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  • @madcow5833
    @madcow5833 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely massive props to your filmers and editors and everyone who paddled out that day. This blows my mind!

  • @danielkoval6922

    @danielkoval6922

    Жыл бұрын

    Mad cow legend

  • @johnbrown1851

    @johnbrown1851

    Жыл бұрын

    It blows my mind that no one died out there. That was RIDICULOUS!!!!!!

  • @Eventual-Visitor

    @Eventual-Visitor

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, some fairly decent wipeouts.

  • @punanitsunami2786

    @punanitsunami2786

    Жыл бұрын

    That was an epic edit

  • @BarefeetB

    @BarefeetB

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the guys on the ski's !! 🤙🤙🤙

  • @felixbrauro
    @felixbrauro Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nate. I’m sure that was bittersweet for you but we appreciate you documenting and sharing with us. Cant wait to see you back out there once you’re all healed up.

  • @Dude-qs3pe
    @Dude-qs3pe Жыл бұрын

    Though you are greatly missed surfing the event,you and your crew produced the best coverage of the “EDDIE” is second to none. Your spirit shows through in the incredible footage. Thanks Nate

  • @kirktaylor4954
    @kirktaylor4954 Жыл бұрын

    It a near miracle and testament to water safety and the skill and fitness of the watermen and women that no one drowned or was seriously injured. From watching afar here in Virginia - it may be the most inspiring event I have ever witnessed.

  • @ChickenJoe-tq6xd

    @ChickenJoe-tq6xd

    Жыл бұрын

    Not a miracle at all, these men have so much experience and knowledge of the waves that this is nothing to be afraid of for them

  • @josephemmett8076
    @josephemmett8076 Жыл бұрын

    Nate, this is by the far the best coverage I've seen and I've been watching all the channels. Incredible. Thanks to you and Zoard and whoever else put this together.

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @MattPado

    @MattPado

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes incredible footage...thank you...aloha

  • @asrotties
    @asrotties Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely the best video of the Eddie Aikau. The music intensifying the excitement and danger, the crowds voices, the slow mo. EXCELLENT editing and film work. Thanks to Nate and Zord for sharing your skills with us. I think the crowd size at this event shows that all these videos work in peaking spectator interest in the sport. Hopefully that will reflect generously on the dollars that are invested into competitions and salaries for the surfers as well as the lifeguards who are truly heroes at these events. Please, keep up the good work. Can't wait to see Nate surfing this event next year when he is fully recovered from his back injury.

  • @carlmarks8170

    @carlmarks8170

    Жыл бұрын

    *piquing

  • @seblivefloormanager
    @seblivefloormanager Жыл бұрын

    Blown away. The event, the psycho waves, the psycho surfers, the phenomenal safety and film crews, and the emotional prize giving has left me in pieces in the UK. Thank you always to Nate and your crew for giving us such access, for your humility, (really feeling your FOMO Nate, but it WILL pan out and I totally see you winning the Eddie one day) Massive respect to you and all your mind blowing friends 👏 🙌 🤙

  • @hyuson
    @hyuson Жыл бұрын

    By far the best edit of The Eddie event! Got so AMP'd!!!!! Nicely done Nathan and crew!

  • @ElizabethWhitbread

    @ElizabethWhitbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @billsilva7932

    @billsilva7932

    Жыл бұрын

    💯 %

  • @jamessantiago9724
    @jamessantiago9724 Жыл бұрын

    I picked Jon to win but was stoked to see luke won the contest. The guy puts his life on the line to save and keep people safe, he fully deserves this win! Good job brother!

