Burton: "That's head high dude! I swear to God that's head h.... At least bigger than it looks man!" That guy needs to be cast in a surf movie as himself.
As someone who has a physical limitation that prevents me from surfing, these videos are therapeutic for me. It may seem weird, but just watching them actually improves my balance, never expected that. I especially enjoy the Great Lakes videos, there's something special about them. Thank you, Ben!
Just watching surf movies ,other surfers or even just thinking intently about it actually makes a surfer better at it. Its Mind Surfing, so you are feeling that ,too. Standing and full mobility is not a requirement to surf, in New Hampshire we have surf events for Wounded Warriors(veterans) and Surfing with Smiles(folks w development disabilities) that have a hard time getting out there alone. Check into that if you like ,there are lots of vids on youtube ,maybe theres a way to get you surfing someday!
@@zak-a-roo264 Thank you so much for the info, I will look into it. It's an inner ear thing I've struggled with for much of my life, really messes with balance and perspective. I do want to get surfing, though, so maybe I can improve that situation, with these videos and a little program. I am planning on going to the Great Lakes this summer, and would love to get up on a board for once without falling over, lol. Really appreciate your reply.
@@kmarc3998 Do you know Eric Karlsson? He has a great climbing channel and within the last year has been dealing with significant balance issues related to a health issue.
@@aidanloeser4890 I am not familiar with him, but I will check out his channel, this would be really interesting for me, I would like to see how he has dealt with balance issues. Thank you so much for the tip, that is so kind of you to let me know.
@Ivy Lynne I love watching the kiters!!! I'm going to try it one day it looks amazing. Rigs are so expensive though. Maybe if they give us more stimulus I can add it to my tax return and buy one lol
@FreshwaterFloof yeah, it dips into real cold for a couple weeks in seacoat NH, and only some of that is really bad , the ocean stays pretty warm, never dealt with ice of any kind except river outflows
There's a clip on the 7:57 mark of a giant Indian totem. I recognized the artist right away. These are located all around the USA and abroad - gifted by Peter Wolf Toth the artist. You can find one here in my town of Ocean City MD and another in Bethany Beach. Some are pretty old and others replaced or restored. The installation is collectively referred to as 'Trail of the Wispering Giants'. Apparently there was one in Atlantic City, but according to Wikipedia it is missing. Ben, I think you should try to track it down.
All the Lake guys are legends... Burton and Clay are legends in the Nub Nation lore. Burt and his Kelly Slaker claim and knowledge is classic and Clay with his Indi roots and his hospitality... nothing but love for these guys. They put the S in stoked and the P in pysched! For the Dream! NNFTW!
You are an American surf icon Ben. Truly. Keep the stoke alive bro! We love your content here in Wisconsin! Best of luck in all of your endeavors, and a hearty congratulations on your engagement!🏄♂️🤙👍🍻😎
I grew up in Ludington a small town on Lake Michigan. I live now 1.5 hours south in Holland another town on LM . I loved ur vid on The Great Lakes and they are truly Great!
Your brand is getting around!! a couple of days ago I saw in TORONTO someone drive by with a signature BG underboard liner on their surfboard! Congrats!
By far my favorite video of yours! Glad you can come out and enjoy our lakes! You should definitely come check out the rock pile in grand haven Michigan sometime and surf the wall!
In California if you drop in on someone ......it's a fight ! In the great lakes if you drop in on someone.........it's a high five ! You gotta love surfers in the Midwest ! Only in America baby ! Whoooooooo !
I can totally relate. Having moved from SoCal to Southwest Florida (Gulf coast). I would have never thought I could be stoked on the small/mushy, and chunky disorganized/chop we typically get. FOR THE DREAM!!
I moved to CLE from Lake Tahoe, and man I know that transition can be rough at first. Welcome to town, and 'hopefully see you out at Edgewater this winter!
From one PA brother who moved to NJ to another - you rock, bro! Thank you for being an inspiration to chase the dream...even when it is in the Keystone State🤙
Is there a specific board you need to surf the lake? I really want to learn but I'm kind of stuck as to what works better for the lakes out of all the typical boards. I'm also considering bodyboarding or skimboarding at first but not sure on that yet.
