Jamie Obrien Kicked Me Out!?
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- It's been a gnarly week! But, all nuclear things must come to an end. Not all of us can spend our golden years basking in the sun at Pipeline, watching the waves crash on the reef & soaking in the vibes of the North Shore of Oahu. Jamie Obrien can for sure, but not all of us. So Jamie Obrien kicked me out of his house in Hawaii ! haha. Huge thanks to Jamie for an amazing week of waves & epic times. What a true legend this guy is having us visit every year FOR THE DREAM! See you next year Hawaii! - Ben
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Colours (Tape Machines Remix) (Instrumental Version)
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From the Cliffside
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Surf's Alright
In Bold
Between The Waves
Chris Shards
Next time you are sleeping on the BEACH 🤣
Haha!
@@arcawocenhalowsaken2663 Wise indeed
Bro...how was that Tuna that you landed... I haven't been able to get "Toro" sushi, for a long time... But I'll bet that you have... That's a pretty sweet life you're living.
You need a hostel in your yard Jamie, ha,ha!
i hope he is at least bringing you some bagels from jersey ...peace in your house not sand...lol
Hey Ben I hope you learn its okay not surf shitty boards to promote your brand when you are riding real waves. That broken shitty board probably caused the lease to be cut. It’s not worth it. Jamie has a whole shed of boards you coulda picked from. When you are messin around on the east coast its what ever but I think the lesson learned is to use the right gear for the situation.
I'm sorry it was so scary, but honestly I think this is a good "internet" reminder that this stuff is real and bad things can happen at any time. I always think that the pros never get into trouble or never get scared.
Broken leashes at Stoney Point,...broken leashes in the Islands...bruised, burnt, and fractured toe. The Dream is Real. Glad you didn't drown. Pain goes away, fond memories remain. Right on Jamie for being such a fine host...Done good Ben...e..
I say with some confidence that the broken tail was the razor that severed your leg rope, it only takes the slightest nick when under tension. Glad you made it to shore.
I'd say you're spot-on...as soon as I read this, I thought BINGO!...nice razors of glass on both sides of that missing chunk, all you need is a tiny little slice and that's where the material separates.
Makes sense
4 sure...lucky no cut foot
Facts!!!
Not necessarily. That’ seems to be the weakest part of a leash. I’ve never ridden with a broken tail and almost all my breaks have happened there in solid surf….brand new leashes and old ones
Can tell that scared the crap out of you, so glad you're ok and a reminder to us all how quickly things can go south and to have someone at least keeping an eye on each other. I know for me some of my scariest hold downs or just bad situations happened when I didn't think it was that big or dangerous.💯🔥🤙
You and your team are absolute legends, Ben. Me and my bros surf down here in the gulf coast. You inspire us on the days when no one else will go out because it’s too small or too cold or whatever, you inspire us to keep the dream alive and to keep surfing no matter what. If you ever find yourself in the Panhandle of Florida we’ll have to have you join us for one of our post surf and turf bonfires. God bless you and your family bro!
Lol too cold on the gulf
@@FreshwaterFloof panhandle gets cold af. Even 8 hours south where I live I've seen the water in the low 40s, with air and wind chill in the 30s. That's cold enough for me lol. The difference between us and the panhandle is gnarly.
He gives a whole new perspective on what is "rideable"🤙
I live in Destin!! @bengravy was here last hurricane swell🤙🏽
@@proREFbrder I find it hard to believe the pan handle gets near the 40s. Maybe high 50s.
Takes a mature person to be humbled by experience. Best wishes Ben!
