@@danielmulas6210Vetea “Poto” David is the Tahitian local who introduced this place to the pros and watermen. He used to surf there on his own and all paddle ins as far I know.
It has since been ridden bigger and more gnarly but Laird was the guy who made it possible, he went when the worlds best surfers said its not possible. In many ways it is still the heaviest wave ever ridden.
I'll never forget the fist time I've watched this video, was at the beginning of my surf career.. I couldn't image years later I'd be there too (much much smaller lol but, still Tehaupoo). This video represent the evolution of contempory surf. where Laird became a legend. Didn't have a school of tow in, teams outside to save you.. were just few crazy people, pioneers of the big wave.
The amazing part is what people miss. When he reaches down to grab the water below him that’s the amazing part. His instinct to slow the pull up the wave with his hand below his board . GOAT of the bigs
Didn't his stepdad say the EXACT same words during this video?? ya... so nobody missed that ... like at all... It's a dangerous place when you start regurgitating other peoples thoughts as your own, not even realizing you're doing it? It's a valid observation, by anyone, not sure if its included in this clip?? but it's in the full doc for sure. "You can't practice for that, for Laird to use his leading hand at that time, on that wave, in that moment ... it's just the years of experience that Laird has, that he would think to do that..." Check it .... if I'm wrong ... I'll send you a :) every day for a thousand days...🙏
I was waiting for commentary to talk about that move and it didn’t come. So you’re wrong. Your comment about him taking credit for someone else thoughts is ridiculous. Should we have footnotes in all and every post comment? Calm the F down.
I remember being in a small bar on Maui. I was the only one there till Laird waked in and ordered a seltzer. We got to talking and I asked him a question, "Who is the best, most pure and graceful surfer you have ever surfed with?" "That's easy," he said. "Buzzy Kerbox by a coffee plantation mile."
I can't think of any other sports endeavor that is more epic and transcendent than riding this wave. It completely changed the perception of what is humanly possible, much like when Sir Roger Bannister ran the 4-minute mile-an accomplishment once thought unattainable and impossible for a human. However, once achieved, it opened the minds of many to go and conquer that which was once deemed impossible.
Mesmerising.....beautiful.....scary.....emotional..... mysterious ..... & totally UPLIFTING...... RESPECT Laird... you changed the world of surfing forever.....!!!
Inspirational and shear bravery mixed into one perfect ride, determination at the highest level. Changed the face of big wave surfing. All hale the king. Laird Hamilton
Right after this video came out I went to surf in Puerto Vallarta / Saulita, and brought it. I put it on the TV in the surf bar at the end of the day. The whole place stopped and everybody just stood there around the TV. They asked me if they could keep the video till I left. It was the same every night. The whole place just froze. Like we were all looking at God.
I remember this monumental moment. I was at a book store and I saw Lairds picture of this wave on Surfers Journal, I snagged that thing right away. I swear, it felt like I found the holy grail or something… I was mesmerized, shocked at what I was seeing😦 I read that copy of SJ so much I lost count. Too bad though, I have no idea what happened to it. But it’s forever burned into my memory🔥🙌🏽
Cool post. I had this on VHS when he first did this. It shocked the surfing world. Now they do it every big swell. I was just watching a wipeout at Mavericks when your vid pops up in inbox. (WIPEOUT and daring RESCUE of all time - Grant "Twiggy" Baker at Mavericks).
Geeeez man mavericks is brutal!! I'd been wanting to upload this section of the doco for a few years now finally got around to it!! Loving that Fog Area Mix latley dude non stop in the car last few weeks ;)
Credit to the tow-in pilot as well I'd like to add - I don't know him just of him but it still took me a while to remember his last name Doerner North Shore lifeguard 20 years
Laird probably could have gone pro in any sport with his size and power, but it's lucky for us watching he chose surfing. LH is one of the biggest and strongest surfers to ever live. He is a great example by doing most of his best surfing in his 30s and 40s, which goes to show what's possible if you take care of your fitness and health and mental well-being... ✌️😎😎
Man this footage looks great! The original for RG was shot on video and looked like 480p. This looks like it’s been upscaled with AI. It never gets old seeing this.
