2019 WSL Big Wave Awards | The Nominees

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • Watch the nominees for Ride of the Year, Men’s XXL Biggest Wave, Women’s XXL Biggest Wave, Women’s Biggest Paddle, Men’s Biggest Paddle, Wipeout of the Year.
    The winners of the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards will be announced on May 2, in Redondo Beach, California.
    2019 WSL Big Wave Awards | Nominees
    Ride of the Year
    Grant Baker (RSA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on November 26, 2018
    Naxto Gonzalez (ESP) at Nazaré, Portugal, on November 16, 2018
    Billy Kemper (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Kai Lenny (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Ramon Navarro (CHI) at Cloudbreak on May 22, 2018
    Men's XXL Biggest Wave
    Carlos Burle (BRA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Tom Butler (UK) at Nazaré, Portugal, on December 14, 2018
    Kai Lenny (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Sebastian Steudtner (GER) at Nazaré, Portugal on February 7, 2019
    Anthony Tashnick (USA) at Mavericks, California, on December 17, 2018
    Women's XXL Biggest Wave
    Justine Dupont (FRA) at Nazaré, Portugal, on November 9, 2018
    Justine Dupont (FRA) at Nazaré, Portugal on November 18, 2018
    Nicole Pacelli (BRA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on January 12, 2019
    Men's Biggest Paddle
    Grant Baker (RSA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on November 26, 2018
    Grant Baker (RSA) at Mavericks, California, on December 17, 2018
    Pedro Calado (BRA) at Nazaré, Portugal, on November 18, 2018
    Nathan Florence (HAW) at Mavericks, California, on December 17, 2018
    Billy Kemper (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on November 26, 2018
    Women's Biggest Paddle
    Paige Alms (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 9, 2012
    Justine Dupont (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Andrea Moller (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 16, 2016
    Wipeout of the Year
    Russell Bierke (AUS) at Nazaré, Portugal, on January 26, 2019
    Alex Botelho (POR) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on November 26, 2018
    Trevor Carlson (HAW) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 27, 2018
    Lucas Chianca (BRA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 26, 2018
    Makua Rothman (HAW) at Cloudbreak, Fiji on May 22, 2018
    Men's Best Overall Performance of the Year
    Grant Baker (Durban, South Africa)
    Russell Bierke (New South Wales, Australia)
    Alex Botelho (Lagos, Portugal)
    Trevor Carlson (Haleiwa, Hawaii)
    Lucas Chianca (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
    Nathan Florence (Hawaii, USA)
    Natxo Gonzalez (Pais Vasco, Basque Country)
    Billy Kemper (Hawaii, USA)
    Nic Lamb (California, USA)
    Albee Layer (Hawaii, USA)
    Kai Lenny (Hawaii, USA)
    Jamie Mitchell (Queensland, Australia)
    Jojo Roper (California, USA)
    Will Skudin (New York, USA)
    Nic Von Rupp (Sintra, Portugal)
    Women's Best Overall Performance of the Year
    Paige Alms (Haiku, Hawaii, USA)
    Justine Dupont (Seignosse, France)
    Emi Erickson (Haleiwa, Hawaii)
    Maya Gabeira (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
    Raquel Heckert (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
    Keala Kennelly (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA)
    Andrea Moller (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
    Nicole Pacelli (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
    Bianca Valenti (Mill Valley, California, USA)
    Footage: WSL
    Music Credits: "Drone in D" by Kevin MacLeod
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Комментарии • 252

  • @surfertoday
    @surfertoday  4 года назад +3

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit that notification bell if you haven't already. Thank you. 🤙

  • @gringopaul3423
    @gringopaul3423 4 года назад +12

    I am 70 years old, and the music was so slow even I, an Old Man couldn´t finish the video without falling asleep.

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 5 лет назад +8

    Wipeouts aside,......The unbelievable exhibition of nature and surfing coupled with the choice or music,.......just beautiful. Thanks.

  • @tortugabob
    @tortugabob 5 лет назад +15

    Kai Lenny on the air drop and mega kudos for the music selection. Beautiful.

  • @1adzer
    @1adzer 4 года назад +3

    I would like to congratulate all the surfers, the camera guys, and the soundtrack guys for the music, which really captures the majesty and limitless power of those waves..!!!
    I grew up with rockn roll but doesn't cut it for this.

