Thank you Need Essentials for making the best surfing films of the last 40 years. The sort of stuff that inspires you to change your life. I just want you and all the surfers to know how magical these works of art are.
Awesome doc guys! Showcased the shear beauty of my home country! What doesn’t transcend is the amount of extra energy and dedication needed to strap the wetty on when it’s covered in ice, freezing, and blowing a gale! Impressive bros!
Halfway between vlog and and old-school edit, with great production quality and editing. Finally someone who understands this current generation and what viewers want. The view count shows and supports this too. We want a great story and narration and the stuff between great surf clips. If i wanted just great surf footie I’d just log into Instagram. This type of storytelling and filming perfectly flexes the what the longer RUclips format and platform is made for. Also I’m Fuckin over typical north shore and indo sessions. There’s countless videos from today all the way into the 50’s with footage from those regions.
Motorcycles, surfing, incredible scenery of New Zealand, goats, honey bees and Torren Martyn--what a smorgasbord of delight. Have an hour? Well worth it. I felt like I was right with them. Thank you Ishka Folkwell for creating a beautiful homage to surfers.
I Recently watched some footage of Bali in the 70’s and noticed a few comments particularly from younger folk saying how lucky we were back then and basically how everything has been discovered and is now crowded and shitty. so it truly warms my soul to see adventurous young guys like you2 out there just doing it with such style and simplicity. I did an NZ surf trip in the 70’s and even though it was amazing I’m truly in awe of your journey, so well shot and edited has a similar back to nature vibe of Morning of the Earth. May you continue to live in the moment, enjoy. Much respect Grahame
The best combo ever ! Surfing and Motorcycling. But these days I'm so grateful for just being alive and well just Surfskating and walking with a stick just for the heck of it. Happy to be humble.
Just wow. I've done roadies to most of these places and spent weeks surfing them, you have captured these locations so perfectly. By the way, I don't think that hunter meant to put you wrong about Careys Hut, it's most likely that it's a difference in perception. We hike that hut all the time and I wouldn't have considered it far either. Amazing work guys, I this will take its place as maybe the best NZ surf movie I've ever seen.
Lockdown ends tomorrow morning so us Aucklanders will be waxing up our boards & exploring this beautiful nation we call home. Thanks for getting this on film, it really is quite a scenic place to ride waves. Aroha from Aotearoa🗿🌴😎💯🗿
Quite possibly. One of the best surf films I’ve ever seen So good for the soul. Plus you have to admit THE BRO has style for Dayyyzzz. It was an honor to watch
What a fantastic film. Great cinematography, editing, scenery, epic surfing and I love those bikes. Torren Martyn is the most stylish surfer besides Rasta.
Being in a dark headspace these films would fill me with a sense of calm. The feeling of being on an adventure while watching these films really helped me escape my own mind while it was trying to destroy itself. For this hour I could forget what was going on and remember how great life can be. I'm alot better recently, just greatful for little glimpses of hope while in that space. So Thanks guys still enjoy rewatching every now and then too ❤
Started watching on my Phone .. after 5 minutes I had to pause to turned on the Computer to sit back and watch it on a bigger screen....... incredible Lads !
A love story of survival, discovery and the occasional bit of surfing. Just two men pumping up each other’s wheels and touching each other on the ishka. Just beautiful ladies ❤️
Beautiful piece of work. You've captured and shared the spirit of why we surf: the lifestyle, adventure, moods of my home. I did a solo road with hand made racks on my Suzuki 175 in 1984, only 3500km. You guys travel in style; that's inspiring.
The bros from Byron Bay have created a great work of film-travel-surf-documentary! A pleasure to behold, especially if you are a fan of New Zealand, north and south islands, the beauty and the remote surf they find!
Memories that can never be taken away.... I’m 63 and loved it..... also own an Enfield amongst others...... freedom is getting harder to find you got your slice.
As a teen I watched the surfers in California at Santa Cruz, & every surf movie I can find, I watch. I loved the Aussie flick” Breath”. An older surfer reluctantly takes two kids under his wing & tries to teach them to push their own limits. Beautiful scenery.