  • @robertibert9269
    @robertibert9269 Жыл бұрын

    Editing genius, absolutely brilliant post. The heroic surfers deserve this epic edit, Thanks Nathan!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm Жыл бұрын

    Best presentation of the Eddie yet, the angle ☯️

  • @andyf4519
    @andyf4519 Жыл бұрын

    This is the footage i was waiting for! You guys nailed it!!!!! Love the soundtrack Thank you🙏

  • @padovann
    @padovann Жыл бұрын

    The fact that ‘we’ can now surf maxed out Waimea bay closeouts absolutely blows my mind. Inflation and big wave board design have pushed big wave surfing to the freakin stratosphere. So hectic to watch. Props for a lifetime to everyone who surfed out there 🙏🤟

  • @EmperorNerox

    @EmperorNerox

    Жыл бұрын

    When couldn't they surf it? Lol they don't even hold the comp unless waves are at least 20 ft

  • @padovann

    @padovann

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmperorNerox the point is people used to die surfing big waves. You know before lineups were peppered with jet skis for rescue, inflation vests kept you from drowning, and super well designed big wave boards gave you a fighting chance to surf super steep waves of that size? If it’s big enough to close out the bay it’s big enough to kill someone. If you have to ask then you clearly are new to the sport

  • @EmperorNerox

    @EmperorNerox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@padovann yea I'm new the sport lol you figured it out , what a twit

  • @padovann

    @padovann

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmperorNerox I figured by your name you were a troll but thanks for confirming it. Hope your parents basement is treating you well

  • @MrCaselade
    @MrCaselade Жыл бұрын

    Epic day and so cool to see it live…but….this edit…More intense than the live broadcast. Nailed it 👍🏻👍🏻 thank you for this

  • @realeyesrealizereallies6828
    @realeyesrealizereallies6828 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, that might have just worked out for you, you didn't get to surf, but that footage and editing was incredible..You documented that day perfectly, this video will live on for generations...

  • @treeknome2642
    @treeknome2642 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I can’t get over how historical and epic these waves were. Amazing. Great job putting it all together!!!! 🤙

  • @roseelliott2728
    @roseelliott2728 Жыл бұрын

    Start to finish this was the most EPIC surfing event I’ve ever watched. I had hopes that Surfline would have tapped you to come in for some commentary. Great edits as always❤

  • @CLANK...
    @CLANK... Жыл бұрын

    whilst you didnt get to surf, nate, you and zoard get the honour of presenting the event in the absolute best way ever! amazing job, you should be immensely proud of this video!

  • @dalecoleman1511
    @dalecoleman1511 Жыл бұрын

    The Kids chatting in the backgroud are classic!! The wee dude "I'd head out for a million bucks!"🌊🤑🤙🏽🤣

  • @marcelo.pastorelli
    @marcelo.pastorelli Жыл бұрын

    Love how everyone and absolutely everyone is just vibing almost like it's a party, except for a small detail being the giant monsters pounding guys in the lineup. Really good vibes only!

  • @williammadray7818
    @williammadray7818 Жыл бұрын

    First time this old man's been able to sit down in a week and go through my KZread feed, and actually watch it after being in Miami, the past week. All I can say is WOW ABSOLUTELY SICK!!!!!!!

  • @0ld_skool
    @0ld_skool Жыл бұрын

    Turned it off, no good!...... Cause I had to watch this in my big TV and not in my phone! Unbelievable footage, the editing was on point, the thrills and the spills! Wow, what an awesome event. These people have balls of steel, absolute chargers. Talk about commitment and putting it all on the line 😲🤙

  • @TruthIsNot4Sale
    @TruthIsNot4Sale Жыл бұрын

    I watched the whole thing live and this was way more epic on on all levels !

  • @steveembery1861
    @steveembery1861 Жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much Nathan and crew. The presentation was quite emotional and showed how much warmth and respect there is in the the Hawaiian big wave community.

  • @brianchristenson6055
    @brianchristenson6055 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome!!!! Thank you so much for bringing us along. The Bay closing out!!! Absolute legends!)

  • @Ryan-zd2lk
    @Ryan-zd2lk Жыл бұрын

    ok stop! I am 5 min in and this is the best made video I have seen yet about the event! continue....

