Brad Domke on his Ride of the Year Nominated Wave - WSL Big Wave Awards 2015
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Brad Domke (Wabasso Beach, Florida, USA) takes us through his controversial wave (ridden on a finless skimboard) that earned an unprecedented nomination in the Billabong Ride of the Year category of the 2015 WSL Big Wave Awards. Domke rode the wave at Puerto Escondido, Mexico on July 5, 2014. He finished in fifth place. Dylan Palmer was the nominated videographer. For more information, see the event website at www.WorldSurfLeague.com/XXL.
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He fricken rode that on a skim board
@carioca56
8 жыл бұрын
+Juliet Marcroft He did , he did!
@samzplayz8160
4 жыл бұрын
Really
Who thinks of riding a wave that size on a damn skimboard?
@edwardwhite3429
6 жыл бұрын
Kelly Florida man, that's who
@ferdinandmagellan7683
6 жыл бұрын
its the biggest wave ever skimmed
@jonjohn855
5 жыл бұрын
skimboarders
@cosmafx
5 жыл бұрын
Wavyarms McWaveface
@Husholdninger
5 жыл бұрын
legends think that way
This was one of the best waves ridden by man. Seriously a moment in history
@yourmadlilbro
3 жыл бұрын
so women have ridden better waves?
@ronan22
3 жыл бұрын
@@yourmadlilbro man as in mankind
@brodecent6048
3 жыл бұрын
i was ur 100th like btw ur welcome
@hankchill5533
3 жыл бұрын
@@brodecent6048 I was your first like, you’re welcome
@brodecent6048
3 жыл бұрын
@@hankchill5533 i was your first reply btw, your welcome
This vid never gets old. What this guy did puts him into my top 10 best waves in surfing history.
@TheFatblob25
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@andybethurum8296
3 жыл бұрын
Top 5 for me cause of the skim board
@williameberle4250
3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know who did better ...
@jayc4880
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@Stinger296
2 жыл бұрын
@@williameberle4250 Same here. This is top 1 for me.
Controversial?? Since when did surfing have to involve fins?? Fair play to the guy, that took some ridiculous balls. Deserves the nomination for sheer lunacy alone!!
@clarkewi
7 жыл бұрын
First Hawaiian boards were finless. Sam Reid (the guy who discovered Malibu) said finless boards were faster. No drag.
@alhassant9204
7 жыл бұрын
See, that the thing. Only stuck up surfers think that their boards are the only ones that count. Ask real water men like Laird etc and they will tell you that they respect all board riders.
@larryslemp9698
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly right!!
@carioca56
6 жыл бұрын
Sheer lunacy alone
@mwboost
6 жыл бұрын
I just started skimboarding.(shore breaks and whatnot). It ain't easy lol.
The fact he had never practiced on a wave like that since nobody before or since has ever skimmed a wave like that is the reason this could be one of the greatest rides in the history of aquatic board sports
I'm an old surfer and let me say what that guy did on a skim board was absolutely incredible. Great job on a great wave.
He should have won the award for sure. To surf a wave that big with a skimboard is simply amazing. I've surfed some decent size DOH surf in San Diego for the past 30 plus years and this is insane. That wave had my vote.
This is still to this day the best ever ride on a skim board. Kids a legend.
That was a sick ride! And on a frigging skim board!
@elmoblatch9787
6 жыл бұрын
It was so sick it was dead.
@cristobilllumberg2473
5 жыл бұрын
i puked it was so sick
I came back to watch it again, now over two years later and still nothing compares ... this could become the Ride of the Decade
2023 and this video is still awesome. What a legend.
This man got pitted. So pitted. WAPPAAAAAA
@qubicracks6386
5 жыл бұрын
what does pitted mean?
@TheBlakus420
5 жыл бұрын
GET PITTED!
@RickyPayaso
4 жыл бұрын
Spit right out
@nnnnnnnnnick5557
4 жыл бұрын
He got HOODED brah
@TheBlakus420
4 жыл бұрын
He hit the barrel
Saw him today at the wedge, he’s a legend!!
This is the ride of many years!!!
The fact that he tried to stall it is just insane. He should have been running for his life! Haha!
@smelltheglove2038
Жыл бұрын
It was probably his only move he needed to get up the face some or he was gonna lose all his speed and get smashed.
I have long board, short board, DK & Prone Bodyboard but standy like that on a small board with no skegs is THE HARDEST and to do it on that wave is INCREDIBLE! Unreal Brah Respek!
That is like one of the most amazing rides I have ever seen.
