i’ve surfed/caught waves 12-15ft+ East Coast and 16-18ft plus in Hawaii, where I caught one make at Waimea...the difference in speed and steepness is like twice of tha you’re accustomed. As you know, Island waves usually have a deeper/longer swell period so they’re physically moving faster. East Coast waves of 15-18ft though are no joke, especially if out at a beach break without any channels. I had to get out of the water one day in Hawaii at Sunset Beach as well bc the swell kept getting bigger. Seeing and being out in waves pushing over 20ft faces (8-12ft @ 16 sec) really makes you reevaluate life and what’s important. The speed of the wave works 2 ways, so while more difficult to catch and make the drop, once you’re on the face, you have more speed down the line to use surfing wise. Lastly, the key to big wave survival besides breath and swimming training is having a solid big wave gun, 9’6x20x2 3/4 at least minimum length and thickness...width depends on surfers build and preference with most guns I dont think would be over 23” ...usually guns are 1-1 1/2” wider than standard shortboard, and while a 7’0 will catch a 10ft (20ft face) wave some places, true big wave “spots” really need a 9’0-10ft board with more volume too. Try finding a used semiGun like 6’8-7’0 even for the eastCoast and see how “easy” it makes surfing Hurricane Surf that’s over 10ft faces. it’s definitely a game changer...
the scariest part for me is being caught inside and paddling like crazy as the next monster approaches. When you blast off the curling top to safety as a cliff forms behind you....that's a great feeling.
Awesome to watch mate, it’d be unreal to have a GoPro face forward as well so we can see some of the huge drop in you take. Keep charging and thank you for sharing your surfing 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
It’s amazing to see that even the best surfers in the world, wipe out and make mistakes. We often just see the highlights where it seems flawless and perfect. Killin it as always!! ❤️🤙🏽
Yes, that was amazing! I'm glad you gave the time so I didn't have to go looking for it. I love watching all the good surfers, but what is is about Kai? He has a gracefulness that other surfers don't have. A joy to watch.
Amazing....thanks for sharing!!! You transported me there....I was depressed recoverying from a knee injury and might not be able to do my sport (hang gliding) any more....but watching your videos really cheers me up. Blessings from Mexico
The GoPro board Mount POV is amazing yes yes yes yeah... Thanks for sharing!!! I think the board Mount POV from the nose of the board the is actually a better camera angle than the mouth mount but any POV of any kind surfing especially of waves like these is awesome awesome awesome... Happy surfing from VIRGINIA BEACH!!!+++:)))
Yo’ to think I learned it all right there and then watch this only to pucker. Often I wonder if it’s scary looking than it actually is, then I wake up and remember IT’S TERRIFYINGLY beautiful everytime.
Holy crap Kai! Thanks for sharing that footage. That's a cool perspective being able to see the wave like that. Gives a better appreciation of that water monster chasing you from behind.
I think in general with big wave surfing if there is room on the wave and you are not getting in the way or ruining a critical section for someone else then it is fine to share waves
Jesus that's heavy!! Biggest surf of my life was Puerto Rico on a hurricane. 10ft when we paddled out but every set got bigger and bigger, next thing I know I'm the only guy left in the lineup in 25t+ surf and a crowd of people watching on the beach. I was petrified and thankfully was able to ride the shoulder of a huge set into the beach.
Ahhhh so good i want rn ahhh amazing waves gotta keep myself over I always watch amazed riding the heavy waves with heavy music like Delta Parole or with relaxing music videos in background.
Just insane how fast swell picks up at Mavericks, I check Surfline one day, it's generally small, next day it's like 35-50. To imagine surfing these monsters is unreal. Props to Kai.
Big question, how do you detach from your tow in board?? do you just jump out of before you wipe out or does it naturally slide off your feet? Always curious about this one
Great footage Kai, was hoping you and the Hawaii boys would have got some really good ones as well, the swell looked kind of unpredictable, either way great stuff.💯🔥🤙
@@pigdog271 never ever sext on a Go Pro either ! The best for me is Go Pro and fishing from a SUP board or Kayak.I have a bow mount for hunting but a 15 foot shot looks 45. My Go Pro's were all free. I live at a beach surf town and they wash up.