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @tonysmario
    @tonysmario Жыл бұрын

    nice edit. really showed how historically epic that swell was, and how heroic were all the competitors...the modern crew of big wave riders is so talented and fit. everyone charging and coming in ok! the best event in surf history so far. fairy tale ending... great job covering the event, nate, instead of just suffering over not being in it. you have many historic swells to ride, i'm sure...it was an excellent example as a role model, how you supported your friends and family, when you were obviously disappointed for yourself.

  • @camerongodfrey5166
    @camerongodfrey5166 Жыл бұрын

    Big congrats to Luke, John, and the rest of the surfers. Legendary.

  • @TheWaxhead66
    @TheWaxhead66 Жыл бұрын

    The Eddie production team needed your filmers angle and quality! Incredible vision of one of the most iconic days in surfing history

  • @malakaipoppyadventures4579
    @malakaipoppyadventures4579 Жыл бұрын

    Nathan & Zoard one of your best videos that drone footage at the start was epic it was cinema like with the music & editing WOW guys way to step up the game & to top off shooting one of the best Eddie’s of all time shoutout to all the legends for sending it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🤙🏻😎🇦🇺

  • @markeggins890
    @markeggins890 Жыл бұрын

    Your edit makes me realise at this size and swell direction it was almost unrideable, big props to anyone who even got to paddle out.

  • @menash23
    @menash23 Жыл бұрын

    Insane conditions and amazing video capturing the thrill and power of this amazing spot.

  • @johnwilliams2420
    @johnwilliams2420 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so sorry you couldn’t compete in the event. You were in a perfect position to win it. Best footage I’ve seen of the Eddie 2023.

  • @subgrappling805
    @subgrappling805 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to Luke…awesome to see a local lifeguard come through in the clutch in such a historic run of the Eddie. What an awesome video you put together here boys, well done indeed.

  • @TheSlabaj
    @TheSlabaj Жыл бұрын

    Zoard, thank you so much for this. It is amazing. You are an incredible filmmaker. This is the next best thing to being there. I’m about to watch it again right now.

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it 🙌🏽 🙏🏽

  • @Dayesleeper

    @Dayesleeper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zoardjanko the music matched with the video is perfect. love all the angles, slow mo, overall the best footage ive seen.

  • @bullit4x
    @bullit4x Жыл бұрын

    YES!!!! Good for Luke !!!! Guy is a humble BEAST!! That's just bada$$. It's almost like all the lifeguards/water patrol won.

  • @arthelle418
    @arthelle418 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for filming this historic Eddie!! Really a great job. The level of surfing is amazing! Congratulations to all the contestants for some great big wave surfing.The water patrol did a fantastic job as well. Aloha

  • @r.g.3636
    @r.g.3636 Жыл бұрын

    the most beautiful waves in any bay in the world....... with the heaviest of chargers...... thank you for sharing

  • @BillyWarpinjur
    @BillyWarpinjur Жыл бұрын

    The Best Eddie Footage! Nate your video guy is Awesome Oh, in the truck Ivan looks like Lemmy from Motorhead!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jayswartz
    @jayswartz Жыл бұрын

    This is the BEST video by far of the Eddie I’ve seen! Nate, the cinematograph was amazing! I was on the edge of my seat watching every wave, bravo my friend!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mykeyoh1536
    @mykeyoh1536 Жыл бұрын

    24:35 absolutely historic event. stoked everyone made it out ok. an ON-DUTY lifeguard wins it and female surfers push the limits for generation Next! thanks to all especially the Aikau family and the people of Hawaii. BIG thanks to all the north shore chargers bringing these awesome posts to us every week. sincere mahalos!👏👍🤙😎 9' surfboard ='s 45' faces.

  • @danjmorse
    @danjmorse Жыл бұрын

    just an amazing edit! the music choices...the cuts...the slow mo....wow! I have been waiting for this post...I knew you would slay it! thanks!

  • @todd4549
    @todd4549 Жыл бұрын

    This is THE best big wave video out there. Absolutely incredible. HUGE HUGE HUGE props!!!

