so bad ass keep it rolling brother. Peace from Mississippi 😎✌️
I was expecting you guys to say that the swell was like 22 to 23 ft at like 13 seconds. 19 seconds on a swell of that size is freaking insane
Edit: The filming and the perspective of this was unreal. I don't think I have ever lost myself in a vlog to the degree I did today. Like no b******* I actually forgot that I'm sitting in a parking lot in my car.
Best video I’ve seen yet of the Eddie. 4 loose fins. Lol. Cop needed a cup of coffee. Glad everyone survived. Cheers!
Best post, pre and during contest surf video EVER! Thank you Koa and Crew!
What an accomplisment! And a great life-lesson in not stressing, being positive and enjoying the moment! Congrats! 🍻
Koa, mad crazy episode start to finish “Eddie Would Go” 🤙🏻
Sick video. Great final scene with the cheers and although you’re missing two from the childhood core crew, it’s badass to see you guys surfing The Eddie together. Among the goals you guys set as you’ve grown up together, and reached, did you guys ever talk about surfing The Eddie together?
The Eddie = Courage and Ability. What a Day...thanks for sharing dude.
The level appreciation surfers have for each other is so impressive. Maybe it’s never caught on camera, but you rarely see any kind of hate towards each other.
So accomplished! Well done from Margaret river 🦘🇦🇺. Loved you In broke back mountain….oh and prisoners……🎉🤙🏾
When you here “thank you” throughout the video, so nice to see everyone expressing their support and wishing them good luck and safety! Awesome video !
Even though the cop on the street was an embarrassment to himself, Koa made it to his heat and had a great day!
Shame on him. I’m sure the Public will agree. Should bring this up for Makua’s campaign for political office. How dare that officer not give him special treatment
Dude. That cop 🤦♂️ 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@nine2TREEtwo It wouldn't be special treatment. The cop , who is there only because of the contest, should be more than happy to help a contestant make his heat..It's called a police escort..You know they do that sort of thing for professional athletes all the time....I"m thinking maybe the police and the event organizers might have done a better job with traffic control anyway.
Watching the broadcast live was cool. This video made it feel like I could experience what really happens when waimea goes off. You killed it bro ,having a good time surfing with your boys doing what you love is what life is all about. Good job boys
Way to charge Koa! Massive, massive respect ✊
Dude that edit with the heavy metal was so perfect….
Awesome video content. Well done and I loved seeing all the mates at the end toasting each other and the event. Much health, wealth, happiness and L.I.V.I.N.' in 2023!
Damn, whatta madhouse Brah!
REALLY fun to watch, though.
The waves were PUMPING!
The swells were KILLER monstrous!
Some people got totally backwashed away, watching all the action.
And, those Ke'iki Beach bungalows took a bit of a beating too.
Damn.
Whatta day!
Epic coverage. Thank you 🙏🏼
Sickest video yet!!! I could feel the adrenaline building as you got closer to Waimea!!! Everyone cheering you on as you made your way there was so cool!!! Great job Jack on taking us along!!! Way to send it Koa!!!
He Is Special he's in the First Heat. I love how he would not listen to you.
Sick vlog boys! Awesome stuff! Koa you killed it, that double up was sick! Looking forward to a back door shoot out vlog! Keep up the great work legends!
Love that this vlog is over 30 mins! Sick footage of the Eddie. Those waves were insane! Great job, Koa. P.S. Jack, I love the heavy music during the surf clips 🤘
Awesome video just didn’t want it to end! Good surf, good friends and good Modelo!
2nd heat, Big Wave Dave strikes again!
Epic footage!!🤙🤙🤙
But the traffic...so nuts!!
Congrats. All you guys are crazy. Can't wait to hear you break it down tomorrow on the podcast
Undoubtedly the best episode ever!
I like that church
Thanks for capturing all excitement of the Eddie. Btw - I blame that cop for not winning your first heat. What a buzz kill that dude was.
Epic! your 2nd session was epic great rides always nice to see you partner with you
Drinking the right beer bruh! Congrats you all are still alive. That was epic. Thanks again for the show. I hope it happens next year.
The dude with the tat should get a free sticker.
Koa your my favorite surfer, You Rock!!
Respect. Koa got some. Cheers to the old guys I saw. Very cool to see Fletcher and Ho in the jersey.
Legendary 🤙💪
Great video brah! I miss home. Thank you for the amazing play by play! You did great Koa…….
what a day, what a life. proud to be from O'ahu-- a relatively small place, but the world's biggest energy flows through here. great job, Koa and crew.
Memories that will last a lifetime, you are living the blessed life
Best video ever.
Fantastic to see The Eddie through your eyes after watching the live broadcast.
Best vid yet. Incredible
You guys sent it! 🏄♂️ 🔥 🔥
One of the sickest events I've ever seen. legendary
So sick watching all the boys that grew up surfing together having the beer at the end. Respect to all of you for going out there!
Oh yeah- can you mention the women too??? It’s about time!!
@@kikiandkristeradams9195 oh please
The traffic scene was nuts! Stoked on the massive waves! Two thumbs up for the good people at the National Data Buoy Center for keeping those units up.
Incredible video. Thank you for doing this. One of a kind vantage point. What a unique piece of history!
What stand out.. Is you are polite and have good manners. Says a lot about the man inside! Aloha..
You could feel the energy through this vid. Good job Boyz!
So sick, lot's of positive energy and fellowship between you all. Great surfing; great event.
i Love how Eli always says love u guys.......
Koa you absolutely nailed it with your ability to bring the viewer along with you throughout this day. That final scene is classic and made us all feel like we were apart. Great job and thank you.
Living the dream you guys
I love how supportive everyone is. This is a great vid.
Even that cop? not everyone was supportive
Absolute Warrior! Thanks for bringing us!)
Greatest edit of the 'Bay calls the day" I've had the pleasure to watch. Kudos, Koa. Mahalo Nui Loa.
Just everything about this video is awesome. So good Koa!
Yes !! The tattoo !! You guys rock , that’s all that’s too it . Thanks for being you. Let us know when you are coming to mavericks again.
I did it. I surfed The Eddy.
That’s right. You did it! Just to be invited, and participate is a huge accomplishment and honor. Mahalo nui! It’s great to get to see this. Great event.
The episode I was waiting for. Mad respect to you Koa and all the surfers.
Those waves were sick. Koa, looked good in the second heat.
Thanks for the ride along!!! So sick
Wow crazy waves and you had a few great rides. The traffic situation must had made you nervous for your first heat and that cop did not make things easier.
Gotta love the rumbling bass of the waves in the background
i cant imagine surfing let alone those big ass waves, some balls they got. great video!!
Ummmmm, he's surfing in the first heat of the reason that these TENS OF THOUSANDS of people are here, sooooooo, ya, Mr. Officer, he is actually pretty FU*$#@G SPECIAL!!!!!! HPD totally prepared, serving and protecting with grace and humility...But enough with that Kook...What an unbelievable event to actually be a part of Koa, I had full on chicken skin just watching the video....The Bay in ALL its glory...DAAAAMN good surfing Brother, hold your head high for even paddling out, let alone Holding The Line as the horizon went black, then spinning and going on those absolute bombs....You all made Eddie Proud......Pat Curren as well....