Bro...how was that Tuna that you landed... I haven't been able to get "Toro" sushi, for a long time... But I'll bet that you have... That's a pretty sweet life you're living.
Broken leashes at Stoney Point,...broken leashes in the Islands...bruised, burnt, and fractured toe. The Dream is Real. Glad you didn't drown. Pain goes away, fond memories remain. Right on Jamie for being such a fine host...Done good Ben...e..
I'm sorry it was so scary, but honestly I think this is a good "internet" reminder that this stuff is real and bad things can happen at any time. I always think that the pros never get into trouble or never get scared.
I say with some confidence that the broken tail was the razor that severed your leg rope, it only takes the slightest nick when under tension. Glad you made it to shore.
I'd say you're spot-on...as soon as I read this, I thought BINGO!...nice razors of glass on both sides of that missing chunk, all you need is a tiny little slice and that's where the material separates.
Not necessarily. That’ seems to be the weakest part of a leash. I’ve never ridden with a broken tail and almost all my breaks have happened there in solid surf….brand new leashes and old ones
That situation Ben dealt with is very real. You get in a zone, we call the washing machine or the rinse cycle. All those waves are forcing so much water to shore, that it causes a massive rip, and you get stuck in the zone, you can't go in or out. You can't go in, because the rip takes you out. And when you duck dive, to avoid getting slammed, the wave can only push you a little ways in. Only to have the rip push you back out to the next crashing wave. So you are stuck in the impact zone. As weird as it seems, you don't want to duck dive and avoid the sets. You actually need to relax and tread water, until the wave is about to pound you. Then swim hard toward shore and let it pound you, then chill till the next one and repeat. Eventually they will pound you toward the shore, out of the zone, where you can eventually stand up. Once you can stand, repeat and do the same thing, wait till a wave is on top of you, and then jump with it, and let it pound you in. IT SUCKS!!!!!! Well done Ben!
Going back for ‘one last one’ has almost taken me out a few times, in multiple activities. ‘One last one’ has claimed more than one friend Glad your safe and hope you gained whatever lessons you needed for the future.
I was an avid surfer back in the day before leg leashes , every time you came off your board , you suffered the same fate , survive until you located your board , you became very good at swimming in harsh surf conditions , sometimes it could take an hour to get to safety again , scary times , glad you made it okay Ben , love Hawaii , enjoy PR .
Gotta have the skills to survive if you want to charge dangerous waves, respect to you and the rest of the guys n gals back in the day charging with big logs and no leashes 🤙🏼
@@petrolmonkey1973 Great to hear from you , yes , any body surfing back in the 60's and 70's had testing times , your board seemed to head for the shore every time you wiped out , felt concerned on several occasions to be honest , am I going to make it ! I gave up surfing by myself , always good to have a mate or two out with you , same as today I think . My first board was an Atlas Woods , 3 stringers , single fin ,10 foot 6 inches in length , like standing on the deck of the Titanic ! We knew no different ! Appreciate the respect.
Ben, glad you're still with us. You are an inspiration! Living the dream! Bad stuff can happen in an instant. Surfing early morning glass alone at low tide I got launched, head first. Shattered C1 and C2 and tore the vertebral artery. Life-flighted to Shands in G'ville. Scariest moment in 60 years of surfing! Almost three years to come back, so far. But I am still surfing. Heavy stuff can happen anytime, even on the best day. Stay alert y'all! And keep surfing! Mahalo ke Akua!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, have Jamie hook you up with Wade Takkaro and get a couple Hawaii/Pipe boards and keep them at Jamie's house. He's got every soft-top you could ever want and then you wouldn't have to travel with a board bag.
Jamie is running out of room for his own gear, you think he wants to start keeping friends boards at his house for whenever they decide to take a Hawaii trip lol. And Ben doesn't seem like the person that would even ask Jamie to do that for him.
Can tell that scared the crap out of you, so glad you're ok and a reminder to us all how quickly things can go south and to have someone at least keeping an eye on each other. I know for me some of my scariest hold downs or just bad situations happened when I didn't think it was that big or dangerous.💯🔥🤙
Rad video! Serious Ben Gravy...a side you don't see as often. You got some great waves before the hold downs...nice session and humbling speak from a great surfer. Keep sharing the dream!
Thanks for the fishing video Ben. It was a nice change of pace. Jamie seems a really good friend. Keep him close and be his best friend. You two can learn a lot from each other.
You and your team are absolute legends, Ben. Me and my bros surf down here in the gulf coast. You inspire us on the days when no one else will go out because it’s too small or too cold or whatever, you inspire us to keep the dream alive and to keep surfing no matter what. If you ever find yourself in the Panhandle of Florida we’ll have to have you join us for one of our post surf and turf bonfires. God bless you and your family bro!
@@FreshwaterFloof panhandle gets cold af. Even 8 hours south where I live I've seen the water in the low 40s, with air and wind chill in the 30s. That's cold enough for me lol. The difference between us and the panhandle is gnarly.
Happens to all surfers at one time or another,, happened to me at middle reef in bali on a 10 foot day.. i thought i was going to die.. scared the living hell out of me knocks the confidence a bit too.. so Glad your ok mate.