  • @djweeks_maui
    @djweeks_maui Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video Nate and all the filmers and editors. Amazing recap and the awards ceremony was so nice to watch

  • @charm2800
    @charm2800 Жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking, award winning, spectacular, awesome camera moments, omggggg, this is some of the best wave video I have ever seen, I am having serious vicarious experiences here, thank you so much, you are awesome!!! You should submit this for some kind of award, it's unbelievable. So many potential still shots as well within it, that would be absolutely mind blowing beautiful

  • @richdantinne1163
    @richdantinne1163 Жыл бұрын

    Dude - u win the award for the best footage of the event- I was lucky enough to be there in person - flew all the way from New Jersey (Ben Gravy Country) - then flew back the next day - the vibe was surreal - i share your video w everyone who asks about the event - u captured history on film - much love and respect

  • @CozySuperkick
    @CozySuperkick Жыл бұрын

    Incredible coverage. Didn't want this video to end. So much respect for all these guys. Thanks for everything you do here with your channel and on your new pod. Wish you the best in your recovery Nate. Cant wait to see you out there again. 🤙

  • @PaulOReilly712
    @PaulOReilly712 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best filming and edting with music a tribute to all the warriors who took part and Nathan though you were injured you have brought us something we wilnever forget the most epic and powerful footage ever taken of this event the best of all footage on youtube by far. eli carried you in his heart out there your friend.

  • @topherdean1024
    @topherdean102410 ай бұрын

    Wow, this is the best surf video I've ever watched. The video is crisp and clear and the footage was shot by a true surfer who knows what it's like. That you showed all aspects, paddling out, getting in, paddling for the wave, getting caught inside, backing out, getting pitched, jackhammered, that's big wave surfing. I've surfed big Waimea, not like this, but big enough to know, big enough to punch through the lip out in the middle of the bay. I'm old and done with this kinda business, but thanks for elevating my heart rate, just what the doctor ordered. Well done. 💙🤪

  • @jonowoodgo
    @jonowoodgo Жыл бұрын

    Thank Pat Curren🙏🙏🙏 rip he passed away the day it turned on, in true Eddie style. Definitely biggest I've seen since 1977. Also really sorry to hear about your back brah but hopefully your back out there in no time legend 🤙🙏 and in the next Eddie 🏄

  • @rozaliet
    @rozaliet Жыл бұрын

    Nearly smiled the entire video yeeew Zoard this edit goes crazy! Bummed you couldn't be out there Nate but still love to see it! yeew!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @michaeltimothy70
    @michaeltimothy70 Жыл бұрын

    Tremendous editing!!! Music is astounding!!!

  • @saltykoi3007
    @saltykoi3007 Жыл бұрын

    Best footage of the Eddie I have seen… outstanding work !!!!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽

  • @sixpointtwo62
    @sixpointtwo62 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched a lot of videos for the event but this one was the best hands down.

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙌🏽

  • @dannysimpson9880
    @dannysimpson9880 Жыл бұрын

    wow great video. huge waves and great music. doesnt get any better

  • @TruthIsNot4Sale
    @TruthIsNot4Sale Жыл бұрын

    I can not with this footage it’s all time next level of epic proportions! 🤯 🤯🤯🤯excellence

  • @bonicolaus8367
    @bonicolaus8367 Жыл бұрын

    goosebumps with every single second! thank you for making that kind of real content

  • @Yabroproductions33
    @Yabroproductions33 Жыл бұрын

    Lukes waves were massive Kemp and Healey had some sick ones, the roboleg on Rothman ws nutz. Sick footy, thanx for the vid

  • @kyleinspired
    @kyleinspired Жыл бұрын

    Epic edit! One of the craziest comps ever. Stoked to see the whole event broken down with the award ceremony and some behind the scenes footage 🤙

  • @superdad942
    @superdad942 Жыл бұрын

    Sick footie Nate! That jetski..... inches. Awesome angles. Thx!

