Respect in the lineup surfing the north shore. Hawaii - pipeline, rocky point, waimea Kala Alexander, Flynn Novak Video By Kris Heineman / John Salanoa
If anyone at all thinks this guy will ever bring anything positive and constructive to the world during his lifetime, then you've got way more faith in the power of human redemption than I have.
Birth of Jesus Christ is the way of redemption. Amazing how people sea these waves without any thought for the creato of the wave.. these waves are nothing compared to our LORD like a speck of dust compared to the glory and humongous powe of the loving Father..He sent his son Jesus Christ to save our souls. to get us on Solid Ground so we would not drown in the ocean in our sins
@@jesussaves33 indeed.salt heals. Nothing wrong with being a salty radical.Christian. what jesus did to save us..Was.a.radical act of sacrificial love.
I actually met kala (the first dude) in hawaii. He was the nicest person I’ve ever met. This was about 2 years ago and i was at this surfing foundation and he invited me and my family out on his boat for a tour. We drove all around famous spots and he even put the boat in the lineup at wiamea. He mentioned how he used to be a crazy local but he really feels terrible about it nowadays and has been trying to be a nicer guy
@@HoL689 As a surfer I have an understanding of instilling fear in non locals and even locals who are going to drop in on you on a dangerous wave because it could mean a trip to the ER with serious injuries or death. Its also flat out rude. its critical at places like Pipe (pipeline). So it all makes sense. But the rest of it in more mellow surf is just trying to have the place to your self which I understand but everyone knows all about the north shore, its a mecca for surfing so what are you gonna do?
I personally find that following the 'entitled' form of respect in the water gets me 0 waves. The way I get waves at new spots is just following basic respect such as letting the surfer closest to the peak enjoy his ride. Bottom line is local or not, if i'm closest to the peak and in the best position, i'm taking the wave.
@@Kama.Boy.13 its been 5 years, so heres the report: its been great! Ive progressed a lot and made a ton of friends in the process. I found that seniority only applies to super popular spots like pipeline. Everywhere else people just default to basic etiquette, which is the way it should be in my opinion. If you’ve been surfing there for so long, you should be getting more waves anyway since you have more experience with positioning.
If you go to new break that has a number of people in the line up and paddle right out to the prime spot, that's a good way to get frowned upon. Only an Ahole does that
@@surferdude800 maybe its because i surf beach breaks. I guess i see what you’re saying for point and reef breaks. I guess it depends on the type of break.
People hate the truth! Your missing what surfing all about if your fighting over waves 🌊 There’s no respect when it comes to localism, period. Every surf break is the same, locals try to regulate but have no surf etiquette themselves, which is why they are all a bunch of hypocrites!
First of all surfing is not a "Warrior Culture." Second I would love to see footage of you surfing on the mainland and giving the locals the best waves because the deserve them just for living there. 3rd you say its all about safety but i think thats kinda bullshit when there are multiple vids of you bashing guys in the face. You should lay off the ice and stop pretending.
Joe Sharp In ancient Hawaii the chiefs were the only ones who surfed I believed. Just respect the locals, you wouldn't want someone new dominating the spot u surf everyday/week.
He was talking about Hawaiin's being a "warrior culture", not surfing, genius. Learn some history. And he's absolutely right, if the Huey showed up, you left, period.
Doesn't look like respect from what I've seen. But more of hierchy. Locals get priority and the slops are for the rest. That's not respect that's more false entitlement
Haole that lived in Hawaii for 3 years. I got treated like crap at first but I was respectful always. Even if I paddled out and got crap that day just lift others up, keep it positive, keep showing up and being responsible and respectful and kind and pretty soon you get waved in. Feels amazing and then from that time forward the locals will have your back like no one you have ever known. For real. I miss the island every single day and dream of it at night. Most beautiful, meaningful, amazing people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Hawaii will either welcome you and protect you or spit you out and it all depends you and your attitude. Gotta pay the dues and show patience and respect. 🌊🤙🏽🙏😊🌊
"Respect" means I get my pick of all the waves and if you go for one I'll bash you up with all my buddies. Its ppl like this who ruin surfing for everyone. Respect has to be a two way street and this guy gives out none.
This is why surfers get a bad rap, I've surfed my whole life and would never make people get outta the water just cause its my home break, thats not what surfing is about!
they said you are allowed tro surf there, you only have to be humble and be respectful to the local rules. Learn the cultural rules and you will be fine. And it can be a life avice for everything in life. apply that and you will do well
@@spiritualwarrior7113 Don't loop all haoles together brah. I've lived and surfed in Hawaii all my life, and I've never had any issues. I give priority to the unc's just like everyone.
"TRIBALISM" is called respect/culture/native...if you're the right skin color. In the Southeastern U.S. it's called "RACISM", and vilified as evil incarnate. One is exalted as pride. The other is to be extinguished at all costs. Cause ignorance is bliss, if you're benefiting...
Yah ,what he is trying to say is on that 7 mile stretch , life and death lies on that reef, and to put someone in that position, on that line..... especially there. No matter who or where they're from. That is exactly what it is. Bet you go out there do that , bet you get some fuckin hammer ones of your life. Dats my word......
I understand the concept of the pecking order. However, it’s always a double standard over there. Locals don’t really respect anyone that isn’t local. It’s just the way it is. Hawaii is very similar to a Native American Indian reservation on the mainland. Similar mindset. Similar socioeconomic structure. Similar attitudes. It’s their reservation.
@@dlvox5222 uhhh do you blame them???? hahaha its almost as if the white man came and stole their land and pillaged everything. White locals know whats up when it comes to the sacredness of the islands theirs a difference, specifically the waterman.
Nick Lockwood I mean it’s definitely fair to allow them maybe more of the waves or let them stay at the peak but what I’m saying is dropping in on someone or trying to snake them is just in unacceptable and undoubtedly disrespectful
A lot of people here are hating on Kala Alexander’s group or other groups such as “da hui” etc. Theres a lot of misconceptions about what they stood for or the events they participated in. If you research the history of surfing and how it evolved into being a regulated sport, being able to determine “pro” surfers from “amatures” you’d find that groups like Da hui and wolfpack were formed to NOT BULLY tourists but protect the culture/tradition and local kids surfing at places like North shore. Australian surfers and other surfers from the mainland were coming in and dropping in on waves, disrespecting the line ups, and causing injuries and chaos for other riders. The main focus of the surf crews/groups we’re to police and protect the waters , never to flat out discriminate, while mistakes were made and some instances resorted in violence , everyone is to blame, the land belongs to no one , man cannot truly own or conquer nature, the beauty of nature is a gift.
The land definitely 100% belongs to the Hawaiians. Everything you said was good until that. The Hawaiian islands are local land, and anyone else is a visitor.
Kelly Slater said to earn respect when he first got to the islands was by taking off on the biggest gnarliest closeouts at Pipeline.They let him get waves after that.
Respect on the NS is a joke!!!! It’s tiny brained children mentality. They have no clue about respect. Respect a stoned derelict but not an upstanding citizen. Cesspool education.
You talk about respect Kala but you don't do anything to help out the ocean. I have yet to see you take up your time to clean the beaches by removing marine debris. Other than that, no one will ever respect you
+Aaron Lin ah ok so people in Hawaii don't respect this guy? I was listening to him talk thinking what a terrible person he sounds like, good to hear people there dont like him either, bullies like this don't deserve attention or limelight
Sometimes for a reality check I like to watch local tough guys on the internet, it helps me stay grounded and realize how other people might see me when I open my mouth or tell ppl I'm from HI. Say hi to Keonikeihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele (or his given name John) for me ok?
Little “Armenian-Hawaiian, whatevers” he can bang and you should go to North Shore, Hawaii and meet some of those “little-Napoleanic” locals…Haole Boy, you gonna get one crack and dirty kind lickens!
Shut the hell up. Do you live and surf in Hawaii? I'm haole, and you don't know what you're talking about. Calling him a thug cuz he has a darker shade of skin then you is far more laughable.