Happened to me in Bali, too. At biggish impossibles. My leash didn't even snap it was just an old velcro. Thought I'd never see my board again, but someone spotted it and I had to swim back out to get it after taking a bunch on the head and making it to the beach.
"We thought about it a long time, ‘Endeavor to persevere,’ and when we had thought about it long enough, we declared war on the Union.” - Chief Lone Watie
Lol. At 17 me and my buddy went to Puerto Rico. Second day there, it was 15- 20 foot faces. I couldn't handle it. Hey! We were from Miami Beach! I've almost drowned a handful of times. Saved 2 people who almost did. Your awesome Ben !!
Nice trip bud! thnks for sharing. I saw that sharp glass broken tail , thought that could snap your leash, possibly in a bad conincidence. I had that happen to me on an outside break once and it sucked. I whish you would had another session after to reset your dream trip. but you know, it was all good. You can come back for more. enjoy Puerto Rico! Yeww!
Ben, This vlog really shook me to my core. I realized long ago through surfing that every moment I was alive and every second during a session was on the edge. I think we have all experienced near death experiences. We forget how fragile and delicate we are as a species, while simultaneously being incredibly powerful and potent! No more “For the Nightmare” scenarios this year, please! 😊🙏🏽🍍🏄♂️🌊🌋💣💥🤙🏝🌴😎☢️🤯❤️💎
I just writing when Jamie said what I was going to - float suit just for Hawaii! We are the same - take the inside waves no one else wants. The only difference is ours are 1 to 3 feet! Glad you made it out of that really really bad situation! Stay safe!
When you said you was going off the walls i was like wow hes nuts. Its bigger there always then it is at pipe. I stopped bodysurfing there cuz was too mento. I just go ehukai. Glad you are safe! Crazy trip and vibes! Enjoyed it all.
Great example of Rip tides… People don’t take it seriously enough. You all make this look easy, but always got to be alert. Glad you made it out Ben! ❤️🏄♂️🤙
As a drone pilot I was thinking that I would tell someone to go help you. It was clear you were in a dangerous situation. Thx for making vids Ben! The music edits are top shelf on TH-cam.
@@reeleasy8670 But the drone has a 4k camera right above Ben waving his arms. As a pilot I would have lowered close to Ben's face to see his expressions. If it was serious then I could give the alarm to the beach. Then hit return to home button on transmitter and jump in the water to help.
@@gravityfuzz TH-cam filters are also factoring what will get the most views in clicks, you are correct but the camera man wants to film dramatic scenes.
Getting "doughnuts" at OTW is a right of passage that many of us have gone through. A humbling experience that has the potential to make you stronger... or scar you for the rest of your life. Careful. Too many sessions like that will send to the beach permanently
"For the Nightmare!" Classic. I forget if I've given you my technique for the ultimate PB&J... You know how sometimes one isn't quite enough but a second is just out of reach? Go triple decker! PB on the outside slices and J on Both sides of the middle. The J gets sealed in by the PB and soaks into the middle slice making it less likely to gush out into your lap on the way to El Slammo. Works great with Honey as well.
Wow! You handled that very well, sorry you had such a scary experience. I hope it doesn't deter you from continuing with your passion. Look forward to seeing your next trip!
I almost died st the exact same place in high school. Double the size of this day. Didn't look that big from the beach. Got out there and got pitched over the falls. Held down so long I was starting to black out. That was before I even got caught in the rip. Somehow made it to shore. A very lucky kid was I.
Great tube rides at a classic spot. That pummeling sequence was scary. The drone shots showed you getting pulled back into the relentless pounding zone.
I had the same thing happen to me yesterday, 10 wave set in the danger zone, Mexico. I thought I was gone too, shocked me….. but then haha I went to another break and got an outstanding wave !, without that wave, I feel my scare could have been everlasting and made me question life. Your video explains my experience too the t, good to know you, we made it. It goes wrong quick.. stay aware guys n girls.
Sucks brother. The one time I thought it was smart to pull my leash in really big surf I learned a harsh lesson with an outcome similar to this. To any beginner, never ever bail your board when it's bigger. Not the same situation but a teachable moment. Glad you're okay brother. Bendo got bendovered like we all do sometimes. But as always, getting back on the horse is the best medicine
if you're on a board bigger than 7'6" I would highly recommend bailing on a big day, as long as no one's behind you. A board that size is really hard to duckdive and you won't be able to hold onto your board through a duckdive if a triple overhead bomb breaks on your head anyway.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi I never take it that far, haha. About double overhead at the biggest. But good advice for those going into bigger surf. However, I'm sure by the time you're going out in that you have gathered quite a bit of knowledge and should probably know that by then or your ass is in trouble. Thanks for the input though, always good for newer folks to learn. I just know my limits and I have some physical issues now so I have to keep it under control when it comes to the conditions.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi let’s be real duck diving a hollow double overhead wave with a 6’0 ain’t really happening either. Best bet is ditch the board and get yourself under the wave otherwise you and board are going for a ride 😂 if it’s landing on your head just grab a breath and enjoy the ride
What happened to you out there is one of the reasons I NEVER judge Jamie or anyone else on extra buoyant wetsuits. If the legends want extra float, safe to say it's not a bad idea! Glad you're OK.