I remember seeing footage of waves on the Great Lakes years ago and I have been intrigued ever since. You're lucky to have scored it many times. Keep the dream alive mate yeewwww
Great vlog!! Keep up the great work!! Your videos are always incredible!! Can’t wait until you head back to Washington State. Keep doing what you are doing!!
I live in FL but lived in PA as a kid. In 4th grade I had to pick a county in PA to do a report on. I picked Erie Co. I ordered some tourism brochures that said about body surfing as a recreational activity. It never occurred to me that people could actually surf the waves there. Our idea of surfing involved driving down to Ocean City MD for the weekend....I lived in Lancaster which is closer to the ocean than the lake but man it would be so cool to go back and surf my native state.
Yeah Ben! Knew right away you were the novelty king when you found my slabby wave the first time you surfed Superior in Minnesota and busted your radiator (on that big rock in the parking lot I presume because I busted up my front bumper trying to do the U-Turn in front of it haha). Try to get to the North Shore in MN around tax day (April 15), there is always a huge swell during that week every year it seems, plus the water is two degrees warmer then to boot! Yeww!
You already know!!!!!! 100/100 bro!!! I’m in the vlog and not even stoked! Haha just kidding. Great overview of the Lakes Crew! Thanks Ben........and Jordan!! You guys rock!🤙🏻🤘🏻🔥
This has me pumped! Thanks! I still have Superior (tried and got skunked this year) and Erie for some states. Having a hard time figuring out when Erie will be good for Ohio and PA. Thanks for all the stoke!!!
Burton: "That's head high dude! I swear to God that's head h.... At least bigger than it looks man!" That guy needs to be cast in a surf movie as himself.
i swear to god this phrase transcends languages, nations, and borders.
Best line of the video!😂
As someone who has a physical limitation that prevents me from surfing, these videos are therapeutic for me. It may seem weird, but just watching them actually improves my balance, never expected that. I especially enjoy the Great Lakes videos, there's something special about them. Thank you, Ben!
Just watching surf movies ,other surfers or even just thinking intently about it actually makes a surfer better at it. Its Mind Surfing, so you are feeling that ,too. Standing and full mobility is not a requirement to surf, in New Hampshire we have surf events for Wounded Warriors(veterans) and Surfing with Smiles(folks w development disabilities) that have a hard time getting out there alone. Check into that if you like ,there are lots of vids on youtube ,maybe theres a way to get you surfing someday!
@@zak-a-roo264 Thank you so much for the info, I will look into it. It's an inner ear thing I've struggled with for much of my life, really messes with balance and perspective. I do want to get surfing, though, so maybe I can improve that situation, with these videos and a little program. I am planning on going to the Great Lakes this summer, and would love to get up on a board for once without falling over, lol. Really appreciate your reply.
@@kmarc3998 Do you know Eric Karlsson? He has a great climbing channel and within the last year has been dealing with significant balance issues related to a health issue.
@@aidanloeser4890 I am not familiar with him, but I will check out his channel, this would be really interesting for me, I would like to see how he has dealt with balance issues. Thank you so much for the tip, that is so kind of you to let me know.
Remember, the best surfer in the line up is the one with the biggest smile.
False, the more stickers = more skill
Happiness must be earned by good choices and dedication so get up everyday and charge your dreams like Ben.
Surfing the Lakes is like seeing Mavericks for the first time. You don't think it exhists until you see it.
Lake Michigan is our church. Every time I get in the water I feel closer to God
That's me in the Atlantic. I struggled with the Higher Power part of recovery until I chose the Ocean. It makes everything right in my brain.
Probably because you're freezing to death lmao. All jokes aside i think that is why we all love surfing getting closer to nature and ourselves
@@kendalldavis99 that does cross the mind sometimes lol
@Ivy Lynne I love watching the kiters!!! I'm going to try it one day it looks amazing. Rigs are so expensive though. Maybe if they give us more stimulus I can add it to my tax return and buy one lol
Did I ask
No lie, Great Lakes surfers show up in New Hampshire in the middle of winter stoking on how warm it is here, no ice chunks floating in the lineup.