@@nicklockwood1021 Brazillian surfer he crashed into on purpose, he drowned and was reanimated on the beach. it's on youtube, i dont know the guy's name. Sorry
@@zimonslot Damn, that's gnarly. I didn't know about that. Sorry for jumping on your ass. Most of the guys in the comment section have been just kinda saying random shii without jack to back it up. You raise a valid point.
Hawaii may have been a warrior society but it was also a queer one. Even King Kamehameha indulged in the deep Hawaiian cultural tradition of keeping a gay lover - they have a term for it: aikane. Look it up. Is the conflict between Western, Christian homophobia and Hawaiian gay sex what Kala Alexander, Kai Garcia and others are really frustrated about?
Appears that I've touched a raw nerve. Wow! 11! and you think you know about everything?............sometimes better to keep you're moth closed and not appear to be an absolute, as you put it, FUCKTARD little boy.
I've actually heard that from someone who met him in recent years. That he was the nicest guy ever. I mean, giving respect generally results in getting respect. But at places like Pipe, it's just too dangerous and crowded for non-refulars who want to catch great waves. Plus I've heard horror stories about people who don't belong skill-wise, that have resulted in some regulars getting hurt. A buddy of mine who used to be a pro would go to Pipe and just sit on the shoulder watching the big dogs kill it. That's it. He said the regulars had a lot of respect for that and made a lot of friends that way without ever getting serious waves.
Warrior culture,cut me a break!This is why they belong to to USA? "if we wanted something,we took it"Are you kidding"This is why people like this need to be laid to waste" The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii refers to a coup d'état on January 17, 1893, in which anti-monarchical insurgents within the Kingdom of Hawaii, composed largely of United States citizens, engineered the overthrow of its native monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani. Hawaii was initially reconstituted as an independent republic, but the ultimate goal of the revolutionaries was the annexation of the islands to the United States, which was finally accomplished in 1898. So don't hand me your warrior crap! In fact you poor excuse for a warrior is to gang up on young surfer kids by themselves and beat the crap out of them! It's easy to be brave when you have your friends standing by in case you start losing a fight,
For you to speak upon the matter of How a Hawaiian man is supposed to compose himself. You have no idea as to how it feels to have something ripped away from you. To have been born with the knowledge that something like that is a mutiny in an of itself. Speaking as a Hawaiian it aggravates me everyday to see aina (land) that was used to promote life, sustainability and respect gone to the highest bidder. Although I do not commend him on violence I do understand why. What I do not understand is how or why you feel the need to mock him. Also why you felt the need to post that?
Josh Nacua Ok, you keep telling yourself that,I hope it works out for you..That's why the white man has dominated the world you racist SOB.People like you talk yourself into a fantasy world where reality does not show it's head and people just laugh .White people have fought more wars standing up for themselves than any race in history and won! Through are stamina,courage and most importantly brains we have persevered..Read your history.It's people like you who keep racism alive.White people fight when necessary and the cause is just,not just when we have to raise low self esteem,like you,because unlike you, we use our brains,that is our cerebellum and frontal lobe. So you keep talking the Sh@@,it's not going to get you anywhere except in your own pitiful mind! Because no one is going to believe you ,all they have to do is open a history book,you fool!
Samoa MoSamoa No,it's because we are smart enough to invent a device to give us an advantage.So while your ancestors were eating coconuts and putting hay dresses on,we were using our brains.It's just that simple..
Some people think paying for a plane ticket to Hawaii gives you the right to surf. No, it gives you the privilege to earn some respect - and then you surf.
Cut me a break.These idiots are running around beating young kids up,who may not understand the rules.They should be arrested and thrown in prison and have all the other psychopaths beat the crap out of the,since they are on their own level anti-social.I always say if you want to teach a psychopath a lesson ,put him a cell with a psychopath who is more psychopathic than they are. For instance,psychopaths are rated now,tpo being 40.Stick this dude in a cell with psychopaths at a 35 to 40 rating.Even he will be amazed at their brutality.
cogen651 All they have left is their ocean. Kids should be taught the rules before they go surfing. Hawaii is not mainland USA. culture is different, ideas are different, respect is different. Point is, it is not our place it is theirs. I'm not Hawaiian but I understand where they are coming from. If there are some uncalled for assaults then sure put them in jail. But for the most part, outsiders think Hawaii is a place where you pay money and do what you want. No. There are locals there. When snowboarding in the US you always let the local kids have their run first. It is just manners. Those that don't understand the rule of 'locals first' just don't have manners.
iLiveOnFijiTime That's what I'm saying,they should be taught the rules.How do you know the kid who got the crap beat out of him knew the rules?That display was disgusting.He didn't just throw a couple punches,he beat that kid like he was dying to use his MMA skill,not because of what the kid did.
Now those tugs a.k.a Kauai boys think they OWN the ocean so much that even in pro competition in Hawaii they "demand"priority for the best waves!!That's so pathetic!!
alex santos I surfed a little bit in Kauai and never ran into crazed locals, but on the North shore of Oahu some locals were making donkey noises at a guy who obviously was just trying to learn
I went out to pipeline on my own in about 86-87, wanted to become a famous surfer. Met a pretty cool old-timer who took me in, dude was a pretty well known shaper apparently. Called himself a "soul surfer" lol. Had a real attitude about competition though.
I grew up surfing on Kauai. Respect at the lineup is based on skill, rep, physical prowess and who you know. Especially when the swell is inconsistent. Lots of lulls can make people impatient. On good days with plenty waves for everyone, good vibes
My guess is that most travelers who are commenting in here either don't surf or don't surf in Hawaii. Those that do, know to keep your head down, show respect, don't be a dipshit, and enjoy what waves you do get. Have made lots of friends there doing this and it has served me well.
Never had a problem in the water. Respect goes a long way and makes you friends in the water. Made many friends there in less that a few weeks and got spoted many waves. Best place in the world to me.
Respect to a bunch of people that most have nothing to offer. Have no real skills in life. But surfing. Wow. Respect. Wow. I guess if that's all you have is surfing then hold on to it and make it as big I deal as you can right. Loooook at meeee look at me wait look look at meeeee. Me monsters lol.
That’s the dumbest saying, if everyone lived like that we would all constantly be disrespectful to each other until we have earned each other’s respect somehow? How about be respectful to everyone until there is a reason not to be
Being respectful or courteous is just showing human decency , basically plain good manners, but having respect for a person is a whole different thing. Its like u may not lend a stranger your car, but you may choose to lend it to someone that has earnt your respect because you know they will respect it. Hope u have a nice day :)@@DY-td3ku
I don't talk to anyone. U want me to hold yr hand. .I don't drop in but if ur a everywhere mine ill adjust my tactics. Never needed to fight. Just ignore them when u get abused. Happy surfing
When I was young it wasn’t as crowded as it is now on the North Shore. You could drive from Haleiwa to Sunset and Pipeline in about fifteen minutes, now it takes forever to get there and parking is crazy. Everyone got along back then and the lineups were nice. Now people come out here and they have no business being in the water, they jump right in and care nothing about getting in everyone’s way and causing accidents. A novice doesn’t have the right to get in the way because they don’t know any better, causing a collision or forcing someone to avoid them and causing an accident gets people hurt and boards, dinged, scraped and broken. That’s the respect he is talking about. People come over and try to take over with no understanding of safety. I’m glad Kala is there to help out, he usually only has to intervene once and people get the message. He doesn’t intervene with people who are doing it right, some strange people come over here and he keeps them in check. Until you show respect for your skills (limited or not), other surfers and the ocean then you will not fit in anywhere.
I live in Australia, and honestly I agree with most of the stuff you are saying. But, I don’t believe you have to be skilled to be respected. Someone who has earned their respect for their motivation and show up at that spot tell the locals in the water that this guy may not be skilled, but he earns his respect by being respectful of the locals, and picking the correct waves to catch.
