BIGGEST SWELL IN YEARS! SURFING MASSIVE OUTER REEF! (Hawaii, Oahu)

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One of the biggest swells in years to hit Hawaii! We had a huge day of surfing big waves on Oahu with Kelly Slater and John John Florence. I also got one of the best waves of my life! Enjoy the video!
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  • @KoaRothman
    @KoaRothman3 жыл бұрын

    How high did that jetski go???

  • @gregt04

    @gregt04

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heard it was a local photog legend who broke his back on the landing. I saw a link to donate to his recovery somewhere.

  • @ViNNYDICEnice

    @ViNNYDICEnice

    3 жыл бұрын

    Air of the winter for sure haha

  • @Trapper50cal

    @Trapper50cal

    3 жыл бұрын

    it was enough that he had to bail on the landing and jump ship...the ski to either side of him turned around to outrun it but he laid it pretty hard.

  • @iKentLin

    @iKentLin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Prayers to Ryan for a full safe recovery 🙏

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the last Smith Brothers video, I commented that "Koa Rothman would go". and ... I was right!

  • @corpuscollossus
    @corpuscollossus3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I really missed a trick by not being born into a line of famous big wave shredders on the North Shore of Hawaii

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah, nah, nah! Think of it this way: They surf those fuckers, so you and I don't have to.

  • @benh4299

    @benh4299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuiGenerisAbbie I want to though lol

  • @johnkordulak3897

    @johnkordulak3897

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@benh4299 Damn right!!

  • @j3ff3ry18

    @j3ff3ry18

    3 жыл бұрын

    @corpuscollossus I say this same exact thing every stoke-filled surfing video I see. You are not alone. I have even berated my parents for not having opted to build the family by the sea I feel so strongly about this missed opportunity,lol

  • @benh4299

    @benh4299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@j3ff3ry18 hell yea man I really want to live in Hawaii but I live in Ohio 😔

  • @christiangrimm2883
    @christiangrimm28833 жыл бұрын

    Dude on the ski at 9:25 freakin launched

  • @maverickoury8714

    @maverickoury8714

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mflipper was viral on everything including wsl, stab etc.

  • @maxwhd2832

    @maxwhd2832

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea he fractured his spine i think from the impact

  • @maverickoury8714

    @maverickoury8714

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxwhd2832 They made a go fund me for him

  • @cudavrage

    @cudavrage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Moss

  • @christiangrimm2883

    @christiangrimm2883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh geez, I’ll make sure to check that out. Hope he’s alright

  • @antoninoioio
    @antoninoioio3 жыл бұрын

    This isn't just a vlog entry, it's an inside look into elite athletes doing one of the most elite activities in the world. Stunning.

  • @masaharumorimoto4761
    @masaharumorimoto47613 жыл бұрын

    Yoyo from Toronto! Thanks for the awesome footage, monster waves!!! That white Jetski went FLYING @9:24 that's bananas!

  • @charlesmartin1121
    @charlesmartin11213 жыл бұрын

    Normally I would give top honors to the surfers, but I think maybe the jetski drivers take it on this occasion. It's close though.

  • @6pointstar
    @6pointstar3 жыл бұрын

    So unreal! I am an old surfer, but thanks to the power of KZread I can enjoy the power of these waves and the bravery of those who are willing to charge them. Thanks for the show!

  • @jackmcbride791

    @jackmcbride791

    Жыл бұрын

    Npc

  • @Elloguvanah

    @Elloguvanah

    Жыл бұрын

    Your Mom's an old surfer

  • @KandMe1
    @KandMe13 жыл бұрын

    I like our attitude going out there. My thoughts are that it is because of the prep, all the training you do. You know you did everything that can be done to be ready for it.

  • @i307beachin7
    @i307beachin73 жыл бұрын

    Psyching for this since the swell was announced!

  • @silvanhabegger
    @silvanhabegger3 жыл бұрын

    that Jetskies flying at 9:42 was the best thing ever😂😂 hahaha looked like an old galactic shooter game 😂 had to rewatch id 3 times 😂

  • @silvanhabegger

    @silvanhabegger

    3 жыл бұрын

    But all the best to the driver. Just saw he broke his back. Good recovery!

  • @ph0kused
    @ph0kused3 жыл бұрын

    For everyone: 9:18 That ski launch was mental!!!!!

