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  • @NathanFlorence
    @NathanFlorence3 жыл бұрын

    HELLO FRIENDS! WE BACK WITH ANOTHER POV RAW!!!! I WAS WONDERING IF YOU GUYS WOULD LIKE A COMMENTARY OVER A VIDEO LIKE THIS!? I CAN EXPLAIN WHO IS WHO AND WHAT EXACTLY IS GOING ON COULD BE COOL LET ME KNOW IN COMMENTS 👇!

  • @gabosawsomevideochannel1788

    @gabosawsomevideochannel1788

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nathan Florence I want a commentary that would be sick

  • @eddiethejelly

    @eddiethejelly

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nathan Florence Thatd be great!

  • @GladerNate

    @GladerNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea

  • @jonathanschwob8650

    @jonathanschwob8650

    3 жыл бұрын

    definitely

  • @electricblue1129

    @electricblue1129

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’d be cool, indeed 👍

  • @mitseraffej5812
    @mitseraffej58123 жыл бұрын

    I was a teenager in the 70s, goofy footed and idolised Gerry Lopez. Almost 20 years ago I had a job that took me to Maui often, I surfed Honolua bay and other spots on the west side. Got myself across to Oahu a few times to surf Pipe and fulfil a teenage dream. I never got one wave due to the crowd. At least I paddled out.

  • @jeansant94

    @jeansant94

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude! What a sad story!

  • @inalavalamp

    @inalavalamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did you get in if you never got a wave? Must've been small enough?

  • @controlla-jxck2814

    @controlla-jxck2814

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jh

  • @mitseraffej5812

    @mitseraffej5812

    3 жыл бұрын

    inalavalamp . Washed in by a set. It was 6 foot I guess.

  • @bigmikegrows408

    @bigmikegrows408

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@inalavalamp there's a channel right next to pipe

  • @brutismaximus1
    @brutismaximus13 жыл бұрын

    From a 40 year old dude with a weak knee who'll never get to surf pipe. Thanks for putting me in the line through your vids.

  • @beatriceannabelle1861
    @beatriceannabelle18613 жыл бұрын

    That's a yes for commentary! Im a 49 year old woman from Minnesota who loves watching yours and Koa's sessions! You have a great laugh : ) living vicariously through you

  • @dhprv332
    @dhprv3323 жыл бұрын

    100% for the commentary over videos, would be very insightful into how the pros(you) think and act in these situations

  • @jeremyneworleans

    @jeremyneworleans

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah, it's just the real deal. No comment needed IMHO

  • @kirkdunn1379

    @kirkdunn1379

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just experience like anything else....no magic tricks they have....he lives right off the beach so its normal.....and try to surf with people beyond your ability....it will make you better

  • @AMM1998

    @AMM1998

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeremyneworleans idk I would love to hear what nate dawg has to say frame by frame

  • @jonobuckley
    @jonobuckley3 жыл бұрын

    Loves these POV vids! You should get a camera set up on the beach so we can see you get pounded from the beach view! haha

  • @JamieKeefer

    @JamieKeefer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah have to wonder how he didnt pull out of some of those barrels. Would like to see what happen. Easy for me to say.

  • @kerouwhack

    @kerouwhack

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree on both points. Refreshing to see POV raw vids with no music tracks, editing.

  • @zephmckee872
    @zephmckee8723 жыл бұрын

    Just looking at those lines on the horizon nearly gives me a heart attack. Sick footage man.

  • @jeremyneworleans
    @jeremyneworleans3 жыл бұрын

    Surf isn't just the highlights! THIS is what it's really about. Can't surf in New Orleans so seeing the whole raw deal is amazing! Good to be there with you managing the white waters and staying at the peak. Merci pour le sneek peek ;)

  • @michaela8194
    @michaela81943 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. I love this stuff. No commentary , no music, just raw pipeline. Keep it comin!

  • @laurenipock
    @laurenipock3 жыл бұрын

    Watching this makes me want to go surfing so bad, but instead I ate 3 donuts and am now pondering my life choices. Because quarantine sucks and all of the local spots are overcrowded. Great video, and keep up the good work.🤙🏻

  • @sharktooth2888
    @sharktooth28883 жыл бұрын

    I watched this after being in the gulf off the Island I live on... I paddled for few hours. Then I saw your new POV at second reef and once again, was amazed by your fitness level. The first wave that closed over you near the beginning and the blue sky and Simpson's clouds blew my brain.. keep em coming.🤙

  • @michaelstanton3147
    @michaelstanton31473 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly my favorite kind of surfing video. Full session from the surfers pov and great waves! Really good inspiration for the next time I struggle to paddle out in waves half this size.