  • @tomseadon9965
    @tomseadon9965 4 года назад +1

    This generation of surfers sets the new bar! These guys do things that I could only imagine doing back in the 70’s, and it’s just really cool to watch now! Thank you gentlemen, I salute you all!!! You are the modern day Gladiators!

  • @jasonlonabaugh9224
    @jasonlonabaugh9224 5 лет назад +13

    Kai Lenny...That drop was epic!!

  • @deborahm935
    @deborahm935 4 года назад +7

    So Fantastic. I watch a while, with my own serene 'Reiki' music, and I'm totally awed, inspired by nature, these humans, life's explosive possibilities -- bravo to waves, riders, photographers, RUclips, and whomever shared this!! Many Thanks -- am moved from the dismal state of world in current virus crisis. grazie, gracias, merci, danke, toda, arigato, kawp-kun krap/ka' -- unite people!

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  4 года назад +2

      🙏🏻 Take care, Deborah. We are all in this together. ❤️

  • @sugewhitejacoby8654
    @sugewhitejacoby8654 5 лет назад +26

    KAIs air drop at 3:09 Brah straight fire !🔥🌊🏄🏼‍♂️🤙

    • @spikentheneck629
      @spikentheneck629 5 лет назад +1

      Has my vote

    • @sugewhitejacoby8654
      @sugewhitejacoby8654 5 лет назад

      That drop was sic to the 10th power! The spinkter was in full effect that day. I thought Kai and Nathan's double barrel at Jaws last week would get a mention just because of how big and how unique it was to get two in on one massive face like that. These guys are living the best life! 🏄🏼‍♂️🤙🌴

  • @stevenmccart5455
    @stevenmccart5455 2 года назад +1

    That right by Kai Lenny was awesome !!!
    I thought for a second I was seeing things , after all its 5:00am and I've been up all night. But he really did drop that far.

  • @steveturpin4242
    @steveturpin4242 5 лет назад +10

    Kai Lenny for sure!....what a ride......! That drop!!! Oh yeah!

  • @alhassant9204
    @alhassant9204 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic video! Kai is the purest surfer on earth. Paddle or Tow he charges like no other. The heart of Laird with the swagger of Kelly.

  • @miikeycee
    @miikeycee 5 лет назад +8

    Kai Lenny FTW. Wow!! 💧🌪

  • @willgrissom5398
    @willgrissom5398 5 лет назад +3

    Never surfed or watched surfing, this is badass

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +1

      You should give it a go, Will. You'll love it. 😉

    • @willgrissom5398
      @willgrissom5398 5 лет назад +1

      @@surfertoday Thanks for the uploads, i'll be sure to when i get out to the coast!

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      @@willgrissom5398 🙏🏻

  • @technes2012
    @technes2012 5 лет назад +44

    Next level putting classical music to big wave surfing

    • @dukabear9065
      @dukabear9065 5 лет назад +14

      Whoever chose that music deserves a fucking award. Totally works.

    • @martynweigh4541
      @martynweigh4541 5 лет назад +5

      I love this music with the big waves,your so right it's next level, thank you so much for your insight

    • @spikentheneck629
      @spikentheneck629 5 лет назад +1

      I was thinkin slayer but....

    • @russellsticklor516
      @russellsticklor516 5 лет назад

      Agreed.

    • @mandatethis8024
      @mandatethis8024 5 лет назад +2

      Music fit for a funeral home...... wrong choice

  • @simonmanning1844
    @simonmanning1844 4 года назад +1

    The surfers deserve huge credit for attempting unassisted lauches into waves with boards that are to large to control on such huge waves. The biggest part of the ride often unseen.

  • @callmeishmael3031
    @callmeishmael3031 5 лет назад +2

    So many different kinds of waves, so many different camera angles. Sure, Kai Lenny for spectacular riding, but that wave at Cloudbreak 3:26 was amazing and he pulled it off perfectly.

  • @AlanAttack
    @AlanAttack 5 лет назад +2

    Jesus i'm welling up watching this.....beyond awesome and humbling.

  • @surfinmuso37
    @surfinmuso37 5 лет назад +7

    2:41 The evolution of surfing, and man, takes another step.

