The news station didn't portray Mark accurately by saying "this is what happens when you do it wrong etc".....Mark was the man, and could handle big surf, this was a freak accident in which his leash got caught around rocks. It wasn't because he was surfing waves above his skill level. Mark Foo is a legend and deserves to be presented as one, not as an amateur jumping the gun.....ok, i'm done. RIP Mark
I agree with you here. I don't know MUCH about surfing in the sense that I've never surfed myself. But my husband and many of our friends do, so I can tell the difference between an amateur shithead and a guy who knows what he's doing. Obviously Mark knew what he was doing or we wouldn't have been there. There is a reason why Mavericks is an INVITATION ONLY contest, to avoid inexperienced amateurs getting themselves killed. He didn't do anything wrong here, it was, like you said, a freak accident.
Wow you guys - is all this necessary? I'm the guy who shot this video and was interviewed. I helped pull Mark out of the water. Show some respect and chill out on this mudslinging. Steve
I’m sorry for the disrespect people have given you. It’s heart breaking. My dad lived in capitola for years surfing the smaller stuff in the 80’s and early 90’s. My friends still surf all around monterey and down south. None of them would risk mavericks. I have only been on the beach as a kid and teen when my grand parents lived in half moon bay, we had a great time looking at the rocks and shells on the beach. After one sneaker wave that came in soooo far we were afraid to go back. Another friend of mine her father died falling off a boat at night, they couldn’t find him and he died 😢 people Seem to forget online to treat someone the same as if they were speaking face to face. Thank you for sharing this video, and stay safer
i don't know how i got here. i don't surf but i skated for the better half of the last 20 years, so i can definitely respect the work these boys put in. rest in peace to a legend. i went and watched some of his footage. Mark had some major steez.
The reporter in the interview was Tony Russomano, who is an avid abalone diver, which is probably why he got assigned to cover this story. He's a nice guy - intelligent, but obviously doesn't know all the ins and outs of surfing. No big deal, his statement "didn't do it right". I'm sure he didn't mean to criticize Mark. It sounded more like he was just reaching for the right sentence to use in the heat of being on air in a live broadcast that evening. Spaulding
As a long term surfer I feel like he portrayed the hazards well. I guess if anyone reads to much into anything they'll find opposite meanings. Sometimes it's best to take things at face value for what they actually are.
You have to give mad respect to anyone who has the balls to attempt mavericks. I couldn't do it. No matter how confident i felt with my swimming ability. Some dudes just have that 6th gear to try this kind of stuff and its pretty damn impressive. My knee's would be so shaky from nerves I would have the stability of baby deer even on the shore
I’ve been to Mavericks while is was firing and I don’t see how people can even surf it. When people die at Mavericks there either extremely stupid or extremely skilled. When Mark died he was extremely skilled. It just goes to show how mother-nature can randomly kick you in the face. RIP Foo
Steve you are a legend. I was there that day with Eric Nelson shooting from the cliff. Amazing how it went from such a sunny gorgeous day to cloudy and menacing - like the ocean knew. Greetings from New Zealand.
Oh the ocean most certainly knew. It knew that it had taken a good soul - the wrong soul - a soul undeserving of such an untimely death. Rest in Paradise Mark
@@hh1h_334 He died doing what he loved. And he knew the risks. It is ironic that San Francisco sportswriter Bruce Jenkins (who lives near Mavericks) wrote a great book called "North Shore Chronicles" . The book was about the rivalry between Mark Foo and Ken Bradshaw. They had since become good friends and flew over to Mavericks for that swell. Right in Jenkin's back yard.
@@MrIsomer Yes, I am still in touch with Eric. I often comment on his excellent Powerlines videos. And he is familiar with the South Taranaki (Opunake) area where I live. I just turned 71 so I'm not doing much surfing these days (maybe a paddle or two on a small day). But I'm still doing photography. The surf is pumping right now. I may film tomorrow. April is our best month. It's early fall. Kind of like October in California. Light or offshore wind. Good straight long period south swells. Water is still warm. And the weather is gorgeous. I have to admit the footage you got of Foo last ride is historic. Alot of great shots from Mavs and they're still coming. Cheers mate!
