Maybe it’s just me but this ability to not only film yourself, document your day leading up to the event and upload it in real time, and then kind of interview yourself for both pre and post heats of events provides such an insane perspective that we never got to see before. Everyone who has their own channel is doing their part to show to the world how great the surfing community is. Kinda torn between it helping grow it again to where competitors are making huge amounts of cash but also fully aware of the evils that come with too much corporate involvement..
I like the Wipeouts and struggle to get back out... surfers and ppl who surf know that part of the game.. And IMO I appreciate seeing the struggle getting out to the line-up
@@guysteele204 yes and wishing to control what corporations do is technically desiring to exert even more control than what corporations exert; ie, controlling the controllers.
Your channel just gets better and better, but the coverage of the BDSO and the Eddie are so special. You capture how special these events are to you and all the surf community of the North Shore. You get such a close up view of all the best surfers and the camaraderie is awesome. With the amazing filming and editing I can’t get enough of this. Keep up the amazing work and for all the full-on charging this winter so far. And there’s you and Nathan’s podcast!!!
Agreed. I think over Covid I got too much over curated surf content and always dogged on Koa. But I need to eat crow bc Koa is real deal and himself. Hope to meet him one day. Probably never been to Honolii on big island though 🤙🏼
Dude! Awesome vid again brah! Makes me laugh how much your girl plays with herself😂😂 not so natural on camera huh😂😂😂 yew!!🤙🤙 stay stoked brochachos! Legend!
I'm so hooked on these videos. How they're filmed...the whole team aspect and feeling a part of it. The different brilliant and beautiful camera angles and how it's edited almost together. Mad props. #cantstopwontstop
My respects for the native Hawaiian culture, as I respect the vast indigenous culture that exists in my country, Brazil. Congratulations on the channel!
Thank you always, Koa, for giving us sweet access to the life that is out of reach for us in the UK. You and Nate are so much fun to watch, so insightful, and always inspirational. Your videos are getting me, and others like me through a long winter over here. Every day I check you and Nate's channel for new content. Keep it coming! Deep gratitude and respect from the grey miserable island 😌🙌🤙 PS Love the podcast and even though I know when it drops, I keep checking a for a new one a few days before like a chump 🙈😅
Insane video feel very fortunate to experience this event !! Thank you for doing this one Koa! #thisisliving love the vibe of everyone and the ceremony was ultra special! Missing Hawaii!! ❤
I have no clue why you were recommended in my feed because I have never been a fan of surfing or followed it. But I have been to Hawaii 3 times and my favorite spot was North Shore which is what caught my eye, had no clue how legendary of a beach I was on and I must admit I'm dying to learn to surf now! Legendary drone shots and videos of the beautiful beaches. Been binge watching these videos, keep up the amazing content brother. You're def living ! 👍🙏🤙
Do you do water sports of any kind? Do you understand the ocean?? If not..north shore Oahu is not the place to start. Obviously you're a beginner. Waikiki is a safe place to learn...it was the queen's private surf spot. Also ...the cove in Maui is fun and safe...go to MWR for great equipment and local guy instructors. Tommy..the owner was on cover of Surfer Magazine many years ago...but they are the real deal. I love both spots...Mahalo 🤙
Another sick vlog! Love seeing behind the scenes of all the contests. The distance you drop on some of those waves and actually land on your board is insane 🤯
Koa Kamaina - great that you captured the opening ceremony , meet and greet with buddies - da whole enchilada - and explained to us what it was about - thank you Glad your Dad got nada Hui Tradition going
@@finnmcginn9931 Koa Rothman’s dad was responsible for forming DA HUI North Shore Surfing Association and is a principle of DA HUI SHOOTOUT - and for championing Native Hawaiian Traditions , history and Chants - of which the opening ceremony of Da Hui Shootout is informed
This is the best video I have seen you drop. Really felt like I was experiencing the events culture, excitement, and understanding the differences in the rule changes back at Pipe. If it matters, I gave you a 10 for the nose blow. TILvn!😂
Dear Koa, your choice to prioritise including the experience of the ceremony is (for me) the most profound example of the heart of your brand “This is Living”. Thank you for sharing this sacred and rare view into your community and the history of the sports origins. Much aloha to you.
Those sprays on your boards are so dope. I appreciate your vlog. It gives a real life experience of the competitions instead of some unrealistic highlight real. I think you talking through it really ties it all together.
Thank you for these videos! they are visually beautiful, the surfing is awesome and it is exciting to be down on the beach vicariously, getting to see everyone! (your first heat actually looked amazing to me)
Damn the look of that swell reminded me of my old bodyboarding magazine's from late 90s/early 2000s. Haven't seen it look so beautiful like that in a while certain color and feel to the atmosphere too. Epic Surf edit.
btw...thanks for sharing the board size in these vids. Always interested to see what the pros are using in diff conditions. Went to the Step Up for this size pipeline. Interesting.