@motherhubbard3428 You don’t own the land, have you heard of expanding roads and making the parking lots bigger. The world is much large than it was in the past. A person has every right to use the public land, you want change make the government do something instead of acting like an entitled pos
@@HoL689 I want what you’re smoking because what you wrote has absolutely zero to do with what I wrote. Nothing, nada….not the same page, not the same book, not the same library. I don’t know where you got lost, but you need directIons bad.
Pipeline is not the only heavy, or the even close to being the heaviest wave in the world. We all realised that years ago - sorry to break that to you grommet. Kala has nothing to do with respect and polices nothing. He wants respect and everyone to bow down to him....including you. Respect yourself and stand up for good people...like a good man and a true surfer!
This I agro stuff is bullshit. Respect yes, but it is all about the joy of playing in the ocean. Sometimes the groms and kooks have the most joy. Respect that.
After reading some comments, it appears that the majority don't like this guy too much. I am 58 yrs young. Never surfed the N. Shore. Always wanted to. Maybe some day I will. And would naturally respect all the surfers in the water. Safety is most likely the important thing to me while in the water. After all, I am the visitor. And would seek out those that are local, and hopefully fit in, even for that one wave. That one I would remember the rest of my life. Maybe some day?
There's basically two ways of working up to the primo slot at a break: Being a really, really good rider and being a thug ready to punch out other people. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Hawaii, founded by Polynesians around 400 CE, great seafarers living off the sea & land, was given religious laws respected for more than 1000 years protected by Kapu to maintain & preserve the balance in Mana and ecosystem by those who became Ali'i'aimoku (chiefs) of the Islands to them given by the Gods. Respect their ways, and they will respect you.
Big Mahaloz to you bruddah John for your awesome work....I work for uncle Eddie and if drugs were a part of my life, I would be out a job...guaranteed! turn the page haterz...get with the times.
not all hawaiin breaks are like this. some are very friendly. surfing to me is a lifestyle and one of the greatest thing avalable to humans. not alot of things are better then hittin some bowls on a tropical beach and then paddle out and getting shacked with a couple friends
RESPECT? if I was in your house then yes of course but they are NOT your waves. Such bully bullshit. Way to go bro sweet power trip. One day he's gonna pick a fight with the wrong man and it will change his perspective on shit
all yall saying you'd whoop his ass and blah blah blah make me laugh. I dont agree most of the times with the beatings but I get it. I lived on maui for a year. saw so many people come for a week with just the worst attitude and no respect. Saw plenty of people chased out of the bay, up the cliff, to their car, told not to come back. Dont drop in and burn people. Smile when youre out, say hi, wave, a fucking hoot. Dont just paddle out with that dick head no smile look. That pretty much goes everywhere. It happens here also in the outer banks. Surfing can be dangerous, especially in big waves. Its like if me and mu buddies are skating a ramp. Dont just show up, start dropping in and running into people. atleast acknowledge us first. fuck. whatever though. This shits always gonna exist. especially somewhere as heavy as hawaii. aloha
full respect to the black short,use to be an ocean side ca local but in fact i'm swiss imigrant in california,first contact with the local was very hard before i became à member of it,my board back then 12 foots single fine double barell nose riding shape buy a local friends
I think in some point of Kala's speech it makes sense, and i don't know the guy, but my impression through the vids is thats very arrongant and selfish person, let us not forget one day we get old, slower, strongless and when this day comes, there will be another "superman" to take the place. Oss
yeah i'd rather get out of the water when the boys are surfing. that to me is a sign of showing them respect and not get my ass kicked for being disrespectful. i'd rather do that and get to surf with some of the locals later.
The law needs to step in and designate time frames. Just because you’re local doesn’t mean you can bully everyone. Nobody owns the beach or the water. We are little nothings in this big universe
Exactly! However I do dislike the punks of us Hawaiians, but, I give all my respect to the ones who give and show aloha like I do. If anyone thinks otherwise here on our islands welp their in for a good beating 😂
he was on the toll road between Newport and trestles . he was road ragging when he forced car over to shoulder more than one Mexican beat him down ..he was out numbered..Usually I don't condone that sort of thing but he had it coming..
Yet, Hawaii has many regulars who hog the waves just because they think they're entitled to. Respect goes both ways. Don't hog all the waves just because you are local. Look up Lunada bay boys. You guys are no different.
No one in ANY field or endeavour should DEMAND "respect". But it IS freely given when an individual DESERVES it. Mutual or not at all. These places are often run by narcissistic locals, but also frequented by narcissistic outsiders. End of.
Not good enouph to for Hawaii waves . Here , I find a decent break where there's hardly any surfers , so I don't snake , or piss off anyone . It's really not that difficult to just let the experienced have their waves .
Sometimes, maybe too often, "Respect" for Kala Alexander means punching someone else in the face. He doesn't teach. He pounds. I wish he'd be more giving of Aloha and then give people the benefit of the doubt, because not everyone who drops in, does so intentionally, or with evil intent. Alexander, Garcia, Kaiborg, the whole Lot of them really seem to want to FIGHT first and then talk about how much they are good people, later on. I think if more bullies were punished for the behaviours that Kala and them perpetrate upon people then they'd THINK more first about picking fights with other people. They don't need to be Bulls and Bullies.
To show respect is to earn respect. Be courteous and positive at all times in the water, remember why you're out there in the first place, to have fun and enjoy waves like everybody else. Dropins are inevitable at some point in ones surfing career, unfortunately it's a part of what we do, thankfully the majority are unintentional and can be settled with an apology, regardless who's right or wrong, it is far easier to forgive and forget then otherwise. Lead by example so that others may follow.
For some reason, I feel like that I need to speak up for some of the actions of my people back home. Don't get me wrong. I am not defending a lot of their actions. Kala is right when it comes to the aspect of safety in the water. I will give him that much credit. However, they way the pak has conducted themselves in the last + decade is crazy. I grew surfing in the time when Da Boys 'regulated' the North Shore. I saw a lot of what went on in the water and on the sand. Most poundings I saw Da Boys give out where on days when the surf was at least over head. I'm not saying getting pounded for being irresponsible in a line up (like dropping in on someone) at a reef break is right, but there should be some consequences. Getting bounced on the reef because someone whom traveled 2500+ miles thinks he can violate etiquette because of said miles and money he spent (which I have experienced more than I can count) is more than frustrating, and that person needs to have consequences. Do I think he needs to get his head cracked, nose broken, choked out, board broken, tires slashed and broken teeth (by more than 1 guy at a time)? ABSOLUTELY NOT. And this is how the pak acts. I left long before they 'took over'. But the stories and videos over the last + decade travels fast. For me, I can say, 'I get it. I don't like it. Nor do I condone it. But I get it.'. I've been living on the mainland for a very long time now. Lots of miles of coast line. Meaning there are a lot of beaches. Many point breaks. Even more beach breaks (if the sand bars are right). Also, it's easier and cheaper to travel from here to central and south America for surf trips (just throwing it out there). With all that being said, If someone is being stupid in the lineup, it's easy to just paddle to another peak and let other guys deal with the fool. Just remember if someone is acting irresponsibly (in any part of the world), it is everyone else's safety at risk. Not saying to go pound that person out. But that needs to be checked right away before somebody gets hurt.
Basically this is the truth. Respect equals safety, you put everyone in harms way should you be disrespectful and drop in on people. The ocean is no joke, surfing is arguably the most dangerous sport in the world. One mistake from a kook, someone could drown. They don't have this mentality to have a negative effect, they have this mentality for your safety. Some of these comments obviously come from people who don't surf at all or if they do surf, they surf beginner size waves. When your life is in the face of death defying waves, rules and regulations must be enforced for everybody's safety. That's just the bottom line. And Hawaii has some of the most dangerous waves in the world, hence why you need to be respectful at all times.
