Nathan Florence is always like "it isn't as big as I hoped it would be" and I'm thinking I usually go check surf hoping it will be smaller than forecast on the big days. That's usually challenge enough for me. Not sure what percent of surfers falls into category one or two, but kudos to Ben for showing us an example of contextual personal courage. There's nothing wrong with it. Love Nathan Florence. Love Ben Gravy.

@jojofandango7344

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ps---if you rewind the tape, in slo-mo, that wave IS pretty freakin' big

You're anything but an "average guy", it's nice that you're humble that way though! Your stoke levels make the difference, you deserve all good things from all the energy you put in! Stay Stoked!!

dude your parting comments won me over. thx for being a humble and real dude. keep doing you my brother... and bring us along! 🤘

Sick session dude, sick trip actually! But this vid was 100% better because of the debrief at the end, really adds a next level to things. Can't wait to see what's next!

@xanderw1460

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@tammy6992

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Oh man, you came out of that shoulder surgery that was fire

Stokin!!!! Well done BG. Your talk at the end solidifies why you’re my favorite KZread surfer.

Still building confidence after the injury . Your definitely capable of tucking into that barrel . I think what you did was a great step forward just dropping in on a few . Got to get Mackie in the water and film .

Hell yeah Ben. Awesome feeling, conquer your fear. You can do anything that you want to accomplish. Never doubted you. All the love from the Great State of Texas.

Considering what you have gone through this is a massive W for you and moving forward. That was some heavy surf and stetchy take off. Thank you for sharing your emotional rollercoaster with us.

Dude Ben you rock...The words at the end of the episode/video/blog, hit so hard for me. Love the "content" I've enjoyed catching up on your past adventures... Anyway man keep it up your stoked and your stoked keeps me dream'en🤙🙏oh and prayers for continued success and health

That was SICK Ben! So far beyond just an average guy dude, you’re the man. A hero to all us NJ surfer kooks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

You have surfed Pipeline Ben!!! Just fix your head to go enjoy and if too big , just give it your best! Prayers for further surf adventures! Got you covered!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

Congrats guys! Thanks for keeping the vibes positive and taking us on your journey🙏

Scotty! Awesome video and Red Frogs rules. Always listen to your captain

Went about 10ft below sea level on your first wave! Good job Makki 🤙

Love the video! Love the fact that you explained the wave at the end!! So thankful that you health and back doing what you love! Always a supporter!!

Nothing about you Ben gravy is average. You know how to surrender to the moment like a StarMan 🌟🌠

Sick vid Ben! I love Panama, been there a few times, but in my honest opinion all Silverbacks is is a drop in and kick out. A balls-out drop, and HEAVY, but that's all it really is. Once that peak folds over there's almost zero shoulder to ride, it's kind of "fool's gold". I won't lie though, that peak at Silver's is quite scenic. However, there are many waves that are much better quality breaking waves in Panama.

I loved your breakdown at the end. Proud of you. I think you had a great day. Thanks for the video, im gonna subscribe.

Love your perspective, Ben. You have so much to be proud of and your positive attitude is so infectious.

Great video Ben and lookin forward to seeing more of the Panama trip🤙

Been following your trip off and on, looks like a TON of fun! Thanks for sharing da stoke!

I do really appreciate the session discussion and recap at the end.

We watch Ben more because of Who Ben is, surfing second. Ben happens to occasionally put himself into heavy waves and that’s entertaining as hell

Great VLOG! Loved the personal ruminations about the size and danger of this particular spot.

Love the debrief at the end!! It adds a ton to this video

Keep charging Ben.... hope to catch some waves with ya here in Nor Cal one day. Great vlog!

Great blog. Cheers Ben.

Ben we watch all your vids but this was EPIC!! u looked like a pro out there ! Um hello best video yet , good job . 😂

Always brightens my days watching your videos! Encourages me to charge toward my dreams of surfing bigger waves and getting out of Florida! Thank you for always sharing the stoke Ben

@BenGravyy

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Thanks so much! Good luck to you

🎼Panama!!🎶. Come on! This was the perfect chance to play Van Halen "Panama"

Awesome Ben!!!

The Legend is rising to the top again! Yewwwww 🤙🏽💜🌊🌠

A heavy break for a heavy dude, good on ya Ben lot's of folks back off of that take-off and don't go, you went for it that's what matters, not the shot or the barrel. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take and you took a shot.

💪🏻🍀 lovely sharing of the mental Side as Well!

A heart of gold and balls of steel. Inspirational Ben.

@dennismull147

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Nope! Heart of steel& Balls of gold" I'm Dyslexic"..

Congrats Ben! Amazing return to Ballsville. The mental processing explained is true surfing. Bethany Hamilton is my hero.

Great stuff, thanks for showing some heavy Panamanmamna

That was heavy amazing seeing you ride that a wave and it was great hearing your thoughts about it!

Hey Ben. Big fan! So inspirational to my my own surfing. Thank you! I am also from Panama. The great think is that you can surf both the Atlantic and the Pacific within a few hours! If you want to surf the pacific side I recommend Santa Catalina. Another left that is also firing right now. Thanks again!