Ha Ha on ya Koa trying to mock the 🐐🐐🐐😂😂😂🤟. Little did you know he would massively redeem himself in the next few heats lol. Really enjoyed your previous Eddie episode as well btw super busy week on Oahu .
A perfect 10 when he said" So loud he just doesnt stop talking on the mic (eye roll)priceless..,must be so annoying all day long ..i love the channel awesome to be behind the curtain a lil bit ...also great ceremony..aloha braddha
Caught up with my friendz you guys are awesome totally worth the time n finding your channel. Hawaii North Shore. Hi to all military personnel too. Later
🤙good stuff brutha. think you guys hit a flow in the recent rockys clip with the reggae vibes. chilled down fits. Think about adding some kinda logo with the slo-go lol. Like retro stripped sunset 🌅 vibes this is living would be sick. 👌✨
Awesome vid Koa, super insightful! One piece of constructive criticism, it can be quite hard to hear when you at the event with all the people around. May I suggest you get one of those small mic's that you can just attach to your shirt when you in those crowded areas? :)
Maybe it’s just me but this ability to not only film yourself, document your day leading up to the event and upload it in real time, and then kind of interview yourself for both pre and post heats of events provides such an insane perspective that we never got to see before. Everyone who has their own channel is doing their part to show to the world how great the surfing community is. Kinda torn between it helping grow it again to where competitors are making huge amounts of cash but also fully aware of the evils that come with too much corporate involvement..
Someone else is filming and probably doing the editing & uploading. Nevertheless still quality.
@@pps900 yes, but his own guy so it’s basically filming yourself and speaking without having to hold your own camera.
I like the Wipeouts and struggle to get back out... surfers and ppl who surf know that part of the game.. And IMO I appreciate seeing the struggle getting out to the line-up
Too much corporate involvement… says the guy who is using a Big Tech platform.
@@guysteele204 yes and wishing to control what corporations do is technically desiring to exert even more control than what corporations exert; ie, controlling the controllers.
Your channel just gets better and better, but the coverage of the BDSO and the Eddie are so special. You capture how special these events are to you and all the surf community of the North Shore. You get such a close up view of all the best surfers and the camaraderie is awesome. With the amazing filming and editing I can’t get enough of this. Keep up the amazing work and for all the full-on charging this winter so far. And there’s you and Nathan’s podcast!!!
Agreed. I think over Covid I got too much over curated surf content and always dogged on Koa. But I need to eat crow bc Koa is real deal and himself. Hope to meet him one day. Probably never been to Honolii on big island though 🤙🏼
Thank you for posting pre-event ceremony. Bringing the righteousness.
Dude! Awesome vid again brah! Makes me laugh how much your girl plays with herself😂😂 not so natural on camera huh😂😂😂 yew!!🤙🤙 stay stoked brochachos! Legend!
so true his muse.
The ritual works! Wave gods were summoned 🌊🙌🙌
The water is God, try living 5days without it! It gives life to ALL. There can be no life without it. All water is holy!😊
I'm so hooked on these videos. How they're filmed...the whole team aspect and feeling a part of it. The different brilliant and beautiful camera angles and how it's edited almost together. Mad props. #cantstopwontstop
Slayer
My respects for the native Hawaiian culture, as I respect the vast indigenous culture that exists in my country, Brazil. Congratulations on the channel!
😊😊😊😊so happy to be able to witness a great traditional event thanks to your channel! Amazing waves, amazing surfing Koa!
Love the ceremony brother Maori from NZ similar rituals love your guys content blessed for waves over there 🤠
thank you for showing a clear insight of how these events work... ceremony, surfers gathering, surfing: what a nice combo!
Id love to see that in person. This is great to witness.