That has to be the 64k question,🤔 crystal 🤙 must be special Lens cleaning fluid, He is beautiful to watch, he does what I used to fantasize about 40 yr ago 🖐️😊
I fart in my bathtub and wait for the wave to bounce off the side wall and rejoin the original wind swell. It creates a peak similar to the wedge and I can ride it all the way to the drain! The conditions are kinda crappy but its all mine.
I'm not a surfer, but of course your videos are awesome. Question. How fast are you going on these monster waves? Also, at what point do you have to switch to a board that has footstraps? Peace ✌ ☮
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When Kai Lenny says "very scary day", we know it's going to be mental🤯
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The focus needed for big wave surfing looks so incredibly intense but the stoke released after the ride must be like no other feeling ever!
i’ve surfed/caught waves 12-15ft+ East Coast and 16-18ft plus in Hawaii, where I caught one make at Waimea...the difference in speed and steepness is like twice of tha you’re accustomed. As you know, Island waves usually have a deeper/longer swell period so they’re physically moving faster. East Coast waves of 15-18ft though are no joke, especially if out at a beach break without any channels. I had to get out of the water one day in Hawaii at Sunset Beach as well bc the swell kept getting bigger. Seeing and being out in waves pushing over 20ft faces (8-12ft @ 16 sec) really makes you reevaluate life and what’s important. The speed of the wave works 2 ways, so while more difficult to catch and make the drop, once you’re on the face, you have more speed down the line to use surfing wise. Lastly, the key to big wave survival besides breath and swimming training is having a solid big wave gun, 9’6x20x2 3/4 at least minimum length and thickness...width depends on surfers build and preference with most guns I dont think would be over 23” ...usually guns are 1-1 1/2” wider than standard shortboard, and while a 7’0 will catch a 10ft (20ft face) wave some places, true big wave “spots” really need a 9’0-10ft board with more volume too. Try finding a used semiGun like 6’8-7’0 even for the eastCoast and see how “easy” it makes surfing Hurricane Surf that’s over 10ft faces. it’s definitely a game changer...
the scariest part for me is being caught inside and paddling like crazy as the next monster approaches. When you blast off the curling top to safety as a cliff forms behind you....that's a great feeling.
When the wave cast a shadow over you as you were paddling up the wave I got a shiver down my spine.
Body's anching all the time
Ominous, indeed!
Time?
@@Sofia22a-j5z 3:53
@@xplay3rx16 thxxx
1:05 That rescue was slick AF
@The Power Moves so he doesn’t get swept up by all the waves it’s just safety measures
@The Power Moves To avoid the beatings on the paddle back out => higher wave count :)
Great video. Surfing is cool.
truer words never spoken
You’re everywhere and its haunting me
stop
Drastic understatement
Kai surfs Mavericks like it's 2' overhead. Pretty amazing stuff.
All the while doing maneuvers like it's a tidy little 8 footer.
Amazing POV.. suggestion...it would be nice to cut to wide shot for reference on how massive those waves really are. Stay safe out there Kai.
Here’s one! ruclips.net/video/6UTULz5vsu0/видео.html
@@kbkesq Thanks......massive
After I eat a burrito I take a nap, Kai paddles into a Maverick monster like a dragon slayer. 🌯🌯🌯
Agree, cool to see the POV then the wide angle to give perspective.
I get where you're coming from, but he's a world class surfer, not a film crew ya know?
props to this guy for actually slowing down some clips so we can see the size of the wave. Awesome job!
I love pure video footage without music or random talk before.
And I think kay lenny is probably the best surfer on earth
Awesome to watch mate, it’d be unreal to have a GoPro face forward as well so we can see some of the huge drop in you take.
