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  • In 2012, international surfing champion Greg Long set out to ride the biggest wave of his life. The monster wave nearly killed him. To truly recover, Long knew that he had to face the wave once more.
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Комментарии • 127

  • @thomasdow3451
    @thomasdow3451 9 лет назад +18

    This is an amazing story, a beautiful outcome. Greg Long has developed new life jackets and other safety devices which will help all those who work in the oceans and now being used by the coast guard and sea going vessels. Good thing they saved him ;)

  • @jesus3268
    @jesus3268 9 лет назад +17

    Greg you're a living Legend!!Deep Respect!!Good that you're still around!!

  • @sevdeawesome7861
    @sevdeawesome7861 4 года назад +16

    Buddy that’s not just an “occasional little step out of your comfort zone”

  • @edmccaffrey1
    @edmccaffrey1 5 лет назад +5

    Most people misread us, this is not crazy, not a death wish, not adrenaline junkies, this is a genuine pursuit of what is really possible in life. How far can I go? Fear is real, and necessary, risk is real and must be managed properly. Life is an experience that should be enjoyed. Otherwise, what is the point?

  • @JamieHan02
    @JamieHan02 9 лет назад +2

    I dont think that i would ever want to be a big wave surfer, but Greg Long has inspired me so much in this video. I honestly don't know what else to say except simply just... THANK YOU.

  • @epicv7dayz824
    @epicv7dayz824 9 лет назад +7

    Beautiful bio-pic. These big wave guys are the nicest going around...Greg's on top of that heap for so long.. Peace to you brother...

    • @clarkewi
      @clarkewi 9 лет назад +2

      The big wave riders truly are the most humble. And the ones with outrageous personalities can back it up. It's no bullshit.

    • @heatherjo989
      @heatherjo989 4 года назад +1

      @@clarkewi except McNamara
      Jet wave kook
      Hes the reason greg ate it he snaked him

  • @Dagm1111
    @Dagm1111 Год назад

    'Gerg'! Because I was fortunate enough to cross paths with you in Pisac, Perú in 2014 (approx), I know you as much more than 'a surfer'; moreover, you're such a gentle, humble, kind soul my Hermanito! I'll never forget that night at the fire outside the Maha Temple... I was sitting right next to as you lay there... reliving that life altering experience from the Cortez Bank. Amazing journey to say the least. Wherever you may be these days, I always wish you love, compassion, and eternal blessings! -Dan

  • @surf_videos
    @surf_videos 8 лет назад +3

    Hate to tell you - you are not the only one this has happened to as a surfer - it has happened to me three times now in Australia !! It does not have to be a huge swell to get drowned - try any reef break or sand bank that rises rapidly from depth in Australia and it will kill you !

    • @Hopeforsurf
      @Hopeforsurf 7 лет назад +2

      Mark Dickenson Haha but were you out in 30ft surf in the middle of the Pacific. Although this shit is a little hyped up

    • @WSlegalservices
      @WSlegalservices 6 лет назад +2

      no waves in Australia, the whole thing is one big continent filled with dirts

  • @badoocee1967
    @badoocee1967 9 лет назад +7

    Purely Inspirational. Thank you.

  • @bobbyshou
    @bobbyshou 5 лет назад +3

    I surfed for 16yrs of my younger life I lived on Kauai between 73-75 and 77-80 I can relate to Greg Longs story.First time I went
    to Kauai it was in December one day while
    I was driving along the West shore I looked
    out to see 30 foot waves as far as the eye could see of course no one was out,I would have taken a helicopter to get out side.The thing is the waves where perfect shape!
    Final I am one of the few to Patel out at
    queens pond polihalie and live to talk
    about it

  • @watchnow4293
    @watchnow4293 8 лет назад +13

    Solid guy and a well spoken driven human. Cheesy overdone platform for communicating his life thus far.

  • @laurarubinoff9042
    @laurarubinoff9042 10 месяцев назад

    Greg is super human! This is a totally amazing story! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @joeynice123
    @joeynice123 7 лет назад +1

    don't let how nice he seems fool you. this guy is beast. total savage on big waves

  • @anonymousceleb1148
    @anonymousceleb1148 4 года назад

    Thanks for making me cry Greg, waves to die with, truly, love

  • @adamnoce4172
    @adamnoce4172 7 лет назад +2

    Dude is tough as nails. Much respect!

  • @Mike89175
    @Mike89175 9 лет назад +7

    Dude your a great speaker

  • @vinnievee5710
    @vinnievee5710 7 лет назад

    Dreamboat 😍 I am in love with this mans mind. I know nothing of surfing but the message he gets across is inspiring 🙏🏻

  • @jrhamp
    @jrhamp 8 лет назад +1

    Very well done. The ocean, in time, will get its way. Time and age makes the drop even more difficult.
    All the best and good luck.
    Originally from Hermosa Beach, California

  • @rodtemplar258
    @rodtemplar258 9 лет назад +36

    Well done greg. What a well spoken young surfer. Never used the word "Dude" once ;))

    • @twod0ves
      @twod0ves 6 лет назад +6

      yeah that's because it was uh, you know, totally written beforehand

    • @ajg8600
      @ajg8600 5 лет назад +5

      Whats wrong with saying dude

    • @Jay-fq8uz
      @Jay-fq8uz 4 года назад

      stcrude Greg Long is very well spoken regardless.

  • @mitsukosaito9217
    @mitsukosaito9217 7 лет назад +2

    Greg is a well respected person in hawaii. in and out of the water.

  • @williampeterson5092
    @williampeterson5092 8 лет назад

    What an amazing viewpoint in life. Thank you for the view of being human...

  • @Moo01100
    @Moo01100 8 лет назад +3

    Great stuff.

  • @kennethhilinski8143
    @kennethhilinski8143 9 лет назад

    One of the nicest guys you will meet in and out of the water. Cheers! See you soon in PH @ Pico Alto.

  • @beldendemecilio8219
    @beldendemecilio8219 2 года назад

    Mahalo Nui Loa from Hawaii 😎 the island of Oahu. Solid Documentary on your adventures in your career of Big Wave Surfing and Traveling the globe.🤙

  • @KristineCarey
    @KristineCarey 9 лет назад +9

    This video caught my attention recently. It's about fear, resilience, listening to that inner wisdom and honoring what is true in each moment. I found it inspiring and validating; it's good to know I'm not the only one dealing with fear around those things I love most (work, money, love, the list goes on).
    Questions that come to mind:
    What scares me?
    When I feel fear, do I push past it? Sometimes even when I shouldn't?
    If I let fear stop me, am I letting myself down? (only I know the truth about what the fear is telling me / asking of me)
    If I turned around and faced my fear, what might happen?
    Who do I choose to be in the face of fear?
    What will I do to use fear as a guide and teacher?
    Am I willing to get started on this now?

    • @tuskedbeast
      @tuskedbeast 9 лет назад +1

      Valley go home!

    • @clarkewi
      @clarkewi 9 лет назад +3

      Fear is the most liberating drug. You don't need drugs. Just do scary things. I love to surf and have been doing it for over 50 years. Now I see that even paddling out on a smallish day is a committment because you are stepping into the ocean where things are beyond your control. My advice to you is to take up an ocean sport and you'll see what I mean. You don't have to be Greg Long - he and a short list of others are on the outer realm.

  • @elmoblatch9787
    @elmoblatch9787 6 лет назад +6

    Amazing athletes, for sure. These guys are amazing. I once heard big wave surfers compared to free solo rock climbers (no ropes) but that's not a fair comparison. If you make a mistake on a massive wave, the odds are way more than 50/50 of survival. Make a mistake on a big wall while free solo-ing, and you are 100% dead every single time.

    • @gregwebster8784
      @gregwebster8784 5 лет назад +1

      Ageed! I've surfed some bigger surf, and there's no way you'd catch me rock climbing.

    • @benjiowen8433
      @benjiowen8433 5 лет назад +2

      and rock walls dont move; very odd comparison

    • @tysonrinker5958
      @tysonrinker5958 3 года назад +1

      Theres way to many differences to compare the 2.

  • @johnlei8636
    @johnlei8636 9 лет назад +2

    Respect

  • @stefano4993
    @stefano4993 8 лет назад +1

    wow great story

  • @WSlegalservices
    @WSlegalservices 6 лет назад

    Waterman.... very cool bro you left your mark for sure.

  • @supervidere7
    @supervidere7 8 лет назад +1

    Respect.

  • @mtnbkr51
    @mtnbkr51 7 лет назад

    Thank you!!!

  • @rosaliamaribel164
    @rosaliamaribel164 7 лет назад

    No se nadar, pero me encanta ver como lo hacen, es impresionante ante esas majestuosas olas que se ve el ser humano tan pequeño, es impresionante, gracias

  • @RyanMattockpyro
    @RyanMattockpyro 7 лет назад

    incredible story!
    your in my heart

  • @souvikmahanta
    @souvikmahanta 9 лет назад

    I just love this video,,,so inspiring..

  • @geraldbuela9889
    @geraldbuela9889 9 лет назад +1

    Nice Job. congratulations

  • @joshuarivera8982
    @joshuarivera8982 9 лет назад

    this is a great documentary!!!

  • @vaskylark
    @vaskylark 5 лет назад +1

    Why were both of them on the same wave in such dangerous conditions? Which one dropped in on the other?

  • @57jmahoney
    @57jmahoney 9 лет назад

    inspirational & amazing thanks

  • @lyndonrobertshaw2983
    @lyndonrobertshaw2983 5 лет назад

    awesome, absolutely awesome

  • @terrybortz3489
    @terrybortz3489 5 лет назад

    so darn cooooool!

  • @fabiomigliorini3931
    @fabiomigliorini3931 5 лет назад

    Great courageous Greg

  • @Hairballsince75
    @Hairballsince75 9 лет назад

    Very nice. Congratulations.

  • @TheIslandwiz
    @TheIslandwiz 9 лет назад

    Inspirational!!!

  • @barabo8713
    @barabo8713 7 лет назад +1

    I surfed with him in maldives

  • @nunom1973
    @nunom1973 9 лет назад +9

    I would very much like to see Mr Greg Long in Portugal , alongside Mr Garret McNamara surfing Nazareths Cannon ...
    Try our food and meet our locals ( the People , we don´t have sharks here ... )

    • @patrickevers8699
      @patrickevers8699 9 лет назад

      Nuno Marques Yes - peniche is good to, nice place to stay in bal - eal on the point?

    • @theronnelson8464
      @theronnelson8464 7 лет назад +2

      remember what happened at Cortes Bank when Garrett got jealous and dropped in on him and caused him to have that life threatening Wipeout he probably doesn't like Garrett and doesn't want to surf around that guy

    • @diogogoncalves5549
      @diogogoncalves5549 5 лет назад +1

      even if garrett didnt have drop in he wouldnt be able to make that wave, have you seen the footage? Greg was simply in the wrong spot, very unlucky, sometimes you wipeout in a very big wave and you just come up like nothing happened in a matter of seconds, other times you wipeout and for some reason you are so pushed down you take so long to come up.

  • @jamesgonda3785
    @jamesgonda3785 3 года назад

    I love him now 🌺😎🤙🇺🇸

  • @gerarddevanny2720
    @gerarddevanny2720 5 лет назад

    Only a surfer knows the feeling.

  • @fatguyscansurf2thomas266
    @fatguyscansurf2thomas266 5 лет назад +1

    Vest have made big wave surfing SOOo much safer

  • @NarcononCapeTown
    @NarcononCapeTown 6 лет назад

    That was awesome!! Inspiring! :)

  • @leariccitorino
    @leariccitorino 9 лет назад

    Emozionante!

  • @mrt-rexbitemark3986
    @mrt-rexbitemark3986 6 лет назад

    Awesome

  • @arnoldstollar5375
    @arnoldstollar5375 6 лет назад

    He sings with ‘Avalon’ sometimes.

  • @santofaria6486
    @santofaria6486 Год назад

    whats the song at the beginning? when hes getting barreled

  • @davewave8144
    @davewave8144 8 лет назад

    waves are fun ...

  • @bryceyoungson5056
    @bryceyoungson5056 7 лет назад +4

    "I competed competitively" lol

    • @ericdublinski3206
      @ericdublinski3206 4 года назад +2

      Well you technically can compete for fun so why can't you compete competitively lol

  • @shivaputrapatil2646
    @shivaputrapatil2646 6 лет назад

    Nice 😄😊

  • @shackhound
    @shackhound 9 лет назад

    Heavy.

  • @jdog340
    @jdog340 8 лет назад

    whats the intro song playing with his voice-over?

  • @rupertvladimir9696
    @rupertvladimir9696 9 лет назад +1

    whats this song during the rescue

    • @craigen01
      @craigen01 8 лет назад +1

      +Rupert Vladimir
      Other lives- dust bowl

  • @pituuromeroo
    @pituuromeroo 9 лет назад

    como puedo saber lo que dice??

  • @romanslepcik8398
    @romanslepcik8398 9 лет назад

    Ou yes nice locos carcharias .!

  • @jac9963
    @jac9963 6 лет назад +3

    "..if we don't occasionally step outside of our comfort zones.." ( re:statement during1st minute of film)....Like, every single day, our life revolving entirely around stepping outside of our comfort zones, yeah....
    Interesting attempt at explaining it.....though l more tend to believe that we're straight up addicted to adrenaline, creating methods for it's intensive release within the body-mind, in the same way that it is actually the dopamine, released from within their own bodies, and naturally occurring therein, which is the high and the addiction triggered and set off, (and also similarly: to a level many times higher than what would it would otherwise be within oneself) by the user of an amphetamine.
    ..As big wave surfers, and the like, we're adrenaline junkies.....
    Similar results in what is released naturally within the body that creates both of the actual highs, and similar addiction to the rush created within, therefrom, with different forms of risk and possible cost or consequence involved therein, also. Many and great differences, but with a great many similarities in regards to what drives the addictive aspects within.

  • @matthewmiller3187
    @matthewmiller3187 4 года назад

    My grandpa knows him

  • @arnoldstollar5375
    @arnoldstollar5375 6 лет назад

    He can reincarnate as a dolphin.

  • @jimrussi2536
    @jimrussi2536 8 лет назад

    how does he have the balls to surf those waves

  • @keepitsimple947
    @keepitsimple947 6 лет назад

    Contrived

  • @sebrhoden6754
    @sebrhoden6754 5 лет назад

    who tf disliked

    • @gregwebster8784
      @gregwebster8784 5 лет назад +1

      I did, and probably a lot of others, that have been around him and his family. This is a cheesy version. They were just nice people at the beach.

  • @wileycoyote5358
    @wileycoyote5358 8 лет назад +1

    Who would give this a thumbs down? Must be haters...

  • @convex7456
    @convex7456 6 лет назад +2

    Why haven't they developed a small oxygen tank that could attach securely to the chest or back with a tube by the mouth. Not that hard

    • @benringenberg2367
      @benringenberg2367 6 лет назад

      .308or5.56? Been wondering same thing since I first saw tow in start up.

    • @lalannesurfboardcouture1840
      @lalannesurfboardcouture1840 6 лет назад +1

      They have.

    • @jimfitz1432
      @jimfitz1432 6 лет назад +1

      You mean like a scuba tank but smaller ?

    • @WjB_96792
      @WjB_96792 6 лет назад +3

      Its just too crazy down there to reach up and detach a tank or mouthpiece and bring it to your mouth. Youre getting rag dolled around violently. Youll waste alot of oxygen struggling to hold on to the thing. Better solution is flotation, insuring that u at least pop up. A vest is equipped with a couple of air bags and co2 cartridges to inflate the vest when a pin is pulled.

    • @evab.6240
      @evab.6240 5 лет назад

      There's no time for that... It's chaotic under the wave. The surfers get disoriented.. Something that pulls you back up, like a vest, is much quicker and more effective

  • @patrickevers8699
    @patrickevers8699 9 лет назад +3

    Socal cheese ick - so many other dudes charge just as hard - dude is way too into himself

    • @Rbattam
      @Rbattam 5 лет назад +1

      What? heaps of people surf, not so many surf waves THAT big, you are delusional.

    • @lancejackson3618
      @lancejackson3618 2 года назад

      Talk about cheesy and boring!

  • @romanslepcik8398
    @romanslepcik8398 9 лет назад

    :) :) :)) u crazy lol but RESPECT!!!!!

  • @juanlemus647
    @juanlemus647 9 лет назад

    Tl was sad

  • @Cfass1
    @Cfass1 5 лет назад

    Ehh he get respect.

  • @tuberworksjones
    @tuberworksjones 5 лет назад +1

    In the for marijuana is stupid Ted conferences

  • @mandatethis8024
    @mandatethis8024 4 года назад

    Neils de gassbag, so sick of that egomaniac

  • @rodneysmart9774
    @rodneysmart9774 6 лет назад +4

    How to make something exciting into something totally boring.

  • @primoknoxville
    @primoknoxville 9 лет назад

    Cry Baby

  • @shotbyjesse70
    @shotbyjesse70 9 лет назад

    good idea on the talk? but zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....falling asleep, cut it down to 12 minutes.