@@PlanetsandtheWater He may be being towed in initially (not sure), but on the wave he's changing direction in the air, using the wing to position himself properly. Check out the wave at 1:50 for example. First he seems to be using the wing to make extra aggressive turns, then he launches into the air - left towards the breaking white water. But while airborne he uses the wing to turn, flying over and away from the breaking section, to land perfectly back on the clean section travelling right. Then he launches again after like 3 seconds. It's phenomenal control.
Seriously, what a time to be alive to witness. Watching what Kai Lenny is doing is like seeing man step on the moon for the first time. He's literally going where no one's gone.
I'm a pilot and also fly sailplanes. I think you are actually experiencing "lift" from the wave and the headwind(air). Similar to soaring from mountains. Incredible footage! IF possible, if you can make and control a Wing with more lift and less drag(generally towards longer and thinner wings with less camber) that would be better.
Had to look up camber. Wiki says.. "In aeronautics and aeronautical engineering, camber is the asymmetry between the two acting surfaces of an airfoil, with the top surface of a wing (or correspondingly the front surface of a propeller blade) commonly being more convex (positive camber). An airfoil that is not cambered is called a symmetric airfoil. The benefits of cambering were discovered and first utilized by George Cayley in the early 19th century.[1]
Finally a chance to hit those deep waves with a possible escape. Well done lads. I seen these zipping around the flats last year, great idea on the waves.
Seems like one of the best tools for the spot! Just playing around in triple overhead surf like it’s knee high slop! Unreal!!! That clip of going over the falls from inside the wave was rad! 2:53
This is a talented guy that managed to stay focus and keeps his progression......He knows how to recognize opportunities. Lot of respect for this guy and HIS FAMILY that support's him. Bravo Mom and Dad, great job! Not easy to raise a kid on Maui without having the social " mediocre contamination"! Cheers!
Wow ! It’s fun to imagine what that would feel like. This puts you right there to do just that! Nicely prepared I appreciated including a rider down clip.
Never surfed before only boogie boarded in a wave pool. Watching these surfing videos I can see how people fing it a spiritual experience beautiful video.
Amazing flying and surfing. I flew hang gliders for years and it is evident that you are soaring the face for brief periods. Pretty amazing and superb control of your wing in the air to position yourself on the wave!
First time I have seen this sport- WOW looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like your background music- v. appropriate as well, My immediate problem is I'm no 68 and living on Long Island Sound Connecticut- def. prefer HI Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve several times dreamed of flying over breaking waves, like an albatros or a pelican...and now this. Incredible how far Kai is pushing reality into dream (or the opposite?). A slightly bigger wing would have make home been able to sustain the flight in the wave’s face: just a matter of time
Yellow!!! the others stalled. Nicely down the line speed!!! finally it is like surfing getting more speed down the line. "arm extentions" will get the kite in the lift area easier - above the dead spot high pressure in front and below the lip.
I was going to say something similar. This is amazing and he's doing about 15 things at the same time, but there's clearly still a lot of room for improvement. Lots of stalling the wings out which looks like it actually slows him down compared to just riding the wave on a board. It must be absolutely exhausting on the hands and arms. Maybe a frangible link with a smaller version of a kitesurfing harness so it break away if he wipes out?
@@madhatter227 Have a look at 1:03 things came together there! Going side ways and faster like surfing down the line = having more air over the wing. The wave is also tapering so going a little "down hill". Kai did play in the danger zone - seagulls pull out earlier. The air compresses in front of the wave causing a dead spot. Will be good to add streamers to check airflow over the wing. Another idea is to go with a bigger wing in lighter wind so that the body size to wing size ratio will be smaller. - I like your idea of freeing some arm power with a harness of sorts, it can then be used for control - flaring/shape shifting/weight shifting etc. (Kai if you pay somebody to wax all your boards you will have time to read some comments from the cheap seats..😆 ) Kai and Laird does not wipe out, real watermen only hug the ocean.
This looks sweet... It looks as if the surfers have adapted to overcome getting washed out by strapping the board to their feet and holding onto an inflatable wing... Very nice...
Kai is like a mountain climber. They have no fear of heights and he has no fear of massive great waves. This guy is amazing on any watercraft in any size surf.