Wow guys.. such an amazing film to watch. A tip of the hat to both of you for great cinemaphotography and surfing. I was genuinelly happy for you guys when you checked into the hotel for hot showers and dry conditions. Awesome adventure and such a welcome piece of surf movie creation in a world of corporate surf trips and logos everywhere plus those ruddy energy drinks(... that stuff will rot ya teeth). 5 stars all the way! NZ is majestic.
Epic adventure for sure! What a pleasure to watch it just now here on the Northern California coast --- dead of winter, midst of pandemic, crowded lineups . . . thanks Torren and Ishka and needessentials too!
This is only my second watch by Need Essentials and I am now a life long subscriber. These films are absolutely amazing and a great capture of being a surf traveler. Spreading the best stoke!!!
Love this film, 2nd one of yours I've watched and this one is beautifully made too. Did a similar trip on a KTM 690 SM in 2012/13 and was almost wiped out by the same crazy wind coming over that pass into Wellington! Keep up the good work.
Honestly the best surf film I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Two phenomenally talented young lads on a true adventure. Rarely do films in this category live up to expectations let along exceed them in every possible way. Well done! I hope you keep travelling, surfing and making honest beautiful films. Bravo!
Ishka and Torren, thanks so much. This is so inspiring! Ishka, the cinematograhy was mind-blowing taking in account the levels of fatigue you guys have been through. Watched the whole thing in one go. Absolutely loved that it wasnt like any other surf movie with seamless surf compilation. True story, down to earth, no hipster flex.
I really enjoyed this film. I’m not even much of a surfer but really enjoyed it. The scenery is beautiful and the surfing was great. I really like Torren’s surf style. The music was awesome. Just a great vibe overall. I felt like I was watching a piece of art. Very relaxing and meditative. 👍🏼🤙🏽😎
The best film of NZ and the best surfing film I've seen, ever. Absolutely brilliant work on the camera and in the water. Thank you for an inspirational film.
Thank you for the inspiration, for the journey, for the combined gifts of cinematography, sound recording and for the edit. Please publish the sound track! A truly special, finely crafted addition to the surf film genre. You guys rock..
You can find the sound track by Headland here: headland.bandcamp.com/album/lost-track-new-zealand-soundtrack and Nick Bampton here: open.spotify.com/album/0LuKrVRqI9fh1oEPmnwjan?si=6govg8cwShGkCo_9juEIEw
Currently all about living our dreams and weaving those dreams with others. I bought my first motorcycle here in Nicaragua, a Honda XR 200 dirt bike. I had never ridden a motorcycle before buying this machine though having wanted to learn for the last 5 years. Nicaragua gave me the liberty of not needing to take a test. I've travelled up to the north coast after being offered a job to share yoga for surf retreats. I am from Cornwall uk, but I've never learnt to surf for real. Being out here in the water with so many other female surfers, living for free, sharing my energtic healing practice as well as practices on the mat, for mind body emotion and spirit. Each and every day I know I am blessed to share what I have to share and receive all the gifts of life, from being a fully devoted, intentional and loving being. Bless up chicos, super good to see your journey, your grace and ease in every situation. I have never travelled to NZ but it reminds me of Cornwall and Hawai'i combined. Bless up Pachamama. Would love a review of the soundtrack! Peace and love to all yew
Hi from Plymouth, UK . Chicana . It's Boardmasters here in The UK this coming weekend in August . I am watching this movie , it's quite interesting . Actually , my sister visited New Zealand and said it was the best place she ever went to and she bought a round The World ticket o my advice. She's been to loads of places. An ambition perhaps inherited from our Grandmother . Who thought it was good to travel and be Adventurous . Certainly society benefits from the adventures of a few brave Scouts . I hope they all find a place to settle one day and experience some happiness.