  • @golds04
    @golds04 5 лет назад +4

    Posters of surfing videos take note- best music video. Beautiful surfing. Bless the ocean snd its riders.

  • @nathangagnon701
    @nathangagnon701 4 года назад +3

    Not to take away from any but those dudes dropping in without jet ski assist are are epic.

  • @timsd0nahue
    @timsd0nahue 4 года назад +9

    Great surfing. The music superficially reminds me of Brian Eno’s Ambient 1, Music For Airports. Excellent video.

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  4 года назад +3

      You're absolutely right, Timmy. We do own Music for Airports, even though our favorite Brian Eno record is "Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks." 😉 We love ambient music and it really fits well in big wave surfing.

    • @paulhetherington3854
      @paulhetherington3854 4 года назад

      You hacked, my TV tubes-- damn terrorists!

    • @paulhetherington3854
      @paulhetherington3854 4 года назад

      Not one, hawaiian word-- or culture, shown -- by this, damn fool.

    • @paulhetherington3854
      @paulhetherington3854 4 года назад

      And you-- generated many LEDs!

  • @fungod94587
    @fungod94587 4 года назад +1

    That beautiful song is Kevin MacLeod, Drone in D. Album: Tranquillity 5, from 2014. A really brilliant combo of waves, surf and piano!

  • @bennym2893
    @bennym2893 5 лет назад +3

    Came across this by mistake, wow, what a watch, so intensely satisfying!! These guys have seeeerious game!

  • @SurfWithHank
    @SurfWithHank 5 лет назад +2

    Just me and my friends bringing our love of surfing and our lives full of smiles for miles with Hank talking us all threw his stoke for it all ☮️💚🏄

  • @robertmaust6998
    @robertmaust6998 5 лет назад +1

    I think they are all winners in my book. If you have never dropped anything close to a monster like any of the waves shown you should not even comment. Those guys have balls of steel.

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +1

      We agree Robert. We don't have the slightest idea of how difficult and scary these waves are from their perspective. 👍🏻

  • @tuskedbeast
    @tuskedbeast 5 лет назад +3

    Amazing. For me it's the paddlers who are showing the most ability and bravery. By far.

  • @steveturpin4242
    @steveturpin4242 5 лет назад +1

    Lenny for sure...what a ride! Yahooo!

  • @brunodestrez2417
    @brunodestrez2417 4 года назад +1

    Fabuleux !!! No words....

  • @lisaschuster9187
    @lisaschuster9187 5 лет назад +6

    I don’t know much about surfing, but the guy called Kai Lenny rides like he’s in charge.

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +2

      He's a legend. To know more about him, check out this article: www.surfertoday.com/surfing/kai-lenny-interesting-facts-about-the-hawaiian-waterman

  • @Earthspirit1147
    @Earthspirit1147 5 лет назад +6

    Best, most appropriate music I've EVER heard on any surf video!

    • @spp1680
      @spp1680 5 лет назад +2

      would be nice if they gave credit for whoever did the music

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +2

      Added. It's "Drone in D" by Kevin MacLeod

    • @spp1680
      @spp1680 5 лет назад +2

      @@surfertoday Nice, thank you.

    • @spp1680
      @spp1680 5 лет назад +1

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod

    • @Adoogin
      @Adoogin 5 лет назад

      Check out Brian Eno's 1/1 off of Music for Airports!

  • @danibadija
    @danibadija 5 лет назад +2

    the music: !!!!FANTASTIC!!!

  • @wellpleased1836
    @wellpleased1836 5 лет назад +2

    Paddle in: Nacho Gonzalez for size,. the disappearing act even though the camera position could have been better and most of all the reappearing act. Old school wins top honors in my humble opinion.
    Tow in: Kai Lenny for his aerial drop or free fall in pure form and grace through the entire ride. Honorable mention.

  • @lymanmj
    @lymanmj 4 года назад +1

    Nice vid. Thanks for posting, SurferToday. Some great rides here. But Kai Lenny's fearlessness and athleticism are amazing.

  • @billyruben116
    @billyruben116 5 лет назад +1

    Kai Lenny 1st and Grant Baker 2nd. That frontside by Kai on wave that big was gnarly. That drop in, barrel and wipeout by Grant were all world class.