+Sandon Kamaunu jackass! So since you think surfing is the most dangerous sport in the world the only way to keep people safe is guys beating someone up because you maybe got cut off? Surfers like you are the most insecure of them all. I have been surfing for 28 years and I have no more say over the waves at my local break than the guy who is their riding those waves for the first time. No one owns the ocean. Surfing is about letting go and enjoying the ocean and the ride. People like Kala is a complete uneducated jack ass with a huge ego and anyone following his line of BS is the same thing. How can someone be so good at surfing yet know nothing of what surfing is really about. People like you and him surf to fill your own deprived ego not for the joy of it. Go kick your own ass you wimp if you want to fight so bad!
+Sandon Kamaunu Thanks Hot Shot! I wonder who would win in a spelling bee; your dumb ass or kala's??? the Contest would have to be limited to words no longer than 3 letters though so you both could participate :-)
You're exactly the kind of idiot that would get his ass beat in any local surf spot, Hawaii or not. Your ignorance is at an all time high, you've made no valid point in your argument and if you carried yourself like an adult then maybe you would have had an adult response out of me but I could tell by your first response that it would be impossible to have a mature debate with such a peanut sized brain such as yourself. If I were you since petty insults seem to be your thing I'd suggest you come up with better insults. I don't even need to make you look stupid you've done a perfectly fine job yourself. Good day sir.
+Patrick Leaders You are an idiot if you don't understand what is going on here. Its not about laying claim to the beach it's about respecting everyone that is out there, especially the locals who live and breath the spot that you're at. And cutting someone of is not only disrespectful its also dangerous, and in places like pipeline where the waves are 12 feet high and the reef is right below you, reef that is jagged and filled with caves not only are you putting yourself and the guy you cut off in a life threatening situation you're also putting the lifeguards and surrounding surfers and anyone who comes to your aid in a bad spot. All because you were not aware of what's around you and because you wanted to be hard headed. And just because there is no hierarchy on your cali shore break dosn't mean it's gonna be the same every where you go. Especially in rougher waters. You said you been surfing 28 years you think you would be educated by now.
I agree with most everything that he said... the only exception is when he said, "locals get the best waves first..." that's a statement that says the exact opposite of what the video is about. That's a hierarchal mentality and if applied to other types of consumable things from outside Hawaii, they would not have fuel, blanks, epoxy resin, trucks, nor food. They pay the same as we do, but people from the "mainland" as well as anywhere else do not say, "this car is a lemon, if they're all sold out in the US... we'll send it to Hawaii." "This for is turning bad, just send it to Hawaii... we got ours." That explains why the islands are stricken by poverty in the face of the fact that so many wealthy people visit and spend a lot while they're there. The endless vacation destination that doesn't recoup the rewards of their natural assets. I don't want a Utopia on the waves, but respect would be nice... you give to receive and your got to give a little without prejudice or people will just take what they can, as soon as they can.
You're so wrong. Not only were Hawaiians living totally sustainably off the land for thousands of years before Western contact, flourishing so much that they had ample leisure time to invent surfing, the Kingdom of Hawai'i was also wealthy and technologically advanced. The Queen's palace in Honolulu had electricity and toilets before the White House and were early adopters of telephones. Islanders are stricken with poverty because their country was overthrown, they were forced to adopt a Western way of life and couldn't compete when forcibly stripped of their language, religion, and culture. Let's just say Westerners have not been very good guests in Hawai'i. And if Hawaiians kicked out all of the foreigners making housing prices climb through the roof, local people could actually afford to live on their land. The hierarchy they are enforcing in the lineup isn't ideal, but it is an effort to try to wake Westerners up to the idea that this is not their land. Not their 50th state. This is an illegally annexed nation. People visit Hawai'i and never go home. These guys have crude methods, but they are facing crude visitors. And they are asking for them to be respectful of the people who were here first. Be a good guest. If you can't be a good guest, you're not welcome.
RESPECT.... What more is there.... I like this guy.... Show RESPECT to the area and the LOCALS.... Gotta do it..... NO RESPECT, you get what you DESERVE....
If anyone at all thinks this guy will ever bring anything positive and constructive to the world during his lifetime, then you've got way more faith in the power of human redemption than I have.
Birth of Jesus Christ is the way of redemption.
Amazing how people sea these waves without any thought for the creato of the wave.. these waves are nothing compared to our LORD like a speck of dust compared to the glory and humongous powe of the loving Father..He sent his son Jesus Christ to save our souls. to get us on Solid Ground so we would not drown in the ocean in our sins
Correct.
You must have only got small waves in Hawaii
@@jesussaves33 indeed.salt heals. Nothing wrong with being a salty radical.Christian. what jesus did to save us..Was.a.radical act of sacrificial love.
First guy thinks he is saying “its all about my safety” but what he actually saying is “its all about my ego”
Dude this is all I could think as I listened to that half brain “local” speak
In his defense, theyre in Hawaii. Not out of the norm to see people with no shirts. Shit we do it out here in Ca
Exactly
He's a total dick. It's all about safety but it's really I want all the waves.
Respect is a two way thing
I actually met kala (the first dude) in hawaii. He was the nicest person I’ve ever met. This was about 2 years ago and i was at this surfing foundation and he invited me and my family out on his boat for a tour. We drove all around famous spots and he even put the boat in the lineup at wiamea. He mentioned how he used to be a crazy local but he really feels terrible about it nowadays and has been trying to be a nicer guy
Good, because in this excerpt he sounds like a bully.
they assault people for using a public beach, pick on someone your own size
@@HoL689 you got some issues Jordan. Maybe take a step back and look at yourself instead of trying to power post bad stuff about Hawaii.
@@HoL689 As a surfer I have an understanding of instilling fear in non locals and even locals who are going to drop in on you on a dangerous wave because it could mean a trip to the ER with serious injuries or death. Its also flat out rude. its critical at places like Pipe (pipeline). So it all makes sense. But the rest of it in more mellow surf is just trying to have the place to your self which I understand but everyone knows all about the north shore, its a mecca for surfing so what are you gonna do?
@@motherhubbard3428 He's right though. This dude assaults people for using a public beach because he's a lowlife that deserves to be in prison.
I personally find that following the 'entitled' form of respect in the water gets me 0 waves. The way I get waves at new spots is just following basic respect such as letting the surfer closest to the peak enjoy his ride. Bottom line is local or not, if i'm closest to the peak and in the best position, i'm taking the wave.
Let me know how that approach works for you every single time
@@Kama.Boy.13 its been 5 years, so heres the report: its been great! Ive progressed a lot and made a ton of friends in the process. I found that seniority only applies to super popular spots like pipeline. Everywhere else people just default to basic etiquette, which is the way it should be in my opinion. If you’ve been surfing there for so long, you should be getting more waves anyway since you have more experience with positioning.
If you go to new break that has a number of people in the line up and paddle right out to the prime spot, that's a good way to get frowned upon. Only an Ahole does that
@@surferdude800 maybe its because i surf beach breaks. I guess i see what you’re saying for point and reef breaks. I guess it depends on the type of break.
His words hold no meaning, as they contradict themselves.
Ok buddy, I’m from Kauai, and if you fuck around in the line up you’ll get rocked.
Every place is like that. Read a newspaper
People hate the truth! Your missing what surfing all about if your fighting over waves 🌊 There’s no respect when it comes to localism, period. Every surf break is the same, locals try to regulate but have no surf etiquette themselves, which is why they are all a bunch of hypocrites!
Then you will never understand.
I am a surfer I have never been to Hawaii I know exactly what your saying ..respect.local first that guy I bet his never surf before
I tried to join Da Hui, however I exceeded the height limit of 5’6” by more than 7”.
First of all surfing is not a "Warrior Culture." Second I would love to see footage of you surfing on the mainland and giving the locals the best waves because the deserve them just for living there. 3rd you say its all about safety but i think thats kinda bullshit when there are multiple vids of you bashing guys in the face. You should lay off the ice and stop pretending.
You can tell Novak has about 100 plus IQ points on Kala hahaha. He speaks the truth about localized spots.
Joe Sharp In ancient Hawaii the chiefs were the only ones who surfed I believed. Just respect the locals, you wouldn't want someone new dominating the spot u surf everyday/week.