Wow! Thanks for this video, being in our 60's now, and still very fit, this brought nostalgia to a carefree time in our lives. We are both believers in yeshua now, and have been through a lot in our lives. You just brought some joy to our hearts today, because over time in one's life.... We seem to just complicate life...and it doesn't need to be that way. We are praying to have a larger property of land where people like you can come and feel safe to crash out on your journey, without paying, but where you are able to enjoy our country and our hospitality. Thanks, I needed that.
Awesome film thank you i am from new zealand and now living in western Australia, this film makes me really home sick thanks for capturing the beauty of home, love this film ❤️❤️
This is the best surf flic I've watched in a long time. 28.23mins had me giggling non stop, the look & sounds yous made when it was snowing was priceless 😆🤙🏼 Epic adventure, footage, sound track & yous being yourselves. I throughout enjoyed it 🙌🏼 well done. The Bunyip dreaming lives on 🌊♥️🤙🏼
Thank you Need Essentials for making the best surfing films of the last 40 years. The sort of stuff that inspires you to change your life. I just want you and all the surfers to know how magical these works of art are.
Thanks for the support and hope this film inspires surfers to step outside their comfort zone and find uncrowded waves and new experiences.
Amazing film
Awesome doc guys! Showcased the shear beauty of my home country! What doesn’t transcend is the amount of extra energy and dedication needed to strap the wetty on when it’s covered in ice, freezing, and blowing a gale! Impressive bros!
I grew up in Hamilton and that lake and Manu Bay surf break. What a left hander !! NZ bees are like milk strong as brah ! LOL love the vid :)
My mum’s pumped you included her pharmacy
That’s so awesome
So cool
Epic :D
In Waipawa? My mother lives in Waipawa too.
Been a dark space lately, thank you Ishka, Torren, and needessentials for shedding some light. Peace, love, and joy to all of you
Sending positive vibes your way mate. Glad you enjoyed the film.
How you doing now?
A work of ART. Might be the best surf film out there yet.
Love this, love bikes, love waves, low the vision
Halfway between vlog and and old-school edit, with great production quality and editing.
Finally someone who understands this current generation and what viewers want.
The view count shows and supports this too.
We want a great story and narration and the stuff between great surf clips.
If i wanted just great surf footie I’d just log into Instagram. This type of storytelling and filming perfectly flexes the what the longer RUclips format and platform is made for.
Also I’m Fuckin over typical north shore and indo sessions. There’s countless videos from today all the way into the 50’s with footage from those regions.
You can never get too many ground-roots Kiwi films like this.
So epic. Photography, surfing, story. All great. What a dream trip.
Motorcycles, surfing, incredible scenery of New Zealand, goats, honey bees and Torren Martyn--what a smorgasbord of delight. Have an hour? Well worth it. I felt like I was right with them. Thank you Ishka Folkwell for creating a beautiful homage to surfers.
I Recently watched some footage of Bali in the 70’s and noticed a few comments particularly from younger folk saying how lucky we were back then and basically how everything has been discovered and is now crowded and shitty. so it truly warms my soul to see adventurous young guys like you2 out there just doing it with such style and simplicity. I did an NZ surf trip in the 70’s and even though it was amazing I’m truly in awe of your journey, so well shot and edited has a similar back to nature vibe of Morning of the Earth. May you continue to live in the moment, enjoy. Much respect Grahame
perfectly put right there!
The best combo ever ! Surfing and Motorcycling. But these days I'm so grateful for just being alive and well just Surfskating and walking with a stick just for the heck of it. Happy to be humble.
Wow, what an amazing piece of art 👌
Awesome film new zealand is the best country in the world
Just wow. I've done roadies to most of these places and spent weeks surfing them, you have captured these locations so perfectly. By the way, I don't think that hunter meant to put you wrong about Careys Hut, it's most likely that it's a difference in perception. We hike that hut all the time and I wouldn't have considered it far either. Amazing work guys, I this will take its place as maybe the best NZ surf movie I've ever seen.
I second that..... that was high level vid chilled me right out
Marvelous film of you men, I was transported to those places in mind and soul to my youth. Being 78 now, I'm an old cahuna. God Bless you all!!!!!!!!