  • @daxgansz3939
    @daxgansz39393 жыл бұрын

    Nathan makes the best videos he is willing to show the humility of being a surfer that will never get old nice work Nathan I am an instant fan I have been surfing and skating for over 30 years he is a testament to soul surfing how can you not love his vibe? Totally infectious you're killing it!

  • @Gosurfdammit
    @Gosurfdammit3 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring dude - your openness about surfing is helping a lot of us to push harder and to believe we can reach the next level of our amateur surfing abilities.

  • @kznjonno602
    @kznjonno6023 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Nate,wondered what had happened to you. I'm old Surfdog on far side of the world,miss surfing,however I can still catch unreal waves with you without the crowds and beatings. Love your attitude,still chuckling while taking a thrashing. God Bless.

  • @benh6022
    @benh60223 жыл бұрын

    I’m always stoked to watch a Nathen Florence video

  • @WavesandaDrone
    @WavesandaDrone3 жыл бұрын

    Most underrated younger out there your videos are the ones that I used to wish people would make !! + insane surfer

  • @robertturner8040
    @robertturner80403 жыл бұрын

    The first paddle out looked mellow i was thinking ok when i was at my peek at surfing that would have been ok and the wipe outs looked ok but getting court in side is a whole different story for non surfers its impossible to grasp, after 4 deep duck dives and a swim for the bottom you get that feeling of am i going forwards or getting no where ,this is where fitness and determination comes in to play and why conditions dictate who will be in the line up .I'm retired now shoulders back and neck all worn out Thank you it brought back memories of getting court inside my self .

  • @alexslazer8627
    @alexslazer86273 жыл бұрын

    Idk how to surf but it’s amazing to watching something like this. You get pummeled, doesn’t matter how good you are. Love the channel, stay healthy!

  • @shevy9146
    @shevy91463 жыл бұрын

    Heavy paddling, incredible wipeouts, awesome surfing , struggling in the ocean, looks like florence is back again. Cardio must be on point. Top content as always, keep em coming!

  • @jonathanschwob8650
    @jonathanschwob86503 жыл бұрын

    lesssgoooooo. best content on youtube hands down

  • @maazinahamed4317
    @maazinahamed43173 жыл бұрын

    This kinda POVs from Nate helps me a lot when the waves are big here in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Thanks mate for giving me the motivation not to give up and somehow make it to the line up.

  • @redeyestones3738
    @redeyestones37383 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this. I'm currently landlocked on the mainland, seeking medical attention, so I can get back to working and surfing again.it was cool as fuck to watch the paddle out, and the session. Almost made me feel like I was transported back to the 808. Mahalo nui braddah Nate!

  • @rawaloha3888
    @rawaloha38883 жыл бұрын

    Your POVs and attitude are simply the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks Guru🙏🏽

  • @mattkaylor6212
    @mattkaylor62123 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nathan Awesome work. I have recently moved to Australia with my family and have got the surfing bug again . Your un-edited footage is awesome and a real breath of fresh air.. real Big Wednesday stuff ! Ps thanks for keeping us sane during lockdown you've become a household name with my children lol...keep them coming . Your a true Legend 🤙

  • @surferstv7601
    @surferstv76013 жыл бұрын

    the long await as finally come 🔥🔥

  • @NathanFlorence

    @NathanFlorence

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait no longer

  • @1royalwolf
    @1royalwolf3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome content as always Nath. I loved when you caught that wave at 7:14 and it looked like you missed it then away you went and it looked like that lip just peeled over in slow motion. Such cool perspective. I never hear much about your paddling either. It is world class and separates good from great surfers I think.

  • @michaelJones_1800
    @michaelJones_18003 жыл бұрын

    So Tight Seeing The Whole Perspective🤙 Keep Up The Good Content Nate Dog 🤘👍

  • @lancetapiki1139
    @lancetapiki11393 жыл бұрын

    Honestly hope these never stop! Love your povs bro 🤙

  • @glenncoleman6253
    @glenncoleman62533 жыл бұрын

    Love the POV Nate. Great job

  • @oscarfairfax3272
    @oscarfairfax32723 жыл бұрын

    His duck dive is exactly like his brother. It’s insane

  • @Waveclaw18

    @Waveclaw18

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @gempysmile134

    @gempysmile134

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @bradlesmoove5842

    @bradlesmoove5842

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @v1gz432

    @v1gz432

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @surfingwithrio3355

    @surfingwithrio3355

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @wesdavies9500
    @wesdavies95003 жыл бұрын

    That was a perfect video of what surfing is like most if the time! That was awesome.