Human beings. Despite all our faults, we truly are the apex species on this planet. Incredible what we have achieved so far. This video is a wonderful reminder. Now if we can just devote more love and respect to our planet, imagine the future!
This is amazing and he's doing about 15 things at the same time, but there's clearly still a lot of room for improvement. Lots of stalling the wings out which looks like it actually slows him down compared to just riding the wave on a board. Also it must be absolutely exhausting on the hands and arms, his grip strength and arms are insane.
Man, he's using the wing to position himself on the wave. This is a whole new ball game. Big props.
Nope, he's being towed by a jetski
@@PlanetsandtheWater He may be being towed in initially (not sure), but on the wave he's changing direction in the air, using the wing to position himself properly. Check out the wave at 1:50 for example.
First he seems to be using the wing to make extra aggressive turns, then he launches into the air - left towards the breaking white water. But while airborne he uses the wing to turn, flying over and away from the breaking section, to land perfectly back on the clean section travelling right. Then he launches again after like 3 seconds. It's phenomenal control.
@@shornoMALONEY why are you even explaining this captain obvious? Of course he is using the wing go change direction..
@@bh2861 Uuh I was replying to the guy who mentioned tow-in, not interested in your opinion of my comment frankly.
@@bh2861 Keep it movin'
One of the greatest things I’ve ever seen
YEah that was downright crazy, the way he flew over the white water was looking pretty clean, effortless... Showing us whats possible, damn
I totally agree truely amazing. This was beyond my imagination till I saw it.
Indeed! I look at this and think...i can hardly ride a bike🤩
😚💧🌊⚡☝️
Seriously, what a time to be alive to witness. Watching what Kai Lenny is doing is like seeing man step on the moon for the first time. He's literally going where no one's gone.
Kai is a legend, a pioneer and a true waterman
But he killed that old man in new York?
I reckon Even Laird would be speechless
Youre an Absolute freak Kai youre setting the bar really high
Someone’s gotta do it. 🤙
Freak! The true freak !
This is it !
THERE IS NO BAR!
I'm a pilot and also fly sailplanes. I think you are actually experiencing "lift" from the wave and the headwind(air). Similar to soaring from mountains. Incredible footage! IF possible, if you can make and control a Wing with more lift and less drag(generally towards longer and thinner wings with less camber) that would be better.
Had to look up camber. Wiki says.. "In aeronautics and aeronautical engineering, camber is the asymmetry between the two acting surfaces of an airfoil, with the top surface of a wing (or correspondingly the front surface of a propeller blade) commonly being more convex (positive camber). An airfoil that is not cambered is called a symmetric airfoil. The benefits of cambering were discovered and first utilized by George Cayley in the early 19th century.[1]
Yeah you notice when he comes off the back of the wave he drops like a stone but on the waves he comes down really gently
This is hard to even comprehend. Kai is on another unreachable level for any normal human being... Thx for sharing this Kai!
Kai out in monster waves playing like it’s a two foot shore break
As usual 🤩🤩
That is the kine, two foot shore break for me & Kai flying like a fuken albatross. The world’s best, numero uno 🤙🏼
So rad!!! Thanks for capturing the best angles!!
Just when you think you've seen everything in surfing, Kai blows your mind wide open. Again.
Love waking up to a new video by Kai. Definitely gets my day started!
FIRST TIME EVER SEEING THIS “WING” FOOTAGE- ABSOLUTELY “MIND-BLOWING”
no lamo psyche counter needed !!!! pure STOKE and imagination , endless possibilities when KAI is in the water!
I can’t stand that stupid fawkin psych counter either. Corny af
How many wings have been popped in making of this video? Next: Kai Lenny flying over Jaws with Umbrella
Kai “Mary Popins” Lenny 😂
@@Murr808 Yeessss! 🙌🏼😂
Umbrella Kai😹😹😹😹👻👻👻👻👻
Kai the best surfer in the world. A los of lenny.
You are at another level. Just incredible. I can’t see anybody else wing surfing Jaws and flying over it. You are the best!
Travis Pastrana des Océans et des rampes naturelle..🌊!!! Those Pictures give hope!!!EVERYTHING is possible....Thanks KaI🤙
Incredible! Kai is pushing the envelope of human athletic achievement, and he is also an inspiration to us to push our own envelopes!
The harness footage is some of the most breath-taking stuff I've watched (with 30 years of windsurfing behind me)
Harness rig Made by MauiToast !