Keep charging and thank you for sharing your surfing 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
It’s amazing to see that even the best surfers in the world, wipe out and make mistakes.
We often just see the highlights where it seems flawless and perfect.
Killin it as always!! ❤️🤙🏽
3:40 is an angle very few of us will ever get to experience. Airdropping on a monster at Mavericks. Incredible.
Yes, that was amazing! I'm glad you gave the time so I didn't have to go looking for it. I love watching all the good surfers, but what is is about Kai? He has a gracefulness that other surfers don't have. A joy to watch.
I can tell you truly love the wave by the way you stare at the break
Fabulous videos...terrifying massive waves. I cannot even imagine what 'very scary' must mean for us normal humans.
Kai makes it look so easy and seems intense and relaxed at the same time. Very impressive.
Possibly the greatest waterman ever. Certainly the nicest.
Kai still remembers to adjust the GoPro!! Most people out there just want to survive the day!!
That's a lot of people for a very scary day. This is crazy. Way to go WaterMan.
INSANE!!! Seeing that much water coming at you at that speed and maintaining your cool to surf it - WOW. Thanks for regaling us with the footage!!!
Agree...
Keeps getting better and better
Madness. The go pro makes the wave look way further back than it must be. And how smooth was that ski pick up
Agreeee yes flawless...
Amazing....thanks for sharing!!! You transported me there....I was depressed recoverying from a knee injury and might not be able to do my sport (hang gliding) any more....but watching your videos really cheers me up. Blessings from Mexico
Me: I want to surf. Also me: scared of small waves
The GoPro board Mount POV is amazing yes yes yes yeah... Thanks for sharing!!! I think the board Mount POV from the nose of the board the is actually a better camera angle than the mouth mount but any POV of any kind surfing especially of waves like these is awesome awesome awesome...
Happy surfing from VIRGINIA BEACH!!!+++:)))
What peaple dont understand is that the go pro doesn't really show what you go thru.I always amired how much he charges.
All other surfers right around Kai: "Oh, man, we're too far from the drop for this wave".
Kai: "Hold my beer".
Man, that poor guy at 4:07 lol
So brutal
This is so cool. Lovin' the GoPro wave action.
This make me want to surf big outside corner uluwatu , hopely this year we get huge swell 🙏🏾
Wow crazy,!
Yo’ to think I learned it all right there and then watch this only to pucker. Often I wonder if it’s scary looking than it actually is, then I wake up and remember IT’S TERRIFYINGLY beautiful everytime.
Holy crap Kai! Thanks for sharing that footage. That's a cool perspective being able to see the wave like that. Gives a better appreciation of that water monster chasing you from behind.
Curious, what's the protocol for dropping in on dudes at Mavericks?
I think in general with big wave surfing if there is room on the wave and you are not getting in the way or ruining a critical section for someone else then it is fine to share waves
Same thought, saw it twice.
Broken front teeth and a major concussion.
No ones putting a hand on Kai and he’s not either. He’s. $1.50
Jesus that's heavy!!
Biggest surf of my life was Puerto Rico on a hurricane. 10ft when we paddled out but every set got bigger and bigger, next thing I know I'm the only guy left in the lineup in 25t+ surf and a crowd of people watching on the beach. I was petrified and thankfully was able to ride the shoulder of a huge set into the beach.
“NASTY” DUDE! KILLER FOOTAGE!
You don't just survive the day Kai, you freakin rule it! 🤙
This is the definition of crazy
I’ve seen a few other videos from that weekend this is absolutely incredible to see it from your board’s vantage point. WOW! Much respect 🙏
Dude that was The most bad ass drop from mavericks so far!!!
Ahhhh so good i want rn ahhh amazing waves gotta keep myself over I always watch amazed riding the heavy waves with heavy music like Delta Parole or with relaxing music videos in background.
That is some of the best footage I've seen. Unreal.
What a crazy dose of awesome footage 👏👏👏. Gracias, please post more.
Absolutely awesome footage...thanks for sharing.