He was talking about Hawaiin's being a "warrior culture", not surfing, genius. Learn some history. And he's absolutely right, if the Huey showed up, you left, period.
Joe Sharp well said fuck this guy
Chris Kavanagh fuck them. Bring a gun out with ya what are they gonna do then
Doesn't look like respect from what I've seen. But more of hierchy. Locals get priority and the slops are for the rest. That's not respect that's more false entitlement
Reminds me of movies North shore and blue crush. If you're in the spot you should get the wave no matter who the ...k you are 🌊
Haole that lived in Hawaii for 3 years. I got treated like crap at first but I was respectful always. Even if I paddled out and got crap that day just lift others up, keep it positive, keep showing up and being responsible and respectful and kind and pretty soon you get waved in. Feels amazing and then from that time forward the locals will have your back like no one you have ever known. For real. I miss the island every single day and dream of it at night. Most beautiful, meaningful, amazing people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Hawaii will either welcome you and protect you or spit you out and it all depends you and your attitude. Gotta pay the dues and show patience and respect.
🌊🤙🏽🙏😊🌊
"Respect" means I get my pick of all the waves and if you go for one I'll bash you up with all my buddies. Its ppl like this who ruin surfing for everyone. Respect has to be a two way street and this guy gives out none.
This is why surfers get a bad rap, I've surfed my whole life and would never make people get outta the water just cause its my home break, thats not what surfing is about!
They are motherfuckers! Stupid idiots!
they said you are allowed tro surf there, you only have to be humble and be respectful to the local rules. Learn the cultural rules and you will be fine. And it can be a life avice for everything in life. apply that and you will do well
Gavin Bombaci white people dont respect culture bra, look at they bigger picture how can they ? They don’t even respect African Americans
A lot of haloes ruined Hawaii so that’s where a lot of the locals are coming from
@@spiritualwarrior7113 Don't loop all haoles together brah. I've lived and surfed in Hawaii all my life, and I've never had any issues. I give priority to the unc's just like everyone.
The guy is a clown.
💯
which one
Yep a fucking ass clown!
"TRIBALISM" is called respect/culture/native...if you're the right skin color.
In the Southeastern U.S. it's called "RACISM", and vilified as evil incarnate.
One is exalted as pride. The other is to be extinguished at all costs.
Cause ignorance is bliss, if you're benefiting...
How about respect is whoever is at the peak gets the wave regardless of if they are a local or not
Yah ,what he is trying to say is on that 7 mile stretch , life and death lies on that reef, and to put someone in that position, on that line..... especially there. No matter who or where they're from. That is exactly what it is. Bet you go out there do that , bet you get some fuckin hammer ones of your life. Dats my word......
I understand the concept of the pecking order. However, it’s always a double standard over there. Locals don’t really respect anyone that isn’t local. It’s just the way it is. Hawaii is very similar to a Native American Indian reservation on the mainland. Similar mindset. Similar socioeconomic structure. Similar attitudes. It’s their reservation.
@@dlvox5222 uhhh do you blame them???? hahaha its almost as if the white man came and stole their land and pillaged everything. White locals know whats up when it comes to the sacredness of the islands theirs a difference, specifically the waterman.
Jay I don’t blame anyone. How about simple human respect? A lost art.
Nick Lockwood I mean it’s definitely fair to allow them maybe more of the waves or let them stay at the peak but what I’m saying is dropping in on someone or trying to snake them is just in unacceptable and undoubtedly disrespectful
A lot of people here are hating on Kala Alexander’s group or other groups such as “da hui” etc. Theres a lot of misconceptions about what they stood for or the events they participated in. If you research the history of surfing and how it evolved into being a regulated sport, being able to determine “pro” surfers from “amatures” you’d find that groups like Da hui and wolfpack were formed to NOT BULLY tourists but protect the culture/tradition and local kids surfing at places like North shore. Australian surfers and other surfers from the mainland were coming in and dropping in on waves, disrespecting the line ups, and causing injuries and chaos for other riders. The main focus of the surf crews/groups we’re to police and protect the waters , never to flat out discriminate, while mistakes were made and some instances resorted in violence , everyone is to blame, the land belongs to no one , man cannot truly own or conquer nature, the beauty of nature is a gift.
Land Belongs to Hawai'ians🌊🦈🤙🤙🌺, North America Belongs to The FIRST People 🏞️ The Black Hand 🧤 🥃
The land definitely 100% belongs to the Hawaiians. Everything you said was good until that. The Hawaiian islands are local land, and anyone else is a visitor.
protecting culture/people is up to the local government to decide not a bunch of pussy vigilantes
There's a difference between fear and respect.
he gets respect out of fear
du Bb no one fears that fucking loser.
surferpam1 ok
@@johng1522 and who are you? Hajaj
@@192837qwert who are you puss?
Kelly Slater said to earn respect when he first got to the islands was by taking off on the biggest gnarliest closeouts at Pipeline.They let him get waves after that.
I know that hurt
Respect on the NS is a joke!!!! It’s tiny brained children mentality.
They have no clue about respect.
Respect a stoned derelict but not an upstanding citizen.
Cesspool education.
"Educate people in the lineup", I think I can imagine.
EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT INDIGENOUS BEFORE EDUCATING ABOVES WAVES DICK !!!
😂😂😂 i can imagine it too 😡😡🤛🏼🤛🏼
Everytime I watch this it cracks me up, "respect" has killed more people than any water hazard.
Great comment
kala alexander, respect is a two way street, first YOU must give respect, then you get it
You talk about respect Kala but you don't do anything to help out the ocean. I have yet to see you take up your time to clean the beaches by removing marine debris. Other than that, no one will ever respect you
+Aaron Lin I do agree with you, but he has done a lot of good with Mauli Ola.
+Aaron Lin ah ok so people in Hawaii don't respect this guy? I was listening to him talk thinking what a terrible person he sounds like, good to hear people there dont like him either, bullies like this don't deserve attention or limelight
Metyen Oyebade All these people who are jealous have no idea the good work he has done for those kids. Purely jealous.
Aaron Lin obviously you haven't been around enough
Neo-Nazi why would he come to California to surf???think about it..........YOU TIT!
You can just see the repressed anger in that dude's eyes
His mom was a moron & his dad was absent…
"You took things if you wanted it and demanded respect" okay the USA is a warrior culture, took Hawaii, and now demands respect.
Fuck the USA ! Bunch of dummies
This guy Kala reminds me of a common street thug.
More of a coward but
You'd think these hawaiins are doing time in a super max prison by how hard they pose.
I search north shore career criminal and this guy came up,,,
Sometimes for a reality check I like to watch local tough guys on the internet, it helps me stay grounded and realize how other people might see me when I open my mouth or tell ppl I'm from HI.
Say hi to Keonikeihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele (or his given name John) for me ok?
Yes! I always do interviews without a shirt, and try to make my biceps look bigger! He is the typical little Hawaiian man with a Napoleonic complex!
He's not Hawaiian
@@marksheehan8026 He is
@@ikaikaxkeahi he is Armenian
@@PaulJ_81 Hes Hawaiian with other mix races. Just because he is Armenian doesnt mean hes not anything else you idiot.
Little “Armenian-Hawaiian, whatevers” he can bang and you should go to North Shore, Hawaii and meet some of those “little-Napoleanic” locals…Haole Boy, you gonna get one crack and dirty kind lickens!
'The locals get the best waves first' and 'safety is the number 1 issue' coming out of the mouth of the same thug. Laughable.
Shut the hell up. Do you live and surf in Hawaii? I'm haole, and you don't know what you're talking about. Calling him a thug cuz he has a darker shade of skin then you is far more laughable.
@@nicklockwood1021 I don't call him a thug because of his skin, kook. He killed a man already... he's fucked in the brain. For real.
@@zimonslot Who did he kill?