  • @mashmadness4509
    @mashmadness4509 4 года назад +1

    super fitting video, all respect to all the surfers ans jetski drivers. stay blessed, stay safe. all of this reminds me to be alive!!!!

  • @elmoblatch9787
    @elmoblatch9787 5 лет назад +8

    I love the piano music.

    • @Adoogin
      @Adoogin 5 лет назад

      Try Brian Eno's 1/1 - Music for Airports

  • @docwill184
    @docwill184 5 лет назад +8

    2:40 Kai Lenny, airborne off the lip---SICK

    • @Jamesfoleyjr
      @Jamesfoleyjr 5 лет назад +2

      That's got to be the best I've ever seen a person ride a wave in my life absolutely amazing

    • @docwill184
      @docwill184 5 лет назад +3

      @@Jamesfoleyjr I know. It reminds me of Waimea, winter of '67. Me and Greg (Noll) & Gerry were only guys out. Paddled into this ignoramus wave, made the bottom-turn and LAUNCHED. Somehow pulled it back for a second go at the drop. Gregg was like, "Whoa dude!" and Gerry just speechless. So I showed 'em my trick for catching the bottom just right.
      Funny, they never mentioned that in interviews. Some people....

  • @dalewier9735
    @dalewier9735 5 лет назад +1

    I have never surfed... Wow thank you for the video. I have a new respect for wave riders.

    • @spikentheneck629
      @spikentheneck629 5 лет назад

      Been beat up in 4 footers so... Absolutely insane. I'm speechless

    • @spikentheneck629
      @spikentheneck629 5 лет назад

      Yep getting brained with your board will do miracles for your self Confidence!🤕

  • @craigrossdelussey3711
    @craigrossdelussey3711 3 года назад +1

    Just love it when they paddle in for the beasts unassisted

  • @Eric-nb7vg
    @Eric-nb7vg 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome footage, great music. I wish I could surf those mountains

    • @whitestunna5773
      @whitestunna5773 5 лет назад +2

      Come to south Florida we have monster waist high swells this time of year😂

    • @ThePCDoctorsInc
      @ThePCDoctorsInc 5 лет назад

      @@whitestunna5773 What part of Florida?

    • @whitestunna5773
      @whitestunna5773 5 лет назад

      @@ThePCDoctorsInc palmbeach county and north. I was joking really but we get our share of waves this time of year.

  • @PooDotStinkPants
    @PooDotStinkPants 5 лет назад +5

    Greatest achievements of human kind: -sliced bread- ❌ -the wheel- ❌ -landing on the moon- ❌
    *Kai Lenny riding the lip, air dropping back in, sticking the landing and simply riding one of these bad boy behemoth monsters* ✅✅✅

  • @cameroncox7503
    @cameroncox7503 3 года назад +1

    I've never surfed but this video makes me want to learn how to for sure.

  • @luciaseacreature8705
    @luciaseacreature8705 5 лет назад +1

    amazing cinematography and SURFING ! the soft music and slow motion is sedating however

  • @SkyEaglespirit
    @SkyEaglespirit 5 лет назад +13

    When I get to heaven, I'ma ride that wave Kai Lenny rode like a beast!

  • @jameshirsch4535
    @jameshirsch4535 5 лет назад +2

    The shortest of rides ad the biggest rush . Your life is literally on the line/ I have watched surfers at Mavericks surf 40+ foot waves and I loved it.

  • @theauthenticsteve
    @theauthenticsteve 5 лет назад +8

    No contest for Ride of the Year, Kai Lenny.

  • @nathelm
    @nathelm 5 лет назад +3

    It is so beautiful. I know that everything in the wave happens at a million miles an hour. I just hope for these great athletes that it slows down for them enough so they can enjoy the beauty and solitude inside that wave. With such a miniscule percentage of the people on this planet that can accomplish this amazing feat, I imagine every wave is as wonderful as the last. Cheers!

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      That's it, Nat. We would love to experience it, but we're not pros. It should unforgettable. ;)

    • @moomoo3031
      @moomoo3031 5 лет назад +2

      yes, I could body surf little waves and get washed ashore and scraped over the sand, but this...

  • @Pleaver
    @Pleaver 4 года назад +3

    This is fuckin beautiful. Truly a testament to the power of nature and the hugeness of the human spirit. Best surf vid EVER. A+ music.

