This is about the tenth time I have watched this and is as great to watch as the first time. It's hypnotic watching the waves break so big and long and seems like they are in slo mo... mesmerizing addictive stuff. Glad they let the guys have a free surf in such conditions instead of running heats. And Mr Slater is quite a cool commentator.
If I could redo life, I would move to Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, Rincon,or any great surf spot. Too many of us work 9-5, day dreaming of living a less stressful life. Dreaming of hanging out on the beach with mother nature. Live Happy, no matter what it takes!
100% correct. Problem was we had no money and we didn't want to end up like one of those old alcoholics living in a shambled up RV on the beach dreaming of the old days. Remember those guys back in the 80s?
I am 36 years old. I spent 2 months surfing in Costa Rica and it changed my perspective and life. I am planning to move to Costa Rica and spend the rest of my life surfing and playing in the ocean. Nothing brought me as much joy and peace of mind as spending time in the ocean.
This is such a legendary moment, beautiful waves. Legit commentary. Awesome surfing. Wave of your life. And I gota say so much info coming outa Kelly's mouth makes you feel like your in the water out there, amazing!!
Slater is da man. To have his experience and wisdom behind the microphone calling the plays as they unfold is simply magic. This is and will be a classic. Don't want to see him retire, but if he does, somebody needs to get him back into that chair ASAP! Mahalo Kelly
The free fall by Pat G. was incredible. It was the best one I've ever seen. The next best one that comes to mind was Bradshaw's late drop at Waimea in 81.
Goofy-footerʻs HEAVEN! But backsiderʻs getting as deep as well! What an absolutely PERFECT timing of the BEST surferʻs at one of the BEST spots, on one of its BEST DAYS!
By far not today's youtube "viral" quality standards. I have to believe Chris Cote when saying those are Parko or JJF in this minecraft. Still, +500K. My theory? Awesome Kelly, awesome comments, and incredible surf. One of my favorite videos ever!
No doubt and towards the end he shot up over that wave like a bullet. Even if they slowed it down while he was deep he come out of there like his ass was on fire and he liked it.
seriously, when they show a wave with no one on it my brain is screaming,"That is the best 4-6ft barreling wave I've ever seen" ...and then they show a wave with a guy on it and he is smaller than an ant on it!! Holy fkn shit!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
I agree. Cloudbreak may be better and longer than Pipeline, but Pipeline you can sit on the beach and watch it up close. No other place on the planet has an up close type big wave as Pipeline. I've been there numerous times in December when it was huge and it is something to see.
+SurfingwithBen The waves were too big and strong for the contest. A lot of controversy about it after. Especially after it was ripped by by all these great surfers. But WSL didn't want to risk it. Freesurf they have nothing to proove. In contest they probably would be trying shit that gets them killed. But I have another theory, everybody really just wanted to surf so badly ha ha ha ha.
they were filming the freesurf because it was in the middle of a contest. Why watch 2 people get worked for 15 minutes instead of the worlds best go at it for a day.
i miss that era was about before the "wsl improvements among other garbages" still watch it when slater is surfing as many others like John but only when conditions are epic. juging criterias and mid cut made it boring, policed comments too😢
These are the most perfect lefts I have ever seen. Not too big to be really scary, but looking like a 15-20' glassy Rincon in warm water. Yes, I've watched this many times because it is the ultimate goofy footer's paradise and the humble narrator agrees. Mr. Slater is now 42 and has had as much good surf as anyone on the planet, so he knows how to say it, e.g., "One of the best days in surfing in the history of the planet" and I agree and I am watching in disbelief. In the end, Slater can't take it anymore and leaves for a go out. Barret Stoller
Yes Tim, it looks like a Rincon Left, if you ever seen Rincon that big. Of course the wave is moving Island style and yes it is much faster but the shape is what I am talking about. We don't have many left points in Central California, and none of them have as perfect a shape as Rincon. I have surfed G-Land, Padang Padang, and a relatively unknown left in Hawaii with size, which is just as good but nothing compares with this day at Cloudbreak. I hope that answers your questions. Barret Stoller
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This was one of the most epic contests I've ever had the privilege of watching - absolutely awe-inspiring.... The stoke meter is now full.
This is about the tenth time I have watched this and is as great to watch as the first time. It's hypnotic watching the waves break so big and long and seems like they are in slo mo... mesmerizing addictive stuff. Glad they let the guys have a free surf in such conditions instead of running heats. And Mr Slater is quite a cool commentator.
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Moo01100 yup, I'm pretty sure I've watched this more than a dozen times.
when Slater is done competing he might become the best surf commentator ever
walk onwater nice profile picture
mc deanos thx
If* Kelly Slater is ever done with competing that is
If I could redo life, I would move to Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, Rincon,or any great surf spot.
Too many of us work 9-5, day dreaming of living a less stressful life. Dreaming of hanging out on the beach with mother nature. Live Happy, no matter what it takes!