Mother Ocean knows NO egos. 🙏🏾
That situation Ben dealt with is very real. You get in a zone, we call the washing machine or the rinse cycle. All those waves are forcing so much water to shore, that it causes a massive rip, and you get stuck in the zone, you can't go in or out. You can't go in, because the rip takes you out. And when you duck dive, to avoid getting slammed, the wave can only push you a little ways in. Only to have the rip push you back out to the next crashing wave. So you are stuck in the impact zone. As weird as it seems, you don't want to duck dive and avoid the sets. You actually need to relax and tread water, until the wave is about to pound you. Then swim hard toward shore and let it pound you, then chill till the next one and repeat. Eventually they will pound you toward the shore, out of the zone, where you can eventually stand up. Once you can stand, repeat and do the same thing, wait till a wave is on top of you, and then jump with it, and let it pound you in. IT SUCKS!!!!!! Well done Ben!
He was there for a week and everybody, apparently, knew about the spot and no one gave him a heads up?
Happens to all surfers at one time or another,, happened to me at middle reef in bali on a 10 foot day.. i thought i was going to die.. scared the living hell out of me knocks the confidence a bit too.. so Glad your ok mate.
Happened to me in Bali, too. At biggish impossibles. My leash didn't even snap it was just an old velcro. Thought I'd never see my board again, but someone spotted it and I had to swim back out to get it after taking a bunch on the head and making it to the beach.
I was an avid surfer back in the day before leg leashes , every time you came off your board , you suffered the same fate , survive until you located your board , you became very good at swimming in harsh surf conditions , sometimes it could take an hour to get to safety again , scary times , glad you made it okay Ben , love Hawaii , enjoy PR .
Was waiting for this reply.
Omg when….
Did I ask?
Gotta have the skills to survive if you want to charge dangerous waves, respect to you and the rest of the guys n gals back in the day charging with big logs and no leashes 🤙🏼
@@petrolmonkey1973 Great to hear from you , yes , any body surfing back in the 60's and 70's had testing times , your board seemed to head for the shore every time you wiped out , felt concerned on several occasions to be honest , am I going to make it ! I gave up surfing by myself , always good to have a mate or two out with you , same as today I think . My first board was an Atlas Woods , 3 stringers , single fin ,10 foot 6 inches in length , like standing on the deck of the Titanic ! We knew no different ! Appreciate the respect.
Idk what I would do without you. You are like the only youtuber I watch. Lol
Dude the busted tail cut your leash! So close but yet so far! Heavy. Sick trip
That fiberglass is sharp, I thought the same thing!
This was so bound to happen. Either that, or the plug coming out. Practically guaranteed in waves like that. Some sweet rides though
"The fishing capital of the world"..."New Jersey" HAHAHA spoken like a true yank. Still love you big dog. Peace and love from FL...the true fishing capital of the world
I've said it before and I'll say it again, have Jamie hook you up with Wade Takkaro and get a couple Hawaii/Pipe boards and keep them at Jamie's house. He's got every soft-top you could ever want and then you wouldn't have to travel with a board bag.
Jamie is running out of room for his own gear, you think he wants to start keeping friends boards at his house for whenever they decide to take a Hawaii trip lol. And Ben doesn't seem like the person that would even ask Jamie to do that for him.
@@NJ187 they even not they are like most vloger , friends to share their followers and make money thanks to it...
Real friends keep my boards
"For the Nightmare!" Classic. I forget if I've given you my technique for the ultimate PB&J... You know how sometimes one isn't quite enough but a second is just out of reach? Go triple decker! PB on the outside slices and J on Both sides of the middle. The J gets sealed in by the PB and soaks into the middle slice making it less likely to gush out into your lap on the way to El Slammo. Works great with Honey as well.
SOOO glad you scratched thru that one! "for the nightmare" 😂So gnarly BEN!...I know how bad that actually was
Each test of getting battered in the recycling rip brings one closer to God and gratitude. Without either one can have no happiness. Lessons learned. Keep going Ben. For the Dream..
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Lol. At 17 me and my buddy went to Puerto Rico. Second day there, it was 15- 20 foot faces.
I couldn't handle it.
Hey! We were from Miami Beach!
I've almost drowned a handful of times. Saved 2 people who almost did.
Your awesome Ben !!
Mackie had every camera angle of Ben but couldn't save him from his death.