  • @antroantique7426
    @antroantique7426 3 года назад +1

    This is amazing... They looks like astronauts in the space!

  • @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921
    @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 5 лет назад

    Nicely done! It's crazy how peaceful this feels.

  • @carasather2717
    @carasather2717 Год назад

    Kai Lenny at Jaws literally looks like he's going 100 mph. Insane

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer 3 года назад

    Absolutely mental!
    Big applause to all chargers!

  • @JohnKorvell
    @JohnKorvell 5 лет назад +5

    Kai Lenny. NO contest. The fact he went off the top, free fell and surfed it like a small wave - amazing!

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      He's an amazing athlete, John. And he will keep surprising us. ;)

  • @jackiefitzpatrick2906
    @jackiefitzpatrick2906 5 лет назад +3

    Great music..let's you focus on the ride .

  • @richeytony21
    @richeytony21 5 лет назад +5

    kai lenny by far, nobody else can air drop 15 feet and ride out

  • @enchantedpassionsstyle1792
    @enchantedpassionsstyle1792 5 лет назад +2

    💓🎵🏄Surfing Is The Most Breathtakingly Beautiful Sport I Have Ever Seen💓Awesome Video🎹🎵

  • @denniskillelea6509
    @denniskillelea6509 5 лет назад +1

    Billy Kemper......keep the stoke......so clean!

  • @mikeluque6527
    @mikeluque6527 4 года назад

    Ramon Navarro got hosed!! His ride at Cloudbreak was the winner to me.

  • @bctesla
    @bctesla 5 лет назад +1

    Paddle award to me is wave of winter . Just a surfer a wave and a board .

  • @smitajky
    @smitajky 4 года назад +1

    Makua Rothman knows how to wipe out in style. Not just caught up in the white water, he managed to pipeline the wipeout. If he survived I wonder if he could manage to do it again just for the camera angles.

  • @ColoradoGuitarMan
    @ColoradoGuitarMan 2 года назад +1

    You gotta respect this

  • @masterxyr
    @masterxyr 5 лет назад +2

    You know a wave is big when you can surf the back of it

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +2

      😂 You should write a few jokes for us. And we're going to add that one to this list: www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-best-surfing-jokes-in-the-world

    • @masterxyr
      @masterxyr 5 лет назад +2

      @@surfertoday hahahhaha thanks! I've just seen it there :) if I come up with another I'll send it your way

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад +1

      @@masterxyr 👌🏻

  • @1BADGT500
    @1BADGT500 5 лет назад +9

    That music was perfect, thanks!!

  • @luc-alaindehaes3512
    @luc-alaindehaes3512 5 лет назад +4

    big respect for those who paddle in ! the spirit of surfing

  • @pedroleal7118
    @pedroleal7118 2 года назад

    Pedro Calado made the most impressive drop! (I'm at mn 16, need to see them all, all of them are impressive!)

  • @canalhoradovideoxxy
    @canalhoradovideoxxy 5 лет назад +3

    Benza Deus 🏄‍♂️🌊 coisa linda d se ver.. d surfar 😭

  • @cliffcurtistruth
    @cliffcurtistruth 4 года назад +1

    I give Kai Lenny surfer of the year.

  • @landonvinyard2434
    @landonvinyard2434 4 года назад +1

    Incredible!!!

  • @WaltayrDantasFilho
    @WaltayrDantasFilho 5 лет назад +2

    dislikers don't wanna understand the nature's generosity

  • @JoeBlue415
    @JoeBlue415 5 лет назад +3

    Great music.

  • @orlg21
    @orlg21 3 года назад +1

    The music is also good.
    I feel that I’m in the nature.

  • @SGspecial84
    @SGspecial84 5 лет назад +2

    Kai Lenny, no contest!

  • @reginanotredame481
    @reginanotredame481 5 лет назад +1

    Omg super love it... big persons xx🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      They are. Warriors of the swells. ;)

  • @SupraJoel
    @SupraJoel 5 лет назад

    Surfing Nazare and not crashing should be the winner.

  • @silversurfer100
    @silversurfer100 5 лет назад +1

    Grant Baker in the beginning ride. Paddle in, got deep, and came so close to making it out as a body surfer.

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      😆Who said big wave bodysurfing isn't exciting?