This is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen! I Always come back to rewatch.
still getting blown away from this video. thank you for sharing.
stuck in a rip current for 40mins whaa I'd be dead the second that wave closed out
@aracuscesar
4 жыл бұрын
that is for sure not true, specially with jetskis available
@valkilmer6379
3 жыл бұрын
@@aracuscesar jet skis aren’t gonna risk driving through all the foam of inner PE, they’ll stall out real quick. Probably still an exaggeration but he was probably still out there pretty long. I would’ve died lol
Did we all just get this recommended 😅
@ethanespeleta7143
3 жыл бұрын
Yup😂
@AggroFrost
3 жыл бұрын
Yup😂
@CR-qu5jc
3 жыл бұрын
Yup 😂
@JGunit
3 жыл бұрын
Nay
@lukecallaghan607
3 жыл бұрын
Ye
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I did not know this was even possible on a skimboard!! Righteous dude!
I’m not a surfer.. but that was one of the sickest rides I’ve ever seen. And I really enjoyed how detailed his description was. Makes me appreciative and inspired by what these guys do
Domke's sponsors, and the fertile training grounds of Laguna Beach area, deserve some credit too in this awesome moment. The Exile team riders push the limits, and each other every day, with stunning skill and dedication. Usually, the pros from all major skimboard companies, along with Domke are approachable and kind people too, which for me makes pro skimboarding a fascinating sport of our time. Long may it prosper!!!
@efonseca6372
5 жыл бұрын
drumisland Totally agree with you! Back in the day I would commute an hour and a half to skim at laguna 3 times a week. I wasn't the best, but I learned quick from the locals. The guys at Exile were super cool people, and the fact that their riders have done so much for the sport is another story. Mad respect for Domke and all his wonders!
Still stoked on this video 4 years later! 💪🏻
I love to see clip. I refer back to it periodically- one of my favorite clips in big wave surfing. 👏👏
On a skimboard.... ? Exceptional balance and skill. Well done Brad.
What's controversial is that this didn't win wave of the year. Skim boarders unite to overthrow the dominant paradigm!!
@muserussell2377
6 жыл бұрын
jz kramer skim boarders of the world unite!
@DGold109
6 жыл бұрын
Cause he towed
@ryanreidemeister6049
6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Goldin and?
@DGold109
6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Reidemeister the winner was a paddle in air drop, can't even compare
@ryanreidemeister6049
6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Goldin FINLESS. SKIMBOARD.
This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen!
Dude you an absolute legend. No fins, are you insane !! Yewwwwwww 🤙🏼 probably will be one of the most blissful moments of your life
Love that mid-face stall, dude's got some big ones...
Why we all here on the same day
@cdwag23
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@oscarramirezgutierrez1915
3 жыл бұрын
Quarantine maybe
I really can't believe what I just saw.....mad respect to you Brad.
Watched this loads ! One of best rides ridden
Brad, that was bad ass to the max! In surfing, I have heard the term 'waterman' applied to only the bravest of the brave! You my friend, are a waterman!
Bruh why are the comments only happening now after 5 years also seeing as the bis has 1.9 million views
that was beautiful!!! great honest review of how he felt at every moment. left me jaw dropped with a smile.
Agreed. Forget technicalities, this guy nailed it with pure skill. Very impressive how he stalled his speed
This is my favorite wave I’ve ever seen Someone ride regardless of what they Are riding. The stoke is real.
A SkimBoard???? Man , that guys deserves the ride of the year award hands down, WOW.
Making history! Insane conection from Brad!
On a finless board!!!
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly
9 жыл бұрын
Seriously! That dude can surf!
@youremom6349
5 жыл бұрын
Hes on a skimboard
@LALakersboy24
5 жыл бұрын
literally the same thing as what he said
DOMKE !!!! always killing it
@user-zy9yg2eu5t
3 жыл бұрын
He is a surfer
@michaelkrog256
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-zy9yg2eu5t good job Einstein
@nereokraft7727
2 жыл бұрын
Drop another wedge vid man of water
A FREAKING SKIMBOARD!!??!?!?!? WHO DOES THAT!??!?! Massive respect!!!!!!
One of the craziest waves ridden especially considering the board he was on. It looks crazy on camera and In person it was probably even more wild
Truly unreal. Great description.
Absolutely brilliant..! The lad's a genius..!!
What the hell, unreal, I had to hold my breath while watching 😜
One word, Respect! Dude has some serious balls to ride a wave that size on a skim board
Out of this world. Phenomenal ride man !
must be nice for any surfer to find the wave of their lifes
skimboard?! on that wave! Next level....
Crazy awesome. That first closeout was a pulverizer, plus the nightmare of getting to the beach.