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Ridiculous. Didn’t attempt to signal for help. I’d have sacked him there and then.
Sucks brother. The one time I thought it was smart to pull my leash in really big surf I learned a harsh lesson with an outcome similar to this. To any beginner, never ever bail your board when it's bigger. Not the same situation but a teachable moment. Glad you're okay brother. Bendo got bendovered like we all do sometimes. But as always, getting back on the horse is the best medicine
if you're on a board bigger than 7'6" I would highly recommend bailing on a big day, as long as no one's behind you. A board that size is really hard to duckdive and you won't be able to hold onto your board through a duckdive if a triple overhead bomb breaks on your head anyway.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi I never take it that far, haha. About double overhead at the biggest. But good advice for those going into bigger surf. However, I'm sure by the time you're going out in that you have gathered quite a bit of knowledge and should probably know that by then or your ass is in trouble. Thanks for the input though, always good for newer folks to learn. I just know my limits and I have some physical issues now so I have to keep it under control when it comes to the conditions.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi let’s be real duck diving a hollow double overhead wave with a 6’0 ain’t really happening either. Best bet is ditch the board and get yourself under the wave otherwise you and board are going for a ride 😂 if it’s landing on your head just grab a breath and enjoy the ride
Going back for ‘one last one’ has almost taken me out a few times, in multiple activities.
‘One last one’ has claimed more than one friend
Glad your safe and hope you gained whatever lessons you needed for the future.
I’m liking this weeks edit. Music and some of the broll shots were cool. Love the vibe of this episode
I get stuck inside in SoCal on 5ft days and I struggle, can't imagine being stuck inside at pipe. Props man, you persevered.
He was at Off The Wall.
"We thought about it a long time, ‘Endeavor to persevere,’ and when we had thought about it long enough, we declared war on the Union.” - Chief Lone Watie
Yeah it’s not even the size of the wave sometimes, it’s just getting caught in the rip in the impact zone.
Ben you might have a lot to learn to surf Oahu like Jamie and other North Shore locals, but they should all watch your VLOG to learn the art of making a great VLOG. You have a great talent for story telling.
It’s so fun watching these surfing videos and every once in a while you see the reality of these waves and the ocean. That leash break gave me anxiety watching.
It should make for a really good content angle and possible new sponsorships and lifestyle changes that would benefit you greatly anyway
Getting "doughnuts" at OTW is a right of passage that many of us have gone through. A humbling experience that has the potential to make you stronger... or scar you for the rest of your life. Careful. Too many sessions like that will send to the beach permanently
Wow! You handled that very well, sorry you had such a scary experience. I hope it doesn't deter you from continuing with your passion. Look forward to seeing your next trip!
That’s why I don’t like to surf alone when it’s big. Or actually that’s why I don’t like to surf when it’s big. Glad you made it . Gnarly 🥺🤙🏾
You can see in you eyes how shocked you where after that hold down
I have been in the same situation at my local beach break stuck in a hole for a long set 6ft + west Auckland new zealand
And the same thing just bfor I got myself out I 2 did put my hand up the 1st and only time I have had 2 thank god for the sand bar that just showed up under me haha 🤙🇳🇿
The real lesson is to recognize a "recycle zone" where ever you surf. They don't just happen there, they are all over the world.
Hawaiian waters have some kind of extra intensity and power though it’s nuts how gnarly they can get.
Spin cycle awaits in P.R...
Ben, This vlog really shook me to my core. I realized long ago through surfing that every moment I was alive and every second during a session was on the edge. I think we have all experienced near death experiences. We forget how fragile and delicate we are as a species, while simultaneously being incredibly powerful and potent! No more “For the Nightmare” scenarios this year, please! 😊🙏🏽🍍🏄♂️🌊🌋💣💥🤙🏝🌴😎☢️🤯❤️💎
When you said you was going off the walls i was like wow hes nuts. Its bigger there always then it is at pipe. I stopped bodysurfing there cuz was too mento. I just go ehukai. Glad you are safe! Crazy trip and vibes! Enjoyed it all.