  • @fredericosampaio7185
    @fredericosampaio71853 жыл бұрын

    Nice movies Nathan!!!! gratz! 🤙

  • @iwashpowercleaning7724
    @iwashpowercleaning77243 жыл бұрын

    Really gives us a different perspective of what paddling out is in pipe. All the respect and thanks for sharing

  • @godduero
    @godduero3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nathan, I absolutely love these RAW pipe POV vids! Makes me feel like I’m also in the lineup with you guys.

  • @mgray4254
    @mgray42543 жыл бұрын

    Waves like this are always what held me back growing up lol was just terrified of huge breaks, I surfed up to like 9-10 but where I’m from swells hit 15 and up a lot, I loved a fish board on 5-7ft days

  • @Remuxes97
    @Remuxes973 жыл бұрын

    Sick video bro, I love these raw sessions :)

  • @alexandermeyer3974
    @alexandermeyer39743 жыл бұрын

    @Nathan Florence I started only recently watching your videos, incredible your sense for the right position to the wave. I am in my end 30s and went to a Camp in Portugal to learn surfing and now cannot wait for my next holidays to get back in the salty water.

  • @alexandermeyer3974

    @alexandermeyer3974

    3 жыл бұрын

    The positioning was actually the most difficult when I was first time out alone without an instructor to tell me to start paddling now!!!

  • @Julio.azevedo12
    @Julio.azevedo123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the awsome pov and thanks for putting in a cam of what u see, so sick👍😜

  • @freeflyer64
    @freeflyer643 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nathan. Thanks for making this for us. Yes a commentary would be really helpful. Get a great appreciation of how much better you pros are just at paddling!

  • @Whereisharald
    @Whereisharald3 жыл бұрын

    Sick Nathan! Thanks for sharing :) Always a good time watching. Palmyra Atoll was insane!

  • @hustlasstory7611
    @hustlasstory76113 жыл бұрын

    Good to see how much work surfing is. Insane cardio

  • @erikkudrna
    @erikkudrna3 жыл бұрын

    Your POVs are fun as hell.

  • @boisterousbillyclub2772
    @boisterousbillyclub27723 жыл бұрын

    Well done brudah. Very realistic and benevolent.

  • @seanoliver1218
    @seanoliver12183 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, and absolutely on the narration.

  • @hillandrewdavid
    @hillandrewdavid3 жыл бұрын

    dude....from 17:00 on....I could feel the pain of getting caught inside. Love the vids man keep them coming, thanks!!

  • @diegomatos4975
    @diegomatos49753 жыл бұрын

    The best video um KZread about popeline. Brazil here!!!

  • @pedfam6
    @pedfam63 жыл бұрын

    ALL IN for commentary Nate!!!

  • @jackdavis2301
    @jackdavis23013 жыл бұрын

    I would probably drown on the end close out section at pipe

  • @charlesmartin1121

    @charlesmartin1121

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe not.

  • @xavierthegrom9240

    @xavierthegrom9240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jack Davis yeh Grom

  • @jackdavis2301

    @jackdavis2301

    3 жыл бұрын

    Xavier Troy yeewwww yeh Xavier

  • @nacholens3228

    @nacholens3228

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not if your good at body or surfing

  • @SkeweredGaming
    @SkeweredGaming3 жыл бұрын

    Scared the shit outta be at 7:33 when he duck dived and that reef was right there. Crazy waves and sick vid, love watching these gets me stoked to surf my local 3 footers!

  • @lozviv1180
    @lozviv11803 жыл бұрын

    amazing vid. really gives a sense of what it would be like to be there ...what a spot

  • @lavapix
    @lavapix3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reminder of my morning session beatdowns today. Not Pipe but it's all relative when you're bouncing off of the reef :-) I like the raw video and no voice-over. I've come up with an alternative way to use the GoPro for pov surfing rather than having it in your mouth. Hands-free and no issues duck diving. Comfortable too. Edit: Somehow I missed getting notifications on "What is it?" I'll try and explain seeing I can't post a photo. First, you need the old/original style GoPro chesty. The one with the thick foam over the hard plastic. Not the one where it's just hard plastic. It's pretty simple really. You combine the neck and chest straps in the back. I use 3/4" velcro and a hair tie. Then you can simply slide the velcro forward or back to tighten and loosen. I added a thin bright silicone cover for my camera with a safety lanyard around my neck just in case. The only way it's coming off is if you turn your back to a wave and don't have the velcro cinched tight. Try it and experiment with the adjustments. It's never bashed in my face and it's held on the worst wipeouts relative to my surfing abilities. Never use a floaty GoPro cover. It's too buoyant. You can adjust and operate the camera easily. I'm working on a way to quickly detach & reattach for handheld shooting too if possible.

