THE "NEW" SURF INDUSTRY AND MY NEW SPONSOR!

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  • @chandlergarrett7403
    @chandlergarrett7403 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +324

    Gotta be honest, and I hope you consider this feedback - please do away with the mic. I believe it actually takes away from the authenticity of the scenes. There’s something to be said for the way the audio was before where it actually caught more of your surroundings, added texture and context to the scene (birds, car passing, boat engine starting, ocean in the background, whatever it may be). This makes it sound like a podcast. Sounds like you’re in a vacuum or little 10x10 room. 🤙

    • @anaklaut69
      @anaklaut69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I concur with this statement regarding the mic. Aloha.

    • @arottie4097
      @arottie4097 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      MEH!

    • @erikvaldur3334
      @erikvaldur3334 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yeah, I noticed right away the sound sux. Way too much compression. Sounds way sterile.

    • @Mkvhskate
      @Mkvhskate 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      If he didn’t ever say anything about the Mic nobody would say anything about the Mic. It’s either he holds a mic or there’s a mic on the camera. Either way there’s gonna be a mic. no hate for trying to make your stuff sound a little more professional in my opinion, which means nothing😂

    • @ptavares
      @ptavares 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I agree with the way your previous mic picked up all the environment around you and made us feel like we were there with you. This new one is a bit bleh but hey it’s your show and if you like this way so be it! Aloha from Portugal

  • @rastagideon8236
    @rastagideon8236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Max Holloway, Bruce Irons and Koa Rothman is a Heavy Thing Seen.

    • @LovemydogWaylon
      @LovemydogWaylon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heeeeaaaaavvvvvyyyyyy

  • @justinfredrickson-f9n
    @justinfredrickson-f9n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Literally the first comment I’ve 3ver left… Lol I’m in my 50s, and seems like it’s a generational thing. First off, I love your energy and so much respect for you, that you have found a way to support yourself and your lifestyle with your videos and your other business adventures. I appreciate that it’s not a free ride and there’s so much work and effort that goes into it but that enables you to be you. Anyways,please don’t lose yourself along the way. Much respect

  • @micaht7768
    @micaht7768 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Curious if any of their gear comes in black?

    • @bcooper7618
      @bcooper7618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      They have tonnes of different colors mate.. Dark black, light black and black black to name a few :D

    • @Jesse-hk8ls
      @Jesse-hk8ls 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@bcooper7618they also have matte black, flat black

  • @andrewblackshear
    @andrewblackshear 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Back injury from snowboarding..and slowly transitioning into surfing. Your vlog helped keep my feet on a board. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love the content. Keep it up, you rock.
    Peace from the SF Bay.

  • @thomassawicki2065
    @thomassawicki2065 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My Mom told me that despair, "Giving Up" , is the worst thing to do.
    I like the motto "Never Give Up" .
    Best wishes , glad you are sponsored going forward.
    I love your channel.

  • @hakeemh6675
    @hakeemh6675 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Good luck Koa! Thanks for spreading the positive vibes

  • @santiagomramos
    @santiagomramos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    Congrats!!
    hope they picked up a new designer too :)

    • @Nonebutyou
      @Nonebutyou 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Seriously. I’ve never heard of this brand and I’m not interested from what I’ve seen so far. They must have paid Koa a lot. That’s not a brand I would want to be associated with.

    • @slynn5138
      @slynn5138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      100%, to give up riding for one of the most iconic brands in all of surfing, corporate or not. At least with Quiksilver we knew what the brand was all about. So what is this a surf brand or an MMA brand? Sure, RVCA managed to be successful at both, but they came onto the scene with an incredible group of artist backing them.

    • @calnative4904
      @calnative4904 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Logo looks like it’s a freebie from clip art

    • @lancejackson3618
      @lancejackson3618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@slynn5138 Quiksilver dumped him and most of their surfers. He didn't choose to leave. Guy's gotta make a living somehow. Give the brand a chance. All the big labels are turning to custard now anyway. Hard to make a living as a pro surfer in the current climate. Sponsorship dollars are scarce.