I had the same thing happen to me yesterday, 10 wave set in the danger zone, Mexico. I thought I was gone too, shocked me….. but then haha I went to another break and got an outstanding wave !, without that wave, I feel my scare could have been everlasting and made me question life. Your video explains my experience too the t, good to know you, we made it. It goes wrong quick.. stay aware guys n girls.
I had a situation like that in Costa Rica. I’m still scarred from it. I panicked too, and made it 10x worse.
Glad to see you ok Ben… Jamies reaction - priceless…
What happened to you out there is one of the reasons I NEVER judge Jamie or anyone else on extra buoyant wetsuits. If the legends want extra float, safe to say it's not a bad idea! Glad you're OK.
Crazy sets on the head! Be safe bro, you got a long life of stoke ahead of you!! maybe the float suit and a thick leash are essential equipment now!
For real though, that tail ding is what cut your leash... it actually was a big deal.
Good one Ben. Great to see you having a dig in the impact zone!
Holy moley!! Legendary Epickness if it's the one and only Shaun Tomson commenting on this. Jeez : )
Anyone who surfs long enough is going to have that time when your worst fears come along and you’re going to have to pay your dues (sharks,hold downs,reef bombs) Karma is real! So live the dream always be humble
Great trip to Hawai'i. Congrats on making it through. Some of us have been recycled too, and it does suck. I wish we had float suits back in the day. Aloha. ftd!
Had a two wave holdown at Lani’s last year. At the time - you make it through, but after…then it really starts to hit you. Glad you made it in.
You really killed it out there though. Some of the scariest times are paddling out and coming back in. Great videos.
Backdoor is your kind of wave Ben! Think of all the legends that surfed big waves pre-leash!
Keen reminder about how important our simple leashes are and about ocean safety. Things can turn in an instant. Been in that situation and it's scary AF. Glad to see that your safe and sound Ben! Love the vids!
Dude, I could feel the fear there, geez. Happened to me once or twice at Assateague during a hurricane. Super shallow bar, suck out pouring back over the drop off that kept pulling you back out to sea but not enough to get past the breaking waves. Over and over, flipping, spinning for 10 waves at a time and no energy to get in once it slowed down. I know it was only the east coast but still some scary shit and not an especially big day, probably 3 foot Hawaiian. Glad you, pulled through, makes a really good story to tell and exciting vlog though.
As a drone pilot I was thinking that I would tell someone to go help you. It was clear you were in a dangerous situation. Thx for making vids Ben! The music edits are top shelf on RUclips.
There’s eyes on every single individual that paddles out at pipe.
@@reeleasy8670 But the drone has a 4k camera right above Ben waving his arms. As a pilot I would have lowered close to Ben's face to see his expressions. If it was serious then I could give the alarm to the beach. Then hit return to home button on transmitter and jump in the water to help.
@@gravityfuzz RUclips filters are also factoring what will get the most views in clicks, you are correct but the camera man wants to film dramatic scenes.
@@reeleasy8670 Yep. I felt the drama. It made me have an intense reflex. For me as a pilot the shot of watching Ben die was not going to happen.
Great example of Rip tides… People don’t take it seriously enough. You all make this look easy, but always got to be alert. Glad you made it out Ben! ❤️🏄♂️🤙
Time to invest in a float suit for reals!! Glad you are okay!
I was very fortunate to work in Hawaii for a number of years, and through my friends got to meet and surf with some legends (Brock, BK Ahue and a Kinimaka), and one day at this exact spot, I was riding the back of the sled and we surfed down a wave that exploded on my hip. I was thrown off and didn't have any fins. The feeling of kicking your feet and not having any real propulsion, or swimming and getting nowhere was really scary. I didn't panic because I had a water patrol looking after me, but had I not, it would've been " a hui hou."
"...a hui hou..". Actually means until we see one another again, until we meet one another again or I will have another.