  • @thedevbros8941

    @thedevbros8941

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is it??

  • @garrett9248

    @garrett9248

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is it

  • @kandssk8931

    @kandssk8931

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is it

  • @ethan5304

    @ethan5304

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is it

  • @albertofdz4896

    @albertofdz4896

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is it

  • @oceanearth2243
    @oceanearth22433 жыл бұрын

    Backdoor equals many beatings, even at mid size winter day at pipe. Epic vid!

  • @James-ip5gz
    @James-ip5gz3 жыл бұрын

    Love this type of content!

  • @billdodge9094
    @billdodge90943 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video representation of fear and frustration Banzai Pipeline is a metaphor of life. at its most intense and unforgiving.

  • @erikvarusio
    @erikvarusio3 жыл бұрын

    The "going to the side" duckdive is the lesson I get here!

  • @danielmolson1799
    @danielmolson17993 жыл бұрын

    Sick video mate

  • @icontrolgroup1428
    @icontrolgroup14283 жыл бұрын

    The duck diving is on point so effortless

  • @Sub7erminal
    @Sub7erminal3 жыл бұрын

    YEEEEEEW Keep em coming!

  • @liramcohen142
    @liramcohen1423 жыл бұрын

    WOOOOWWWWWWWW it was AWSOME!

  • @merchantmarine9961
    @merchantmarine99613 жыл бұрын

    Bro you are legend, i hope to surf one day with you

  • @K1017LW
    @K1017LW3 жыл бұрын

    Wow dude perfect waves man

  • @miyarhodes5465
    @miyarhodes54653 жыл бұрын

    Live for the laughing while huge sets come in!

  • @pyzelphantom4355
    @pyzelphantom43553 жыл бұрын

    lets goo i love these videos

  • @kevinrey-smith7354
    @kevinrey-smith73543 жыл бұрын

    I really like this kind of videos. I think youtubers should do more videos like this, and I wish yo could do much more videos😊

  • @charlesmartin1121
    @charlesmartin11213 жыл бұрын

    On your next Q & A video could you tell us tales of the kooks you have encountered, who foolishly thought they were up to surfing Pipeline. Incidents of serious physical harm excepted of course.

  • @NathanFlorence

    @NathanFlorence

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yessir!!

  • @charlesmartin1121

    @charlesmartin1121

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NathanFlorence Fabulous.

  • @hamonrye9823

    @hamonrye9823

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea that would be a good one. I bet he got some stories

  • @charlesmartin1121

    @charlesmartin1121

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hamonrye9823 Full disclosure: were I not a little older, with some hard earned common sense, I could be one of those kooks.

  • @shadesofgold24

    @shadesofgold24

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was a kook once when I was a teenager in Kauai. Young bodyboarder who paddled out in a deep water channel out to (what I found out was) 12-15ft Hanalei Bay swells. Barely got over a number of sets absolutely terrified, caught a smaller wave in, got pummeled and almost drown, and washed over the reef. Had to walk over the reef to the beach, destroyed my feet, and learned a valuable lesson that I’ve kept to this day as a wave rider. Know your limits, don’t test them unless you know what you’re getting yourself into. I’ve had nothing but amazing positive surf experiences since

  • @chuckmustard7865
    @chuckmustard78653 жыл бұрын

    S'up Nathan! Request please mate for one of your finest raptor moves at Pipe! Gets me everytime :D Love the genuine, funny and always mental surf vids you produce! Peace!

  • @TSIXGaming
    @TSIXGaming3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent footage!