  • @jhondoe5147
    @jhondoe5147 5 лет назад +3

    There is something oddly so beautiful about this and I don't know why.

  • @juliobalaguer4859
    @juliobalaguer4859 3 года назад +1

    Años luz de los demas surfistas en olas gigantes.

  • @dylana8560
    @dylana8560 5 лет назад +2

    Kai Lenny carving it up like it’s ham

  • @marcelomelo3051
    @marcelomelo3051 4 года назад +1

    O Surf é você curtir ao máximo cada momento na água, você e sua prancha são um só é, como se o tempo nunca passasse é um momento único, eles curtem ao máximo esse tempo

  • @Robert-xn3dc
    @Robert-xn3dc 3 года назад

    If Grant Baker makes it out of that barrel it is the best wave I have ever seen hands down. Nevertheless crazy wave, Can't imagine what it would be like paddling for that and having to get timing and placement, just so crazy to witness.

  • @magpiedaft
    @magpiedaft 4 года назад +1

    how big that wave at 7:27 .. 🙀🙀🙀

  • @seazestyt
    @seazestyt 4 года назад +1

    Kai Lenny no contest that was impressive. A tube most people can do it but what he did in that wave a very few would try it and succeed.

  • @MetaArchitect
    @MetaArchitect 5 лет назад +2

    This is perfect in so many levels.
    Perfect Zen and tranquility as these monsters approach.
    What;s the music playing in the background ?

  • @teugene5850
    @teugene5850 4 года назад +1

    I didn't know surfing was an art form.... now i know....

  • @marccawood
    @marccawood 5 лет назад

    13:53 is the same wave as the first one - IMHO the best! Go homeboy Twiggy!

  • @masterxyr
    @masterxyr 5 лет назад +2

    I got two cervical herniated discs just by watching this

  • @emefx.u4064
    @emefx.u4064 4 года назад

    There should be categories for both, paddled wave and towed wave award, it requieres the same amount of guts at some point but the feet grip its a major factor to sustain all that force, just my bit, and yes im less than average joe, to be fair ^^ .

  • @surfinmuso37
    @surfinmuso37 5 лет назад +2

    Humans ride these things. And no one died. Not sure which fact is more awesome.

  • @brianbob7514
    @brianbob7514 5 лет назад +1

    These are real gladiators

  • @scottwoodrich6353
    @scottwoodrich6353 5 лет назад

    One more thing.....when surf(in general) gets over 35ft- paddling with guns is analogous to bodyboarding(enter drag coeefficient) vs surfing...the giant stuff can be ripped to maximum potential...vs. 70% either getting closed out on or eating it on tha drop...disclaimer:(no disrespect to those doin it..but.....Adapting to the wave is 🔑

  • @bighandg
    @bighandg 3 года назад +1

    Have to agree with a lot of others. Kai rides the wave, others look like their being ridden by it and hanging on for dear life. Best wipeout Cloudbreak far and away.

  • @greggoodman4164
    @greggoodman4164 5 лет назад +4

    Should there be a category for paddle only?

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      There's a "Biggest Paddle Award" and then "Ride of the Year" and "Biggest Wave."

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  4 года назад

      @Abu Dabu It's a valid argument. But it's the WSL who decides - not us. 😉

  • @stephaniewhite5644
    @stephaniewhite5644 4 года назад

    Please whose music is this? It goes with the waves perfectly.

  • @scottwoodrich6353
    @scottwoodrich6353 5 лет назад

    35ft is generally tha cutoff. Surf tga wave to its max.period. Some rare maxed out mav's footie proves it...coupled w/tha ski

  • @bones6173
    @bones6173 2 года назад

    That is some funeral music Play My Name Is Mud while you're riding that wave Primus you'll love it

  • @sr166
    @sr166 5 лет назад +1

    Kai hit the monster in its lip

  • @fcalvolex4926
    @fcalvolex4926 5 лет назад +1

    Préparation is sometimes not enough. Against these monsters.! R.i.P

  • @santiagopietrasanta4953
    @santiagopietrasanta4953 5 лет назад +1

    Que buen video!!!

  • @pneumichelin2966
    @pneumichelin2966 5 лет назад +1

    Att beginning Magic jump unrreal perfect control

    • @surfertoday
      @surfertoday  5 лет назад

      It's a stunning moment, indeed. 🤙🏻