Great trip to Hawai'i. Congrats on making it through. Some of us have been recycled too, and it does suck. I wish we had float suits back in the day. Aloha. ftd!
You can see in you eyes how shocked you where after that hold down I have been in the same situation at my local beach break stuck in a hole for a long set 6ft + west Auckland new zealand And the same thing just bfor I got myself out I 2 did put my hand up the 1st and only time I have had 2 thank god for the sand bar that just showed up under me haha 🤙🇳🇿
Dude, I could feel the fear there, geez. Happened to me once or twice at Assateague during a hurricane. Super shallow bar, suck out pouring back over the drop off that kept pulling you back out to sea but not enough to get past the breaking waves. Over and over, flipping, spinning for 10 waves at a time and no energy to get in once it slowed down. I know it was only the east coast but still some scary shit and not an especially big day, probably 3 foot Hawaiian. Glad you, pulled through, makes a really good story to tell and exciting vlog though.
Hi Ben, Thank you for this video. I recently had a similar experience at Strickland Bay, Rottnest Island, Western Australia where the WSL competion was run in May 2021. I thought it was innocuous looking. How wrong I was. After falling and getting caught on the inside I was pushed down and summersaulted by 6 -10 ft waves again and again and again. Unlike you I still had my board, but just like you I was in fear for my life. This should be a lesson to all surfers. None of us is invincible. Good on you for being open about your trauma.
Each test of getting battered in the recycling rip brings one closer to God and gratitude. Without either one can have no happiness. Lessons learned. Keep going Ben. For the Dream.. 🤟
I got stuck in the sweet spot after both my fins got blown off bodyboarding Keikis on a pretty monster day. 7am, no one around, no more than 10-15ft from shore just getting worked beyond belief and not able to make ground swimming. Finally got to the beach, threw my guts up, laid there for 30 minutes and went home.
It’s so fun watching these surfing videos and every once in a while you see the reality of these waves and the ocean. That leash break gave me anxiety watching.
Sorry I had to put in my two cents three different times I'm excited for you happy to see you charging big waves and really getting to live the dream. It's truly an inspiration
I'm so glad you're okay Ben. It's near impossible to express that terror that grips you when you have glimpses into the void of when you might actually check out. It's a reminder to stay humble; things can turn disastrous in a blink.
Ben you might have a lot to learn to surf Oahu like Jamie and other North Shore locals, but they should all watch your VLOG to learn the art of making a great VLOG. You have a great talent for story telling.
Glad you made it ! ..memories of having to climb up my leash near Pupukea - Pipe, ( last session day too ! North Shore 1995 ) , see the sky but not close enough to get to surface.., closest I've felt to not getting out too.... Stay stoked,, good times.. Great V-blog as usual !
I was very fortunate to work in Hawaii for a number of years, and through my friends got to meet and surf with some legends (Brock, BK Ahue and a Kinimaka), and one day at this exact spot, I was riding the back of the sled and we surfed down a wave that exploded on my hip. I was thrown off and didn't have any fins. The feeling of kicking your feet and not having any real propulsion, or swimming and getting nowhere was really scary. I didn't panic because I had a water patrol looking after me, but had I not, it would've been " a hui hou."
Anyone who surfs long enough is going to have that time when your worst fears come along and you’re going to have to pay your dues (sharks,hold downs,reef bombs) Karma is real! So live the dream always be humble
Thanks for the share Ben/team gravy. Heavy claims at OTW. sometimes i intentionally place myself in the impact zone at ob, sf. just to practice for when that time comes. but when it happens foreal, it always hits different .Glad you made back to shore. 🤙
especially at pipe when you too far back door youll get stuck in that rip and the inside at backdoor is treacherous especially at glass overhead conditions
Whoa that was gnarly! I had the same experience at Fleming beach in Maui. Got caught in a bad spot on a big day,couldn’t swim in or out, taking 6 ft close outs on my head and getting tumbled under water and exhausted. Thought I was gonna die too, but made it in. Very humbling and a good lesson to always respect the ocean and know your limits.
Damn it Brother. I know that feeling all to well. 2 weeks after being sick with covid for 15 days Hurricane Larry swell hit NSB. Against my better judgment I went for it. My leash broke and left me stranded in a huge set. After what seemed like a eternity of trying to swim in and stay afloat in foam I finally felt sand under my feet. I walked to my truck to get another leash but when I arrived back to the surf I was shaking. I decided that was a good enough sign that I didn't need to push it anymore. Anyways, thanks for all you do and I am very glad your ok. Just seen your in P.R. I will be flying in April 9th, hopefully a late swell will hit.
Awesome vlogs from Hawaii dude. Enjoyed every little bit of it. Glad you got out of that gnarly end at Pipe safe and sound. Pretty scary. Come surf Saquarema in Rio sometime. Love to see it. Cheers
Keen reminder about how important our simple leashes are and about ocean safety. Things can turn in an instant. Been in that situation and it's scary AF. Glad to see that your safe and sound Ben! Love the vids!
Bro I’m so glad you are in good enough shape and experienced enough that you survived the recycle zone. So many of us would be devastated without you. I don’t ever want to think about it. Epic rides though!! You should be proud. Epic 🤙🏼
Nothing more exciting then big wave leash break in heavy rip. Few years ago i experienced such event @ Sandbidge Va Beach double overhead session just before dark. After 15 minutes of impact zone pounding I excepted defeat last breath taken. When i poped up fellow surfer was paddling over for save.
Leashes have a due date... replace 'em after they've had a half dozen or so full-length tugs, no matter what brand or how new they are. Like Freshmen having to scrub the Seal, consider it an initiation. Glad you made it through it - don't want to lose ya mate, you're a good dude and inspire heaps of people. Saludos from Costa Rica!
That was a class 4 rip, Ben knows since he studies and rides these types of things. Glad to see you unscathed, and now you know you can take it if caught inside-thats always part of surfing.
I had same situation 3 times. You don't have to duck the waves cause you will be in the same place all time and you will get tired. You have to catch all the waves to be push out. Great video
13:29 e komo mai . Welcome to Hawaii 🤙🏾 been in so many near death situations surfing Oahu. The Pacific Ocean packs mana .Jamie dropping the knowledge @ 20:00
"The fishing capital of the world"..."New Jersey" HAHAHA spoken like a true yank. Still love you big dog. Peace and love from FL...the true fishing capital of the world
Wow things happen so quick in the ocean......before you know it you kept your composure....a lot freak out and use all their energy .....You guys are absolute classics spreading the Aroha....NZ ...Awesome !!!
Great photography and great editing. Having never been to the North Shore, all I know from TH-cam is it's an endless freight train of impossibly beautiful (or beautifully impossible) waves. This is the first one that, for me, gives the nut-churning reality of the whitewater inside. Seemed like a chill day until it suddenly wasn't.
Scary situation. I think people that not experience with the ocean don't understand why that is so difficult. It's weird when you feel you're going to drown and there are people there, not that far away, but they don't know what you're going thru. Glad you're safe and that Jamie finally kicked you out so you could go home to your wife.
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Next time you are sleeping on the BEACH 🤣
Haha!
@@arcawocenhalowsaken2663 Wise indeed
Bro...how was that Tuna that you landed... I haven't been able to get "Toro" sushi, for a long time... But I'll bet that you have... That's a pretty sweet life you're living.
You need a hostel in your yard Jamie, ha,ha!
i hope he is at least bringing you some bagels from jersey ...peace in your house not sand...lol
Broken leashes at Stoney Point,...broken leashes in the Islands...bruised, burnt, and fractured toe. The Dream is Real. Glad you didn't drown. Pain goes away, fond memories remain. Right on Jamie for being such a fine host...Done good Ben...e..
I'm sorry it was so scary, but honestly I think this is a good "internet" reminder that this stuff is real and bad things can happen at any time. I always think that the pros never get into trouble or never get scared.
I say with some confidence that the broken tail was the razor that severed your leg rope, it only takes the slightest nick when under tension. Glad you made it to shore.
I'd say you're spot-on...as soon as I read this, I thought BINGO!...nice razors of glass on both sides of that missing chunk, all you need is a tiny little slice and that's where the material separates.
Makes sense
4 sure...lucky no cut foot
Facts!!!
Not necessarily. That’ seems to be the weakest part of a leash. I’ve never ridden with a broken tail and almost all my breaks have happened there in solid surf….brand new leashes and old ones
Takes a mature person to be humbled by experience. Best wishes Ben!
Mother Ocean knows NO egos. 🙏🏾
That situation Ben dealt with is very real. You get in a zone, we call the washing machine or the rinse cycle. All those waves are forcing so much water to shore, that it causes a massive rip, and you get stuck in the zone, you can't go in or out. You can't go in, because the rip takes you out. And when you duck dive, to avoid getting slammed, the wave can only push you a little ways in. Only to have the rip push you back out to the next crashing wave. So you are stuck in the impact zone. As weird as it seems, you don't want to duck dive and avoid the sets. You actually need to relax and tread water, until the wave is about to pound you. Then swim hard toward shore and let it pound you, then chill till the next one and repeat. Eventually they will pound you toward the shore, out of the zone, where you can eventually stand up. Once you can stand, repeat and do the same thing, wait till a wave is on top of you, and then jump with it, and let it pound you in. IT SUCKS!!!!!! Well done Ben!
He was there for a week and everybody, apparently, knew about the spot and no one gave him a heads up?
Going back for ‘one last one’ has almost taken me out a few times, in multiple activities.
‘One last one’ has claimed more than one friend
Glad your safe and hope you gained whatever lessons you needed for the future.
I was an avid surfer back in the day before leg leashes , every time you came off your board , you suffered the same fate , survive until you located your board , you became very good at swimming in harsh surf conditions , sometimes it could take an hour to get to safety again , scary times , glad you made it okay Ben , love Hawaii , enjoy PR .
Was waiting for this reply.
Omg when….
Did I ask?
Gotta have the skills to survive if you want to charge dangerous waves, respect to you and the rest of the guys n gals back in the day charging with big logs and no leashes 🤙🏼
@@petrolmonkey1973 Great to hear from you , yes , any body surfing back in the 60's and 70's had testing times , your board seemed to head for the shore every time you wiped out , felt concerned on several occasions to be honest , am I going to make it ! I gave up surfing by myself , always good to have a mate or two out with you , same as today I think . My first board was an Atlas Woods , 3 stringers , single fin ,10 foot 6 inches in length , like standing on the deck of the Titanic ! We knew no different ! Appreciate the respect.
Ben, glad you're still with us. You are an inspiration! Living the dream! Bad stuff can happen in an instant. Surfing early morning glass alone at low tide I got launched, head first. Shattered C1 and C2 and tore the vertebral artery. Life-flighted to Shands in G'ville. Scariest moment in 60 years of surfing! Almost three years to come back, so far. But I am still surfing. Heavy stuff can happen anytime, even on the best day. Stay alert y'all! And keep surfing! Mahalo ke Akua!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, have Jamie hook you up with Wade Takkaro and get a couple Hawaii/Pipe boards and keep them at Jamie's house. He's got every soft-top you could ever want and then you wouldn't have to travel with a board bag.
Jamie is running out of room for his own gear, you think he wants to start keeping friends boards at his house for whenever they decide to take a Hawaii trip lol. And Ben doesn't seem like the person that would even ask Jamie to do that for him.
@@NJ187 they even not they are like most vloger , friends to share their followers and make money thanks to it...
Real friends keep my boards
Can tell that scared the crap out of you, so glad you're ok and a reminder to us all how quickly things can go south and to have someone at least keeping an eye on each other. I know for me some of my scariest hold downs or just bad situations happened when I didn't think it was that big or dangerous.💯🔥🤙
Rad video! Serious Ben Gravy...a side you don't see as often. You got some great waves before the hold downs...nice session and humbling speak from a great surfer. Keep sharing the dream!
Thanks for the fishing video Ben. It was a nice change of pace. Jamie seems a really good friend. Keep him close and be his best friend. You two can learn a lot from each other.
You and your team are absolute legends, Ben. Me and my bros surf down here in the gulf coast. You inspire us on the days when no one else will go out because it’s too small or too cold or whatever, you inspire us to keep the dream alive and to keep surfing no matter what. If you ever find yourself in the Panhandle of Florida we’ll have to have you join us for one of our post surf and turf bonfires. God bless you and your family bro!
Lol too cold on the gulf
@@FreshwaterFloof panhandle gets cold af. Even 8 hours south where I live I've seen the water in the low 40s, with air and wind chill in the 30s. That's cold enough for me lol. The difference between us and the panhandle is gnarly.
He gives a whole new perspective on what is "rideable"🤙
I live in Destin!! @bengravy was here last hurricane swell🤙🏽
@@proREFbrder I find it hard to believe the pan handle gets near the 40s. Maybe high 50s.
I am thankful you are with us still. For the dream or for the nightmare, life is unpredictable. Still gotta drop in.
Happens to all surfers at one time or another,, happened to me at middle reef in bali on a 10 foot day.. i thought i was going to die.. scared the living hell out of me knocks the confidence a bit too.. so Glad your ok mate.
Happened to me in Bali, too. At biggish impossibles. My leash didn't even snap it was just an old velcro. Thought I'd never see my board again, but someone spotted it and I had to swim back out to get it after taking a bunch on the head and making it to the beach.
I get stuck inside in SoCal on 5ft days and I struggle, can't imagine being stuck inside at pipe. Props man, you persevered.
He was at Off The Wall.
"We thought about it a long time, ‘Endeavor to persevere,’ and when we had thought about it long enough, we declared war on the Union.” - Chief Lone Watie
Yeah it’s not even the size of the wave sometimes, it’s just getting caught in the rip in the impact zone.
Lol. At 17 me and my buddy went to Puerto Rico. Second day there, it was 15- 20 foot faces.
I couldn't handle it.
Hey! We were from Miami Beach!
I've almost drowned a handful of times. Saved 2 people who almost did.
Your awesome Ben !!
Nice trip bud! thnks for sharing.
I saw that sharp glass broken tail , thought that could snap your leash, possibly in a bad conincidence.
I had that happen to me on an outside break once and it sucked.
I whish you would had another session after to reset your dream trip. but you know, it was all good. You can come back for more. enjoy Puerto Rico! Yeww!
Ben, This vlog really shook me to my core. I realized long ago through surfing that every moment I was alive and every second during a session was on the edge. I think we have all experienced near death experiences. We forget how fragile and delicate we are as a species, while simultaneously being incredibly powerful and potent! No more “For the Nightmare” scenarios this year, please! 😊🙏🏽🍍🏄♂️🌊🌋💣💥🤙🏝🌴😎☢️🤯❤️💎
Im glad you’re ok brother… your experience to not panic saved your life…stoked your doing good 🤙🏻
Had a two wave holdown at Lani’s last year. At the time - you make it through, but after…then it really starts to hit you. Glad you made it in.
Dude the busted tail cut your leash! So close but yet so far! Heavy. Sick trip
That fiberglass is sharp, I thought the same thing!
This was so bound to happen. Either that, or the plug coming out. Practically guaranteed in waves like that. Some sweet rides though
Idk what I would do without you. You are like the only youtuber I watch. Lol
I just writing when Jamie said what I was going to - float suit just for Hawaii! We are the same - take the inside waves no one else wants. The only difference is ours are 1 to 3 feet! Glad you made it out of that really really bad situation! Stay safe!
When you said you was going off the walls i was like wow hes nuts. Its bigger there always then it is at pipe. I stopped bodysurfing there cuz was too mento. I just go ehukai. Glad you are safe! Crazy trip and vibes! Enjoyed it all.
Great example of Rip tides… People don’t take it seriously enough. You all make this look easy, but always got to be alert. Glad you made it out Ben! ❤️🏄♂️🤙
As a drone pilot I was thinking that I would tell someone to go help you. It was clear you were in a dangerous situation. Thx for making vids Ben! The music edits are top shelf on TH-cam.
There’s eyes on every single individual that paddles out at pipe.
@@reeleasy8670 But the drone has a 4k camera right above Ben waving his arms. As a pilot I would have lowered close to Ben's face to see his expressions. If it was serious then I could give the alarm to the beach. Then hit return to home button on transmitter and jump in the water to help.
@@gravityfuzz TH-cam filters are also factoring what will get the most views in clicks, you are correct but the camera man wants to film dramatic scenes.
@@reeleasy8670 Yep. I felt the drama. It made me have an intense reflex. For me as a pilot the shot of watching Ben die was not going to happen.
Just saw the broken leash part.glad you made it .I had to rescue my wife's cousin in Barbados.I've seen those eyes before.enjoy some rest.Peace
On the bright side, that is the best I've seen you surf on those big Hawaii waves. You are definitely getting it figured out. Glad you are ok!
Getting "doughnuts" at OTW is a right of passage that many of us have gone through. A humbling experience that has the potential to make you stronger... or scar you for the rest of your life. Careful. Too many sessions like that will send to the beach permanently
"For the Nightmare!" Classic. I forget if I've given you my technique for the ultimate PB&J... You know how sometimes one isn't quite enough but a second is just out of reach? Go triple decker! PB on the outside slices and J on Both sides of the middle. The J gets sealed in by the PB and soaks into the middle slice making it less likely to gush out into your lap on the way to El Slammo. Works great with Honey as well.
Wow! You handled that very well, sorry you had such a scary experience. I hope it doesn't deter you from continuing with your passion. Look forward to seeing your next trip!
The best stories always need some heavy moments. We've all been there, glad you ended up no worse for the wear. Mahalo for the good work!
I almost died st the exact same place in high school. Double the size of this day. Didn't look that big from the beach. Got out there and got pitched over the falls. Held down so long I was starting to black out. That was before I even got caught in the rip. Somehow made it to shore. A very lucky kid was I.
Glad to see you ok Ben… Jamies reaction - priceless…
You’re an inspiration Ben! It was really cool to see you going from anxious and sketched out to going to for some serious waves!
I had a situation like that in Costa Rica. I’m still scarred from it. I panicked too, and made it 10x worse.
Great tube rides at a classic spot. That pummeling sequence was scary. The drone shots showed you getting pulled back into the relentless pounding zone.
I had the same thing happen to me yesterday, 10 wave set in the danger zone, Mexico. I thought I was gone too, shocked me….. but then haha I went to another break and got an outstanding wave !, without that wave, I feel my scare could have been everlasting and made me question life. Your video explains my experience too the t, good to know you, we made it. It goes wrong quick.. stay aware guys n girls.
Sucks brother. The one time I thought it was smart to pull my leash in really big surf I learned a harsh lesson with an outcome similar to this. To any beginner, never ever bail your board when it's bigger. Not the same situation but a teachable moment. Glad you're okay brother. Bendo got bendovered like we all do sometimes. But as always, getting back on the horse is the best medicine
if you're on a board bigger than 7'6" I would highly recommend bailing on a big day, as long as no one's behind you. A board that size is really hard to duckdive and you won't be able to hold onto your board through a duckdive if a triple overhead bomb breaks on your head anyway.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi I never take it that far, haha. About double overhead at the biggest. But good advice for those going into bigger surf. However, I'm sure by the time you're going out in that you have gathered quite a bit of knowledge and should probably know that by then or your ass is in trouble. Thanks for the input though, always good for newer folks to learn. I just know my limits and I have some physical issues now so I have to keep it under control when it comes to the conditions.
@@Johnisbetter-dw3fi let’s be real duck diving a hollow double overhead wave with a 6’0 ain’t really happening either. Best bet is ditch the board and get yourself under the wave otherwise you and board are going for a ride 😂 if it’s landing on your head just grab a breath and enjoy the ride
What happened to you out there is one of the reasons I NEVER judge Jamie or anyone else on extra buoyant wetsuits. If the legends want extra float, safe to say it's not a bad idea! Glad you're OK.