Well done boys, you experienced it all, for the dream
Whoa that was gnarly! I had the same experience at Fleming beach in Maui. Got caught in a bad spot on a big day,couldn’t swim in or out, taking 6 ft close outs on my head and getting tumbled under water and exhausted. Thought I was gonna die too, but made it in. Very humbling and a good lesson to always respect the ocean and know your limits.
Thanks for the fishing video Ben. It was a nice change of pace. Jamie seems a really good friend. Keep him close and be his best friend. You two can learn a lot from each other.
Glad you made it through that. A leash breaking in big surf is probably one of the suckiest things that can happen to you.
Bro. Those drone shots. I was like “wave your hand, wave your hand!! “Somebody flag a jet ski, a helicopter, something!” What does JVern think? I’m kinda freaked about death right now since I saw my grandmother die on Feb 10. Obvs you made it out, you’re a good swimmer and pro surfer. Good reminder to us all to be prepared, don’t panic, and be humble.
13:29 e komo mai . Welcome to Hawaii 🤙🏾 been in so many near death situations surfing Oahu. The Pacific Ocean packs mana .Jamie dropping the knowledge @ 20:00
"Doesn't really affect going straight" - Love it!
Im glad you’re ok brother… your experience to not panic saved your life…stoked your doing good 🤙🏻
Go home and sit next to JVer, she needs you.
Great photography and great editing. Having never been to the North Shore, all I know from RUclips is it's an endless freight train of impossibly beautiful (or beautifully impossible) waves. This is the first one that, for me, gives the nut-churning reality of the whitewater inside. Seemed like a chill day until it suddenly wasn't.
Nice trip bud! thnks for sharing.
I saw that sharp glass broken tail , thought that could snap your leash, possibly in a bad conincidence.
I had that happen to me on an outside break once and it sucked.
I whish you would had another session after to reset your dream trip. but you know, it was all good. You can come back for more. enjoy Puerto Rico! Yeww!
Hate that feeling at the end of a trip when you’re just exhausted, but you still have to make it home.
St Augustine Florida here so stoked ‼️
I'm Glad you made it safe, bro!
Ben G: That was for the nightmare, ha ha, don't steal my line! The "Nightmare" is gunna become more famous than the cliché "For The Dream."
Nothing more exciting then big wave leash break in heavy rip.
Few years ago i experienced such event @ Sandbidge Va Beach double overhead session just before dark.
After 15 minutes of impact zone pounding I excepted defeat last breath taken.
When i poped up fellow surfer was paddling over for save.
Damn it Brother. I know that feeling all to well. 2 weeks after being sick with covid for 15 days Hurricane Larry swell hit NSB. Against my better judgment I went for it. My leash broke and left me stranded in a huge set. After what seemed like a eternity of trying to swim in and stay afloat in foam I finally felt sand under my feet. I walked to my truck to get another leash but when I arrived back to the surf I was shaking. I decided that was a good enough sign that I didn't need to push it anymore.
Anyways, thanks for all you do and I am very glad your ok. Just seen your in P.R. I will be flying in April 9th, hopefully a late swell will hit.
The best stories always need some heavy moments. We've all been there, glad you ended up no worse for the wear. Mahalo for the good work!
I almost died st the exact same place in high school. Double the size of this day. Didn't look that big from the beach. Got out there and got pitched over the falls. Held down so long I was starting to black out. That was before I even got caught in the rip. Somehow made it to shore. A very lucky kid was I.
That ding in your tail may have compromised your leash. Maybe scratched or cut into it.
So amazing. Going from Hawaii to Puerto Rico. Great vlog. For the dream.
Stormy day at middle
ocean beach, no one out, needed to get wet, shit waves,
Churned in the washing machine for what felt like a full cycle.
Finally touched the bottom and crawled to the beach, sat there and thought about that one for a while.
Just saw the broken leash part.glad you made it .I had to rescue my wife's cousin in Barbados.I've seen those eyes before.enjoy some rest.Peace
glad you made it out and are ok.