Thanks f.or your efforts to all involved. Inspired
From Madrid where there are not waves. Good to hear you 🤙 Flying, surfing, eaten, loving. What else... Thanks for sharing
AWSOME, always pushing the envelope and expanding what we believe can be done. And in huge waves!
Finally a chance to hit those deep waves with a possible escape. Well done lads. I seen these zipping around the flats last year, great idea on the waves.
Totally amazing!
Equally amazing is the photographer/photography.
Often missed, deserves lots of credit.
Always blowing my mind. Best surfer out there
Wow...what a talent....seems unreal what kai does.....amazing......
never surfed, bit love watching various vids. this looks absolutely mental!. what skill and strength he must have . Great vid
Amazing, definetly Kai is leading the pack. By far the most interesting surfer out there, keep rasing the bar.
Seems like one of the best tools for the spot! Just playing around in triple overhead surf like it’s knee high slop! Unreal!!! That clip of going over the falls from inside the wave was rad! 2:53
This is a talented guy that managed to stay focus and keeps his progression......He knows how to recognize opportunities. Lot of respect for this guy and HIS FAMILY that support's him. Bravo Mom and Dad, great job! Not easy to raise a kid on Maui without having the social " mediocre contamination"! Cheers!
Super inspirational Kai! Next level! Thanks you!
These shots are pure beauty! 🤩🤩
For a long time i have not seen one video like that.Amazing!
Legit one of the most savage things ive ever seen
As always, something never seen before:) Master KAI!!!
Wow ! It’s fun to imagine what that would feel like. This puts you right there to do just that! Nicely prepared I appreciated including a rider down clip.
Totally sick ! It's wonderful ! Waow, Kai, i think you're actually the best rider I've ever seen.
Never surfed before only boogie boarded in a wave pool. Watching these surfing videos I can see how people fing it a spiritual experience beautiful video.
Can WSA or someone make an award for Kai for being the most innovative surfer out there today ....such a pleasure to watch 🏄🏂🪂
Best. Wing. Video. Ever.
Can't stop watching it.
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen!
Wow amazing you are the man Kai 👍🇨🇦
Just like the pelicans!!! I’ll bet your arms get so tired. This is rad.
It’s little training ☺️
That guy is tough, I Admire his strength, skill, and bravery!
Watching this makes my forearm soar already
No idea I'd encounter you at a surfing video haha. Jazz and the wind must be related somehow.
Staying ahead of the curve. A quick release body harness is needed.
That is beyond super cool. Amazing Kai
Mate you are just next level . Outstanding in everything you accomplish on the water
Amazing flying and surfing. I flew hang gliders for years and it is evident that you are soaring the face for brief periods. Pretty amazing and superb control of your wing in the air to position yourself on the wave!
A wing tad bigger would permit sustained flight , for sure
So cool, Kai. Love how soft you land back on the wave.
That is magnificent. One of the best surfing videos I've seen.
Best waterman on the globe. Period.
First time I have seen this sport- WOW looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like your background music- v. appropriate as well, My immediate problem is I'm no 68 and living on Long Island Sound Connecticut- def. prefer HI Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!
We used to do stuff like this all the time... said no one ever...
I honestly know a guy who would’ve said that.
That just looks deeply pleasing.
Amazing what kind of level is achieving Kai, for me he is definetely a sportman who change the paradigma. This video is insane.
And this is what we've all been waiting for.
Kai is living in the future.
I’ve several times dreamed of flying over breaking waves, like an albatros or a pelican...and now this. Incredible how far Kai is pushing reality into dream (or the opposite?). A slightly bigger wing would have make home been able to sustain the flight in the wave’s face: just a matter of time
Yellow!!! the others stalled. Nicely down the line speed!!! finally it is like surfing getting more speed down the line. "arm extentions" will get the kite in the lift area easier - above the dead spot high pressure in front and below the lip.
I was going to say something similar. This is amazing and he's doing about 15 things at the same time, but there's clearly still a lot of room for improvement. Lots of stalling the wings out which looks like it actually slows him down compared to just riding the wave on a board. It must be absolutely exhausting on the hands and arms. Maybe a frangible link with a smaller version of a kitesurfing harness so it break away if he wipes out?