Still not late, I've seen surfers much over 60
Thanks brutha! I recently built a small surf board for my grandson who is 3 years old. Your right, its only too late if you die wanting
You may want to take Rincon off your list, it rarely gets size a very few times in winter.
100% correct. Problem was we had no money and we didn't want to end up like one of those old alcoholics living in a shambled up RV on the beach dreaming of the old days. Remember those guys back in the 80s?
I am 36 years old. I spent 2 months surfing in Costa Rica and it changed my perspective and life. I am planning to move to Costa Rica and spend the rest of my life surfing and playing in the ocean. Nothing brought me as much joy and peace of mind as spending time in the ocean.
This is such a legendary moment, beautiful waves. Legit commentary. Awesome surfing. Wave of your life. And I gota say so much info coming outa Kelly's mouth makes you feel like your in the water out there, amazing!!
Kelly is a great commentator. His comments are right on point and they come with experience. Very savvy; lots of surfing IQ.
Slater is da man. To have his experience and wisdom behind the microphone calling the plays as they unfold is simply magic. This is and will be a classic. Don't want to see him retire, but if he does, somebody needs to get him back into that chair ASAP!
Mahalo Kelly
Nine years, bro. Youre about to get your first like. ✊🤣 🤙 celebrate with a re-watching.
The free fall by Pat G. was incredible. It was the best one I've ever seen. The next best one that comes to mind was Bradshaw's late drop at Waimea in 81.
This is so good to see some raw footage on you tube. Nice to see how the line-up actually works.
Kelly giving surf commentary is like hearing God gives lessons about life. His level of insight is a whole other level
kelly the best talking r u kidding!
What an amazing wave! It's great to here Slater commenting with such enthusiasm.
Wow, John-John was maybe pushing a 10 on his long barrel - the one Kelly said was like Teahupoo. What a day that must have been!
Epic Cloud Break ..So Proud of Joel and Mick and Oz Crew and respect to everyone who paddled out that day ...
The craziest session I've ever witnessed, period.
One of if not the best surf vid on RUclips!
Goofy-footerʻs HEAVEN! But backsiderʻs getting as deep as well! What an absolutely PERFECT timing of the BEST surferʻs at one of the BEST spots, on one of its BEST DAYS!
Kelleys commentating is all time!
Phenomenal wa e riding.
Some of the best paddle in waves surfed ever......
Omg
My favorite surf video!!!
One of the best days (no way I'd be out!) at one of the best places on earth. Definitely historic. Kelly is great at commentating.
By far not today's youtube "viral" quality standards. I have to believe Chris Cote when saying those are Parko or JJF in this minecraft. Still, +500K. My theory? Awesome Kelly, awesome comments, and incredible surf. One of my favorite videos ever!
that wave with john was outrageous. what amazing footage-that many f**king insane waves.
No doubt and towards the end he shot up over that wave like a bullet. Even if they slowed it down while he was deep he come out of there like his ass was on fire and he liked it.
@ 19:30 you gotta love Kelly's overflowing. That's the definition of excitement.
HA! RIght?
This is worth watching a few more times.
So cool not to be drowned in music just so much better to hear the waves and commentary!
Slater @ 17:27 "KERRSY...coulda floated that thing..pretty sick."
Parko with the sick left hander. Aussie Aussie Aussie...OI...OI...OI
Down here loving cocos the bomb
that is the best wave ridden ive ever seen
I do not believe waves can become more intense than this.
its a shame the resolution is so poor- this is incredible
Cloudbreak must be the perfect wave
I saw this live, John John and Reef got the best waves, what a day.
i fucking love when kelly commentates! i hope wen he retires he commentates events.
"all these guys need to get top ten on sports center for the next year" - KS
Kelly is so humble. Makes me proud to be a Genxer.
I'm amped for a wave now! Thanks
Ramon Navarro, epic wave!!!
Anyone else catch the parko joke at 6:00
+Jack Marks ParkItSon ... great stuff
I personally didn't get it. Was it what he said in the beginning about "Still stylish even surfing a 20 foot wave"? Was it?
Gee Park it Son heheheheheheh
Love how none of the guys reacted. Even Kelly's jokes are on a level of their own lol
Outstanding commentary from Kelly Slater - totally on point.
the best, he is the man
Epic waves !!!
Give us your knowledge sage master. They look like cartoon waves, incredible
Gonad man cartoons!
man i wish kelly had been out there, he said he was gonna head out at the end but i wonder why he wasn't surfing from the beginning
After catching a set wave, how do the surfers get back out if there are 10-15 ft white wash coming in?
+Fazz Bear the waves don't break everywhere. at a place like cloudbreak there is a well defined channel where you can 'safely' paddle back out
That was sick!!!
still works for me after 6 months...epic fucking day!!
Day of days 🤘🏼🤙🏼
Still amazing
Now that I've heard Kelly do a webcast how am I supposed to go back to listening to Cote, GT and the rest at all the events?...
Omg thèse barrels was unreal 😱
kawiva lukeala! tá louco cumpadi!! mesmo nível os dois!!
best vid!!
perfect machine.
Such a heavy drop at 3:17
seriously, when they show a wave with no one on it my brain is screaming,"That is the best 4-6ft barreling wave I've ever seen" ...and then they show a wave with a guy on it and he is smaller than an ant on it!! Holy fkn shit!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!
Hawaiians are VERY modest when it comes to wave size. 4 foot Hawaiian is double overhead to the rest of the world.
Absolutely sick. They look twice as big in the water.
Wish I was there and I'm 62
Might sail there on my sailboat
Really like no wave on earth. This shows the real potential on a massive swell: the bigger, the better. Wow!
very perfect big waves only barrels
backsider at 1:02 was SICK deep.
OMG john john @ 7:41 !! so sick !!
Kelly comes in at 1:37
Did he say Aloha?
OhhhhFFFFF amaaaaazinggggg
3:20 the insaniest drop ever
He free-fell for about ten feet.
Time stamps weren’t 8 years ago
3:20
The Best Real Surfer's Surfing I.ve ever seen much love many blessings ..dig um bra.. nice
jj is so gnarly
why isn't slater out there?
Sick.
Bemmy is your man!!!
so gnar
14:45 "Oh my Gosh!!
14:40 nice deep long barrel.
Unbelievable!
Slater is, already known as: Shaq Oneal! Mongolians!
Kelly can talk!
Best swell cloudbreak, best comment..i like Chris very funny!!
“ All these guys should get top 10 on SportsCenter for the rest of the year” so true!!
Slater rules at commentating way better than the other 2 commentaters that are really boring but Kelly dominates that shit.
Kelly puts to shame any of the other commentators
Blinded by Brazilian pride.
Sooooooooo much better than pipe!!
I agree. Cloudbreak may be better and longer than Pipeline, but Pipeline you can sit on the beach and watch it up close. No other place on the planet has an up close type big wave as Pipeline. I've been there numerous times in December when it was huge and it is something to see.
Every time Kelly speaks it's class time for surfers.
They should make a milk pool, with some sort of coagulator, like flour, or a mercury pool, and make waves in it...that's the future my friends...
AussiefromleDoubs bro you were definitely on drugs when you made this comment
Mercury?? You would be dead within a week of surfing it ffs,lol
announcer do your homework on the competitors: 13:17 that was not Greg Long. Greg is regular foot, the guy on that wave is not
Why wasn't the contest ON?
+SurfingwithBen The waves were too big and strong for the contest. A lot of controversy about it after. Especially after it was ripped by by all these great surfers. But WSL didn't want to risk it. Freesurf they have nothing to proove. In contest they probably would be trying shit that gets them killed. But I have another theory, everybody really just wanted to surf so badly ha ha ha ha.
iLiveOnFijiTime
They should just be filming them free surf for hours.
+SurfingwithBen thats what this is
+Cali Fresh This is not a contest.
they were filming the freesurf because it was in the middle of a contest. Why watch 2 people get worked for 15 minutes instead of the worlds best go at it for a day.
you do
heres to all the surfers that never get mentioned or seen,o" kole hau
And we dont care:/
U- GUYS got a broken tape measure,MO BIG BRAH!
i miss that era was about before the "wsl improvements among other garbages" still watch it when slater is surfing as many others like John but only when conditions are epic. juging criterias and mid cut made it boring, policed comments too😢
Should be politicians with the enthusiasm .....
waaaauw!!
These are the most perfect lefts I have ever seen. Not too big to be really scary, but looking like a 15-20' glassy Rincon in warm water. Yes, I've watched this many times because it is the ultimate goofy footer's paradise and the humble narrator agrees. Mr. Slater is now 42 and has had as much good surf as anyone on the planet, so he knows how to say it, e.g., "One of the best days in surfing in the history of the planet" and I agree and I am watching in disbelief. In the end, Slater can't take it anymore and leaves for a go out. Barret Stoller
Rincon??????????
Yes Tim, it looks like a Rincon Left, if you ever seen Rincon that big. Of course the wave is moving Island style and yes it is much faster but the shape is what I am talking about. We don't have many left points in Central California, and none of them have as perfect a shape as Rincon. I have surfed G-Land, Padang Padang, and a relatively unknown left in Hawaii with size, which is just as good but nothing compares with this day at Cloudbreak. I hope that answers your questions. Barret Stoller
because he is a hawaiian.
So sad the wsl stop going to fiji
wow
Maybe surfers should always wear floatation
Park it son !
Comentates? It's not a word.
Great footage of great surfers though.
me too
wilks reef is good to