Haha yep the "how did I end up in this situation" always seems to find you...especially when the chiefs materialise. One of the best accounts of getting smoked. Thanks for sharing it Alex 🤘🏼
I've learned that lesson, I've noticed that myself, when they're screaming at you to "go!" I usually respond to them "why don't you go?" Oh? Because you're way out of position and you're a kook? Well too bad for you. And leave me alone. Wave selection is crucial part of surfing. (trust me on that)
I am in no way downplaying any wave! My point was that you can in no way understand these waves by watching them on film. The wave that got Mark Foo (May He Rest in Blissful Peace) looked so innocuous: yeah it was double overhead but, who hasn't surfed double overhead? Now Maverick's waves are different,like you said, dangerous, and that is exactly what you can't catch on film. It is like remembering that bomb you caught, and going through the footage to find it was more of a bimb, KWIM?
Have had the wind knocked out of me in football and surfing. You're rendered virtually helpless. I think that's what happened to Mark. That wave might not have been the biggest, but was extremly thick and heavy....
I know EXACTLY what you're talkin about! I was in perfect position with an outside big mama and all the guys were yellin "paddle paddle go for it! After the wipe out , I think it was the sever oxygen deprivation that kept me calm. But they were right though, once you find yourself in that spot, it's do or die!
It is an absolute shame to me to no longer see this wave as huge. It is monsterous, but the number of waves I have viewed, mind you, not ridden being what it is this wave seems unremarkable, kind of like the one that got Mark Foo RIP.
bruh you have no clue what you are talking about. If you never rid this wave you have no idea of just who powerful and scary it is out there. This is some shorebreak warm water hawaiian wave lol its cold deep and oh yeah the sharks
5:15 Lesson Learned. Yep. Don't listen to them! You do you. That's the only way to surf. I don't listen to nobody. My reply to them is "You go. if you want it so bad why don't you catch it."
In this context, to go underwater, through the wave and potentially to safety. Ideally in a wipeout you'd be in a diving position and could penetrate the wave's surface.Not so for this poor guy.
+MrShongololo most people who hate on surf videos, can't surf so they put other people down to make them selves feel better about sitting on youtube all day hahah
Yeah it's pretty simple, just have to sacrifice your first born son and do a dance to the gods during a solar eclipse, while eating unicorn tacos. Or click the join now button on the website, what ever's easier for you really.
+Greyson Myers Hey Greyson, Our music is available on Google Play : play.google.com/store/music/artist/The_Jetties?id=Ag7spmyhhxscqlw5lkwtqzo7pvy thejettiesband.com
He heard “Go go go”. They said “No no no”.
hahaha the guy who took off even further inside gets no credit at all!!
Blake Milliken obviously not, he clearly described exactly what happened to the surfer on the shoulder, airdrop and all. Need to learn to listen bro
Blake Milliken cool name tho ;)
A scary description dude, Alex deserves some serious respect, I'd like to see all those haters spin around and paddle for a beast like that.
What a nice fella. Glad he's ok
Bring these back.
We’ve all gone when we shouldn’t have in front of our heroes. Glad you’re ok bro 🤙🏻
Feel ya on that one 😂
Woody harrelson of surfing
Haha yep the "how did I end up in this situation" always seems to find you...especially when the chiefs materialise.
One of the best accounts of getting smoked.
Thanks for sharing it Alex 🤘🏼
This guy is so funny.
He seems like a real genuine person, much respect! These are guys are so courageous and fearless to even consider surfing these giant waves!
Glad he made it out ok. I used to work at Dive n Surf in Redondo and he'd be in there a lot. Super cool dude.
Great surfer and cool dude
I've learned that lesson, I've noticed that myself, when they're screaming at you to "go!" I usually respond to them "why don't you go?" Oh? Because you're way out of position and you're a kook? Well too bad for you. And leave me alone. Wave selection is crucial part of surfing. (trust me on that)
How about that dude that went left! LOL. 1:38
Kinda makes me wonder where your jetski was when you paddled in to that beast.