@@madhatter227 Have a look at 1:03 things came together there! Going side ways and faster like surfing down the line = having more air over the wing. The wave is also tapering so going a little "down hill". Kai did play in the danger zone - seagulls pull out earlier. The air compresses in front of the wave causing a dead spot. Will be good to add streamers to check airflow over the wing. Another idea is to go with a bigger wing in lighter wind so that the body size to wing size ratio will be smaller. - I like your idea of freeing some arm power with a harness of sorts, it can then be used for control - flaring/shape shifting/weight shifting etc. (Kai if you pay somebody to wax all your boards you will have time to read some comments from the cheap seats..😆 ) Kai and Laird does not wipe out, real watermen only hug the ocean.
Truly the best surfer I’ve ever seen! Much Respect ✊
Nothing short of amazing per usual!
You're a genious ! Thanks for pioneering the wing use. Awesome and inspiring video.
Now this I call evolution! Must be fantastic. And the extra control!
I doubt very much there is someone out there in the Universe doing exactly the same thing. Humans never cease to amaze me.
This looks sweet... It looks as if the surfers have adapted to overcome getting washed out by strapping the board to their feet and holding onto an inflatable wing... Very nice...
Uno de los grandes Kai, brutal vídeo.
Wow one of the best videos from you . Very cool 🙏💪🏼
This is absolutely insane! Kai you are amazing!
historyyyyy in the making - you are so cool Kai you blow minds constantly keep it up!
Insane...teasing the beast wave like this!
Kai is like a mountain climber. They have no fear of heights and he has no fear of massive great waves. This guy is amazing on any watercraft in any size surf.
AMAZING! Thank you for making me smile. :)
Love this, so beautiful!!
Human beings. Despite all our faults, we truly are the apex species on this planet. Incredible what we have achieved so far. This video is a wonderful reminder. Now if we can just devote more love and respect to our planet, imagine the future!
Kai Lenny Airline! ✈️
Thank you for flying KaiAir ✈🌊😂
Hahahaha
Définitivement un E.T. du surf! Pas de limites ce type ! Respect.
without a doubt the most radical thing I've ever seen done on a board in over 30 years of riding
You're one of the kind 🤩💪🙌🙌🙌🙌
Totally 💯 Next Level stuff 🙌🏽👍🏽🔥🤙🏽
I was skeptical, but HOLY CRAP that looks AWESOME!
absolutely breathtaking moments if you are a surfer
I have always dreamed of flying,this looks like more fun. Ty
Lol, Kai flying! True Waterman, Raspect Brada.
You are a special one Kai!
Whewhooooo! Flying with a soft landing... well except for that last one... looks soooo fun!
Hello love your videos
Ultimate waterman
The guy can do anything
Keep shredding
I’ve never seen anything like this! Incredible.
Incredible. Like those animated surfing video games from way back except its real.
Fantastique !!! Et dire que ce n'est que le début !!!!!!!!!!!
Wing Surfer: "Oh SNAP, I'M ABOUT TO WIPE OUT!!!,,, WAIT,,, I HAVE THESE WINGS!... I CAN JUST FLY AWAY INSTEAD!!!"
I am in awe. Kai may be the best waterman of all time.
The last shot is just insane !!
Thanks for that awesome video! I loved it!
Insane!!! Just yesterday I was asking if anyone had surfed JAWS with a WING.
KAI would GO!!!!! 👏🏽 🌟 🤙🏽 🙏🏽
This is next level for the surfing world. Kite surfing fuses with surfing through the Wing.
I love watching this over and over and over and I’ll shut up now!! 🤗
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT ❤️👍
This is amazing and he's doing about 15 things at the same time, but there's clearly still a lot of room for improvement. Lots of stalling the wings out which looks like it actually slows him down compared to just riding the wave on a board. Also it must be absolutely exhausting on the hands and arms, his grip strength and arms are insane.
He's living his life. Much love.
Just amazing stuff guys!
Redefining the entire game. Sick.
Wow! That is incredible. Its like mother nature is coming after them and they just escape
Là, au moins et sans le Foil, ça envoie du lourd , fabuleux Kai !
Hi Kai this video reminds of a guy long time ago called Icaro he was brave and adventurous as you. Thanks
Humans are amazing. No matter how severe and crazy things are, we always invent a new way to make it more extreme. That looks like it's so much fun!