@@nicklockwood1021 Brazillian surfer he crashed into on purpose, he drowned and was reanimated on the beach. it's on youtube, i dont know the guy's name. Sorry
@@zimonslot Damn, that's gnarly. I didn't know about that. Sorry for jumping on your ass. Most of the guys in the comment section have been just kinda saying random shii without jack to back it up. You raise a valid point.
Hey Kala, you forgot about aloha.
Doesn't even know the meaning of it.
Hawaii may have been a warrior society but it was also a queer one. Even King Kamehameha indulged in the deep Hawaiian cultural tradition of keeping a gay lover - they have a term for it: aikane. Look it up. Is the conflict between Western, Christian homophobia and Hawaiian gay sex what Kala Alexander, Kai Garcia and others are really frustrated about?
I've known for over 30 years that Samoan culture reveres transvestites
Appears that I've touched a raw nerve. Wow! 11! and you think you know about everything?............sometimes better to keep you're moth closed and not appear to be an absolute, as you put it, FUCKTARD little boy.
Frank Pellegrino keep your personal problems to yourself buddy. No one wanna hear your Friday night encounters.
Ok bigot, and who fucking cares?
lmao...Notice its always the “Kauai Boys” never the “Men”
How are you supposed to "know" someone you don't know, if strangers have to "get out?" That makes no sense. LOL
I love you guy's! Your awesome!!!
I've actually heard that from someone who met him in recent years. That he was the nicest guy ever. I mean, giving respect generally results in getting respect. But at places like Pipe, it's just too dangerous and crowded for non-refulars who want to catch great waves. Plus I've heard horror stories about people who don't belong skill-wise, that have resulted in some regulars getting hurt. A buddy of mine who used to be a pro would go to Pipe and just sit on the shoulder watching the big dogs kill it. That's it. He said the regulars had a lot of respect for that and made a lot of friends that way without ever getting serious waves.
Warrior culture,cut me a break!This is why they belong to to USA? "if we wanted something,we took it"Are you kidding"This is why people like this need to be laid to waste"
The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii refers to a coup d'état on January 17, 1893, in which anti-monarchical insurgents within the Kingdom of Hawaii, composed largely of United States citizens, engineered the overthrow of its native monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani. Hawaii was initially reconstituted as an independent republic, but the ultimate goal of the revolutionaries was the annexation of the islands to the United States, which was finally accomplished in 1898.
So don't hand me your warrior crap!
In fact you poor excuse for a warrior is to gang up on young surfer kids by themselves and beat the crap out of them! It's easy to be brave when you have your friends standing by in case you start losing a fight,
For you to speak upon the matter of How a Hawaiian man is supposed to compose himself. You have no idea as to how it feels to have something ripped away from you. To have been born with the knowledge that something like that is a mutiny in an of itself. Speaking as a Hawaiian it aggravates me everyday to see aina (land) that was used to promote life, sustainability and respect gone to the highest bidder. Although I do not commend him on violence I do understand why. What I do not understand is how or why you feel the need to mock him. Also why you felt the need to post that?
Josh Nacua Ok, you keep telling yourself that,I hope it works out for you..That's why the white man has dominated the world you racist SOB.People like you talk yourself into a fantasy world where reality does not show it's head and people just laugh .White people have fought more wars standing up for themselves than any race in history and won! Through are stamina,courage and most importantly brains we have persevered..Read your history.It's people like you who keep racism alive.White people fight when necessary and the cause is just,not just when we have to raise low self esteem,like you,because unlike you, we use our brains,that is our cerebellum and frontal lobe. So you keep talking the Sh@@,it's not going to get you anywhere except in your own pitiful mind! Because no one is going to believe you ,all they have to do is open a history book,you fool!
He is just upset because the Aussies had to show them how to surf the waves in Hawaii.
pookela lopez because he's a fucking coconut
Samoa MoSamoa No,it's because we are smart enough to invent a device to give us an advantage.So while your ancestors were eating coconuts and putting hay dresses on,we were using our brains.It's just that simple..
You nailed it Flynn.
What goes around always comes back to its source !
I think Kala's definition of safety is avoiding the local style beat down.
Some people think paying for a plane ticket to Hawaii gives you the right to surf. No, it gives you the privilege to earn some respect - and then you surf.
Cut me a break.These idiots are running around beating young kids up,who may not understand the rules.They should be arrested and thrown in prison and have all the other psychopaths beat the crap out of the,since they are on their own level anti-social.I always say if you want to teach a psychopath a lesson ,put him a cell with a psychopath who is more psychopathic than they are. For instance,psychopaths are rated now,tpo being 40.Stick this dude in a cell with psychopaths at a 35 to 40 rating.Even he will be amazed at their brutality.
cogen651 All they have left is their ocean. Kids should be taught the rules before they go surfing. Hawaii is not mainland USA. culture is different, ideas are different, respect is different. Point is, it is not our place it is theirs. I'm not Hawaiian but I understand where they are coming from. If there are some uncalled for assaults then sure put them in jail. But for the most part, outsiders think Hawaii is a place where you pay money and do what you want. No. There are locals there. When snowboarding in the US you always let the local kids have their run first. It is just manners. Those that don't understand the rule of 'locals first' just don't have manners.
iLiveOnFijiTime That's what I'm saying,they should be taught the rules.How do you know the kid who got the crap beat out of him knew the rules?That display was disgusting.He didn't just throw a couple punches,he beat that kid like he was dying to use his MMA skill,not because of what the kid did.
Kala Alexander says to respect the locals, but him and his Kauai boys came to Pipeline and took over from the locals there, so he is full of it.
Like what kala said if you don't live in a grass shack and don't eat spam all day u have to respect!
Now those tugs a.k.a Kauai boys think they OWN the ocean so much that even in pro competition in Hawaii they "demand"priority for the best waves!!That's so pathetic!!
alex santos I surfed a little bit in Kauai and never ran into crazed locals, but on the North shore of Oahu some locals were making donkey noises at a guy who obviously was just trying to learn
Wow!! Yaaaaawwwwnnnn chill out its only surfing, 'respect' ha ha is this dude for real.
Respect is mandatory at a deadly spot. The "chill out it's surfing" attitude only applies in sub-5 foot waves.
I learnt a lot from this video.
drinking game with this video on replay. drink every time he says "respect"
"a warrior culture"....oh please will some one tell him it's 2020...🤙🌊♥️🇮🇪
Okay? year doesnt matter idiot
@@ikaikaxkeahi you seem nice .
@@ikaikaxkeahi yeah it does, we evolve, moron.
I went out to pipeline on my own in about 86-87, wanted to become a famous surfer. Met a pretty cool old-timer who took me in, dude was a pretty well known shaper apparently. Called himself a "soul surfer" lol. Had a real attitude about competition though.
Is your name Rick?... Mike.
😂
No one listens to turtle
I always love Da Huwey Lewis an' da News, saw dem play one time at da Waikiki Shell. good times.
I grew up surfing on Kauai. Respect at the lineup is based on skill, rep, physical prowess and who you know. Especially when the swell is inconsistent. Lots of lulls can make people impatient. On good days with plenty waves for everyone, good vibes
come to Santa Cruz my friend!!!
My guess is that most travelers who are commenting in here either don't surf or don't surf in Hawaii. Those that do, know to keep your head down, show respect, don't be a dipshit, and enjoy what waves you do get. Have made lots of friends there doing this and it has served me well.
Now you have got the correct attitude. Smart
your attitude works everywhere
that's just the way it is. those that dont get it, learn the hard way.
but everybody, sooner or later gets it, or quits.
Phocas Buck you hit that right on the button.
“You know da rulez” -Braden Diaz via sterling spencer
Never had a problem in the water. Respect goes a long way and makes you friends in the water. Made many friends there in less that a few weeks and got spoted many waves. Best place in the world to me.
Respect to a bunch of people that most have nothing to offer. Have no real skills in life. But surfing. Wow. Respect. Wow. I guess if that's all you have is surfing then hold on to it and make it as big I deal as you can right. Loooook at meeee look at me wait look look at meeeee. Me monsters lol.
you earn respect, you dont just deserve it!