Dude you make it look effortless stroking into these giants
Just insane how fast swell picks up at Mavericks, I check Surfline one day, it's generally small, next day it's like 35-50. To imagine surfing these monsters is unreal. Props to Kai.
Unreal footages! 🤙🏻
Simply insane! 😜
Big question, how do you detach from your tow in board?? do you just jump out of before you wipe out or does it naturally slide off your feet? Always curious about this one
Feet slide out
Impressively surreal
Kai: take care yourself! We all watch you and love ❤️ you from your home town! 💐Aloha🌊🤙
Gnarly man, really shows the split second decisions that need to be made to avoid death. Nothing but respect kai
5:24 someone's going left?!!!
It's a sea monkey
This man can do anything
Sometimes a good time can turn into survival! Glad u made it
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the best POV...no this is the best surfing footage ever shot?
Kai Lenny is probably the gnarliest out there.
A lot of snaking too!
Great footage Kai, was hoping you and the Hawaii boys would have got some really good ones as well, the swell looked kind of unpredictable, either way great stuff.💯🔥🤙
Wow ! Is it the day where they cancelled the mav invitational as it was too big ?
Basically looks like you're flirting with an avalanche.. You're toooooo rad, Kai!
One of the best. Go Kai
GoPro making 50 foot Mavericks look 4 foot !!!! One exception at @3.45 in this video. Great stuff thank you.
Spot on Dave well said.
@@pigdog271 never ever sext on a Go Pro either ! The best for me is Go Pro and fishing from a SUP board or Kayak.I have a bow mount for hunting but a 15 foot shot looks 45. My Go Pro's were all free. I live at a beach surf town and they wash up.
50 foot, were? 20 foot!
Respect dude!!!
I always enjoy your content. Thank you. How do you keep the lens free of water droplets?
That has to be the 64k question,🤔 crystal 🤙 must be special Lens cleaning fluid, He is beautiful to watch, he does what I used to fantasize about 40 yr ago 🖐️😊
Awesome.
Suuuuuuch great footage, thanks so much for sharing! That one where all of a sudden there was no more water beneath you, SO great! hahaha
I fart in my bathtub and wait for the wave to bounce off the side wall and rejoin the original wind swell. It creates a peak similar to the wedge and I can ride it all the way to the drain! The conditions are kinda crappy but its all mine.
Great comment
Locals only?
Loving it
I'm way older than Kai but he's still my favorite surfer. Go Kai👍
Thats some intense footage. Thanks for sharing
Absofreaking awesome..Kai.
3:45 when it's nothing but whitewater you know there's going to be trouble
Wow .... 2:45 is a sick clip Kai Lenny!
If you need me I'll be at the jetty. great footage, man. thx
So sick! You make it look so easy bro 🤷🏻♂️😁
I was shitting myself watching your footing on the first wave😭😭⚒
incredibly RAD!
Super video man thanks
My God lord almighty. You are fearless! My God this is awesome footage!
Sick!!!😲
Yewwwww go kai
3:56 - clean up set !
When Kai throws shade 😎
gopro still manages to make even Mavericks look small on film
Kai inside the full rainbow for the win!
I like how the thing is like a hurricane
Nice party wave.
It's been said that Kai's big wave boards run quite a bit lighter than most due to compensating weight of his massive balls.
Ha ha...
Wish go pro would give better perspective on the reality of situation....always looks so much smaller and less intense than it really is
respect to that gopro mount
Beautiful!
I'm not a surfer, but of course your videos are awesome. Question. How fast are you going on these monster waves?
Also, at what point do you have to switch to a board that has footstraps? Peace ✌ ☮
You should get the Redbull logo facing the opposite direction.
First I love your vids ceep up the good work and shredding
do you do cuts between falls or are the wipeouts really that quick?
Respect
Looks like you’re having a lot of
Fun. But damn that looks scary
amazing
Sick!
Sick angle
I got an adrenaline rush just watching this!