    • @AJG14310
      @AJG14310 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      all their stuff is ugly

  • @surfr4evr2
    @surfr4evr2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Dunno man, this is giving off mid-90’s Wolfpak vibes. Almost has an East LA Vato gang look to it. Hope they were able to match or beat that Quiksilver paycheck. Wish you all the best braddah!

    • @beaulandexavier5486
      @beaulandexavier5486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Pretty sure they don't.

    • @karlkristianvigre1400
      @karlkristianvigre1400 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Quiksilver has become a sellout company and that aint core. Nate and Koa has talked alot about that in their podcast so prolly why Koa left. Money aint everything

    • @surfr4evr2
      @surfr4evr2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@karlkristianvigre1400 Yeah, but holy shit this brand looks atrocious. Imagine a bunch of North shore groms wearing this hanging out at Cholos Ha ha! He should’ve stuck with his best friends and joined the Florence team.

    • @bcooper7618
      @bcooper7618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@karlkristianvigre1400 Tbh is was probably a money decision on why Koa would go with a MMA / fitness brand that has no ties to surfing.. There are loads of new grass roots sustainable surf brands around that would have been a much better fit if it werent purely a dollars decision.

    • @porkchopexpress2437
      @porkchopexpress2437 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Agreed.. Getting Big Boi Strength Cartel vibes from the photo shoot, and the clothing.... Hope Darc changes their designs, especially for this upcoming Hawaiian line.... No need to pose looking like tough guys, to promote surf culture/clothing. Hoping for the best.

  • @ericbiordi4542
    @ericbiordi4542 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Congrats on the new sponsor! Always good to change it up. Shirt is sick. Can’t wait to get back out there . 🤙🏾 from FL

  • @bachiboozook
    @bachiboozook 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Designs produced under roïd rage. So inspiring. Would have never thought that No Fear could be revived 😂😂😂. Hope they pay you enough.

  • @gurudogg123
    @gurudogg123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Congratulations! Your recent session at Kandui was jaw-dropping, unbelievable surfing. You put on a clinic.

  • @lostinporsche
    @lostinporsche 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So dope to see Alessa and Max also with the brand. Congrats Koa! Aloha!

  • @killbill5486
    @killbill5486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congrats Koa you earned and deserved this. Many blessings to a fun and fruitful career with them!

  • @bonrodgers4096
    @bonrodgers4096 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the new sponsor. Like you said never give up having one just a month and two weeks ago having a knee replacement I’m serious. The pain was unbelievable. Don’t push through it here in two weeks and we can do stairs and ride a bike what you got

  • @Saturn-6
    @Saturn-6 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So Cool Koa congradulations. Amazing to see Bruce Irons with the team as well.

  • @robertobaquerizo7926
    @robertobaquerizo7926 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats! Keep pushing it. Good to see new companies/ entrepeneurs support/respect surfers, and bring much needed competition to the stablished brands. EPIC

  • @favelamolek7072
    @favelamolek7072 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Not giving up would mean you stick with your own brand “This is Livin”. Cool team they assembled from Hawaii but I give this partnership 18 months max.

    • @surfr4evr2
      @surfr4evr2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That’s exactly what I was thinking, but I give this relationship three years. Definitely gives off Bad Boyz, Wolfpak, No Fear vibes. Should’ve joined his best friends under the Florence brand

  • @stacykerr3657
    @stacykerr3657 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I thought you would go with team Florence

    • @Titiboy320
      @Titiboy320 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Florence team for sure as it grows more.

    • @diabolical1976
      @diabolical1976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If your last name isn't Florence, you will not join team Florence.

    • @Bryan-jd7os
      @Bryan-jd7os 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm thinking Florence in the future for sure. 👍

    • @roguebossa
      @roguebossa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Team Florence got airplanes going everywhere, Koa gotta stay home. So long as there's podcast. No podcast is not an option

  • @DeborahReinke
    @DeborahReinke 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Koa, I’m happy if you’re happy. This
    is your life. You’ll always have
    “This is Livin” No one can take that
    away. Be safe. Be well. 🌺🤙🏽🇺🇸💃🏻

  • @SurfMastery-kz6je
    @SurfMastery-kz6je 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i think the new brand is sick.. In this vid when i saw koa shaking hands with all the macho men in the crew I realized hes probably still the gnarliest one, because of his big wave surfing. They same to respect men that are badass and grind. I can get behind that.