That’s the dumbest saying, if everyone lived like that we would all constantly be disrespectful to each other until we have earned each other’s respect somehow? How about be respectful to everyone until there is a reason not to be
Being respectful or courteous is just showing human decency , basically plain good manners, but having respect for a person is a whole different thing. Its like u may not lend a stranger your car, but you may choose to lend it to someone that has earnt your respect because you know they will respect it. Hope u have a nice day :)@@DY-td3ku
O:58 we were a warrior society, we took things if we wanted them, we also cry alot about another warrior society that took our things.
I don't talk to anyone. U want me to hold yr hand. .I don't drop in but if ur a everywhere mine ill adjust my tactics. Never needed to fight. Just ignore them when u get abused. Happy surfing
I DONT EVEN WANT TO VISIT HAWAII ANYMORE !
That's actually the point sweetie
Good
Tahiti is nice and no little grumpy baggage handlers in the surf.😄
When I was young it wasn’t as crowded as it is now on the North Shore. You could drive from Haleiwa to Sunset and Pipeline in about fifteen minutes, now it takes forever to get there and parking is crazy. Everyone got along back then and the lineups were nice. Now people come out here and they have no business being in the water, they jump right in and care nothing about getting in everyone’s way and causing accidents. A novice doesn’t have the right to get in the way because they don’t know any better, causing a collision or forcing someone to avoid them and causing an accident gets people hurt and boards, dinged, scraped and broken. That’s the respect he is talking about. People come over and try to take over with no understanding of safety. I’m glad Kala is there to help out, he usually only has to intervene once and people get the message. He doesn’t intervene with people who are doing it right, some strange people come over here and he keeps them in check. Until you show respect for your skills (limited or not), other surfers and the ocean then you will not fit in anywhere.
I live in Australia, and honestly I agree with most of the stuff you are saying. But, I don’t believe you have to be skilled to be respected. Someone who has earned their respect for their motivation and show up at that spot tell the locals in the water that this guy may not be skilled, but he earns his respect by being respectful of the locals, and picking the correct waves to catch.
Sure, but you can just tell people first. Correct them, violence shouldn’t be first option otherwise it’s ego
@motherhubbard3428
You don’t own the land, have you heard of expanding roads and making the parking lots bigger. The world is much large than it was in the past.
A person has every right to use the public land, you want change make the government do something instead of acting like an entitled pos
@@HoL689 I want what you’re smoking because what you wrote has absolutely zero to do with what I wrote. Nothing, nada….not the same page, not the same book, not the same library. I don’t know where you got lost, but you need directIons bad.
Pipeline is not the only heavy, or the even close to being the heaviest wave in the world. We all realised that years ago - sorry to break that to you grommet. Kala has nothing to do with respect and polices nothing. He wants respect and everyone to bow down to him....including you. Respect yourself and stand up for good people...like a good man and a true surfer!
Your life revolves around a a game/leisure activities relax cuz
This I agro stuff is bullshit. Respect yes, but it is all about the joy of playing in the ocean. Sometimes the groms and kooks have the most joy. Respect that.
After reading some comments, it appears that the majority don't like this guy too much. I am 58 yrs young. Never surfed the N. Shore. Always wanted to. Maybe some day I will. And would naturally respect all the surfers in the water. Safety is most likely the important thing to me while in the water. After all, I am the visitor. And would seek out those that are local, and hopefully fit in, even for that one wave. That one I would remember the rest of my life. Maybe some day?
There's basically two ways of working up to the primo slot at a break: Being a really, really good rider and being a thug ready to punch out other people. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Same in Peckham South London brah, at the Tesco’s checkouts...you have to respect the queues (line up)...if you don’t..you go down..
what A FKN KOOK
Hawaii, founded by Polynesians around 400 CE, great seafarers living off the sea & land, was given religious laws respected for more than 1000 years protected by Kapu to maintain & preserve the balance in Mana and ecosystem by those who became Ali'i'aimoku (chiefs) of the Islands to them given by the Gods. Respect their ways, and they will respect you.
Big Mahaloz to you bruddah John for your awesome work....I work for uncle Eddie and if drugs were a part of my life, I would be out a job...guaranteed! turn the page haterz...get with the times.
Ran into this fucking knob at olowalu on Maui. He took every...single...wave.
And i bet even if he wasn't in Hawaii he would still start bitching about "respect" and "safety"
not all hawaiin breaks are like this. some are very friendly. surfing to me is a lifestyle and one of the greatest thing avalable to humans. not alot of things are better then hittin some bowls on a tropical beach and then paddle out and getting shacked with a couple friends
Wow, a just saw a cave man in 2011! he's alive!
That's exactly what what my dad told me growing up surfing
Violence shouldn’t be first option, let people know. If they’re beginners just correct them, don’t resort to violence
RESPECT? if I was in your house then yes of course but they are NOT your waves. Such bully bullshit. Way to go bro sweet power trip. One day he's gonna pick a fight with the wrong man and it will change his perspective on shit
all yall saying you'd whoop his ass and blah blah blah make me laugh. I dont agree most of the times with the beatings but I get it. I lived on maui for a year. saw so many people come for a week with just the worst attitude and no respect. Saw plenty of people chased out of the bay, up the cliff, to their car, told not to come back. Dont drop in and burn people. Smile when youre out, say hi, wave, a fucking hoot. Dont just paddle out with that dick head no smile look. That pretty much goes everywhere. It happens here also in the outer banks. Surfing can be dangerous, especially in big waves. Its like if me and mu buddies are skating a ramp. Dont just show up, start dropping in and running into people. atleast acknowledge us first. fuck. whatever though. This shits always gonna exist. especially somewhere as heavy as hawaii. aloha
Michael DeRyder well said Honolua is ridiculous 135 donkeys surfing
Much respect
full respect to the black short,use to be an ocean side ca local but in fact i'm swiss imigrant in california,first contact with the local was very hard before i became à member of it,my board back then 12 foots single fine double barell nose riding shape buy a local friends
I think in some point of Kala's speech it makes sense, and i don't know the guy, but my impression through the vids is thats very arrongant and selfish person, let us not forget one day we get old, slower, strongless and when this day comes, there will be another "superman" to take the place. Oss
Navalha Brasil, true. A lot has changed with Kala since this video was made.
yeah i'd rather get out of the water when the boys are surfing. that to me is a sign of showing them respect and not get my ass kicked for being disrespectful. i'd rather do that and get to surf with some of the locals later.
The law needs to step in and designate time frames. Just because you’re local doesn’t mean you can bully everyone. Nobody owns the beach or the water. We are little nothings in this big universe
That´s pretty awsome song in the video, does any one knows the name of it?
I actually like that Hawaiians still hold it down down on their land, it is theirs everyone else is a guest.
Exactly! However I do dislike the punks of us Hawaiians, but, I give all my respect to the ones who give and show aloha like I do. If anyone thinks otherwise here on our islands welp their in for a good beating 😂
Locals hardly own anything in the way of land anymore in Hawaii…but yes they own the free waves coming in, along with everyone else on this planet.
Respect my a$$
Through the roots!
he was on the toll road between Newport and trestles . he was road ragging when he forced car over to shoulder more than one Mexican beat him down ..he was out numbered..Usually I don't condone that sort of thing but he had it coming..
Yet, Hawaii has many regulars who hog the waves just because they think they're entitled to. Respect goes both ways. Don't hog all the waves just because you are local. Look up Lunada bay boys. You guys are no different.
Ho bra no act ahh fookin kook like catch cracks ah?!?
one question??? would you react the same way if a guy or a lady jumps off your wave???
No one in ANY field or endeavour should DEMAND "respect". But it IS freely given when an individual DESERVES it. Mutual or not at all. These places are often run by narcissistic locals, but also frequented by narcissistic outsiders.