Cesar Reyes God bless you sir.
Lockdown ends tomorrow morning so us Aucklanders will be waxing up our boards & exploring this beautiful nation we call home. Thanks for getting this on film, it really is quite a scenic place to ride waves. Aroha from Aotearoa🗿🌴😎💯🗿
I'm a kiwi... This made me wanna buy a bike asap! What a sick video! Well done lads 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Richy, I hope you are finding some fun waves over there.
Such another great film by one of the most stylish surfers of our generation!
Quite possibly. One of the best surf films I’ve ever seen So good for the soul. Plus you have to admit THE BRO has style for Dayyyzzz. It was an honor to watch
What a fantastic film. Great cinematography, editing, scenery, epic surfing and I love those bikes. Torren Martyn is the most stylish surfer besides Rasta.
Love Torren... A few other young style masters for me would be: Ryan Burch, Harrison Roach and Bryce Young.
Joe Boon Music Dont forget the Style Master of them all Mr. Pipeline - Gerry Lopez
@@EdwinLap Oh hell yes! I still go back to those old videos of him at Pipe... Weird seeing how much it's changed since then
Being in a dark headspace these films would fill me with a sense of calm. The feeling of being on an adventure while watching these films really helped me escape my own mind while it was trying to destroy itself. For this hour I could forget what was going on and remember how great life can be. I'm alot better recently, just greatful for little glimpses of hope while in that space. So Thanks guys still enjoy rewatching every now and then too ❤
Felt quite cosy and warm watching these guys freeze their balls off in this epic and inspiring adventure from the comfort of my living room!
thanks fellas , you combined my two passions , surfing and motorbikes , awesome movie , thanks
Stunning cinematography & skills💯🙌🏾🙌🏾✌🏽
Started watching on my Phone .. after 5 minutes I had to pause to turned on the Computer to sit back and watch it on a bigger screen....... incredible Lads !
Top everything, Torrent is a true surfer.
Great to see 2 school buddies sharing life experiences through the years 👌
Love ❤️ this!! Watching from Bullhead City Arizona 😂 it's 114 degrees today!! Wish I was there instead ❤❤
« Not take life too seriously »
beautifull piece of art, congrats
Thanx for the escape !!
A love story of survival, discovery and the occasional bit of surfing. Just two men pumping up each other’s wheels and touching each other on the ishka. Just beautiful ladies ❤️
That's very funny !
Thank you for showing me my back yard and your amazing adventure…. Was so great to see 😎🤘🏄♀️
Beautiful piece of work. You've captured and shared the spirit of why we surf: the lifestyle, adventure, moods of my home. I did a solo road with hand made racks on my Suzuki 175 in 1984, only 3500km. You guys travel in style; that's inspiring.
Awesome.
Best short film in a long time.
Thanks guys for the journey of a life time.
Te hei Maori Ora.
Great Adventure in NZ Guys enjoyed this film very much thanks for sharing.. chur :)
The bros from Byron Bay have created a great work of film-travel-surf-documentary! A pleasure to behold, especially if you are a fan of New Zealand, north and south islands, the beauty and the remote surf they find!
Loved it. Now you've got me reminiscing about my South Island adventures - I will return!
These are the best surf movies out !!!
Simplicity at its best …. Watched this so many times and will again
Awesome surf movie,cold waves,uncrowded, amongst unspoilt nature. The best.
Perfect trifecta...motorbikes, exploration and killer waves, Dig it!!
This is the best motorcycle adventure documentary I've ever seen. Very funny commentaries as well.
Best Surf film hands down.
Love the house band! Great film!
Great surfing and awesome photography. I wish I could see Torrent Martyin surfing Kelly's pool!
Memories that can never be taken away.... I’m 63 and loved it..... also own an Enfield amongst others...... freedom is getting harder to find you got your slice.
As a teen I watched the surfers in California at Santa Cruz, & every surf movie I can find, I watch. I loved the Aussie flick” Breath”. An older surfer reluctantly takes two kids under his wing & tries to teach them to push their own limits. Beautiful scenery.