Anchored.
pause @ 3:33 for awesome face
maybe by gogogo they meant GET OVER THE FREAKIN WAVE haha. oh well, no matter what it seems like this guy is always happy
I am in no way downplaying any wave! My point was that you can in no way understand these waves by watching them on film. The wave that got Mark Foo (May He Rest in Blissful Peace) looked so innocuous: yeah it was double overhead but, who hasn't surfed double overhead? Now Maverick's waves are different,like you said, dangerous, and that is exactly what you can't catch on film. It is like remembering that bomb you caught, and going through the footage to find it was more of a bimb, KWIM?
Have had the wind knocked out of me in football and surfing. You're rendered virtually helpless. I think that's what happened to Mark. That wave might not have been the biggest, but was extremly thick and heavy....
Hey I think it was a bit over double overhead mate 😂
But still a great point
I know EXACTLY what you're talkin about! I was in perfect position with an outside big mama and all the guys were yellin "paddle paddle go for it! After the wipe out , I think it was the sever oxygen deprivation that kept me calm. But they were right though, once you find yourself in that spot, it's do or die!
Where can I buy this song?? It’s sick! @seanhaitz let me know!
Watch out for those speed bumps.
777 Ill leave it there...Alex Gray Kills it!!!
It is an absolute shame to me to no longer see this wave as huge. It is monsterous, but the number of waves I have viewed, mind you, not ridden being what it is this wave seems unremarkable, kind of like the one that got Mark Foo RIP.
bruh you have no clue what you are talking about. If you never rid this wave you have no idea of just who powerful and scary it is out there. This is some shorebreak warm water hawaiian wave lol its cold deep and oh yeah the sharks
hahaha, great storytelling! :)
Whoa this is crazy stuff
This gave me an idea,,,,A inflation vest should be remote controlled for a buddy to "pull' your vest for you....Just in case you do get paralysed...
5:15 Lesson Learned. Yep. Don't listen to them! You do you. That's the only way to surf. I don't listen to nobody. My reply to them is "You go. if you want it so bad why don't you catch it."
How does he have only a dimple on his left cheek
My mom had one, I have one, and all three of my kids have one.
Great attitude.Did you get a good one on your 9'9"?
The song on this video is available on Google Play "3rd Dimension": play.google.com/store/music/artist/The_Jetties?id=Ag7spmyhhxscqlw5lkwtqzo7pvy
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mark foo died at mavericks...not Todos Santos...
what does penetrate mean?
In this context, to go underwater, through the wave and potentially to safety. Ideally in a wipeout you'd be in a diving position and could penetrate the wave's surface.Not so for this poor guy.
So are you saying that your heroes were in the boat? You weren't very clear on that point.
Das Loco Bro.
Motivation bomb!
The fall guy
good story! whos the band?
Song?
whats this song at the end?
I'm a Grey/Gray too. :)
He's chill as fuck.
Love him.
nice story.
+MrShongololo most people who hate on surf videos, can't surf so they put other people down to make them selves feel better about sitting on youtube all day hahah
yeah but Mavericks is a fucking dangerous wave
sean haitz
oh man
wats th song at the end called
@lilmikevskaters wow do u want a medal? -.-
Does anyone know how to become a part of Surfline?
Yeah it's pretty simple, just have to sacrifice your first born son and do a dance to the gods during a solar eclipse, while eating unicorn tacos. Or click the join now button on the website, what ever's easier for you really.
MrOhnouhoh ill fuckin do it nigga.. I DONT GIVE A FUCK!!!!!!!!!
I just meet him today
Song is 3rd Dimension by The Jetties ruclips.net/video/kfbuKKY9IEA/видео.html
This video was far longer than it should’ve been for one wipeout
Rescued by a jetski... That's cheating.
Song?
+Greyson Myers Hey Greyson, Our music is available on Google Play : play.google.com/store/music/artist/The_Jetties?id=Ag7spmyhhxscqlw5lkwtqzo7pvy thejettiesband.com