Looked like leash wrapped around Mark and the board hitting his forehead unconscious as nobody paid attention to him after he wiped out. On the very next wave, Mike Parson ate it so hard that Brock Little on the outside had to straighten out. Heavy and chaotic. Bless Mark🙏🏼
I was surfing a nearby cove that day, and could actually see Mav's breaking from my lineup. It was not the biggest day, probably a freak accident. Mark Foo was a real big wave rider.
A problem many may have had was the difference between holding your breath in warm water, say in Hawaii ,compared to the cold water of Cal. . There is quite a difference.
@@diallogazali7538 cold water saps your oxygen levels way faster. Example: mins in Equatorial waters vs north Atlantic. Mins vs hrs. Also diving deep is alot harder with closed cell wetsuits compared to no suit.
Years ago, I believe I read a similar story. During one of the early Ironman competitions (triathlon on Oahu), a swimmer was attacked by a wild boar in the middle of the swimming leg. If such a story existed, I probably read about it in a Sports Illustrated article (mid 1980s ??).
@MrIsomer thank for the video dude. I agree with your comments. An inspiration to many. " If you want the ultimate you have to be willing to pay the ultimate price."
@MrIsomer Good points Steve. People should remember Foo for being key in reviving big wave riding. "North Shore Chronicles" written by Bruce Jenkins describes it. Ironic because Bruce lives on the bluff in Moss Beach. - Peace.
@jbeaman848 someone died at my home break when it was 2ft. are you saying everybody should give up surfing? because you can die surfing any wave. people die driving cars. everyone should stop driving cars. a ship in the harbour is safe, but that's not what ships were built for. enjoy your armchair
Was that the first death at Maverick’s? Many say it was a freak accident, because that was just a medium size wave at Mavericks, maybe even a little smaller, and he had definitely ridden bigger waves. Some also said it could of been because he was tired from jet lag and was not used to cold water.
Mark Foo rode waves that were way more knarly and sketchy than this particular day at mavericks, not saying that this wave isn't dangerous or big, but I followed Mark and have alot of respect for him.The way the news crew made it sound just doesn't fit ,if you go on TV that millions watch then in my opinion you should at least know a little bit about what they report. Just my opinion though..R.I.P Mark.. "A LEGEND NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN "
I don't think so. Mavericks are up there with Stern, the Right, and other extremely dangerous waves to surf. And clearly, the Mavericks were in fact more than gnarly enough for him that day. RIP
Mavericks has a back flow that some times sends water right back up the face in the form of a large speed bump that meets u at an awkard time I have only seen a few surf vids of guys who some how pull off a miraculous ride and make it over the speed bump and the water that is back pedaling against the forward progress if the wave ,its like some one pulling the rug or ur board back out from under your feet,i skate big half pipes and now big pools,and this place is way out of my league...but a wonder to observe you obviously don't master Mavs on ur first day....I just happen to learn about it thru the movie....and was captivated because in my vert skating I had a guy like frosty that help me get to a Pro level in a short time so the movie hit home,THANKS,I saw the vid of Foo and it did not look bad at all but u never know what happened under the water...piece.
People call these things 'tragdies' and 'accidents' but they're really not. You're not supposed to be out there. People that respect their own lives don't go out into the ocean where there are obviously massive dangerous waves.
You can choose to sit at home in your living room sipping tea and get cancer eventually or Take risks and do dangerous things for kicks. Driving a car these days is dangerous as fuck. I like sipping tea and also like going out into the ocean.
You are not a surfer obviously and you will never understand that people like to push and challenge themselves, the vast majority of big wave surfers have trained their mind and body to ride these huge waves.
by your logic you shouldnt drive a car, get on a plane, go outside - life is a one way ticket to death dude. Everyone ends up there whether they live scared on the internet or drop in at Mavericks. Go live and get some excitement and stop being such a bitch
Gibberish! Most everything thrilling in life has an element of danger.These folks have major gonads and are very experienced and the pay off must be huge!
The people talking don't know how to surf so they sound like fools. Mark's leash was caught on a rock so I suggest they know educate themselves before sounding foolish.
No Kawika, this bay area news team are not fools, and the particular reporter who interviewed me was a scuba diver and did a great job covering this story. Speaking of sounding foolish - how did you determine Mark's leash got caught on a rock? Were you there? I was swimming out there filming that day. Our boat recovered his body. No surfers I have ever talked to out there have snagged their leashes on the bottom out there.