Wow guys.. such an amazing film to watch. A tip of the hat to both of you for great cinemaphotography and surfing. I was genuinelly happy for you guys when you checked into the hotel for hot showers and dry conditions. Awesome adventure and such a welcome piece of surf movie creation in a world of corporate surf trips and logos everywhere plus those ruddy energy drinks(... that stuff will rot ya teeth). 5 stars all the way! NZ is majestic.
Fantastic movie guys. You captured New Zealand beautifully.
great movie, great photography
This is the surfing I love to see without the competition and the comparison. Just pure person in ocean connection
faa yous are legends for traveling nz on two bikes. I reckon always get a van if traveling nz. look like a trip of a lifetime. love the filming
Epic adventure for sure! What a pleasure to watch it just now here on the Northern California coast --- dead of winter, midst of pandemic, crowded lineups . . . thanks Torren and Ishka and needessentials too!
this may be my favorite surf video of all time.
Great movie! Good job! Thank you!
This is only my second watch by Need Essentials and I am now a life long subscriber. These films are absolutely amazing and a great capture of being a surf traveler. Spreading the best stoke!!!
Inspirational film and surfing. Really looking forward to the new flick.
Chur the bro's.. brewed up a primo viewing, award winning display of an epic mission..
Awesome surf film. I could watch it over and over. Torren Martyn is living every surfers dream, and his style is unreal.
Love this film, 2nd one of yours I've watched and this one is beautifully made too. Did a similar trip on a KTM 690 SM in 2012/13 and was almost wiped out by the same crazy wind coming over that pass into Wellington! Keep up the good work.
Honestly the best surf film I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Two phenomenally talented young lads on a true adventure. Rarely do films in this category live up to expectations let along exceed them in every possible way. Well done! I hope you keep travelling, surfing and making honest beautiful films. Bravo!
This is a whole new level of rad, by far coolest video I have ever seen.
Amazing film endless summer vibes
Epic, thank you. Greatly enjoyed, gratefully inspired. Surfing and motorbike adventures. Keep up the good work lads.
Ishka and Torren, thanks so much. This is so inspiring! Ishka, the cinematograhy was mind-blowing taking in account the levels of fatigue you guys have been through. Watched the whole thing in one go. Absolutely loved that it wasnt like any other surf movie with seamless surf compilation. True story, down to earth, no hipster flex.
Motorcycle Diaries meets New Zealand Surf! Great movie guys. Really enjoyed watching it. Thanks for making it.
Absolutely Beautiful. Thank you Needessentials, Ishka and Torren.
One of the better surf adventure movies I've seen!! Awesome 🤘
I really enjoyed this film. I’m not even much of a surfer but really enjoyed it. The scenery is beautiful and the surfing was great. I really like Torren’s surf style. The music was awesome. Just a great vibe overall. I felt like I was watching a piece of art. Very relaxing and meditative. 👍🏼🤙🏽😎
Gracias por compartir. Buenos deseos desde Ecuador (sudamérica) / Thanks for sharing , greetings from Ecuador (South america)
Best surf film I've seen in a decade. Amazing and thank you
I enjoyed watching this film was epic 👍
Brilliant film! Nice job guys.
One of the best surf films I’ve seen for a long time💪💪👍🏻👍🏻
thank you for sharing both you dudes are so cool, appreciate the love you have for my country as much as I love yours
The best film of NZ and the best surfing film I've seen, ever. Absolutely brilliant work on the camera and in the water. Thank you for an inspirational film.
Wow wow wow what an amazing movie! That's what freedom feels like! Great shots, beautiful scenery and top musics. 10/10. Well done boys!
I will watch this over and over until your guys next adventure. Thank you so much for this! 🤙🙏
Great film! Looked like a fabulous trip! Thanks.
This film makes me want to go surf trip. One of the best surf films
magnifique , tout est beau , et tout ce que j'aime surf , moto et la nature , merci !
Guys... Thoroughly enjoyed this. Whatever you do, don't stop making films. 🤙
Thank you for the inspiration, for the journey, for the combined gifts of cinematography, sound recording and for the edit. Please publish the sound track! A truly special, finely crafted addition to the surf film genre. You guys rock..
You can find the sound track by Headland here: headland.bandcamp.com/album/lost-track-new-zealand-soundtrack
and Nick Bampton here: open.spotify.com/album/0LuKrVRqI9fh1oEPmnwjan?si=6govg8cwShGkCo_9juEIEw
Loved it. Made me home sick. Awesome film.
What a fantastic surf film!!
Currently all about living our dreams and weaving those dreams with others.
I bought my first motorcycle here in Nicaragua, a Honda XR 200 dirt bike. I had never ridden a motorcycle before buying this machine though having wanted to learn for the last 5 years. Nicaragua gave me the liberty of not needing to take a test.
I've travelled up to the north coast after being offered a job to share yoga for surf retreats.
I am from Cornwall uk, but I've never learnt to surf for real.
Being out here in the water with so many other female surfers, living for free, sharing my energtic healing practice as well as practices on the mat, for mind body emotion and spirit. Each and every day I know I am blessed to share what I have to share and receive all the gifts of life, from being a fully devoted, intentional and loving being.
Bless up chicos, super good to see your journey, your grace and ease in every situation.
I have never travelled to NZ but it reminds me of Cornwall and Hawai'i combined. Bless up Pachamama.
Would love a review of the soundtrack!
Peace and love to all yew
Hi from Plymouth, UK . Chicana . It's Boardmasters here in The UK this coming weekend in August . I am watching this movie , it's quite interesting .
Actually , my sister visited New Zealand and said it was the best place she ever went to and she bought a round The World ticket o my advice.
She's been to loads of places. An ambition perhaps inherited from our Grandmother . Who thought it was good to travel and be Adventurous . Certainly society benefits from the adventures of a few brave Scouts . I hope they all find a place to settle one day and experience some happiness.
Churrr! Fella's for taking me on your journey through this beautiful country and for letting me relive the time I spent in NZ! Well Done
Glad to hear you enjoyed the film. Hope you are coring fun waves.
So good -- the journey + cinematography + soundtrack! Favorite part was 52:25-53:33. That sunset sesh looked like a dream! Good job, guys!
Very nice....i still love South Africa....but....good on you mate....be blessed
Beautifully captured, the best surf film to come out for decades. Thanks for sharing
Wow!
Thanks for this video, being in our 60's now, and still very fit, this brought nostalgia to a carefree time in our lives.
We are both believers in yeshua now, and have been through a lot in our lives.
You just brought some joy to our hearts today, because over time in one's life.... We seem to just complicate life...and it doesn't need to be that way.
We are praying to have a larger property of land where people like you can come and feel safe to crash out on your journey, without paying, but where you are able to enjoy our country and our hospitality.
Thanks, I needed that.
Respect.. Thank you for loving my homeland
I never ever finish watching RUclips videos, but I couldn't stop myself.. I watched the whole thing. Awesome cinematography. Such a decent adventure!
Awesome film thank you i am from new zealand and now living in western Australia, this film makes me really home sick thanks for capturing the beauty of home, love this film ❤️❤️
Your easy life and chill attitude is worrisome
This is the best surf flic I've watched in a long time. 28.23mins had me giggling non stop, the look & sounds yous made when it was snowing was priceless 😆🤙🏼
Epic adventure, footage, sound track & yous being yourselves. I throughout enjoyed it 🙌🏼 well done.
The Bunyip dreaming lives on 🌊♥️🤙🏼
I'm from Ireland, I think its time to buy a bike and head for the coast, unreal video boys, keep getting after it!!
Wow! a great film, a great adventure, cold waves.....brrrrr
breath taken, epic movie. I absolutely love your last words on the video, well done!
Couple of true soul bothers, well done, thanks for sharing this pleasurable experience!