  • @joaquingreenberg8415
    @joaquingreenberg84153 жыл бұрын

    “You get some Kelly?” Kelly - “Hello”

  • @christiangrimm2883

    @christiangrimm2883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol good ole Kelly

  • @wcc1212
    @wcc1212 Жыл бұрын

    That huge drop and barrel at 9:45...gotta be one of the best. Hard to forget that one.

  • @ave0828
    @ave08283 жыл бұрын

    Your videos literally meditates me. So relaxing to watch, amazing surf footage and the music is spot on.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Muzak in this vid was especially rad!

  • @katiie7

    @katiie7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @christopherbelmonte5145
    @christopherbelmonte51453 жыл бұрын

    This was the only vlog i was looking forward to this week, to be completely honest. Keep up the good work Jack and Koa

  • @theren8311

    @theren8311

    3 жыл бұрын

    Eli's post this week was good too. Check it out.

  • @peterkokosar9307
    @peterkokosar93073 жыл бұрын

    Wow, to see Kelly Slater fired up like that! after all these years surfing! Wow!!!

  • @YNDog
    @YNDog3 жыл бұрын

    I’m really loving the JJF-Code Red Koa team.. kinda a dream team thing going on right now!!

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cannot ask for a better wing man than John-John.

  • @benjaminmurray8808
    @benjaminmurray88083 жыл бұрын

    Koa getting jiggy with da jetski at 3:26 yessah!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @carlostheflame
    @carlostheflame3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome quality! Wave of the Winter coming from this sesh!?!? Also, so there is less confusion, Ryan Moss was on the back one of the two black skis, didn't bail hence the compression fracture. The white ski astronauts hit eject for sure!

  • @carlostheflame

    @carlostheflame

    3 жыл бұрын

    I commented on the raw vid, but will repeat here. Outside limit shows he dropped 85ft and hit at 50mph. Estimated wave face about 68ft, or 30 something Hawaiian. Hit the eject button for sure!

  • @ynech
    @ynech3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Brave guys. Waves of great height.

  • @superkeen2242

    @superkeen2242

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great comment great surfing

  • @xllllos

    @xllllos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much surfing, great vibes

  • @yh-yd8ku
    @yh-yd8ku3 жыл бұрын

    Every day, the biggest wave of the year is updated. this season in Hawaii

  • @TruthIsNot4Sale
    @TruthIsNot4Sale Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad everyone is as amazed and stoked of these videos as I am because I absolutely love them!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @ospreyflies
    @ospreyflies3 жыл бұрын

    Turning on the mid face of the barrel was a monumental move.

  • @aquiseb
    @aquiseb4 ай бұрын

    9:17 the white jetski is nuts 😂

  • @sbutler66
    @sbutler663 жыл бұрын

    Much respect to everyone who was out there, what an epic swell!

  • @Letsgo_ray
    @Letsgo_ray3 жыл бұрын

    KOA: Outer reef waves were huge! JJF: Easy, it's not a Rocket Science! JETSKI: Hold my beer please!

  • @jasonsmith7518
    @jasonsmith7518 Жыл бұрын

    25-foot wave, no problem, just drop in and send it! Koa has the some best surfing vids on the internet. It's a joy watching him surf.

  • @garyrobinson4847
    @garyrobinson48473 жыл бұрын

    Watched Nathan’s post yesterday amazing I had “ no words” today koa , john.. wow I have “ less words” Thank you for the content. 🤙 the guy who wrecked the ski, don’t have words for that either wow

  • @oliverkremer5647
    @oliverkremer56473 жыл бұрын

    I was missing you, John John and Mark in every Peahi vid I’ve seen so far. Now we know why! Great collab, crazy session. The Jet ski clean up was violent, speedy recovery everyone involved!

  • @sdsurfers1
    @sdsurfers13 жыл бұрын

    You guys freaking killed it out there Koa! TY to you and Jack for the awesome videos every week!

  • @royhobbs4766
    @royhobbs4766 Жыл бұрын

    Dude when all those jet ski's jumped that wave ..that is a picture of a lifetime...wish I was there...damn

  • @jaydmhearne
    @jaydmhearne3 жыл бұрын

    That jetski @ 9:26...jeeeeeesus!

  • @sferguson1130
    @sferguson11303 жыл бұрын

    Fuckin great Trump impression 😂 Dude, watching those skis was gnarly af

  • @karkasselebordelais4266
    @karkasselebordelais42663 жыл бұрын

    9:50 Probablement l'un des moments le plus intense de sa vie!! Best vid of the year.