@@MrIsomer You're one year late to the reply and you don't even know the story and what happen. Go do your research. So yeah, speaking of sounding foolish......
@@SanDiegoI904 I can tell by the way you talk that you are really stupid. You should have kept you mouth shut but too late now everyone knows you're an idiot. 🤪
@@MrIsomer Go and do research for the video that another surfer who was there said that he felt something tugging at his leash and then it let go, he believes it was Mark because Mark could hold his breath for a long time but then he let go.
The news station didn't portray Mark accurately by saying "this is what happens when you do it wrong etc".....Mark was the man, and could handle big surf, this was a freak accident in which his leash got caught around rocks. It wasn't because he was surfing waves above his skill level. Mark Foo is a legend and deserves to be presented as one, not as an amateur jumping the gun.....ok, i'm done. RIP Mark
I agree with you here. I don't know MUCH about surfing in the sense that I've never surfed myself. But my husband and many of our friends do, so I can tell the difference between an amateur shithead and a guy who knows what he's doing. Obviously Mark knew what he was doing or we wouldn't have been there. There is a reason why Mavericks is an INVITATION ONLY contest, to avoid inexperienced amateurs getting themselves killed. He didn't do anything wrong here, it was, like you said, a freak accident.
He was out in massive fucking waves and when you tempt the reaper day in day out, you will die.
damn im glad you said this. i didnt know what killed him. the wave forsure didnt
Yes! Totally agree!!! Best of the best fosure... RIP legend
How do u know his leash got caught? Is there any evidence that it did
Rest In Peace mark he’s a legend
“If you want to surf the ultimate wave, you better be willing to pay the ultimate price”. Mark Foo.....He knew what he was doing.....
Wow you guys - is all this necessary? I'm the guy who shot this video and was interviewed. I helped pull Mark out of the water. Show some respect and chill out
on this mudslinging. Steve
I’m sorry for the disrespect people have given you. It’s heart breaking. My dad lived in capitola for years surfing the smaller stuff in the 80’s and early 90’s. My friends still surf all around monterey and down south. None of them would risk mavericks. I have only been on the beach as a kid and teen when my grand parents lived in half moon bay, we had a great time looking at the rocks and shells on the beach. After one sneaker wave that came in soooo far we were afraid to go back. Another friend of mine her father died falling off a boat at night, they couldn’t find him and he died 😢 people Seem to forget online to treat someone the same as if they were speaking face to face.
Thank you for sharing this video, and stay safer
I remember the days and weeks before and after this incident. The waves were 30’ plus bashing the coast. It was a sad moment in surfing history.
i don't know how i got here. i don't surf but i skated for the better half of the last 20 years, so i can definitely respect the work these boys put in. rest in peace to a legend. i went and watched some of his footage. Mark had some major steez.
The reporter in the interview was Tony Russomano, who is an avid abalone diver, which is probably why he got assigned to cover this story. He's a nice guy - intelligent, but obviously doesn't know all the ins and outs of surfing. No big deal, his statement "didn't do it right". I'm sure he didn't mean to criticize Mark. It sounded more like he was just reaching for the right sentence to use in the heat of being on air in a live broadcast that evening. Spaulding
Stephen Spaulding he seemed like a good dude. I’m sure he meant nothing by it.
Thank you for speaking some logic and truth to an era of keyboard warriors.
As a long term surfer I feel like he portrayed the hazards well. I guess if anyone reads to much into anything they'll find opposite meanings. Sometimes it's best to take things at face value for what they actually are.
My friend helmed the boat that took him out to the break, and late recovered him. Sad day for all. Thanks Brian Price.
We didn't take Mark out - he paddled out with Bradshaw. But we brought him in.
Thanks for the correction, and thank you for assisting :)
@@marcshields3677 it's got nothing to do with your 10cents worth. Your just shit stirring. Have some respect and grow up.
You have to give mad respect to anyone who has the balls to attempt mavericks. I couldn't do it. No matter how confident i felt with my swimming ability. Some dudes just have that 6th gear to try this kind of stuff and its pretty damn impressive. My knee's would be so shaky from nerves I would have the stability of baby deer even on the shore
RIP Mark Foo
I’ve been to Mavericks while is was firing and I don’t see how people can even surf it. When people die at Mavericks there either extremely stupid or extremely skilled. When Mark died he was extremely skilled. It just goes to show how mother-nature can randomly kick you in the face. RIP Foo
Much respect to Mark Foo.