Awesome ride!!! Anyone who puts a thumbs down on this ride is just sick or jealous.
The 3rd comment in 5 years
Why not use a tiny 3ft board made for a nice flat surface on a roaring mountain of water with the momentum and weight of a steam train on steroids, “MAXIMUM RE⚡️PECT” To the very lucky few who do.
wow, thanks for sharing.... doesn't get old ; )
Siiicckk brada kine. I joined the 2 wave hold down club at that very spot. Definitely rattled me!!!! Ended up at the point after that for some pure perfection. 🏄♂️ 🌊 🏄♂️
Ya mon!! The sand on the back is crazy, I got so worked there. Very impressive ride bro! That is so fucking hard to pull off. I just saw this after all these years.
@jonathanstrauss8194
4 жыл бұрын
Those waves are walls of death. I don't know how anyone does it
SHEESH... NOT INTO SKIMMIES BUT, DAMN MAN!... Would not believe that, nobody would....nor should they.... But here, this is like BIGFOOT, WITH PROOF!... RAD.
wow man props to u bro,that was huge and awesome,doesnt matter how u ride a wave,fact is u nailed it dude!!!!
I'm in awe at all the factors
Should have won the award-
@carioca56
6 жыл бұрын
He did, he did
Throwing a stall...on a skim board on that wave...priceless
No fin but huge balls and fantastic control skills. Great Job . Wave of a lifetime.
This is still my favorite ride of all time.
1mil views on a 5 year old video and just on 2020 July 10th
Take a shot every time he says next thing you know
One of the coolest things I've ever seen! Giant cajones!
Something kooky and insanely rad about this
On a Skim-board??!! This should be Ride of the Century!
@reeffulton8186
3 жыл бұрын
Ikt
@reeffulton8186
3 жыл бұрын
Okr
@reeffulton8186
3 жыл бұрын
Ikt
@reeffulton8186
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@reeffulton8186
3 жыл бұрын
Finally
If he dosn't win it fuck I don't know!
What a ride. Awesome share. 🤙🏽
Never saw anything even close to this. Full respect.
I’ve surfed Puerto many times & he’s correct, the spit can contain sand in it & it stings! However on days this big, I’m a spectator with some nice ceviche, tortillas & a few Superior beers😂
@aracuscesar
4 жыл бұрын
everything was nice but your choice of beer
That's nothing. Except absolutely insane !!!!
A freaking skimboard? With a stall? How did I not hear about this sooner? Craziest ride I've ever seen.
After being "shaken up", he comes back for a super-memorable ride.
there's your fin,. your inside rail... (North shore quote).
@brodyskelton5209
4 жыл бұрын
You gotta drag your foot brah. Fuck yeah chandler.
@humphreysmiggens3881
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody listens to 🐢
5th comment in 5 years😂
I have watch this video at least a dozen times and every time I comment to myself - this guy is nucking futz 😂
i can barely skim a ripple and i watch this guy compete on the level of professional surfers on a skim. wow. he's good.
Its like Bill & Ted never left
next thing you know...
@thisisallthereis
5 жыл бұрын
Then the next thing you know
@clareosullivan9255
4 жыл бұрын
and then the NEXT thing ya know..
Thought he'd gotten a horrendous wipe out, but he held it beautifully! I can only dream of surfing waves like that 😔
I always tell people about this video it's amazing
he finished 1st place on the internet
Damn impressive. KELLY SLATER can you do that on a skimboard?No!
One of the best rides of the year for sure
The return to original Hawaiian surfing. The Duke is shouting and going wild in heaven.
If that dude didn't win for that, Aunt Becky must have been involved!
super human shit right there..
this is one of the most incredibles thing i ever seen
Dude had the front to stall for the barrel... on a skim board! Legend!
1st comment?
@deleteyrself1
3 жыл бұрын
Rebekah Everhart i guess so
KILLER video, however..... This guy’s voice indicates that he has recently been on the business end of a bong for SURE. That flat monotone droning voice that is so played out and tired among “surfer dudes”.
@timogden1593
5 жыл бұрын
The stoked stoner accent
@58016428
5 жыл бұрын
Tim Ogden exactly!
@HeWhoHath
5 жыл бұрын
DeepWater5 You know you want him as your son-in-law
@UnkleBen
5 жыл бұрын
pretty sure that's the repeated voice of the enlightened ones my man... try having the ride of your life/near death experience... time stopped for him. he got it.
@louie99999
5 жыл бұрын
When you post a ride doh on a skim board you can comment.
That was a wild ride!
that was dope bro. the stall to get piped was super cool man.