Thank you always, Koa, for giving us sweet access to the life that is out of reach for us in the UK. You and Nate are so much fun to watch, so insightful, and always inspirational. Your videos are getting me, and others like me through a long winter over here. Every day I check you and Nate's channel for new content. Keep it coming! Deep gratitude and respect from the grey miserable island 😌🙌🤙
PS Love the podcast and even though I know when it drops, I keep checking a for a new one a few days before like a chump 🙈😅
Durst Furst
Insane video feel very fortunate to experience this event !! Thank you for doing this one Koa! #thisisliving love the vibe of everyone and the ceremony was ultra special! Missing Hawaii!! ❤
I have no clue why you were recommended in my feed because I have never been a fan of surfing or followed it. But I have been to Hawaii 3 times and my favorite spot was North Shore which is what caught my eye, had no clue how legendary of a beach I was on and I must admit I'm dying to learn to surf now! Legendary drone shots and videos of the beautiful beaches. Been binge watching these videos, keep up the amazing content brother. You're def living ! 👍🙏🤙
Perfect spot to learn is Koa’s home breaks…especially Pipe! 🤙
@San Marcos have no clue what any of that means 🤣🤣🤣
Do you do water sports of any kind? Do you understand the ocean?? If not..north shore Oahu is not the place to start. Obviously you're a beginner. Waikiki is a safe place to learn...it was the queen's private surf spot. Also ...the cove in Maui is fun and safe...go to MWR for great equipment and local guy instructors. Tommy..the owner was on cover of Surfer Magazine many years ago...but they are the real deal. I love both spots...Mahalo 🤙
Miss my roots. So happy to share in this, its so beautiful. I gotta get back. Bless your time and those involved
Definitely one of my favorite episodes for sure ! Nice to be a fly on a flower around the top surfers in the world!
Another sick vlog! Love seeing behind the scenes of all the contests. The distance you drop on some of those waves and actually land on your board is insane 🤯
Nice to see the surf community together, especially the RUclips surf community
Start to finish best job vlog of all time! Awesome editing and sick clips!
Koa Kamaina - great that you captured the opening ceremony , meet and greet with buddies - da whole enchilada - and explained to us what it was about - thank you
Glad your Dad got nada Hui Tradition going
I know I could look it up but what does "nada hui" mean? Cheers from frozen Canada.
@@finnmcginn9931 Koa Rothman’s dad
was responsible for forming DA HUI
North Shore Surfing Association
and is a principle of DA HUI SHOOTOUT - and for championing
Native Hawaiian Traditions , history and Chants - of which the opening ceremony of Da Hui Shootout is informed
@@stevebelzer4758 thanks for the answer. Cheers
The ceremony, what a beat!
The clip of a pipeline bomb then back to the opening ceremony is spiritual and priceless and gave me chicken skin. Thanks Jack
Chicken nuggets for the boi
That ceremony was absolutely incredible, hands down the best contest out there.
You've been absolutely RIPPING , you seem so much more stoked since your neck got fixed, great vids Koa!!
Thanks!
This is the best video I have seen you drop. Really felt like I was experiencing the events culture, excitement, and understanding the differences in the rule changes back at Pipe.
If it matters, I gave you a 10 for the nose blow. TILvn!😂
Dear Koa, your choice to prioritise including the experience of the ceremony is (for me) the most profound example of the heart of your brand “This is Living”. Thank you for sharing this sacred and rare view into your community and the history of the sports origins. Much aloha to you.
Those sprays on your boards are so dope. I appreciate your vlog. It gives a real life experience of the competitions instead of some unrealistic highlight real. I think you talking through it really ties it all together.
Thanks for including the ceremony.
I pray you are always kept well and safe, Mr. Rothman. 🌊💙🙏
Sick for sure and so awesome to see the backstage of everything! Thank you and good luck
12:45 gorgeous shot. Just layers of blue.
13:45 fantastic photography
Athletic 😍🕶🍀🌸🌊⭐️
0:45 mo betta 🔥 🦸🏽♀️🧚♀️
19:21 COUNT IT! That was beautiful.
12:20 transition from 'maybe' to catching some beautiful waves... epic
You killed it bro. Good job. Awesome footage today.
Those vertical drops are sick.
It's amazing you guys can make them.
Quality videos koa, they are really worth it
First heat wave that you pumped down the line was my favorite wave of pipe footage so far.
The photography and water shots are next level. Stick with the 80’s spray for the boards as it’s solid!!!
Thank you for these videos! they are visually beautiful, the surfing is awesome and it is exciting to be down on the beach vicariously, getting to see everyone! (your first heat actually looked amazing to me)
Great episode, loved seeing the ceremony.
Rosé where have you been I’ve looking for you…❤❤❤❤❤love you too
Absolutely!!!!!❤
I love when u talk about pipe and how it all works! Great insights!
traditional Hawaiian ceremonies are so cool, the culture is beautiful
Awesome stuff once again boys! Good to see Jack getting barrelled at the end 😂
Hahaha 😂
This vids are getting better and better. Big fan from Argentina 🇦🇷! Continue like this koa and all the video team!
Great editing jack 🤙🏻 another awesome 😎 video Koa 🤙🏻😎🇦🇺
Thanks for these great videos Koa. Nathan and yourself are providing coverage we have never seen. Good luck to you
Out of all your videos, this one is my favorite!