Great trip to Hawai'i. Congrats on making it through. Some of us have been recycled too, and it does suck. I wish we had float suits back in the day. Aloha. ftd!
Glad you made it back to shore. That sucks.
I’m liking this weeks edit. Music and some of the broll shots were cool. Love the vibe of this episode
You can see in you eyes how shocked you where after that hold down
I have been in the same situation at my local beach break stuck in a hole for a long set 6ft + west Auckland new zealand
And the same thing just bfor I got myself out I 2 did put my hand up the 1st and only time I have had 2 thank god for the sand bar that just showed up under me haha 🤙🇳🇿
Dude, I could feel the fear there, geez. Happened to me once or twice at Assateague during a hurricane. Super shallow bar, suck out pouring back over the drop off that kept pulling you back out to sea but not enough to get past the breaking waves. Over and over, flipping, spinning for 10 waves at a time and no energy to get in once it slowed down. I know it was only the east coast but still some scary shit and not an especially big day, probably 3 foot Hawaiian. Glad you, pulled through, makes a really good story to tell and exciting vlog though.
Hi Ben, Thank you for this video. I recently had a similar experience at Strickland Bay, Rottnest Island, Western Australia where the WSL competion was run in May 2021. I thought it was innocuous looking. How wrong I was. After falling and getting caught on the inside I was pushed down and summersaulted by 6 -10 ft waves again and again and again. Unlike you I still had my board, but just like you I was in fear for my life. This should be a lesson to all surfers. None of us is invincible. Good on you for being open about your trauma.
Backdoor is your kind of wave Ben! Think of all the legends that surfed big waves pre-leash!
Each test of getting battered in the recycling rip brings one closer to God and gratitude. Without either one can have no happiness. Lessons learned. Keep going Ben. For the Dream..
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I got stuck in the sweet spot after both my fins got blown off bodyboarding Keikis on a pretty monster day. 7am, no one around, no more than 10-15ft from shore just getting worked beyond belief and not able to make ground swimming. Finally got to the beach, threw my guts up, laid there for 30 minutes and went home.
The real lesson is to recognize a "recycle zone" where ever you surf. They don't just happen there, they are all over the world.
Hawaiian waters have some kind of extra intensity and power though it’s nuts how gnarly they can get.
Spin cycle awaits in P.R...
"I saw but I couldn't do much..." lol nice friend
For real though, that tail ding is what cut your leash... it actually was a big deal.
It’s so fun watching these surfing videos and every once in a while you see the reality of these waves and the ocean. That leash break gave me anxiety watching.
Sorry I had to put in my two cents three different times I'm excited for you happy to see you charging big waves and really getting to live the dream. It's truly an inspiration
I'm so glad you're okay Ben. It's near impossible to express that terror that grips you when you have glimpses into the void of when you might actually check out. It's a reminder to stay humble; things can turn disastrous in a blink.
Very humbling...! Glad to see you still out there.
Crazy sets on the head! Be safe bro, you got a long life of stoke ahead of you!! maybe the float suit and a thick leash are essential equipment now!
Mackie had every camera angle of Ben but couldn't save him from his death.
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Ridiculous. Didn’t attempt to signal for help. I’d have sacked him there and then.
Ben you might have a lot to learn to surf Oahu like Jamie and other North Shore locals, but they should all watch your VLOG to learn the art of making a great VLOG. You have a great talent for story telling.
Glad you made it ! ..memories of having to climb up my leash near Pupukea - Pipe, ( last session day too ! North Shore 1995 ) , see the sky but not close enough to get to surface.., closest I've felt to not getting out too.... Stay stoked,, good times.. Great V-blog as usual !
Ben you bring so much to the everyman and everywoman to the sport. Thank you!
I was very fortunate to work in Hawaii for a number of years, and through my friends got to meet and surf with some legends (Brock, BK Ahue and a Kinimaka), and one day at this exact spot, I was riding the back of the sled and we surfed down a wave that exploded on my hip. I was thrown off and didn't have any fins. The feeling of kicking your feet and not having any real propulsion, or swimming and getting nowhere was really scary. I didn't panic because I had a water patrol looking after me, but had I not, it would've been " a hui hou."
"...a hui hou..". Actually means until we see one another again, until we meet one another again or I will have another.
SOOO glad you scratched thru that one! "for the nightmare" 😂So gnarly BEN!...I know how bad that actually was
St Augustine Florida here so stoked ‼️
Well done boys, you experienced it all, for the dream
Anyone who surfs long enough is going to have that time when your worst fears come along and you’re going to have to pay your dues (sharks,hold downs,reef bombs) Karma is real! So live the dream always be humble
Thanks for the share Ben/team gravy. Heavy claims at OTW. sometimes i intentionally place myself in the impact zone at ob, sf. just to practice for when that time comes. but when it happens foreal, it always hits different .Glad you made back to shore. 🤙
especially at pipe when you too far back door youll get stuck in that rip and the inside at backdoor is treacherous especially at glass overhead conditions
Whoa that was gnarly! I had the same experience at Fleming beach in Maui. Got caught in a bad spot on a big day,couldn’t swim in or out, taking 6 ft close outs on my head and getting tumbled under water and exhausted. Thought I was gonna die too, but made it in. Very humbling and a good lesson to always respect the ocean and know your limits.