  • @loisadams837
    @loisadams837 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Wolves in Hawaiian surfing? IDK, it looks more like hockey to me.

  • @thesixthaquarius8283
    @thesixthaquarius8283 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really good to see brucy man. Stoked your happy

  • @IIIxwaveIII
    @IIIxwaveIII 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    BTW, darcsports tees will not fly with surfers imho. U should push for a new line of a more surf oriented theme

  • @connormartindude
    @connormartindude 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hey what does darcsport actually do? I heard in the video theyre "in" weightlifting, mma, surfing...but what does the company do?

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just like any other small company they have the same blank t-shirts etc printed with their logo. They aren't desiging anything.

  • @WillStinton
    @WillStinton 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That blue Padillac tho 🔥🔥🔥

  • @geoffreyyoste45
    @geoffreyyoste45 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations, it’s gotta be bomb as hell to be with a local company. It’s giving you autonomy and freedom to be who you are, and to help grow a local company from the ground up. I’m 100% a poser sir for living in Mississippi so now I can’t wait to get some Murch and help spread the love.
    “get busy living or get busy dying brother” 😎✌️🙏

  • @lawnpizza1030
    @lawnpizza1030 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Stoked for you and Bruce on new beginnings. You guys need to head to Indo and Tahiti for some footage. Talk Makua into doing it and definitely chill with Koby. That guy still rips!

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bruce and koby are both drugs users, that is a poor lane for Koa to go down.

    • @lawnpizza1030
      @lawnpizza1030 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@krusher74 you don’t have a clue. And they charge harder then you ever could.

  • @stevelochead2681
    @stevelochead2681 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I’m glad you’re happy KOA. I’ve been around QUICKSILVER my whole life and yes they went corporate a long time ago, that’s business. I can’t honestly say what this company is about but I certainly don’t see what a wolf has to do with surfing. I kind of wished you would have picked a company with a more focused agenda on just surfing and not just a whatever brings in the money attitude. ALOHA 🤙

    • @teddelfranco9786
      @teddelfranco9786 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Been around a company your whole life but still can't spell it?

    • @C.Hawkshaw
      @C.Hawkshaw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well, everybody has to eat and have a place to live. He’s been on NS his whole life, kinda hard to go get an apartment on Waikiki

    • @craigandfrancieyester7723
      @craigandfrancieyester7723 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @stevelochead2681, please Stevey Boi, your opinion 🤔 you can’t even spell Quiksilver ..

  • @susie9010
    @susie9010 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations Koa! Sounds like a perfect pairing.......

  • @CaptMac-zw8mz
    @CaptMac-zw8mz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Dude! Well earned!! At some point you need your own brand. I hope I’m here long enough to see that! OohRah!

  • @HollywoodWestern
    @HollywoodWestern 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a solid team! You’re with the BMF 💪🏼

  • @Baking_baked
    @Baking_baked 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As good of news for you, im even more stoked to hear that this likely means Bruce will be back in the lineup

  • @studman232
    @studman232 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Much love and respect brotha keep living the dream

  • @Nonebutyou
    @Nonebutyou 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    This brand looks horrible. Am I the only one?? They are not surf and don’t represent. Koa looked super awkward talking about how “great” this brand is. He’s getting paid and that’s it.

    • @surfr4evr2
      @surfr4evr2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      “Keep it gangsta dog, keep it gangsta…” Imagining Koa working on his cripwalk 🤣

    • @WatchTimNow
      @WatchTimNow 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fuck it they paid him enough to promote their brand. Too bad he can’t talk about compensation. That’s what we actually want to know

    • @beaulandexavier5486
      @beaulandexavier5486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WatchTimNow Seriously it can't be THAT much though.

    • @wp3632
      @wp3632 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Give it a chance. If they are interested in surfing, then the brand will hopefully adapt, with Koa's influence. Also, it's easy to talk shit about it, but it's a rough world. Money is money, and you gotta do what you gotta do to stay paid.
      Maybe Florence wasn't an option.
      He'll, I'd ride for Sephora if it let me be a pro free surfer

    • @beaulandexavier5486
      @beaulandexavier5486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@wp3632 Nah, call me old-school but even if I had the opportunity I wouldn't want to be associated with that crap. Something about self-respect you know.