  • @myvideoguy
    @myvideoguy3 жыл бұрын

    That WAS FULLY SENDING BOYS YEEEEEEWWWWW!!!

  • @tomharden6190
    @tomharden61903 жыл бұрын

    Koa, awesome surfing! Big ones to paddle over those ledges! Love the channel.

  • @matqui3502
    @matqui35023 жыл бұрын

    9:25 that guy in the jetski is flying!!!😮😮😮😮😮

  • @pineapplesurf
    @pineapplesurf2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best surf sesion!!!

  • @DanDanFleek
    @DanDanFleek3 жыл бұрын

    Best episode so far. Finally got to see your barrel from the front angle! You and JJF killed it

  • @michaelstgeorge9550
    @michaelstgeorge95503 жыл бұрын

    This is like surf documentary quality footage, some shots were really awesome, great work!

  • @christianhorstmann7438
    @christianhorstmann74383 жыл бұрын

    Best episode in a long time. So fun to watch!

  • @cisco6926
    @cisco69262 жыл бұрын

    Fun to mind surf with you when I can’t! Love how humble you are. Great vids!

  • @mykeyoh1536
    @mykeyoh15363 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible!! Wow!

  • @mnegline1971
    @mnegline19713 жыл бұрын

    wow. just legendary stuff all round.

  • @jack_amano_tokyo
    @jack_amano_tokyo3 жыл бұрын

    The DAY!!! Great ride, great support, great record. Thanks for the exciting video!!

  • @RawSessionss
    @RawSessionss3 жыл бұрын

    So good to see some outer reef action!! Stoked on the waves you got

  • @chemistninja
    @chemistninja3 жыл бұрын

    Watching your vlog is like watching a weekly episode of Riding Giants. Epic waves and amazing vlogs from all your crew..

  • @Matraka2000
    @Matraka20003 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best video ever...thank you

  • @BigErnMcCracken777
    @BigErnMcCracken7773 жыл бұрын

    Koa getting about as deep as that monster wave will allow you to go👊 definitely went FULL SEND🤘

  • @danangsurfschool
    @danangsurfschool3 жыл бұрын

    Koa!! The coolest youtuber ever!! This video is mind blowing!!!

  • @sandlapper9714
    @sandlapper97143 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks for posting this most awesome and amazing footage!

  • @bbwvelvet
    @bbwvelvet3 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME VIDEO! Thanks guys

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer3 жыл бұрын

    That was so Mad Max watching that ski launch!!!!!! Crazy day!! Best day ever!!!! Stoked everyone is safe! Blessings and Aloha from the Great Lakes you savage chargers! So heavy!

  • @dr1nkm1lk
    @dr1nkm1lk3 жыл бұрын

    holy shit that ski at 9:24 is sending it

  • @cudavrage

    @cudavrage

    3 жыл бұрын

    His name is Ryan Moss send him your prayers he was injured.

  • @krustysurfer

    @krustysurfer

    3 жыл бұрын

    He sent it alright!!!!!!!!

  • @peterboyd5667
    @peterboyd56673 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, love the whole day perspective..

  • @micahclothier
    @micahclothier Жыл бұрын

    You guys are absolute legends

  • @brianboys9015
    @brianboys90153 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the fantastic footage

  • @kristinefoster3618
    @kristinefoster36183 жыл бұрын

    All you gentlemen are incredibly brave!!! That looks so scary!

  • @MrPatrickslovell
    @MrPatrickslovell Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely glorious

  • @macrovigilance
    @macrovigilance3 жыл бұрын

    wow... that nuts... the jetskis and your huge barrel. This session reminded me of that huge cloud break session. You guys rule!

  • @JGunit
    @JGunit3 жыл бұрын

    Those waves are perfect

  • @Marcoslabbert
    @Marcoslabbert3 жыл бұрын

    That ski was epic!

  • @patrickblackburn2880
    @patrickblackburn28803 жыл бұрын

    So sick man! Was very excited for this episode! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @blakewill1933
    @blakewill19333 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing talent. Next level for sure... Respect x10 .

  • @aurorak7289
    @aurorak72893 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday to Jack!

  • @tomy_abd6540
    @tomy_abd65403 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing

  • @scottmcwave9479
    @scottmcwave94793 жыл бұрын

    Wow Koa you got some great waves! I love those big wave boards you guys have!