I’m from Tahiti and I can tell you that no Tahitian has surfed a wave that big. There is a Tahitian saying that I heard a few years ago that translated into, ‘only a white man would want to wrestle with a monster wave for fun’ (and another one which translates means ‘imagine how many problems someone doesn’t have to want to create one’. lol. Way to go Laird. We honour you. As crazy as you are. A beautiful thing. You’re a legend in Tahiti.
@Grandizer8989 I think because Laird Hamilton is a huge surfer... Most surfers are nowhere near his size, especially muscle wise!! I feel the NFL comment. ✌️😎✌️
The talkfest could be replaced with stunning footage of the valleys, waterfalls, villages and the people of the French Polynesia. All you see are denizens of the US, in the water, in the boats, jubilation...Could be shot in Maine in the United States and overlaid with the mountainous terrain. Maybe drop a new edit: have the Big Donald on voiceover, Dwayne Johnson at the helm, Vin Diesel doing the Airport pickup and Paris Hilton lounging seductively back in the Companionway.
The last time I went out to try and learn to surf…the waves were particularly large for Galveston frickin TX and I got tossed, washing machined, and dragged along the sandy bottom for probably 30 yards…came up talking about what is dead cannot die and that was enough surfing for me. 😂
Yes Laird is a true water man / surfer the unfortunate part is anytime something is putout on the internet it gets ruined. The commercialism and over crowding is present anytime there’s a swell here and pretty much anywhere else these days thanks to the internet/RUclips.
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This is still one of the heaviest, most ground breaking events in surf history. Literally changed big wave surfing. Gnarly.
HE WAS THE FIRST EVER................
Gnarly AF
Amazing
Yup, he was born to do this.
@@danielmulas6210Vetea “Poto” David is the Tahitian local who introduced this place to the pros and watermen.
He used to surf there on his own and all paddle ins as far I know.
Will always be one of the best waves ever rideen by a human. Yeah Laird!
legend
Absolutely.
Joooooooog knows
WASSUP joog
So true Jack!!! Laird is the best of the best. (Not taking anything from you. 🤗)
The ride that changed surfing forever
It really was.
Goosebumps
❤
It has since been ridden bigger and more gnarly but Laird was the guy who made it possible, he went when the worlds best surfers said its not possible. In many ways it is still the heaviest wave ever ridden.
All it takes is a Wipeout and you are grinding that reef. Gnarly is an understatement.
I'll never forget the fist time I've watched this video, was at the beginning of my surf career.. I couldn't image years later I'd be there too (much much smaller lol but, still Tehaupoo). This video represent the evolution of contempory surf. where Laird became a legend.
Didn't have a school of tow in, teams outside to save you.. were just few crazy people, pioneers of the big wave.
An amazing human
I remember seeing the photo when I was younger just thinking how beautiful is that wave
The amazing part is what people miss. When he reaches down to grab the water below him that’s the amazing part. His instinct to slow the pull up the wave with his hand below his board . GOAT of the bigs
Didn't his stepdad say the EXACT same words during this video?? ya... so nobody missed that ... like at all...
It's a dangerous place when you start regurgitating other peoples thoughts as your own, not even realizing you're doing it?
It's a valid observation, by anyone, not sure if its included in this clip??
but it's in the full doc for sure. "You can't practice for that, for Laird to use his leading hand at that time, on that wave, in that moment ... it's just the years of experience that Laird has, that he would think to do that..."
Check it .... if I'm wrong ... I'll send you a :) every day for a thousand days...🙏
I was waiting for commentary to talk about that move and it didn’t come. So you’re wrong. Your comment about him taking credit for someone else thoughts is ridiculous. Should we have footnotes in all and every post comment? Calm the F down.
@@ATP360 it's in the doc "take every wave" that this footage was pulled from. It's a great doc, maybe both of you should go watch it?
I actually noticed it but didn’t say anything….. sheesh
Laird is and will always be a LEGEND when in the water
I remember being in a small bar on Maui. I was the only one there till Laird waked in and ordered a seltzer. We got to talking and I asked him a question, "Who is the best, most pure and graceful surfer you have ever surfed with?" "That's easy," he said. "Buzzy Kerbox by a coffee plantation mile."
Two surfers stand out for me: Laird Hamilton and Kay Lenny. These guys are true big wave riders
You mean Kai Lenny?
Still, to me, the single most awe-inspiring and beautiful ride of all time.