  • @kirktaylor4954
    @kirktaylor4954 Жыл бұрын

    Why this is not getting more attention, who knows. I watched most of the live stream and attempted to be semi-productive. The behind the scenes view through your viewpoint is stepping into another world for most of us part-timers regardless of age. As fa an of your channel and your approach to life, congrats for living the dream and we trust that you will overcome your injury as has your brother-in-arms Billy and you real life brother who has had those challenges. It was epic and the value of watching through your lens is special documentation of one of the most exciting competitions for the archives. You will be back Nate -- also great work by Zorg, if that spelling is correct - well done edit and music as per usual. Mahalo!

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha Zorch** thanks

  • @frowenallen
    @frowenallen Жыл бұрын

    You and Zoard got great shots so glad to have seen this edit. Nate - sad you had to miss. But thank God you had a second look and found the back fracture because you could have had made that much worse and had a full season ender. Loved the music. The entire time on live stream announcers had no clue who was who so we were all lost. Your footy was so clean and clear! Wish I watched your live stream…

  • @fzxman1
    @fzxman1 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! Waimea at that size turns into a MONSTER SLAB! Top-to-bottom at 50'!! Insane Nathan! That was full-on "Gladiators vs Waimea BEAST SLAB" complete with a heavy music soundtrack that is so appropriate (amazing editing too). Mahalo nui nui nui loa Nathan! Malama Pono, a hui hou and a hui hou!

  • @ooklamoc4411
    @ooklamoc4411 Жыл бұрын

    My god this was rowdy. Absolutely ridiculous waves and the crew amped up and charging. Can’t imagine Nate’s disappointment but appreciate all this work bringing the event to life for us.

  • @jiyushugi1085
    @jiyushugi1085 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent music, as always. Very high production value. Something for the ages.

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 Жыл бұрын

    Greatest show ,outstanding performance by all Thank You Thank you...

  • @simonmoore7504
    @simonmoore7504 Жыл бұрын

    Superb film record of a totally insane surf event.

  • @sugewhitejacoby8654
    @sugewhitejacoby8654 Жыл бұрын

    Your video coverage is better than during the contest. Listening to the chatter of the gromes around 10:55 was good fun to hear the excitement in their voices. Editing was on point! Mahalo Nate much Aloha from Clearwater Beach Florida 🤙🤙

  • @ericmachell7852
    @ericmachell7852 Жыл бұрын

    So good! Sooo GOOD!!! Best coverage and shots thanks.

  • @rastabgood
    @rastabgood Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best footage and edit of the craziest Eddie ever, tnx

  • @arf138
    @arf138 Жыл бұрын

    this cinematography is amazing.. please.. do more of this.. i am so sorry you got hurt.. however.. this talent.. the world needs to see it this way.. so in depth and focused.. its ACTUALLY like surfing. .. Mind Surf..

  • @Live2Surf
    @Live2Surf Жыл бұрын

    Very Well Done- music, photography and commitment 2nd to none!!

  • @chuckwofford8698
    @chuckwofford8698 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for awesome film! Everyone who paddled out and let go of their rails is my hero.

  • @NoNamesAvailable81
    @NoNamesAvailable81 Жыл бұрын

    I kept hearing Nathan's voice in my head saying "Ohhhh myyyy Gooo" - epic!

  • @erikt6998
    @erikt6998 Жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite video from you Nate. Awesome editing all around sick.

  • @robowainsmith
    @robowainsmith Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for filming and uploading this. The live webcast seemed to be filmed on a potato 🥔

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    I used a prime rib 🥩

  • @upsidedahead
    @upsidedahead Жыл бұрын

    Very cool to hear the awards ceremony in full. The audio dropped out during the live stream. Thanks gang gang. WHAT A DAY!!!

  • @tylercobb9477
    @tylercobb9477 Жыл бұрын

    Best Eddie footage yet

  • @punanitsunami2786
    @punanitsunami2786 Жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal. Awesome event. Glad we're able to see it. Nathan's got the best edit of the event. We appreciate everything that you do for us nate!!