Glad you made it in OK! Gotta pay the dues for getting the good blue tubes!! Last day of trip too! A reminder of the power of Hawaiian surf!
Damn it Brother. I know that feeling all to well. 2 weeks after being sick with covid for 15 days Hurricane Larry swell hit NSB. Against my better judgment I went for it. My leash broke and left me stranded in a huge set. After what seemed like a eternity of trying to swim in and stay afloat in foam I finally felt sand under my feet. I walked to my truck to get another leash but when I arrived back to the surf I was shaking. I decided that was a good enough sign that I didn't need to push it anymore.
Anyways, thanks for all you do and I am very glad your ok. Just seen your in P.R. I will be flying in April 9th, hopefully a late swell will hit.
You really killed it out there though. Some of the scariest times are paddling out and coming back in. Great videos.
Good one Ben. Great to see you having a dig in the impact zone!
Holy moley!! Legendary Epickness if it's the one and only Shaun Tomson commenting on this. Jeez : )
Awesome vlogs from Hawaii dude. Enjoyed every little bit of it. Glad you got out of that gnarly end at Pipe safe and sound. Pretty scary. Come surf Saquarema in Rio sometime. Love to see it. Cheers
Keen reminder about how important our simple leashes are and about ocean safety. Things can turn in an instant. Been in that situation and it's scary AF. Glad to see that your safe and sound Ben! Love the vids!
Bro I’m so glad you are in good enough shape and experienced enough that you survived the recycle zone. So many of us would be devastated without you. I don’t ever want to think about it. Epic rides though!! You should be proud. Epic 🤙🏼
Nothing more exciting then big wave leash break in heavy rip.
Few years ago i experienced such event @ Sandbidge Va Beach double overhead session just before dark.
After 15 minutes of impact zone pounding I excepted defeat last breath taken.
When i poped up fellow surfer was paddling over for save.
Leashes have a due date... replace 'em after they've had a half dozen or so full-length tugs, no matter what brand or how new they are. Like Freshmen having to scrub the Seal, consider it an initiation.
Glad you made it through it - don't want to lose ya mate, you're a good dude and inspire heaps of people.
Saludos from Costa Rica!
glad you're okay. I have had a few moments there that still make me wake up in a cold sweat at night.
Caught in the impact zone SUX !!!! Glad everything turned out good. Mad Respect Jaime and Ben plus crew.
SO GLAD YOU ARE ALRIGHT! GREAT VIDEO....THANK YOU
That was a class 4 rip, Ben knows since he studies and rides these types of things. Glad to see you unscathed, and now you know you can take it if caught inside-thats always part of surfing.
Glad you made it through that. A leash breaking in big surf is probably one of the suckiest things that can happen to you.
The opening edit, wow. The whole edit, whoa. The music, the story, it’s brilliantly done.
Awesome trip! You're a legend!!
I had same situation 3 times. You don't have to duck the waves cause you will be in the same place all time and you will get tired. You have to catch all the waves to be push out. Great video
That’s why I don’t like to surf alone when it’s big. Or actually that’s why I don’t like to surf when it’s big. Glad you made it . Gnarly 🥺🤙🏾
Also wanted to say mahalos for giving the body boarders some credit🤙our sport is definitely underrated.
Wow. Rip tide is no joke can happen even when it looks fine out. Glad you ok
13:29 e komo mai . Welcome to Hawaii 🤙🏾 been in so many near death situations surfing Oahu. The Pacific Ocean packs mana .Jamie dropping the knowledge @ 20:00
Right on Ben! You got worked but you were looking confident and flowing on some nice Backdoor barrels. Good to see that
That's when it happpeens. When u least expect it. Glad your ok
"The fishing capital of the world"..."New Jersey" HAHAHA spoken like a true yank. Still love you big dog. Peace and love from FL...the true fishing capital of the world
lol ....." you gotta come a little more prepared." .Priceless
Wow things happen so quick in the ocean......before you know it you kept your composure....a lot freak out and use all their energy .....You guys are absolute classics spreading the Aroha....NZ ...Awesome !!!
Im glad you are safe and got out of that bad situation
Love watching your videos
Your the best
I'm Glad you made it safe, bro!
Great photography and great editing. Having never been to the North Shore, all I know from TH-cam is it's an endless freight train of impossibly beautiful (or beautifully impossible) waves. This is the first one that, for me, gives the nut-churning reality of the whitewater inside. Seemed like a chill day until it suddenly wasn't.
Love you brah. Glad you're okay!
Wow man we are so happy that you are okay Ben!!
Scary situation. I think people that not experience with the ocean don't understand why that is so difficult.
It's weird when you feel you're going to drown and there are people there, not that far away, but they don't know what you're going thru. Glad you're safe and that Jamie finally kicked you out so you could go home to your wife.