I can't think of any other sports endeavor that is more epic and transcendent than riding this wave. It completely changed the perception of what is humanly possible, much like when Sir Roger Bannister ran the 4-minute mile-an accomplishment once thought unattainable and impossible for a human. However, once achieved, it opened the minds of many to go and conquer that which was once deemed impossible.
Alex Honnold climbing El Capitan without a rope.
I remember getting that magazine with that ride on the cover.
He is one of greatest surfers I have ever come across..keep it up Laird..
Have your vid Bilibong Odessey..utterely brilliant
Can't get enough of it
Man I didn’t surf then but I remember this changing what I thought about surfing forever. Epic.
The man who has opened the door for so many .
Mesmerising.....beautiful.....scary.....emotional..... mysterious ..... & totally UPLIFTING...... RESPECT Laird... you changed the world of surfing forever.....!!!
This brought tears to my eyes. So unbelievable
Same here. I think greatness is universally, deeply moving.
The best Waterman
@@mosin9105same here guys
Moments of greatness like this one here it’s hard not to emote
Inspirational and shear bravery mixed into one perfect ride, determination at the highest level. Changed the face of big wave surfing. All hale the king.
Laird Hamilton
Right after this video came out I went to surf in Puerto Vallarta / Saulita, and brought it. I put it on the TV in the surf bar at the end of the day. The whole place stopped and everybody just stood there around the TV. They asked me if they could keep the video till I left. It was the same every night. The whole place just froze. Like we were all looking at God.
Love to watch an artist like this. Surfing marries man with nature, with the forces of the universe. And it's beautiful to watch.
Your experience actually brought tears to my eyes, so beautiful & amazing! You are truly a legend, Laird❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Everybody makes fun of the mad scientist until he makes one of the worlds biggest breakthroughs, over and over and over again. Then they imitate him.
I remember this monumental moment. I was at a book store and I saw Lairds picture of this wave on Surfers Journal, I snagged that thing right away. I swear, it felt like I found the holy grail or something… I was mesmerized, shocked at what I was seeing😦 I read that copy of SJ so much I lost count. Too bad though, I have no idea what happened to it. But it’s forever burned into my memory🔥🙌🏽
So can you tell me what year he caught the wave in this video? Thanks.😊
Whaaaaaaaat, yeeeeaaaahhhh yeeeeaaaahhh!!!!!!
Awesomeness forever!! Salute to LH the "OG Big Wave Pioneer"!!
✌️😎✌️
There wont ever be a place like this again and it will never be enough. Such is the Human Spirit.
Laird is the GOAT‼️
Wave of heaviest consequence...that hits on so many levels
great feat, great cinematography, thanks for bringing us into your world - its amazing.
I saw the cover shot of this on surfer mag. Almost fell over, never forgot that day.
Wow, just breathtaking and so brave! Incredible feat Laird, so thankful for this phenomenal footage that will remind people forever! ❤❤❤
Couldn't agree more!
That's a perfect ride and wave 🌊
Cool post. I had this on VHS when he first did this. It shocked the surfing world. Now they do it every big swell.
I was just watching a wipeout at Mavericks when your vid pops up in inbox. (WIPEOUT and daring RESCUE of all time - Grant "Twiggy" Baker at Mavericks).
Geeeez man mavericks is brutal!! I'd been wanting to upload this section of the doco for a few years now finally got around to it!! Loving that Fog Area Mix latley dude non stop in the car last few weeks ;)
No one would dare to ride such a wave before... he opened the gates for it... BIG PAIR OF BALLS!!! Full Respect for Laird!
Holy shit that tycho tune just bashed in at the right time and i could feel my soul swirl within me
Perfection like that, in anything, is so rare
Ultimate Courage-to ride the leading edge of power completely in the moment!
Just awesome!
The dudes a legend.
Much Respect to Laird! Love to see Local Waterman Matahi Drollet ride this wave also!…the way he stands up…folds his arms..Amazing!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Never forfet my first time seeing and hearing about this video/session! We watched it on some old windows pc in like 240p and were all mind blown!
Dude is Legend! Didnt know he was still doing the big waves.....
Laird was born a Legend...