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Not good enouph to for Hawaii waves . Here , I find a decent break where there's hardly any surfers , so I don't snake , or piss off anyone . It's really not that difficult to just let the experienced have their waves .
Sometimes, maybe too often, "Respect" for Kala Alexander means punching someone else in the face. He doesn't teach. He pounds. I wish he'd be more giving of Aloha and then give people the benefit of the doubt, because not everyone who drops in, does so intentionally, or with evil intent.
Alexander, Garcia, Kaiborg, the whole Lot of them really seem to want to FIGHT first and then talk about how much they are good people, later on. I think if more bullies were punished for the behaviours that Kala and them perpetrate upon people then they'd THINK more first about picking fights with other people.
They don't need to be Bulls and Bullies.
i live in hawaii all my life, never did ever surf but man isnt it a blessing to grow up watching something so special.
To show respect is to earn respect. Be courteous and positive at all times in the water, remember why you're out there in the first place, to have fun and enjoy waves like everybody else. Dropins are inevitable at some point in ones surfing career, unfortunately it's a part of what we do, thankfully the majority are unintentional and can be settled with an apology, regardless who's right or wrong, it is far easier to forgive and forget then otherwise. Lead by example so that others may follow.
Hawaii is America, John from Ohio is as much a local as this dude.
Aren’t we brothers and sisters mahn?
For some reason, I feel like that I need to speak up for some of the actions of my people back home. Don't get me wrong. I am not defending a lot of their actions. Kala is right when it comes to the aspect of safety in the water. I will give him that much credit. However, they way the pak has conducted themselves in the last + decade is crazy. I grew surfing in the time when Da Boys 'regulated' the North Shore. I saw a lot of what went on in the water and on the sand. Most poundings I saw Da Boys give out where on days when the surf was at least over head. I'm not saying getting pounded for being irresponsible in a line up (like dropping in on someone) at a reef break is right, but there should be some consequences. Getting bounced on the reef because someone whom traveled 2500+ miles thinks he can violate etiquette because of said miles and money he spent (which I have experienced more than I can count) is more than frustrating, and that person needs to have consequences. Do I think he needs to get his head cracked, nose broken, choked out, board broken, tires slashed and broken teeth (by more than 1 guy at a time)? ABSOLUTELY NOT. And this is how the pak acts. I left long before they 'took over'. But the stories and videos over the last + decade travels fast. For me, I can say, 'I get it. I don't like it. Nor do I condone it. But I get it.'.
I've been living on the mainland for a very long time now. Lots of miles of coast line. Meaning there are a lot of beaches. Many point breaks. Even more beach breaks (if the sand bars are right). Also, it's easier and cheaper to travel from here to central and south America for surf trips (just throwing it out there). With all that being said, If someone is being stupid in the lineup, it's easy to just paddle to another peak and let other guys deal with the fool. Just remember if someone is acting irresponsibly (in any part of the world), it is everyone else's safety at risk. Not saying to go pound that person out. But that needs to be checked right away before somebody gets hurt.
Wise words indeed.
@F8thfull1 Went looking for either of those guys on google and came up with nothing. Is this a well known story or something you witnessed?
Basically this is the truth. Respect equals safety, you put everyone in harms way should you be disrespectful and drop in on people. The ocean is no joke, surfing is arguably the most dangerous sport in the world. One mistake from a kook, someone could drown. They don't have this mentality to have a negative effect, they have this mentality for your safety. Some of these comments obviously come from people who don't surf at all or if they do surf, they surf beginner size waves. When your life is in the face of death defying waves, rules and regulations must be enforced for everybody's safety. That's just the bottom line. And Hawaii has some of the most dangerous waves in the world, hence why you need to be respectful at all times.
+Sandon Kamaunu jackass! So since you think surfing is the most dangerous sport in the world the only way to keep people safe is guys beating someone up because you maybe got cut off? Surfers like you are the most insecure of them all. I have been surfing for 28 years and I have no more say over the waves at my local break than the guy who is their riding those waves for the first time. No one owns the ocean. Surfing is about letting go and enjoying the ocean and the ride. People like Kala is a complete uneducated jack ass with a huge ego and anyone following his line of BS is the same thing. How can someone be so good at surfing yet know nothing of what surfing is really about. People like you and him surf to fill your own deprived ego not for the joy of it. Go kick your own ass you wimp if you want to fight so bad!
Patrick you sound like a complete idiot. I can't even describe how stupid you just made yourself look.
+Sandon Kamaunu Thanks Hot Shot! I wonder who would win in a spelling bee; your dumb ass or kala's??? the Contest would have to be limited to words no longer than 3 letters though so you both could participate :-)
You're exactly the kind of idiot that would get his ass beat in any local surf spot, Hawaii or not. Your ignorance is at an all time high, you've made no valid point in your argument and if you carried yourself like an adult then maybe you would have had an adult response out of me but I could tell by your first response that it would be impossible to have a mature debate with such a peanut sized brain such as yourself. If I were you since petty insults seem to be your thing I'd suggest you come up with better insults. I don't even need to make you look stupid you've done a perfectly fine job yourself. Good day sir.
+Patrick Leaders You are an idiot if you don't understand what is going on here. Its not about laying claim to the beach it's about respecting everyone that is out there, especially the locals who live and breath the spot that you're at. And cutting someone of is not only disrespectful its also dangerous, and in places like pipeline where the waves are 12 feet high and the reef is right below you, reef that is jagged and filled with caves not only are you putting yourself and the guy you cut off in a life threatening situation you're also putting the lifeguards and surrounding surfers and anyone who comes to your aid in a bad spot. All because you were not aware of what's around you and because you wanted to be hard headed. And just because there is no hierarchy on your cali shore break dosn't mean it's gonna be the same every where you go. Especially in rougher waters. You said you been surfing 28 years you think you would be educated by now.
I agree with most everything that he said... the only exception is when he said, "locals get the best waves first..." that's a statement that says the exact opposite of what the video is about. That's a hierarchal mentality and if applied to other types of consumable things from outside Hawaii, they would not have fuel, blanks, epoxy resin, trucks, nor food. They pay the same as we do, but people from the "mainland" as well as anywhere else do not say, "this car is a lemon, if they're all sold out in the US... we'll send it to Hawaii." "This for is turning bad, just send it to Hawaii... we got ours."
That explains why the islands are stricken by poverty in the face of the fact that so many wealthy people visit and spend a lot while they're there. The endless vacation destination that doesn't recoup the rewards of their natural assets.
I don't want a Utopia on the waves, but respect would be nice... you give to receive and your got to give a little without prejudice or people will just take what they can, as soon as they can.
You're so wrong. Not only were Hawaiians living totally sustainably off the land for thousands of years before Western contact, flourishing so much that they had ample leisure time to invent surfing, the Kingdom of Hawai'i was also wealthy and technologically advanced. The Queen's palace in Honolulu had electricity and toilets before the White House and were early adopters of telephones. Islanders are stricken with poverty because their country was overthrown, they were forced to adopt a Western way of life and couldn't compete when forcibly stripped of their language, religion, and culture. Let's just say Westerners have not been very good guests in Hawai'i. And if Hawaiians kicked out all of the foreigners making housing prices climb through the roof, local people could actually afford to live on their land. The hierarchy they are enforcing in the lineup isn't ideal, but it is an effort to try to wake Westerners up to the idea that this is not their land. Not their 50th state. This is an illegally annexed nation. People visit Hawai'i and never go home. These guys have crude methods, but they are facing crude visitors. And they are asking for them to be respectful of the people who were here first. Be a good guest. If you can't be a good guest, you're not welcome.
Hawaii is not the only break on earth. The Philippines has class waves no white man has ever seen let alone surfed.
Agreed.
RESPECT.... What more is there.... I like this guy.... Show RESPECT to the area and the LOCALS.... Gotta do it..... NO RESPECT, you get what you DESERVE....
Men holding hands with men beating up kids ain't respectful, acting tough infrot of ya wolf pak is coward
The lineup would be a better place when people like kala aren’t in it.