Surfing is the ultimate high. The combination of catching a big wave and the ventures surfing music (Hawaii Five-O) is exhilarating. Laird Hamilton is one of the best at big wave surfing! Awesome to watch him at his craft!
@xanibars The jet ski was used to tow Laird Hamilton to the wave. The guy riding the jet ski actually freaked out when he looked and saw that Laird Hamilton had let go of the rope to take on that wave. He knew it was a wave that could kill him, but amazingly Hamilton got the wave of a life time and rode it successfully. That wave was considered impossible to ride, and Laird used his back hand which actually was the right choice to survive this wave. That ride is epic and legendary rolled up in 1
Wiping out on a wave that heavy would probably hold you under for about 40-80 seconds. Generally, if your a fit surfer and you've been training hard for wiping out on waves like that, one wave like that is unlikely to kill you. The problems come if you hit the reef underneath badly, or if, when you re-surface, another wave lands on your head with only time to take 1-2 breaths. It's heavy shit.
I completely agree with chasing dreams. You have only have one life so no matter what it is you want to achieve, go for it!! And never let anyone hold you back, if they try to 9 times out of 10 they are just jealous!
My, this IS COOL! Amazing what a human body can do! Could anyone help with some data on the wave that Laird Hamilton rode back in 2000, please? It has been said it is the heaviest - what does that mean in tones? And how high - how many feet? Thank you very much!
I have a question for all the surfers... I've looked at these waves all morning. Is it the case that waves in the Northern Hemisphere always break from Right to Left and the Southern Hemisphere always breaks from left to right? Is this because of Coriolis, my imagination, or just coincidence?
in the first seconds of the video that wave makes a deep beastlike growl, man like hungry kinda stomach sound !!! dont break da mout !! amazing wave like a living sculpture!
I remember where I was when I saw that on the news that day,its one of those where were you moments....and I still dont get how Laird can lay down an paddle with balls that big,must be why he has a jetski!!
that IS definitely the thickest waves ive seen... coz it the water really curls overhead.. unlike waves in other places where the wave breaks white overhead.
I don't get it, i bodyboard on 10 times smaller waves and i still get nailed a couple times per session, i don't know how they go down in these waves and keep on riding afterwards or even living.
If you have a lake anywhere nearby, start windsurfing.. its what i did when i coulnd't travel anymore to go surfing... (Still love surfing much more but... At least im in the water )
I need help with Duck Diving. Can someone give me some good tutorial, or instructions. I can only get the board down under the water a little bit... Then the wave crashes me.
Yo dude, its got nothing to do with being in the northern or southern hemisphere. Waves break both ways throughout the world. It's all to do with the ocean floor configuration, the direction the swell is coming from and how big the swell is. hope that helps anyway :)
definately heavy but cyclops still scares me more i bodyboarded chopes on an alright day n its scary but cyclops is such a square, heavy wave the lip is so thick ill take teahupoo before cyclops lol
Alright dude :) Wiping out on these waves doesnt mean instant death. the water is very shallow and its over a razor sharp reef, but its not instand death. Check out "Surf Over the Limit" on youtube for some superb shots of ppl wiping out at Teauhupoo. A lot of people get cut up and shit though. Anyway dude, take it easy :) :)
Surfing is the ultimate high. The combination of catching a big wave and the ventures surfing music (Hawaii Five-O) is exhilarating. Laird Hamilton is one of the best at big wave surfing!
Awesome to watch him at his craft!
Laird is one crazy dude. He has much respect for the ocean and the waves he rides. A true Waterman. Much respect.
@xanibars The jet ski was used to tow Laird Hamilton to the wave. The guy riding the jet ski actually freaked out when he looked and saw that Laird Hamilton had let go of the rope to take on that wave. He knew it was a wave that could kill him, but amazingly Hamilton got the wave of a life time and rode it successfully. That wave was considered impossible to ride, and Laird used his back hand which actually was the right choice to survive this wave. That ride is epic and legendary rolled up in 1
Totally awesome!!! I love the beach and would love to know how to surf and feel the wave at my fingertips!!!
I cant tell if that last wave belongs in my dreams or in my nightmares.
i love how the wave looks right before it breaks
so amazing
"There goes my Hero...Watch him as he goes" Your one sick insane human! Keep living....
Wiping out on a wave that heavy would probably hold you under for about 40-80 seconds. Generally, if your a fit surfer and you've been training hard for wiping out on waves like that, one wave like that is unlikely to kill you. The problems come if you hit the reef underneath badly, or if, when you re-surface, another wave lands on your head with only time to take 1-2 breaths. It's heavy shit.
Ok,,, Laird is someone that i'd definitely want to be a friend of mine. I think he has to be one very cool dude all around!!
every waves are so perfect on this spot..
I completely agree with chasing dreams. You have only have one life so no matter what it is you want to achieve, go for it!! And never let anyone hold you back, if they try to 9 times out of 10 they are just jealous!
My, this IS COOL! Amazing what a human body can do!
Could anyone help with some data on the wave that Laird Hamilton rode back in 2000, please? It has been said it is the heaviest - what does that mean in tones? And how high - how many feet? Thank you very much!
the waves look so smooth when they roll over
@mindseye9 fair enough, Im in NZ so coast pretty much everywhere!
I have a question for all the surfers...