The most iconic surf photo of all time
Credit to the tow-in pilot as well I'd like to add - I don't know him just of him but it still took me a while to remember his last name Doerner North Shore lifeguard 20 years
Fantastic 😊😊😊😊
Still the best upload wow how good was the conditions.
Goosebumps man! Goosebumps!!!
Now there's 50 rando's out there riding the same wave without all the psychotherapy.
The guy towing him, looked SUDDENLY? GONE, Mr. LAIRD WAS OOOON IIIIT! Well, immortality!!!!!!!!! The Hamilton. So within a miracle .
Beautifull, honest footage!
Epic,there are no other words to discribed
This is incredible
Laird probably could have gone pro in any sport with his size and power, but it's lucky for us watching he chose surfing. LH is one of the biggest and strongest surfers to ever live.
He is a great example by doing most of his best surfing in his 30s and 40s, which goes to show what's possible if you take care of your fitness and health and mental well-being...
✌️😎😎
This is ancient history!
just mesmerizing
Man this footage looks great! The original for RG was shot on video and looked like 480p. This looks like it’s been upscaled with AI. It never gets old seeing this.
Most Excellent ¿
Legendary
History!!❤
The best surfer of all time. Ever love laird
an adventurer an artist and a warrior- Laird leads by example....
Legendary! 🤙
That's like a 24ft wave,crazy
WOW inspirational
A true pioneer of surfing and a surfing legend.
Legendary!
Amazing athlete
This must be one of the greatest achievement in life! 🌊🏄♂️🤙🏻
G.O.A.T Laird the Legend
Laird the legend
So cool
One of the all time moments in the history of surfing
Legend !!!
At that time Laird was still king! Kai's cute but Laird is always the OG!!
Rumour has it Laird once sneezed and created the Grand canion
This wave changed surfing history.
I’m from Tahiti and I can tell you that no Tahitian has surfed a wave that big. There is a Tahitian saying that I heard a few years ago that translated into, ‘only a white man would want to wrestle with a monster wave for fun’ (and another one which translates means ‘imagine how many problems someone doesn’t have to want to create one’. lol.
Way to go Laird. We honour you. As crazy as you are. A beautiful thing. You’re a legend in Tahiti.
wave of the century
'Laird, one more take, my camera wasn't on'
He's the cooooolest!
Epic!
Mr Hamilton you have balls of titanium.
@5:12 - that's some good instinct there...
so cool a different version than riding giants, which was very well done also
Totally awesome 😂
Superman !
damn, i have never seen a man with a neck that thick; his SCM muscle alone if the size of a normal persons biceps...beautiful wave, beautiful ride...
You must not watch the NFL
@Grandizer8989 I think because Laird Hamilton is a huge surfer... Most surfers are nowhere near his size, especially muscle wise!! I feel the NFL comment.
✌️😎✌️
The talkfest could be replaced with stunning footage of the valleys, waterfalls, villages and the people of the French Polynesia. All you see are denizens of the US, in the water, in the boats, jubilation...Could be shot in Maine in the United States and overlaid with the mountainous terrain. Maybe drop a new edit: have the Big Donald on voiceover, Dwayne Johnson at the helm, Vin Diesel doing the Airport pickup and Paris Hilton lounging seductively back in the Companionway.
See you in heaven Laird.
What a feat
Now people literally just paddle into this.
lairds pushing 6'3. that's a giant wave, nobody paddles teahupoo at that size
@@jellybowl7332 Yes..? Nathan Florence's dream wave there a few years ago was about the same size.
@@Dobertathon nowhere near the same size or thickness. think the camera tilt got you fooled on nathans, good wave though
Laird is really the true Ocean Man, the bigger Surfer of the world.
I'm here because of Sterling Spencer 1000%.
LAIRDZZILLA
That 1st wave would have been nuts and shredded him
GIANT MIMILTON LEGEND
OH….MY…GOD!!!😳🙌🏽✌🏽
The last time I went out to try and learn to surf…the waves were particularly large for Galveston frickin TX and I got tossed, washing machined, and dragged along the sandy bottom for probably 30 yards…came up talking about what is dead cannot die and that was enough surfing for me. 😂
Yes Laird is a true water man / surfer the unfortunate part is anytime something is putout on the internet it gets ruined. The commercialism and over crowding is present anytime there’s a swell here and pretty much anywhere else these days thanks to the internet/RUclips.