  • @TwoTreesVisuals
    @TwoTreesVisuals 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    They spelled Dark wrong.

    • @toddhopkins1081
      @toddhopkins1081 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well when the founder has about 5 brain cells left.... it happens

  • @Sean-h6c
    @Sean-h6c 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The merch looks sick congrats on the new sponsor I hope they treat you right

  • @tlvazq
    @tlvazq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a big fan Koa, and thanks always for the positive vibes! Congrats on the new sponsor and the brand looks sick! gotta say you looked like Jake Gyllenhaal in the photoshoot haha

  • @rpcorp
    @rpcorp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the new sponsorship! Looking forward to your influence taking hold and directing the brand to a more global image that reflects your surfing and lifestyle(this is living for example).
    Never give up is correct unless it’s concerning the microphone 🚫🎙️

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm ready to buy some Darcsport shirts with the Hawaii team on them. Koa and Bruce Irons as teammates? Hell yeah!

  • @michaelholm7266
    @michaelholm7266 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like a great team and just keep on going and dont listen to anything of people who are negative to you. Hugs from Norway....

  • @splocal
    @splocal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Braddah, keep surfing strong and making great content. You do a lot to promote surfing and show what our lifestyle is about. Wish you all the best with the new sponsor 🤙🏾

  • @huliodamous5684
    @huliodamous5684 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well done Koa-- got to do what's right for you and if this it that's great-- good that you've got Bruce as well -- your channel is da best -- great escape to be in your world surfing on the north shore and everywhere else- please keep sharing

  • @brianbenitez3551
    @brianbenitez3551 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you Koa !! When you have positive vibes good things happen !!

  • @todjohnman7347
    @todjohnman7347 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You would sell more this is livin brand …. But take their money while they still have it. AFFLICTION comes to mind with this branding.

    • @benlittlechilds1192
      @benlittlechilds1192 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      100%
      Take a lower lever Florence sponsorship even. This brand is lame.

    • @brittanynelson5808
      @brittanynelson5808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Affliction for sure

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It tottally stinks of Assfliction!

  • @stephenbrown664
    @stephenbrown664 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Koa, the new logo / team is growing on me.. Not so sure about the mic though. Glad you got to surf Super Karoke ( Malok ) and Pulau Karamajet Mentawai. Those two waves are up there with my all time favourites. Great barrel riding at Kandui. The wave suits your style perfectly..

  • @RobHall-gs9nx
    @RobHall-gs9nx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Koa! Holdin it down for tha braddahs! Keepin it core and local.

  • @lancejackson3618
    @lancejackson3618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck in this next chapter in your pro surfing life Koa. Thanks for all the amazing content over the years. Been following forever. Onwards and upwards. You're best is yet to come I'm sure of it. 🤙

  • @erikt6998
    @erikt6998 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Koa 🎉 I will be on the NS all November hope I get to see you surf pipe 🤙

  • @toddrathgeber3680
    @toddrathgeber3680 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey KOA, what was the eSIM you were sprooking a few eps back?

  • @diabolical1976
    @diabolical1976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Koa is solid proof one can be an amazing surfer, but also a giant kook.

  • @gtoz22
    @gtoz22 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Darc Sport is legit, they have some dope clothes. We need to start supporting smaller businesses.

  • @henryvanegas7799
    @henryvanegas7799 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Don't like they're Designs,just doesn't fit with SURFING? my opinion.

    • @DrMatthewHudson
      @DrMatthewHudson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't like your English

  • @graememichaelstephens4425
    @graememichaelstephens4425 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stoked to see mate your happy nfgu is what my dad told me as a kid go get em koa!!!!!

  • @LovemydogWaylon
    @LovemydogWaylon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All the success on your new journey Koa.

  • @Surfhound
    @Surfhound 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic. Congrats! Bruce one of best free surfers in the world during his time and best tube riders of all time! You guys are gonna crush it! Bruce looks healthy and young too. Love it. Quicksilver corporate greed strikes again!