That's a good Board for your arsenal this winter, Glad it didn't Snap! and yes amazing color, and design.
Luv this event and thanks for all the vlogs!!! Keep them coming brother!!! Best wishes out there 🤙🏽
Damn the look of that swell reminded me of my old bodyboarding magazine's from late 90s/early 2000s. Haven't seen it look so beautiful like that in a while certain color and feel to the atmosphere too. Epic Surf edit.
Some great waves man! I want you to feel happier about them 🤣 but I know you know what’s great and what’s not.
Awesome waves and awesome riding by Koa big up to you!!
Sick boards , sick waves , sick tunes , thanks Koa
btw...thanks for sharing the board size in these vids.
Always interested to see what the pros are using in diff conditions.
Went to the Step Up for this size pipeline.
Interesting.
What an insane capture 14:01
Thank you Koa for sharing...
Ha Ha on ya Koa trying to mock the 🐐🐐🐐😂😂😂🤟. Little did you know he would massively redeem himself in the next few heats lol. Really enjoyed your previous Eddie episode as well btw super busy week on Oahu .
Bravo, those waves were freakin heavy! You were charging, man that was imrpessive!
This is so fun to watch. How many surf events do you normally do? Looking forward to watching you again!
A perfect 10 when he said" So loud he just doesnt stop talking on the mic (eye roll)priceless..,must be so annoying all day long ..i love the channel awesome to be behind the curtain a lil bit ...also great ceremony..aloha braddha
This Hui O hee Nalu chant is to make the waves PUMP!!
That pink Pyzel is straight sickness Koa, love it.
That was the BEST surfing event Ive EVER seen
Caught up with my friendz you guys are awesome totally worth the time n finding your channel. Hawaii North Shore. Hi to all military personnel too. Later
Up your alley too military wise like a good kill before we go get it done.
The GOAT himself. Cool to see Kelly in the vid too
Nice to feel the vibes in the crew and at the ceremony awesome super mad respect 🙏 Koa nice video
So awesome Koa, keep up the content. Yew!
That opening ceremony was rad.
This is so good koa insane insight to life your living!!!!!
So gnarly out there!! Killing it bro.
🤙good stuff brutha. think you guys hit a flow in the recent rockys clip with the reggae vibes. chilled down fits. Think about adding some kinda logo with the slo-go lol. Like retro stripped sunset 🌅 vibes this is living would be sick. 👌✨
Love this event it’s got SOUL
Artistic style of the waves in the ocean so real
Insane Vlog and footage Koa and Crew ❤🤙🤩
Sweet airbrush on boards. Got a Martin Potter vibe to it. Ps. Thought that last wave you were getting 9.0.
Epic as always!!!🔥🌊🔥🌊🔥🌊🔥
Heavy Koa, really good
6:18 and you maintain focus on the day ahead, a true professional.😂
Awesome vid Koa, super insightful! One piece of constructive criticism, it can be quite hard to hear when you at the event with all the people around. May I suggest you get one of those small mic's that you can just attach to your shirt when you in those crowded areas? :)
Every time I see Mr. Billy Kemper, I smile. This guy needs to be more of a household name!
I'm really glad to just be seeing Billy Kemper!
Ah, nope !!! The guy is famous for beating up "tourists" on the beach !
@@adambane1719 right on! Don't be a tourist around Billy. Problem solved.
Kemp
Brakdown ---------> Breakdown. Koa, great video! You surfed really well! That last wave was sick. The board you were on was perfect for you.
Behind the scenes. Is cool as heck.
Koa, sick video! Can't wait for the next one. Be safe out there Brother
Maybe big tennis will be better for him, not surfing 🤔
@4:07 The reverse flag is a nice touch🤙
THIS IS LIVING IS ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
You should sign your boards for what shootouts it is and put them up for sale on your merchandise
Koa what’s the music track while you are surfing in your heat?
Fun to watch, charging!! 🔨🤙🏽
45 minutes to an hour 🤙💕mbg
When will Day 2 released Koa? Besides the unfortunate injuries, day 2 was unreal
That last wave almost similar situation like kelly second wave at backdoor on the final pipe pro last year
The GF distraction while getting boards out of the truck 😂 🔥
OMG punch me out
A totally pointless presence to an otherwise good surfing vlog.
14:05 absolutely incredible wave
😈😈😈 that wave wedged .... no excuses 😈😈😈
Great job Koa! Who else is on your team?
Hey Koa use broken board parts for someone to oil paint on. Beach scenes etc.
Any way to get some merch in South Africa???
Love your vids Koa, and a great character, mix between Nicols Cage and Christopher Walken, just sayin🤜🤛
You killed it regardless man .. fucking sick.
Awesome episode, native strong
Respect