  • @jching808
    @jching8083 жыл бұрын

    Great video Koa. We have been waiting for this content to drop.

  • @musicislife9131
    @musicislife91313 жыл бұрын

    No doubt, that was cool. Thanks Koa and Jon Jon.

  • @pennykempe8597
    @pennykempe85973 жыл бұрын

    Epic Video, Filming and Editing crew 10 out 10. Beautiful North Shore at its Best

  • @mattokeefe691
    @mattokeefe6913 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Scary waves... thanks Koa

  • @JohnMorawietz
    @JohnMorawietz Жыл бұрын

    massive respect, the tube ride looked like it suited for a feature length big screen film, epic.

  • @ponipepper115
    @ponipepper1153 жыл бұрын

    And this is why I moved to Hawaii! Thank you for this video Koa! Aloha from Kauai!

  • @gregadams9752
    @gregadams97523 жыл бұрын

    Epic, thanks for sharing

  • @ianrawlings2546
    @ianrawlings25463 жыл бұрын

    Never mind the surfing. That was some of the best footage of anything I've ever seen! Awesome.

  • @rodneysmart9774
    @rodneysmart97743 жыл бұрын

    Crazy big blue beautiful waves. You guys charged it so good. The jet ski mayhem thing was nuts. I hope the guy heals up okay.

  • @meegssan5716
    @meegssan57163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for dis video!

  • @Ericxnugz
    @Ericxnugz10 ай бұрын

    That jet ski had me laughing my ass off haha dude was too shook to even attempt to turn around

  • @dynamicsinesdynamicsines1161
    @dynamicsinesdynamicsines11613 жыл бұрын

    ..LEGENDARY..

  • @sergiosanabra5480
    @sergiosanabra54803 жыл бұрын

    Muy bueno tu vídeo Koa !! Sueño con ir a Hawaii algún día

  • @devo1247
    @devo12473 жыл бұрын

    W O W ! I N S A N E!! The jet ski launch reminds me of an old show called Nitro Circus. Thanks for the footage! Incredible we all can see these incredible videos!

  • @dbo4506
    @dbo45062 жыл бұрын

    Bro that last jet ski f***ing sent it proper 😂😂💯💯👏👏

  • @BenDover-vs7ih
    @BenDover-vs7ih3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best vids wow. That was insane.

  • @lesliefsandiego9247
    @lesliefsandiego92473 жыл бұрын

    Just unbelievable!

  • @maccasadventures4235
    @maccasadventures42353 жыл бұрын

    yeah boy right on time

  • @chikennugest3304
    @chikennugest33043 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one 🤙

  • @franciscoon1083
    @franciscoon10833 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having footage of that ski landing. Awesome video

  • @stevewendes9091
    @stevewendes90913 жыл бұрын

    Respect Koa👏🤙💥. That ski going over that wave didn't even look real on tape 😂😂👊

  • @ripstickish
    @ripstickish3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the best thing I’ve seen. You sent it. The JetSki sent it. OMG 😳

  • @ightoaks
    @ightoaks3 жыл бұрын

    so legendary

  • @SeanShimamoto
    @SeanShimamoto3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, Haleiwa was huge! Drove out that way all week and it was nice to see the winter swells banging again! 🌊

  • @Gixflix1
    @Gixflix13 жыл бұрын

    Koa, the king of chilled.:)

  • @thethreebros4210
    @thethreebros42103 жыл бұрын

    Omg the jet skis 😂😂🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @abcccaas
    @abcccaas3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! Big waves

  • @derekblas4841
    @derekblas48413 жыл бұрын

    Those were some huge waves bruh. Right on koa. Awesome team for that sesh. Keep charging

  • @ablackshedd
    @ablackshedd3 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Holy crap, that was nuts. Frikkin jet skis flying everywhere. Crazy footage coming off the N. Shore these days. Loving it from up here in snowy B.C. thanks for the hook-up, Koa. Be well.

  • @Chartomy
    @Chartomy2 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely epic

  • @martynweigh4541
    @martynweigh45413 жыл бұрын

    Just love the blueness!

  • @BirdDog.
    @BirdDog.3 жыл бұрын

    Never been on a surfboard but this video is sick. Especially the jet ski that launched off the wave.

  • @marklewis8975
    @marklewis89753 жыл бұрын

    The left wave . Is really cool to watch .