Steve you are a legend. I was there that day with Eric Nelson shooting from the cliff. Amazing how it went from such a sunny gorgeous day to cloudy and menacing - like the ocean knew. Greetings from New Zealand.
Oh the ocean most certainly knew. It knew that it had taken a good soul - the wrong soul - a soul undeserving of such an untimely death. Rest in Paradise Mark
@@hh1h_334 He died doing what he loved. And he knew the risks. It is ironic that San Francisco sportswriter Bruce Jenkins (who lives near Mavericks) wrote a great book called "North Shore Chronicles" . The book was about the rivalry between Mark Foo and Ken Bradshaw. They had since become good friends and flew over to Mavericks for that swell. Right in Jenkin's back yard.
You're in New Zealand now eh? Good move. You still in touch with Eric?
@@MrIsomer Yes, I am still in touch with Eric. I often comment on his excellent Powerlines videos. And he is familiar with the South Taranaki (Opunake) area where I live. I just turned 71 so I'm not doing much surfing these days (maybe a paddle or two on a small day). But I'm still doing photography. The surf is pumping right now. I may film tomorrow. April is our best month. It's early fall. Kind of like October in California. Light or offshore wind. Good straight long period south swells. Water is still warm. And the weather is gorgeous. I have to admit the footage you got of Foo last ride is historic. Alot of great shots from Mavs and they're still coming. Cheers mate!
I surfed it about early '93 and got my ass handed to me... I wasn't surprised to hear about his death the next year.... RIP Foo - you were a charger!
Damn, hard to believe this was 27 years ago. I wasnt even born yet.
Looked like leash wrapped around Mark and the board hitting his forehead unconscious as nobody paid attention to him after he wiped out. On the very next wave, Mike Parson ate it so hard that Brock Little on the outside had to straighten out. Heavy and chaotic. Bless Mark🙏🏼
I was surfing a nearby cove that day, and could actually see Mav's breaking from my lineup. It was not the biggest day, probably a freak accident. Mark Foo was a real big wave rider.
A problem many may have had was the difference between holding your breath in warm water, say in Hawaii ,compared to the cold water of Cal. . There is quite a difference.
What’s the difference
@@diallogazali7538 cold water saps your oxygen levels way faster. Example: mins in Equatorial waters vs north Atlantic. Mins vs hrs.
Also diving deep is alot harder with closed cell wetsuits compared to no suit.
Years ago, I believe I read a similar story. During one of the early Ironman competitions (triathlon on Oahu), a swimmer was attacked by a wild boar in the middle of the swimming leg. If such a story existed, I probably read about it in a Sports Illustrated article (mid 1980s ??).
Mark Foo was one of the greatest surfers to ever catch a wave.
@MrIsomer thank for the video dude. I agree with your comments. An inspiration to many. " If you want the ultimate you have to be willing to pay the ultimate price."
@MrIsomer Good points Steve. People should remember Foo for being key in reviving big wave riding. "North Shore Chronicles" written by Bruce Jenkins describes it. Ironic because Bruce lives on the bluff in Moss Beach. - Peace.
Met Mark in HB.....nice guy...RIP
@jbeaman848 someone died at my home break when it was 2ft. are you saying everybody should give up surfing? because you can die surfing any wave. people die driving cars. everyone should stop driving cars. a ship in the harbour is safe, but that's not what ships were built for. enjoy your armchair
we surfers are united no matter what. r.i.p. non-surfers will never understand
Was that the first death at Maverick’s? Many say it was a freak accident, because that was just a medium size wave at Mavericks, maybe even a little smaller, and he had definitely ridden bigger waves. Some also said it could of been because he was tired from jet lag and was not used to cold water.
16 years ago today on DECEMBER 23, 1994, Mark Foo has died. R.I.P Mark Foo.
cody purcell now it’s been 23
27 years
Legend!
Scary! Such cool footage tho
RIP Mark see you on the other side! 🤙
Destemido Mark Foo grande Big ride ele era Water Man vamos respeitar
Always liked Mark. It was very sad.
I remember that. That was a total freak accident.