That was a class 4 rip, Ben knows since he studies and rides these types of things. Glad to see you unscathed, and now you know you can take it if caught inside-thats always part of surfing.
Just wondering what another surfer could have done to help you in that situation. Anyone know what would be the right thing to do on a heavy day like that if someone has lost their board? I honestly don't know and feel like I should.
share your board like a life vest and hold on for life. try to signal others, never let another go down. his camera guy should be fired on the spot.
Im glad you are safe and got out of that bad situation
Love watching your videos
Your the best
Love you brah. Glad you're okay!
YO Ben from one ben to another! i ran surfboards and bodyboards until I was 20.. then I broke my collar bone and layed off for abit.. I’m just getting back into surfing and watching your vids gives me that motivation I need everyday to get out there for a morning longboard!! short board will be coming back in soon! but for now I’m loving the longboard with not so much stress on my collarbone❤️ big love man! your a legend and I’m hoping to get my hands on one of your short boards soon👌🏼 keep that smile shining my dog💜 big big big respect
Brutal. Caught inside...damn glad you made it Ben.
yeww glad your alright! well you didnt miss out on anything back home thats for sure. bring the swell back with you!
Wow man we are so happy that you are okay Ben!!
Ben you were catching some great barrels there before the leg rope broke, it's the best I've ever seen you surf, you improved & learned alot this trip
I am thankful you are with us still. For the dream or for the nightmare, life is unpredictable. Still gotta drop in.
“I put my hand up because I was drowning”
“I know dude, I was filming you.”
What are friends for?
SMH. That was an embarrassing comment. Glad he good some good footage🤷
Yep, never panic in those situations.
Just because you are able to surf Pipe doesn’t mean you should surf Pipe. The Dream isn’t about surfing the biggest waves it’s about the surfing journey and who you meet along the way. Surf Long and Prosper.
What a bunch of Legends 👍
I got stuck in the sweet spot after both my fins got blown off bodyboarding Keikis on a pretty monster day. 7am, no one around, no more than 10-15ft from shore just getting worked beyond belief and not able to make ground swimming. Finally got to the beach, threw my guts up, laid there for 30 minutes and went home.
We're all happy you survived, Ben. That was so scary to watch. I'm glad you're ok..
Ben, glad you're still with us. You are an inspiration! Living the dream! Bad stuff can happen in an instant. Surfing early morning glass alone at low tide I got launched, head first. Shattered C1 and C2 and tore the vertebral artery. Life-flighted to Shands in G'ville. Scariest moment in 60 years of surfing! Almost three years to come back, so far. But I am still surfing. Heavy stuff can happen anytime, even on the best day. Stay alert y'all! And keep surfing! Mahalo ke Akua!
I just writing when Jamie said what I was going to - float suit just for Hawaii! We are the same - take the inside waves no one else wants. The only difference is ours are 1 to 3 feet! Glad you made it out of that really really bad situation! Stay safe!
Thanks for showing this side of surfing and explaining it! Sweet video
Grateful your safe.Insane! Great reminder terrible things always happen when things seem to be safe. “All of us who surf here know about that spot.” Note to self, remember to ask Jamie where all those spots are next time since he doesn’t give a heads up before paddling out.
"For the nightmare"😂(glad you made it in)
The rip in the tail could have chaffed the leash.
Don’t go out there with out Jamie
Believe it or not, back in 1987 I had the same thing happen to me at Off The Wall. I got pinned to the reef for a two wave hold down and started to black out. By the grace of God, I was taken to the surface and looked up to see shooting stars which i later figured was my brain getting oxygen again. I feel you in that moment bro. Glad you lived to tell the tell like I did. Keep surfing! Stay Stoked!!!!
Amazing well done Ben, scary. Looks like the leggy cut on the ding I reckon 🤙🏼
Definitely been stuck in that exact spot, can get hairy for sure. Glad you made it out okay!
Super glad you made it through the dicey situation!