  • @franciscoavila2095
    @franciscoavila2095 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I could totally see Koa crying inside the whole video

    • @grahamjarman
      @grahamjarman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      everyones crying bruh, but how u carry on is the difference

    • @julzylil
      @julzylil 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why

    • @civilsocietyprivateinteres1711
      @civilsocietyprivateinteres1711 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Na man, fuck quick xcel too, all the same media conglomerate, I respect a company that cares about their riders, hard to find nowadays, so many kids who rip so hard with no sticker, who 10 years ago woulda been surfing a billboard with all their sponsors

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is living was a clean brand for him. He got lured in with this bullshit.

  • @MikeWatson-p2j
    @MikeWatson-p2j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So sick. Congrats braddha

  • @kevinraysor1915
    @kevinraysor1915 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the new vibe good luck and congrats stay awesome koa.

  • @IsmaelRodriguez-fg6nc
    @IsmaelRodriguez-fg6nc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good sponsor move!
    More genuine company
    Cant go wrong when Max H is in your team!!!

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bruce?

  • @boxghostly2235
    @boxghostly2235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do the damn podcast with Nate bro! It’s my favorite pod that comes out once every 3 months lol

    • @brittanynelson5808
      @brittanynelson5808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% miss it so bad it's been months! We need more Eli Olson and Jack Germain too

  • @davotulipan5335
    @davotulipan5335 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gnarly team. Looking forward to seeing more of their gear.
    New Surf Industry would be sick.

  • @sarainberg4858
    @sarainberg4858 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it and also love this is living so don’t stop wearing that 😊

  • @L2828-e2n
    @L2828-e2n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats Koa! Ive been a subscriber since day 1. I know you touched on it briefly about the downfall of the major surf brands, but how did it go down? Did Quicksilver dissolve the entire team? Excited to tune in to your new adventures.

  • @Dill_dough20
    @Dill_dough20 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Never give up steroids

  • @guysmithson1835
    @guysmithson1835 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is living line can’t be beat! Cali people love it

  • @brooksbowman7562
    @brooksbowman7562 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am 68 years old and am super proud of you Koa!

  • @MVNGO_11
    @MVNGO_11 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible work! Killin it!

  • @benlittlechilds1192
    @benlittlechilds1192 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This brand is questionable …not a fan… too bro MMA rage vibe. "Fitting in Hawaii" as they say with surfers is a stretch.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can see it as a fit for old strung out Bruce, but this is a good look for Koa and his young audience.

  • @seekethwisdom.8429
    @seekethwisdom.8429 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations!

  • @Kalexlucero
    @Kalexlucero 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New gear is 🔥

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just heard about the sad passing of waterman, Tamayo Perry, on the news channels KHON and KITV.
    Koa, I have long heard of this man.
    And, I have always revered lifeguards.
    Lifeguards are especially heroic in Hawai'i.
    I am very sorry for Hawaii's loss.
    I am very sorry for the loss of a man who meant a lot to a lot of people, too. 😢

  • @johnscatcherd9928
    @johnscatcherd9928 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I said it when you were in Tahiti the whole upside-down thing with stranger things being a partner with Quick pissed me off. As a lifer growing up in Hawaii pretty much built the surf industry clothing in the bodyboarding industry as we were the fashionistas. I welcome you new sponsor I even told quick to get into the ski industry back in the day. So is the Wolves clothing connected to your new sponsor or is that connected to the other black shorts group lol. Well your growing and you need to also create your own sponsor to sponsor other surfers that will come. I remember when Sunny wife used to run the Hui shop store. Koa stay true to your own, love it and Happy Birthday to your bro the other day.

  • @sonblack1000
    @sonblack1000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shout outs to Brandon Wolff the OG!! Love from Aotearoa bruddah, all day!

  • @brittanynelson5808
    @brittanynelson5808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Curious to see how this collab works out...darc definitely has a much different vibe from qs and This is Livin so i'm curious to see how you blend their style with your own laid back Hawaiian way of life

  • @kimonokaoilasswell8110
    @kimonokaoilasswell8110 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations koa .

  • @ab-nz2mm
    @ab-nz2mm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    would love to know what happened with quiksilver

  • @MikeWatson-p2j
    @MikeWatson-p2j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Your gonna get so fit physically and mentally being on board with darcsport.. best decision for you.. NFGU!

