Surfing is the ultimate high. The combination of catching a big wave and the ventures surfing music (Hawaii Five-O) is exhilarating. Laird Hamilton is one of the best at big wave surfing! Awesome to watch him at his craft!
@xanibars The jet ski was used to tow Laird Hamilton to the wave. The guy riding the jet ski actually freaked out when he looked and saw that Laird Hamilton had let go of the rope to take on that wave. He knew it was a wave that could kill him, but amazingly Hamilton got the wave of a life time and rode it successfully. That wave was considered impossible to ride, and Laird used his back hand which actually was the right choice to survive this wave. That ride is epic and legendary rolled up in 1
I completely agree with chasing dreams. You have only have one life so no matter what it is you want to achieve, go for it!! And never let anyone hold you back, if they try to 9 times out of 10 they are just jealous!
in the first seconds of the video that wave makes a deep beastlike growl, man like hungry kinda stomach sound !!! dont break da mout !! amazing wave like a living sculpture!
that IS definitely the thickest waves ive seen... coz it the water really curls overhead.. unlike waves in other places where the wave breaks white overhead.
I remember where I was when I saw that on the news that day,its one of those where were you moments....and I still dont get how Laird can lay down an paddle with balls that big,must be why he has a jetski!!
My, this IS COOL! Amazing what a human body can do! Could anyone help with some data on the wave that Laird Hamilton rode back in 2000, please? It has been said it is the heaviest - what does that mean in tones? And how high - how many feet? Thank you very much!
I have a question for all the surfers... I've looked at these waves all morning. Is it the case that waves in the Northern Hemisphere always break from Right to Left and the Southern Hemisphere always breaks from left to right? Is this because of Coriolis, my imagination, or just coincidence?
If you have a lake anywhere nearby, start windsurfing.. its what i did when i coulnd't travel anymore to go surfing... (Still love surfing much more but... At least im in the water )
Wiping out on a wave that heavy would probably hold you under for about 40-80 seconds. Generally, if your a fit surfer and you've been training hard for wiping out on waves like that, one wave like that is unlikely to kill you. The problems come if you hit the reef underneath badly, or if, when you re-surface, another wave lands on your head with only time to take 1-2 breaths. It's heavy shit.
Yo dude, its got nothing to do with being in the northern or southern hemisphere. Waves break both ways throughout the world. It's all to do with the ocean floor configuration, the direction the swell is coming from and how big the swell is. hope that helps anyway :)
I don't get it, i bodyboard on 10 times smaller waves and i still get nailed a couple times per session, i don't know how they go down in these waves and keep on riding afterwards or even living.
I need help with Duck Diving. Can someone give me some good tutorial, or instructions. I can only get the board down under the water a little bit... Then the wave crashes me.
definately heavy but cyclops still scares me more i bodyboarded chopes on an alright day n its scary but cyclops is such a square, heavy wave the lip is so thick ill take teahupoo before cyclops lol
actually we have infinite lives no matter how many times death occurs, what you do in this life comes back to you in your next. What goes around comes around =)
Surfing is the ultimate high. The combination of catching a big wave and the ventures surfing music (Hawaii Five-O) is exhilarating. Laird Hamilton is one of the best at big wave surfing!
Awesome to watch him at his craft!
Laird is one crazy dude. He has much respect for the ocean and the waves he rides. A true Waterman. Much respect.
@xanibars The jet ski was used to tow Laird Hamilton to the wave. The guy riding the jet ski actually freaked out when he looked and saw that Laird Hamilton had let go of the rope to take on that wave. He knew it was a wave that could kill him, but amazingly Hamilton got the wave of a life time and rode it successfully. That wave was considered impossible to ride, and Laird used his back hand which actually was the right choice to survive this wave. That ride is epic and legendary rolled up in 1
i love how the wave looks right before it breaks
so amazing
I completely agree with chasing dreams. You have only have one life so no matter what it is you want to achieve, go for it!! And never let anyone hold you back, if they try to 9 times out of 10 they are just jealous!
I cant tell if that last wave belongs in my dreams or in my nightmares.
"There goes my Hero...Watch him as he goes" Your one sick insane human! Keep living....
the waves look so smooth when they roll over
every waves are so perfect on this spot..
Totally awesome!!! I love the beach and would love to know how to surf and feel the wave at my fingertips!!!
Ok,,, Laird is someone that i'd definitely want to be a friend of mine. I think he has to be one very cool dude all around!!
in the first seconds of the video that wave makes a deep beastlike growl, man like hungry kinda stomach sound !!! dont break da mout !! amazing wave like a living sculpture!
This guy is crazy, but he has the courage, i would get myself out of there as fast as can!
I never surfed and know nothing about it... But I know of Laird Hamilton.
thats pretty intense..i kind of have a phobia of huge waves lol bt they fascinate me at the same time.
Laird is a legend. Inasanity!!
that IS definitely the thickest waves ive seen... coz it the water really curls overhead.. unlike waves in other places where the wave breaks white overhead.
Laid has balls of steel!
those are some serious waves
I had not noticed in other videos that the tow is not let loose untin surfer is safer passed the wave,but in this one is possible to see!!
I remember where I was when I saw that on the news that day,its one of those where were you moments....and I still dont get how Laird can lay down an paddle with balls that big,must be why he has a jetski!!