  • @francomozo6096
    @francomozo60963 жыл бұрын

    Who else loves a raw pipeline sesh off nathan!!! Crazyyyy!!! Makes me wanna go surf

  • @Skeetr86
    @Skeetr863 жыл бұрын

    Best sponsor, gnarliest surfer, mad respects. 👟 🏄‍♂️ 🤙

  • @mosslymosier9037
    @mosslymosier90373 жыл бұрын

    I like the under water shots, cool stuff

  • @Chris_hilton1
    @Chris_hilton13 жыл бұрын

    The kind of stuff everyone wants to see on KZread

  • @uluwatu77
    @uluwatu773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nathan. The front view camera really gives it a different perspective. Please make one in Waimea or Jaws. Pleeeeeaaase

  • @mav6805
    @mav68053 жыл бұрын

    awesome video nathan, can you do a commentary on the next pov video that would be sick

  • @ericmenu8842
    @ericmenu88423 жыл бұрын

    The commentary over, or even a little intro about the conditions or your cat or whatever you like would be cool too! Keep up the good work.

  • @goodoverevil7095
    @goodoverevil70953 жыл бұрын

    You guys FREAKIN crazy 😵 But still supporting from socal 😷🤙 Aaand I don't even surf ....🏄 But would love to learn 😊

  • @socalexpeditions
    @socalexpeditions3 жыл бұрын

    Stayed for the duck dives

  • @yaantey7813
    @yaantey78133 жыл бұрын

    Man you are a legend 🙌❤👌 Hope one day you'll come to Maldives to surf ...Cheers

  • @MrLeeson660
    @MrLeeson6603 жыл бұрын

    So so heavy those waves are just insane

  • @tazphlibby7408
    @tazphlibby74083 жыл бұрын

    Rad clip ! Bigger than in France today haha

  • @vanluthfan8231
    @vanluthfan82313 жыл бұрын

    Love to watch it

  • @lesliefsandiego9247
    @lesliefsandiego92473 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I rode tube! Also exhausted. Really enjoyed it.

  • @thomassadler1553
    @thomassadler15533 жыл бұрын

    Watched alllllll your vídeos during quarantine. Been in puerto escondido for 4 months and we are now allowed to surf..... from 6am -9 !!!!! Wohoo

  • @NathanFlorence

    @NathanFlorence

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fuck yeha you guys scoring recently!!!!

  • @thomassadler1553

    @thomassadler1553

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NathanFlorence small but fun 🤙🏽

  • @erichunzeker
    @erichunzeker3 жыл бұрын

    these videos are so addicting

  • @jamesgmail
    @jamesgmail3 жыл бұрын

    This is wild

  • @jacobor8781
    @jacobor87813 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Greetings from Spain!

  • @djbonne1
    @djbonne13 жыл бұрын

    Best cam

  • @CraigShawCraigShaw
    @CraigShawCraigShaw3 жыл бұрын

    I'm exhausted just watching this!! 😳

  • @user-qw9nq5pn4s
    @user-qw9nq5pn4s3 жыл бұрын

    Lets go nateeee

  • @808bboarder
    @808bboarder3 жыл бұрын

    Brah what a beautiful day out

  • @ziggyclark5619
    @ziggyclark56193 жыл бұрын

    Sick Ceep it up and you will catch up to your brother

  • @antoniomarinezcanton9936
    @antoniomarinezcanton99363 жыл бұрын

    I love his board

  • @SurfMastery-kz6je
    @SurfMastery-kz6je3 жыл бұрын

    dude, felt so good tracking down a peak, paddling my ass off, making the steep drop, gliding down the line, today for the first time. unreal. at it again tomorrow

  • @lowellmichels5792

    @lowellmichels5792

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man, enjoy yourself, I grew up and learned to surf peaks in Nor Cal, lots of paddling n lots of fun!

  • @charlesmartin1121

    @charlesmartin1121

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lowellmichels5792 I would love to surf in Northern California, except I don't want to end up on a Great White's menu.

  • @samgates2620
    @samgates26203 жыл бұрын

    Clean footage aswell

  • @jm6918
    @jm69183 жыл бұрын

    Defenitely would like to know what you're thinking and what goes down out there!

  • @ypure3859
    @ypure38593 жыл бұрын

    Rad U gotta have stamina baby. Good on ya

  • @pbowproductions
    @pbowproductions3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a lotta work

  • @Liam-vg4ob
    @Liam-vg4ob3 жыл бұрын

    Yeeew I’m 11 years old and I surf a lot in California and I’m a fan keep on going 🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @3sgtepwnzr
    @3sgtepwnzr3 жыл бұрын

    Pipeline surfers are a different breed, chatting and laughing and duckdiving monster waves, if my waves were 2-3 feet I'd be like "nah man, better focus today"

  • @timpani1950
    @timpani19503 жыл бұрын

    The Greeks had a word for it: arete, or grace under pressure. My heart was clanging just watching!