I've looked at these waves all morning. Is it the case that waves in the Northern Hemisphere always break from Right to Left and the Southern Hemisphere always breaks from left to right? Is this because of Coriolis, my imagination, or just coincidence?
in the first seconds of the video that wave makes a deep beastlike growl, man like hungry kinda stomach sound !!! dont break da mout !! amazing wave like a living sculpture!
I had not noticed in other videos that the tow is not let loose untin surfer is safer passed the wave,but in this one is possible to see!!
I remember where I was when I saw that on the news that day,its one of those where were you moments....and I still dont get how Laird can lay down an paddle with balls that big,must be why he has a jetski!!
that IS definitely the thickest waves ive seen... coz it the water really curls overhead.. unlike waves in other places where the wave breaks white overhead.
This guy is crazy, but he has the courage, i would get myself out of there as fast as can!
thats pretty intense..i kind of have a phobia of huge waves lol bt they fascinate me at the same time.
what is that noise at 21 seconds?
is it the boat or the wave?
I never surfed and know nothing about it... But I know of Laird Hamilton.
Dude has a serious set!!
i want to learn how to surf! too bad the midwest isnt anywhere close to a beach.
those are some serious waves
SURFA muita.
Thats SICK! The lip just appears from nowhere!
Great man!
Njoy!!!!
Laird is a legend. Inasanity!!
I don't get it, i bodyboard on 10 times smaller waves and i still get nailed a couple times per session, i don't know how they go down in these waves and keep on riding afterwards or even living.
Essas onda de Teahupoo nao sao tao grandes, mas tem uma força incrivel!!
Laid has balls of steel!
The guy in the yellow surfboard is Vetea David i think...
Laird: "This is why i brought my brown trunks today!"
i am 26 and can't surf. is there even a remote chance i could do this before i die?
1:32 as if they're on a paddle boat. Some great surfing.
Anyone else get this recommended 14 years later?
If you have a lake anywhere nearby, start windsurfing.. its what i did when i coulnd't travel anymore to go surfing... (Still love surfing much more but... At least im in the water )
the single heaviest thing in surfing history! just like Greg Noll conquering Waimea!!!
Those waves are pure evil and Laird Hamilton is a water God.
I need help with Duck Diving. Can someone give me some good tutorial, or instructions. I can only get the board down under the water a little bit... Then the wave crashes me.
Wishes are at the heart of true love.
Its the wave in this video, at 1:38. You got a cool documentary of it on youtube, search for Laird Hamilton Perfect Wave.
Comunhão com Deus.
Só!
wow last ride was sick
Yo dude, its got nothing to do with being in the northern or southern hemisphere. Waves break both ways throughout the world. It's all to do with the ocean floor configuration, the direction the swell is coming from and how big the swell is. hope that helps anyway :)
fantastic¡¡¡¡
@haidermusicvids Dude Lake michigan or any spot on the great lakes. Not joking.
best wave ever
this wave isn't the biggest but its the strongest wave ever! larid is god
...good luck lol..
this guy is kind of famous for it..
i think hes one of the only people in the world that can/could do it
this wave is like... holy shit... drool... *get a bone... and get a little scared* dreams and nightmares about it
nice wave!!!!!! lucky you!!
wish i was there it was great.
pretty waves
The spray fires out like a bleedin cannon. 5/5
Laird is the fucking man, the best big wave surfer on earth!!
Yea a record of the heaviest wave
Old medicine ball legs! Amazing! At 55? Nah? Yes mate. Just goes to show grommz,fitness! A way of life! Get em laird
ive sat in a bot there and watched ppl surf that shit
its insane hope im good enough one day
I think part of that is a boat engine.
é,esse cara é bom.
Amazing
Still is!
que bacana
there is no more frightening wave in the world
i agree..
Ahh! I sure hope that Sea Do doesn't tip over into the wave-
And I lord chief commander of the decepticons.
Nice!
Ciao.
it must be awesome to surf inside those tubes
1:33 RIDE OF THE MILLENIUM!!!!!!!!!!
1:37 looks like the jetski is about to get drilled
that last ride...holy shit
Right on
pure.
wow esas si son holas
enorme x 2!!
Thick waves! Insane! Wish I could ride them.....soemday :) yeah right! LOL!
el loco de la mata de coco
most dangerous wave in the world
sooooo heavyyyy
krazy!!!! LOL duuuudes
definately heavy
but cyclops still scares me more
i bodyboarded chopes on an alright day n its scary
but cyclops is such a square, heavy wave
the lip is so thick
ill take teahupoo before cyclops lol
i wonder if i can duck dive there
uhh...i think i'll go hang out in the kiddie pool.
magnifique
holly shit¡¡ what a wave
me too bro
Alright dude :) Wiping out on these waves doesnt mean instant death. the water is very shallow and its over a razor sharp reef, but its not instand death. Check out "Surf Over the Limit" on youtube for some superb shots of ppl wiping out at Teauhupoo. A lot of people get cut up and shit though. Anyway dude, take it easy :) :)
i seen a local talking shit to a tourist once and that tourist paddled over to him and beat his ass right there in the water.
Hamilton did but maybe not this one cos he wears the same gear but you just cant see the tow on 0:51,let loose earlier!!!
excelente , me encantaria hacerlo algun dia pero dudo que men las pelotas jajajaja ......
I will never move to a place where I can't see the ocean. so help me god.
Kelly might be the best, the trickster... But Laird is fucking EPIC, Titanium balls.
looks pretty big to me
tthe onlybad thing about teaupoo is it spits like crazy
like surfing under the empire state building as its falling down.
amazing bby
a good day in Holland would be 5 ft max lol