Dude has a serious set!!
My, this IS COOL! Amazing what a human body can do!
Could anyone help with some data on the wave that Laird Hamilton rode back in 2000, please? It has been said it is the heaviest - what does that mean in tones? And how high - how many feet? Thank you very much!
SURFA muita.
best wave ever
Thats SICK! The lip just appears from nowhere!
Laird: "This is why i brought my brown trunks today!"
fantastic¡¡¡¡
Those waves are pure evil and Laird Hamilton is a water God.
I have a question for all the surfers...
I've looked at these waves all morning. Is it the case that waves in the Northern Hemisphere always break from Right to Left and the Southern Hemisphere always breaks from left to right? Is this because of Coriolis, my imagination, or just coincidence?
wish i was there it was great.
é,esse cara é bom.
Wishes are at the heart of true love.
Laird is the fucking man, the best big wave surfer on earth!!
wow last ride was sick
the single heaviest thing in surfing history! just like Greg Noll conquering Waimea!!!
Great man!
Njoy!!!!
Old medicine ball legs! Amazing! At 55? Nah? Yes mate. Just goes to show grommz,fitness! A way of life! Get em laird
Comunhão com Deus.
Só!
@mindseye9 fair enough, Im in NZ so coast pretty much everywhere!
this wave isn't the biggest but its the strongest wave ever! larid is god
nice wave!!!!!! lucky you!!
1:32 as if they're on a paddle boat. Some great surfing.
Amazing
Anyone else get this recommended 14 years later?
The spray fires out like a bleedin cannon. 5/5
i want to learn how to surf! too bad the midwest isnt anywhere close to a beach.
this wave is like... holy shit... drool... *get a bone... and get a little scared* dreams and nightmares about it
pretty waves
If you have a lake anywhere nearby, start windsurfing.. its what i did when i coulnd't travel anymore to go surfing... (Still love surfing much more but... At least im in the water )
Yea a record of the heaviest wave
And I lord chief commander of the decepticons.
Right on
Essas onda de Teahupoo nao sao tao grandes, mas tem uma força incrivel!!
...good luck lol..
this guy is kind of famous for it..
i think hes one of the only people in the world that can/could do it
Wiping out on a wave that heavy would probably hold you under for about 40-80 seconds. Generally, if your a fit surfer and you've been training hard for wiping out on waves like that, one wave like that is unlikely to kill you. The problems come if you hit the reef underneath badly, or if, when you re-surface, another wave lands on your head with only time to take 1-2 breaths. It's heavy shit.
que bacana
that last ride...holy shit
Thick waves! Insane! Wish I could ride them.....soemday :) yeah right! LOL!
pure.
Its the wave in this video, at 1:38. You got a cool documentary of it on youtube, search for Laird Hamilton Perfect Wave.
The guy in the yellow surfboard is Vetea David i think...
there is no more frightening wave in the world
Nice!
Ciao.
Yo dude, its got nothing to do with being in the northern or southern hemisphere. Waves break both ways throughout the world. It's all to do with the ocean floor configuration, the direction the swell is coming from and how big the swell is. hope that helps anyway :)
ive sat in a bot there and watched ppl surf that shit
its insane hope im good enough one day
most dangerous wave in the world
sooooo heavyyyy
el loco de la mata de coco
1:37 looks like the jetski is about to get drilled
holly shit¡¡ what a wave
1:33 RIDE OF THE MILLENIUM!!!!!!!!!!
enorme x 2!!
magnifique
I don't get it, i bodyboard on 10 times smaller waves and i still get nailed a couple times per session, i don't know how they go down in these waves and keep on riding afterwards or even living.
what is that noise at 21 seconds?
is it the boat or the wave?
amazing bby
it must be awesome to surf inside those tubes
wow esas si son holas
Still is!
uhh...i think i'll go hang out in the kiddie pool.
Ahh! I sure hope that Sea Do doesn't tip over into the wave-
krazy!!!! LOL duuuudes
@haidermusicvids Dude Lake michigan or any spot on the great lakes. Not joking.
I think part of that is a boat engine.
excelente , me encantaria hacerlo algun dia pero dudo que men las pelotas jajajaja ......
i think he relly crazy
1)fall
2) again~!~!!!
thats crazy
its like a tunnle... :)
that would scare the crap outta me lol
I need help with Duck Diving. Can someone give me some good tutorial, or instructions. I can only get the board down under the water a little bit... Then the wave crashes me.
i agree..
i am 26 and can't surf. is there even a remote chance i could do this before i die?
tthe onlybad thing about teaupoo is it spits like crazy
like surfing under the empire state building as its falling down.
Hamilton did but maybe not this one cos he wears the same gear but you just cant see the tow on 0:51,let loose earlier!!!
haha, somebody already did. but i definitely know what you mean!
definately heavy
but cyclops still scares me more
i bodyboarded chopes on an alright day n its scary
but cyclops is such a square, heavy wave
the lip is so thick
ill take teahupoo before cyclops lol
me too bro
actually we have infinite lives no matter how many times death occurs, what you do in this life comes back to you in your next.
What goes around comes around =)
A.MEN SISTER!!!
Kelly might be the best, the trickster... But Laird is fucking EPIC, Titanium balls.