Nice one! Looks like you are fully recovered!

You are right in having respect for that wave. I've seen more then one vid. on this break. The Smith brothers from Hawaii comes to mind. They felt blessed to get the few good tube rides they got. Not easy at all.

You are the best ever brother 🫂 ending recap was awesome

great job Ben !

That spot is gnarly!!!! Those drops were sooo sick big dawg yewww!!!

Dude there are tons of crazy shoal breaks off NJ. I will totally cart you to the breaks off Little Egg and Barnegat anytime. Dude it gets looney out there. There is deeper water closer up there that holds it better then down AC and oc

Way to push it, brother! once you get that first one....WOW!!

If Makki was just a lil bit taller … woulda had the sickest shot of the most average guy 🫵🏼 Respect brother

The Caribbean side of Panama. Impressive wave. Nice wave riding on a wave of consequence.

You must go to santa catalina in the pacific coast, is the most perfect wave in Panamá

I'm no further than the opening teaser going "OH S...T!" Then a huge WOW when I found the spot!

In my book ben you are one special charger God bless you and the family of three 💓💓💓

Nice bro! For the barrells Ive noticed its a matter of doing things the other way around. For a righty you must drop behind the lip , so the lip covers you as your are going down the face and get barrelled. Thats for short waves, on long waves its easier to do a bottom turn and then stall to get barrelled. Cheers my bro!! come to the galapagos islands, lots of novelty waves around here. and some mellow spots you would love.

Great job pushing yourself!

Rt On Gravy,, Honest and Humble.🤙🏻

Yeah Gravy Ben!

Wowww. Such amazing and epic wave..

Pumping!

Props For paddling out conquered your Fear s you've got to go to know so go

Definitely some of the most incisive wave commentary from not only you Ben, but from anyone who surfs and vlogs their stories of the Art.

Yeeeeeeeeew Ben way to charge!

Heavyyyy….. if you get a chance you guys hit should try and hit Árbol Loco while your down there …. Best spot in all of Bocas imo …. That’s the dream down there

You have to be sporting a giant pair of Kahunas there Ben, WOW what waves !

It's more about the wave than the shot forever and always 🤘 those who were out there are the only ones who truly know

Way to go buddy 👍🏼

Ya have come back so well after ya injury. Ya ripping fella.👍⚡👍🌊🌊🌊🤟🤟🤟🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Niceee work !

The foliage is so beautiful there. Gnarly.

Big energy out there

Keepin it real 🤙

That wave looked like it was coming in very fast. Big waves for sure.

Balls of steel. Those waves are no joke. If your pushing your limit, you're doing more than most. Any waves over head scare me to death.

Charging that slab, like a Bad Ass!!! YEW!!!! 🙌🤘

yeah g, strong in the line up great surfing great spot, bocas is legendary

I always say I like surfing bigger waves, not big waves, as when I was training for big waves, I learned the difference really quickly.

Silverback....great wave...one of the many in Bocos. The place has grown up quite a bit in the last 10 years or so. But still great.

Are you coming to surf Salsa Brava nearby in Puerto Viejo, CR? Would be awesome to see you around here man.

After you took the first wave,it was Gravy Ben!

Gnarly bro 🤙

Charging! Stoked for the dream

when you get back to new jersey you probably have already surfed there but the north side of indian river inlet in delaware is fun it has some good right handers

No no you are the hardest charger 🌎 Straight up!

Panama offers alot of beautiful area beaches and warm surfs... Which beach was this one? And of course, they are never this big! I boogie boarded as a kid thru high school. For some reason I never could get up on a board. But just being out there in the clean clear water was ecstatic! Dry season now offers some beautiful wave seas also. Seeing you there was awesome and concurring your fears and getting that experience! Bless you amigo! Be safe Ben!

Shot or not, you totally killed it!

DOPE!!

Thanks for the debrief, Ben. It's reassuring to hear your thoughts and feelings and analysis. You rock dude!!!

I can't wait for tomorrow's episode because I thought this episode was heavy. 🏄🌺💙☠️

Really cool vid

An epic Juan 👍

thanks for your kindness

Keeping it real, brother . For the dream

No need for woulda coulda shoulda.... you get what you get... stoked

About to go shred Panama !

and pull in!!!!

That’s a thick wave with loads of energy.

Yewww!!! Rip it up bredren!!! Getting blown out wit da foam ball!!! Yewww!!! 🦁👑🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥❤️💛💚💨🌊🌊🌊🏄🏽‍♂️🌊🌊🌊🏝🌐🌎🌍🌏🌐💥🤙🏼

Silverbacks, Pretty, Scary.. You're. a brave man Ben.

PANAMANIAN MAVERICKS!!!! NEED TO GET THERE SUPER EARLY....WIND GETS ON IT QUICK 🌊👍👍🌊🌊❤️👍👍🌊🌊👍😋❤️👍

Having the ba**s to surf that after a few months of a broken collar bone is beyond anyone would have the capability mentally to overcome......unreal Ben stay safe.

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Now that's what I call Gravy , to all the kooks and haters, You asked my boy Ben delivered. Pura Vida Ben. We will see you in Costa Rica next.