RIP legend
Mark Foo rode waves that were way more knarly and sketchy than this particular day at mavericks, not saying that this wave isn't dangerous or big, but I followed Mark and have alot of respect for him.The way the news crew made it sound just doesn't fit ,if you go on TV that millions watch then in my opinion you should at least know a little bit about what they report. Just my opinion though..R.I.P Mark..
"A LEGEND NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN "
Well said sir my thoughts precisely written! 👍
I don't think so. Mavericks are up there with Stern, the Right, and other extremely dangerous waves to surf. And clearly, the Mavericks were in fact more than gnarly enough for him that day. RIP
Poor foo
Maverick's is so 90's
Mavericks has a back flow that some times sends water right back up the face in the form of a large speed bump that meets u at an awkard time I have only seen a few surf vids of guys who some how pull off a miraculous ride and make it over the speed bump and the water that is back pedaling against the forward progress if the wave ,its like some one pulling the rug or ur board back out from under your feet,i skate big half pipes and now big pools,and this place is way out of my league...but a wonder to observe you obviously don't master Mavs on ur first day....I just happen to learn about it thru the movie....and was captivated because in my vert skating I had a guy like frosty that help me get to a Pro level in a short time so the movie hit home,THANKS,I saw the vid of Foo and it did not look bad at all but u never know what happened under the water...piece.
Foo would go.
@jbeaman848 if you create a life that's completely free of dangers, you're no longer alive!
Mark Foo will live on to Eternity. The Ocean is no place to play when it is Firing non stop Set after set. In Cold Hostile water . R.I.P. .my Man
🤙🏽👑
2007 mavericks
Fish Foo..... How long can you tread water?
Nice coat tony!
Im frothing 😤
Mavaricks has NOTHING on Nazare!
mavericks crazy ah!
rip guy!!!
:C
I pity the fo.... nah.
Very sad indeed.
@jbeaman848 some people live their life to the fullest. clearly you dont
@MrIsomer yea and I'm andy too
O MAR ENGOLIU
"a leggy wave" lol on a 12-foot gun at Mavericks
Ledgey
Mark was a legend, but my favorite surfer is still Jimmy Naruo. YEW!
Yeah, Jimmy is my favorite too!
My favorite is Jay Moriarity
Mark Foo was trying to gather abalone.
fuck off - not only are you lame, youre not even funny.
People call these things 'tragdies' and 'accidents' but they're really not. You're not supposed to be out there. People that respect their own lives don't go out into the ocean where there are obviously massive dangerous waves.
You can choose to sit at home in your living room sipping tea and get cancer eventually or
Take risks and do dangerous things for kicks.
Driving a car these days is dangerous as fuck.
I like sipping tea and also like going out into the ocean.
You are not a surfer obviously and you will never understand that people like to push and challenge themselves, the vast majority of big wave surfers have trained their mind and body to ride these huge waves.
by your logic you shouldnt drive a car, get on a plane, go outside - life is a one way ticket to death dude. Everyone ends up there whether they live scared on the internet or drop in at Mavericks. Go live and get some excitement and stop being such a bitch
Gibberish! Most everything thrilling in life has an element of danger.These folks have major gonads and are very experienced and the pay off must be huge!
killed ? are u kidding me lol, now bring the sea to justice, some weird humans o.O
The people talking don't know how to surf so they sound like fools. Mark's leash was caught on a rock so I suggest they know educate themselves before sounding foolish.
No Kawika, this bay area news team are not fools, and the particular reporter who interviewed me was a scuba diver and did a great job covering this story. Speaking of sounding foolish - how did you determine Mark's leash got caught on a rock? Were you there? I was swimming out there filming that day. Our boat recovered his body. No surfers I have ever talked to out there have snagged their leashes on the bottom out there.
@@MrIsomer You're one year late to the reply and you don't even know the story and what happen. Go do your research. So yeah, speaking of sounding foolish......
@@SanDiegoI904 I can tell by the way you talk that you are really stupid. You should have kept you mouth shut but too late now everyone knows you're an idiot. 🤪
@@MrIsomer Go and do research for the video that another surfer who was there said that he felt something tugging at his leash and then it let go, he believes it was Mark because Mark could hold his breath for a long time but then he let go.
that chicks shoulder pads were way out of style by then..
RIP Mark Foo