  • @slynn5138
    @slynn5138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    You really gave up riding for Quiksilver for this Vato-Cholo brand? What were you thinking!! I think I saw them selling shirts at the East LA swap meet.

    • @surfr4evr2
      @surfr4evr2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can’t wait to see a bunch of groms rocking this gear hanging out at Cholo’s 😂 Wonder what color the bandannas are going to be? Hahaha

    • @benlittlechilds1192
      @benlittlechilds1192 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he was dropped.

  • @judyirving7631
    @judyirving7631 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AWESOME mate !! Good news. A company with real vision. World class athletes for sure. Go get em Koa.

  • @drock430
    @drock430 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You sound really excited not to be with Quiksilver. So now you joined a bodybuilding brand? Their logo is weird too..I don’t know man, Quiksilver was really loyal to you

    • @SimonInSanDiego
      @SimonInSanDiego 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Didn’t quicksilver drop everyone? Don’t think it was Koa’s choice.

    • @slynn5138
      @slynn5138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@SimonInSanDiego they still retained a lot of their riders. Griffin, Kanoa, Mikey and Rio just to name a few.

    • @darrenoakley4506
      @darrenoakley4506 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SimonInSanDiegothat’s what I’m saying, I don’t think it was his choice. Everyone keeps saying the same “why did you leave Quik?”, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t his decision at all, his contract was probably up and didn’t get renewed?

    • @SimonInSanDiego
      @SimonInSanDiego 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@darrenoakley4506 exactly

    • @lancejackson3618
      @lancejackson3618 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Quik dumped him. It’s that simple.

  • @grahamjarman
    @grahamjarman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    be cool to get bruce on
    in regards to the mic, a mix of w and w out

  • @Thehumboldtvlogger
    @Thehumboldtvlogger 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats! Cool sponsor!! Watching from HUMBOLDT county!!

  • @SuuuuuperSlam
    @SuuuuuperSlam 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Koa!

  • @mamarug4819
    @mamarug4819 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Oi Koa bra this shit looks good love the toughness style of the brand and you look a good fit in among those legends, you’ve proved your one of them. All badass motherfkers love it mate. Stoked for you
    So many negative dogs talking shit all full of it they are jealous of you …

    • @beaulandexavier5486
      @beaulandexavier5486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jealous of what, of being paid to promote that shit? Lol dude.

    • @joshvr2001
      @joshvr2001 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@beaulandexavier5486sooky boy

  • @johnrobinson4767
    @johnrobinson4767 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s going to happen with your merch?

  • @Gixflix1
    @Gixflix1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations Koa you are an ornament to free surfing...:)

  • @coffinn
    @coffinn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thought you were a huge Timberwolves fan when I first saw the hat. Not a fan of the mics enjoyed the ambient background sounds before

  • @oliscott7043
    @oliscott7043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    congrats koa

  • @I_still_use_winamp
    @I_still_use_winamp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats, mic sounded good

  • @thejakelinden
    @thejakelinden 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats KOA

  • @GrantHoskin
    @GrantHoskin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations

  • @fredericschilling6416
    @fredericschilling6416 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Idiots, the guy needs to make a living surfing. Chill boys, love this guy, he’s worth it. Surfed with his dad on No. Shore in the late 70s. Get it Koa.

  • @ImStabo
    @ImStabo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mic is great, good quality

  • @hokuinsai4299
    @hokuinsai4299 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Koa, do company sponsorships offer their team riders medical benefits?

  • @MikeHoncho69420
    @MikeHoncho69420 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Koa, what do you think about Anna linking up with Nyjah Huston in Japan? 👀

  • @MARCELO-BCN
    @MARCELO-BCN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    a big hug from Barcelona Koa friend 🤙

  • @OspreyVision
    @OspreyVision 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never Give Up! 🤙🤙🤙

  • @WastefulMedia
    @WastefulMedia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    So glad you got that mic dude, got that audio in hd

  • @MaintenanceDept-ys9gg
    @MaintenanceDept-ys9gg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Did Quicksilver pay for your trips? Will DarcSport be able to? Congrats!

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I doubt either did or will.