  • @xx_PCCR_xx
    @xx_PCCR_xx Жыл бұрын

    AMAZING footage!!!! Thank you guys for capturing this event and sharing it with us all! You are the BEST!!!

  • @BodhiNDaddy
    @BodhiNDaddy Жыл бұрын

    Simply the best coverage of The Eddie! Koa and John both almost had The Brock Bomb wave…..Aloha!

  • @somedude-tr1mj
    @somedude-tr1mj Жыл бұрын

    This video deserves to win some sort of award, seriously

  • @thesidewalksaint6236
    @thesidewalksaint6236 Жыл бұрын

    That was the best footage of the Eddie hands down

  • @FrankBott
    @FrankBott Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.. to whom ever did the video.. You did an great job of showing the size and shear power of the waves,sets,crowd and energy.. Massive respect to all.. Thanks for sharing .. you made me feel like i was there..

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 🙏🏽

  • @andymurday4538
    @andymurday4538 Жыл бұрын

    The best video of the Eddie event. Enjoyed seeing the waves and the surfing. I would love to visit Hawaii one day.

  • @Chip_in
    @Chip_in Жыл бұрын

    So epic and super heavy!!...Bummed that you were benched for this...Speedy recovery Nate ❤️ your videos!...Mad respect for every rider...Awesome to see the wahine shred.. Much Aroha ⛳

  • @urbanrage1069
    @urbanrage1069 Жыл бұрын

    my day starts well, amazing video, i love it impressive, dangerous, huge, magnificent, and magic waves big respect for the surfers who give us emotions

  • @livetosurf7850
    @livetosurf7850 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is EXCELLENT footage. I had a hard time seeing John's waves during. Great to see him (and all the amazing footage) here. Thank you!

  • @mattmartens3749
    @mattmartens3749 Жыл бұрын

    I love hearing the kids in the background. They're just super stoked to be there. Awesome inspiration for them

  • @whatsnextreisen
    @whatsnextreisen Жыл бұрын

    By far the best clips of that event!

  • @The_MissJarvis
    @The_MissJarvis Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for capturing and sharing this masterpiece! Cheers to these fantastic surfers!🏆🙌💖

  • @tayronachan
    @tayronachan Жыл бұрын

    That was very well put together! So well done I'm subscribing.

  • @luizoliveira8914
    @luizoliveira8914 Жыл бұрын

    This footage deserves to be watched on the big screen. top quality. Good job 👍

  • @aderiley6592
    @aderiley6592 Жыл бұрын

    Nate I honestly didn't think there was too much of a new level to be achieved at Waimea but this year's Eddie blew that thought out of the water of my mind, and obliterated it on the reef of incredulity man! I missed it live due to the time difference and work commitments, but I watched it through on Monday/Tuesday via the Surfline YT channel, mostly with my jaw touching my chest in awe at what the competitors and water safety were capable of in such demanding conditions. I've never seen footage of a swell like that at Waimea before, and I've been surfing 35 years! One for the ages brother,... or maybe a warming Mother Ocean throws an even more powerful bone next year too? Either way, thanks for sharing this footage. Blown away I am. Wishing you well with your recovery, just one word of advice from experience though if I may? Patience. Don't come back too soon! Heal well champ. 💙🤙

  • @tysonka
    @tysonka Жыл бұрын

    What a soundtrack man!!!!

  • @doitatit
    @doitatit Жыл бұрын

    Mind blowing! Such incredible courage!

  • @mjl.9-19
    @mjl.9-19 Жыл бұрын

    John took that drop like nobody's business!

  • @kaleo2205
    @kaleo2205 Жыл бұрын

    Man I was waiting for somebody post an eddie vid! Thanks Nate!

  • @garcurran5079
    @garcurran5079 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry you missed out on the Eddie Nath, but you are still in the running in Wave of the winter @ Mullaghmore, great video BTW!👌👍

  • @petercourt1818
    @petercourt1818 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic production best coverage ever deserves an award.

  • @zoardjanko

    @zoardjanko

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks !