That same week I was paddling into bigger waves in the UK, no support, no cameras... its such a shame that me, 3x world surf kayak champion can not even get to speak to a company like redbull to get support for something like this, and tao berman can get them to support him to do this...'towed into big waves...' more like Bounce uncontrollably down a big wave.... I have utmost respect for Tao, as he has pushed kayaking to new limits, but stick to what you know, stick to the rivers... The big companies should look further than the end of their nose and give someone like me a chance! Surfing the biggest wave in a kayak is my dream, and my goal, i will do it with or without their support.
i totally agree , but the funny thing is that you say stick to what he knows , most of his videos show how much he doesn't know even a stick can get down a water fall and i think the stick has more brains anyway . (I'm no grade 5 paddler or big wave kayaker , i just do the small stuff so far)
I'm with Jamey Moore who says no one retires from kayaking. I'm 57 and still running whitewater after 36 years. It's only Class III and IV, but still. And surf kayaking is a lot harder than river whitewater for sure. Glad to see Tao trying something new.
4:00 "At that point when I'm getting rag-dolled end over end I realized how significant you are out there" I think he meant INsignificant, or maybe he just thinks he's more important than the waves.
@@pebblespaddles if you look at the video i mostly see gravity collaborating with poor risk assesment. But hey, apparantly falling flat on your face equals "pushing the limits".To me this is just testing the tolerance of nature with stupidity
Basically a Red Bull ad. Berman's "performance" was heavily edited because he was unable to do anything near what he thought he'd be able to do. Doesn't understand ocean/surf kayak skills and is not interested in learning. He collected his check, I am sure.
THeQUAKt It is a cool film but still does not really begin to show what is doable in a surf kayak. Steve, while an amazing paddler, will still very much admit that he still has a lot to learn about surf kayaking. He does seem to be keen to learn and become great in the surf though so fair play to him.
Wow... can't believe the haters have nothing better to do. Tao made a living at a sport he loved, and he did push the envelope for all of the punks doing his same tricks today. Like him or hate him, he's managed to do something I admire: play to work and work to play. He made a living, providing for his family... kayaking. Congratulations, Tao, you have way more fans than haters who have respect for all that you do. Nuff said.
But he was rude and inconsiderate. He ignored the whole aurf kayak community during his prep for this.... he even came out to Jalama to "train" for three days. Many of us were catching overhead bombs while he sat on the beach and drank. He never got wet 🤡🤡🤡🤡
Ya Jessica Tritt u can’t run such a drop ether so stfu! My step dad Brent Cooper competed many times with that dushe and he know for a fact that he’s the cockyest kayaker he’s ever met!
Okay....Biggest I saw there was about 30ft.... I've kayak surfed 55(ish)ft in Mullaghmore, about an hour's drive from my house. This guy should come visit, he'd be in for a shock.
You're right. Even the rivers he paddled earlier in his career are way more serious than towing into big waves. the same goes for some of these really tall drops too though. They are impressive but the threats are more about injury than drowning. Rush Sturges and Steve Fischer just paddled the Congo river with like 1.5 million cfs. That makes this big wave thing seem like class 3. But whatever its still cool.
I used to paddle white water 20 years ago, I paddled the first squirt boat in the UK, thanks Jason. But I always wondered why nobody used kayaks on the sea, the video shows why, they don't go fast enough. Maybe a longer boat would help?
Bloody egg beater :) guys have been dropping in on paddle skis for awhile. I remember big punch outs in the parking lot between the paddle skiers and surfers when I was a wee grom surfing in East London South Africa.
ok...not sure how much of a Tao fan I am...regardless, I have 2 words: English Channel. The bloakes have been working the waves in their Makos since the 90's.
dont quit yet! theres so much more you can try on the big waves, like getting into the pipe, trying to launch out of it, doing all sorts of surfing tricks in a kayak, or transferring the kayak tricks into huge waves, not to mention kayak big waves all over the world. theres TONS of stuff you could still do, dont stop cause you cant think of anything new, the possibilites are endless!
Bro this is already an entire sport. It's called downwind surfski. Thousands of people have done this before you, and for many decades. It pisses me off that he thinks he's a professional.
just not amazed... its like a big budget experiment... no paddling, no carving, and he kinda just accepted that pounding. should have done a lot with that wave plus he got a tow in...
Harsh! The guy is at the top of his sport, he deserves respect, in my opinion at least. But back on topic, I'm surprised to see him getting towed in. I'd have thought with all the extra push and speed of a kayak he could paddle into those waves.
@@wrybread From my experience, kayaks are much too buoyant and would just get taken out if attempted to paddle into those waves and even smaller waves. It's not like a surfboard where you can just dive into the wave when paddling out. Shorter kayaks like that, and kayaks of a similar size like whitewater kayaks, are not very fast at all (against a current). They're made to ride waves and currents, not against them. A sea kayak or surfski, on the other hand, are long and narrow. Those are built for speed and cut through water and waves much easier. I'm not trying to defend Tao cause he seems like a d-bag and there's so many more qualified people that could be filmed kayak surfing than him, but I'm seeing a lot of ignorance in the comments about him being towed and the capabilities of that type of kayak lol
@@Hobojoemama Agreed those aren't kayak friendly waves, but it's waaaay badass to seem him surfing him on those highly inappropriate craft. I like surfing the wrong craft in waves too, love to ride everything from surfski (S1-X) to my crappy old Necky Jive. But certainly not in waves like those. But I'd love to ride my Jimmy Lewis Bombora SUP in there, no jetski needed... But man, have to admire the beating he took at 3:50.
@@wrybread Hell yeah, most of my kayak surfing experience is in sea kayaks, which is loads of fun especially when you've got an old plastic boat you can beat up and not worry about. I mainly mess around in a Venture Capella 166, and a bit in a P&H Delphin though its my newest kayak If Tao has one thing going for him, he can definitely take a beating
You do need "big balls"!!! Congrats on getting it done Tao. The ocean has been by new frontier as of late, but the rivers will always be home:) Your too young and on top of it to retire, keep up the good work!
Question.... how did that Contour camera do without the underwater housing???? I'm thinking of picking one up, but plan on buying the housing for it (for surfing). May change my mind on the housing...
It's a damn good thing he decided to retire... only a matter of time til he destroyed himself for good. It's amazing what he's accomplished so far, and to still be in one piece, he gets my respect big time. Cheers to a great career Tao!
Whole Lotta Hating Going On. TBH he didn't seem to even know if he was going left or right on the right, but in saying that --- bigger then I've ever surfed, so props to you mate.
This guy[Tao Berman] "retired" from kayaking, which shows that he didn't love the sport and more so thought of it as a job.. I will kayak till I'm dead which it is impossible to retire from something you love.
you can't have a career in kayaking, unless your a teacher, teaching new people how to role. its so much more then that and its not something you can retire from, the thought of that is ridiculous
That same week I was paddling into bigger waves in the UK, no support, no cameras... its such a shame that me, 3x world surf kayak champion can not even get to speak to a company like redbull to get support for something like this, and tao berman can get them to support him to do this...'towed into big waves...' more like Bounce uncontrollably down a big wave.... I have utmost respect for Tao, as he has pushed kayaking to new limits, but stick to what you know, stick to the rivers... The big companies should look further than the end of their nose and give someone like me a chance! Surfing the biggest wave in a kayak is my dream, and my goal, i will do it with or without their support.
i totally agree , but the funny thing is that you say stick to what he knows , most of his videos show how much he doesn't know even a stick can get down a water fall and i think the stick has more brains anyway . (I'm no grade 5 paddler or big wave kayaker , i just do the small stuff so far)
everybody wants to be a celebrity - all of us "average" people are very bored with all the cat-fighting amongst the look-at-me crowd
It is all about marketing, mate
@@alisternelson2273 your assumption that waterfalls are easy to run shows your lack of understanding and kayak ability
No you weren’t lol
That shot at the end is awesome, showcases just how big those waves are.
I'm with Jamey Moore who says no one retires from kayaking. I'm 57 and still running whitewater after 36 years. It's only Class III and IV, but still. And surf kayaking is a lot harder than river whitewater for sure. Glad to see Tao trying something new.
I'm 54 and when it gets delivered I'll just be beginning kayaking. :)
4:00 "At that point when I'm getting rag-dolled end over end I realized how significant you are out there" I think he meant INsignificant, or maybe he just thinks he's more important than the waves.
***** hehehe hey man it takes a lot to think, talk and sound important at the same time :)
Lol I think he meant insignificant
The second one
This had me crying
Hopefully he does, who sees waves as more important than themselves
"thats the same things that waves around going to do, push you forward" great, thanks for the physics lesson there mate
I disliked because he said he could think of nothing more and is "retiring from paddling"...there is always more to shoot for my friend
Yeah like take on Nazare or peahi then your in the big waves
Or like paddling into a wave. He’d get rocked at an average beach break a couple feet overhead
Or just drive down the coast to Mav's. The whole Red Bull, overproduce, over-edited thing is just bullshit.
Keep it up, please don't retire, you know you cant give this sport up!
Every wave no matter what the size, is a challenge and an adventure in life. One day in the surf and you want to retire? Your not a Waterman.
Exactly my thoughts!
You’re*
Indeed i'm not that good but the trill is what makes it fun not some camera or the attention
dude he literally pushed the limits of kayaking for most of his young adult life. we both know you cant say the same.
@@pebblespaddles if you look at the video i mostly see gravity collaborating with poor risk assesment. But hey, apparantly falling flat on your face equals "pushing the limits".To me this is just testing the tolerance of nature with stupidity
Tow Berman.
Kids an absolute beater
Basically a Red Bull ad. Berman's "performance" was heavily edited because he was unable to do anything near what he thought he'd be able to do. Doesn't understand ocean/surf kayak skills and is not interested in learning. He collected his check, I am sure.
There is a realy awsome Kayak-Surfing movie by Steve Fisher. There you can realy see, what is possible in a Surf-Kayak
THeQUAKt Thanks. Also check out "Fly Don't Fall" featuring Chris Hobson (UK) boater.
THeQUAKt
It is a cool film but still does not really begin to show what is doable in a surf kayak. Steve, while an amazing paddler, will still very much admit that he still has a lot to learn about surf kayaking. He does seem to be keen to learn and become great in the surf though so fair play to him.
Wow... can't believe the haters have nothing better to do. Tao made a living at a sport he loved, and he did push the envelope for all of the punks doing his same tricks today. Like him or hate him, he's managed to do something I admire: play to work and work to play. He made a living, providing for his family... kayaking. Congratulations, Tao, you have way more fans than haters who have respect for all that you do. Nuff said.
But he was rude and inconsiderate. He ignored the whole aurf kayak community during his prep for this.... he even came out to Jalama to "train" for three days. Many of us were catching overhead bombs while he sat on the beach and drank. He never got wet 🤡🤡🤡🤡
tao berman.. the most hated pro in kayaking
who Tao he is better then you will ever be I bet you did not run a 98 foot waterfall like him
lol this chick tf
Ya Jessica Tritt u can’t run such a drop ether so stfu! My step dad Brent Cooper competed many times with that dushe and he know for a fact that he’s the cockyest kayaker he’s ever met!
@@jessicatritt3458 i'm sure he is not hated for his achievements, but for his character ^^
EPIC kayaking some gnar gnar! Wow, imagine accomplishing everything in your sport/job/life...incredible! Props to him for never being complacent!
That's a nice retirement! I love to surf waves in my kayak too, but what you do is next level. Didn't you go for a swim not once? Impressive.
Goodjob dude, your awesome!
Okay....Biggest I saw there was about 30ft.... I've kayak surfed 55(ish)ft in Mullaghmore, about an hour's drive from my house. This guy should come visit, he'd be in for a shock.
But that would take him 10 years, as this "project" took him 3 years....
I kayak surf. What you're describing sounds incredible and beyond what I could imagine.
Just check out what Dessie McGlinchey does on a regular basis ;)
Respect to you
Jeez, that's insane. Kayaking Mullaghmore sounds like going over Niagra Falls on a 2x4. Yikes.
You're right. Even the rivers he paddled earlier in his career are way more serious than towing into big waves. the same goes for some of these really tall drops too though. They are impressive but the threats are more about injury than drowning. Rush Sturges and Steve Fischer just paddled the Congo river with like 1.5 million cfs. That makes this big wave thing seem like class 3. But whatever its still cool.
the Truck is an MXT International, and the location is Nelscott Reef in Lincoln City, OR
This video was a dissapointment and god dam that guy holds himself on a throne
There is enough Seafoam at Lincoln City to clean the fuel system of every car and truck ever made since 1900
Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
Don't set projects, they can end. Set ambitions, that'll only ever end when your compassion does.
I used to paddle white water 20 years ago, I paddled the first squirt boat in the UK, thanks Jason. But I always wondered why nobody used kayaks on the sea, the video shows why, they don't go fast enough. Maybe a longer boat would help?
Jesus Christ this man is insane.
Props.
Outstanding video, thanks for the motivation to improve. .
Why to go Tao , setting the bar !
Great team work out there : )
NICE JOB BUDDY!!!!
Wow...Fantastico!
Bloody egg beater :) guys have been dropping in on paddle skis for awhile. I remember big punch outs in the parking lot between the paddle skiers and surfers when I was a wee grom surfing in East London South Africa.
thats fantastic!
Dont retire!
Man is this video ever 2012... that hat and jacket.
awesome!
AWESOME!!!!
Wow amazing
I know old guys with beer bellies who would have ridden that wave better first time.
Hey, Nothing wrong with Old beer bellies ;)
You must've seen me kayak surfing
I'm not the only one that catch waves with kayak!
"I'm retiring from paddling"
Don't you do sports for the enjoyment not to say "I won"
I thought it was cool I m into surfing but can appreciate what he did
do not end I look up to you
Now you should do it with an 18 foot sea kayak...
One does not simply, "Retire from Paddling." Awesome skills bro!!!
This comment of his suggests he does it purely for affirmation rather than simply loving sport.
ok...not sure how much of a Tao fan I am...regardless, I have 2 words: English Channel. The bloakes have been working the waves in their Makos since the 90's.
Seems quite practical to perform the "turtle" duck dive
dont quit yet! theres so much more you can try on the big waves, like getting into the pipe, trying to launch out of it, doing all sorts of surfing tricks in a kayak, or transferring the kayak tricks into huge waves, not to mention kayak big waves all over the world. theres TONS of stuff you could still do, dont stop cause you cant think of anything new, the possibilites are endless!
mon c'est d’être comme vous des pros du kayak
bravo
super classic !!!!!
It’s called wave ski surfing. They have been doing it in South Africa for almost a century
Bro this is already an entire sport. It's called downwind surfski. Thousands of people have done this before you, and for many decades. It pisses me off that he thinks he's a professional.
it's like you got a little speed boat. so sick.
LEGEND 🫡
crazy man!
just not amazed... its like a big budget experiment... no paddling, no carving, and he kinda just accepted that pounding. should have done a lot with that wave plus he got a tow in...
Yup. Much ado about nothing.
You do it
what struck me was "I am in it for the challenge. no challenge, so i retire." what about the joy of surfing and paddling (I do both)....
5:19 anybody else see the ray in the wave
GREAT
hey tao, you might even want to surf some small ones...just so you can learn how to surf.
Very nice
Cheers,
🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
Freakin' awesome!
NICE MOVE!!
gotta go to jaws Maui and get a huge barrel and make it out... you got this
Why do I get the impression that Tao Berman smokes a lot of dope and got his way through life paid by his father?
Harsh! The guy is at the top of his sport, he deserves respect, in my opinion at least.
But back on topic, I'm surprised to see him getting towed in. I'd have thought with all the extra push and speed of a kayak he could paddle into those waves.
Tao is the best at his sport
@@wrybread From my experience, kayaks are much too buoyant and would just get taken out if attempted to paddle into those waves and even smaller waves. It's not like a surfboard where you can just dive into the wave when paddling out. Shorter kayaks like that, and kayaks of a similar size like whitewater kayaks, are not very fast at all (against a current). They're made to ride waves and currents, not against them. A sea kayak or surfski, on the other hand, are long and narrow. Those are built for speed and cut through water and waves much easier. I'm not trying to defend Tao cause he seems like a d-bag and there's so many more qualified people that could be filmed kayak surfing than him, but I'm seeing a lot of ignorance in the comments about him being towed and the capabilities of that type of kayak lol
@@Hobojoemama Agreed those aren't kayak friendly waves, but it's waaaay badass to seem him surfing him on those highly inappropriate craft. I like surfing the wrong craft in waves too, love to ride everything from surfski (S1-X) to my crappy old Necky Jive. But certainly not in waves like those. But I'd love to ride my Jimmy Lewis Bombora SUP in there, no jetski needed... But man, have to admire the beating he took at 3:50.
@@wrybread Hell yeah, most of my kayak surfing experience is in sea kayaks, which is loads of fun especially when you've got an old plastic boat you can beat up and not worry about. I mainly mess around in a Venture Capella 166, and a bit in a P&H Delphin though its my newest kayak
If Tao has one thing going for him, he can definitely take a beating
@ToysCollective It the air bulbs on the end of bull kelp
WOW ! CRAzy!!!!
Nelscott Reef. The Mavericks of Oregon
You do need "big balls"!!! Congrats on getting it done Tao. The ocean has been by new frontier as of late, but the rivers will always be home:) Your too young and on top of it to retire, keep up the good work!
Don't retire your sick man!
such mini kayaks...what is the brand and model for an entry-level person on a budget? many thanks!
also lookin' for a great forum...
Question.... how did that Contour camera do without the underwater housing???? I'm thinking of picking one up, but plan on buying the housing for it (for surfing). May change my mind on the housing...
The water in the foam area looks like marshmallows been melted a lot
You beast!!!
No footage from the helmet cam? Forgot to turn it on?
I could not imagine getting flipped around from a wave under water in one of those Kayaks
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Now soo it on fire at Teahupoo!
retiring from paddling?? nah you're still gonna paddle right?? I can't imagine ever stopping, until my body is incapable!
Who the hell would ever want to "retire" from kayaking?
Good job man! God bless you!😄✌
It's a damn good thing he decided to retire... only a matter of time til he destroyed himself for good. It's amazing what he's accomplished so far, and to still be in one piece, he gets my respect big time. Cheers to a great career Tao!
nice
he's not even paddling into them?
Congrats Tao, I've been watching ya for years, way to go out well, and screw the haters.... Out with a good ride cowboy, good ride....
How about you actually paddle out, then paddle a wave instead of getting towed outside and then towed into every wave.
Yeeeha big waves!
4:38
This is so AMAZING!!!
OMG The gut crunch at 0:17
Kayaking forever.
Hey Tao! I have a challenge for you... why don't you try and cayac down a glacier!!! That would really be narlly!
Wanna see the helmet footage!
No do it on fire at Teahupoo!
@JonWasGeht yah its one of those sports where it sure is a lot harder than it looks xD
Does anyone know the name of the song in the end?
Whole Lotta Hating Going On. TBH he didn't seem to even know if he was going left or right on the right, but in saying that --- bigger then I've ever surfed, so props to you mate.
This guy[Tao Berman] "retired" from kayaking, which shows that he didn't love the sport and more so thought of it as a job.. I will kayak till I'm dead which it is impossible to retire from something you love.
Where is this clip shot? Thanks
where is nelscot reef?
Name ok song min 4,15 please
you can't have a career in kayaking, unless your a teacher, teaching new people how to role. its so much more then that and its not something you can retire from, the thought of that is ridiculous