40s is a lot easier to surf than 30s esp without awful onshore trash winds
@FreshwaterFloof yeah, it dips into real cold for a couple weeks in seacoat NH, and only some of that is really bad , the ocean stays pretty warm, never dealt with ice of any kind except river outflows
Dig that you featured Frenchie in the video! He's by far Western New York's best surfer.
Alwaaayyys awesomeness...
You gotta do lake huron! I'm going to attempt it on a sup board here in Michigan.
There's a clip on the 7:57 mark of a giant Indian totem. I recognized the artist right away. These are located all around the USA and abroad - gifted by Peter Wolf Toth the artist. You can find one here in my town of Ocean City MD and another in Bethany Beach. Some are pretty old and others replaced or restored. The installation is collectively referred to as 'Trail of the Wispering Giants'. Apparently there was one in Atlantic City, but according to Wikipedia it is missing. Ben, I think you should try to track it down.
Such a cool look into surfing fresh water lakes! your the man gravy!! YEWW!!!
All the Lake guys are legends... Burton and Clay are legends in the Nub Nation lore. Burt and his Kelly Slaker claim and knowledge is classic and Clay with his Indi roots and his hospitality... nothing but love for these guys. They put the S in stoked and the P in pysched!
For the Dream!
NNFTW!
This hit me right in the feels brother! Love it, as always thanks for the stoke. Kelly Slaker for the win!!!!
Thanks Ben Gravy from a long time Great Lakes Surfer since 1984.
Being a lake surfer myself I straight up love your lake surfing videos
You are an American surf icon Ben. Truly. Keep the stoke alive bro! We love your content here in Wisconsin! Best of luck in all of your endeavors, and a hearty congratulations on your engagement!🏄♂️🤙👍🍻😎
Thanks Ben! You make our Great Lakes better!!
I grew up in Ludington a small town on Lake Michigan. I live now 1.5 hours south in Holland another town on LM . I loved ur vid on The Great Lakes and they are truly Great!
Your brand is getting around!! a couple of days ago I saw in TORONTO someone drive by with a signature BG underboard liner on their surfboard! Congrats!
killing it!!!!! _**_
Thanks for the props, Ben! We love whatever waves we get out here in Western Michigan!
Great tribute to those who call it home. Some great waves too!
Got that same feeling with North Sea surfing.
Thanks for always inspiring 🤙🏼 For the Dream! Yewwww.....
By far my favorite video of yours! Glad you can come out and enjoy our lakes! You should definitely come check out the rock pile in grand haven Michigan sometime and surf the wall!
Great Lake Documentary.
God Bless The Great Lakes! Super stoked with the content LEGEND!
These guys are dedicated to what they do. Thats hard ass surfing if I ever seen it. Well worth the effort as you can see by the waves,but burrrr.
Been surfing Lake Erie for almost 10 years. It seems like every time I surf I say, “that was the best lake session ever”
Really awesome and well written.
Well done and thoughtful tribute.
Thanks for the love Bro! I will surf with you in Lake Erie off the Ohio shores. Whatever it takes. 🤙🏼❤️
You’re amazing! Keep living the dream. 🌊
Love surfing w Frenchie! Nice vid..made me miss my home lake spots.
Presque Isle, Pa brings the thunder!
Mad respect Mr. Gravy for representing Great Lakes surfing ;). You nailed what's so great about it for those of us surfing the icy waters : - ).
This is getting me psyched to get back in the water...Thanks Ben!
Nice narrative , you nailed it both surfing and people, no doubt you have soul . Blessings
Thanks for sharing your passion
This is such a sick vid Ben!
Thanks Ben 💜
Amazing! The vibe from those surfers is incredible. Congratz and i hope i see more lake surfing
In California if you drop in on someone ......it's a fight ! In the great lakes if you drop in on someone.........it's a high five ! You gotta love surfers in the Midwest ! Only in America baby ! Whoooooooo !
Thank you for this! I just moved to Sheboygan from CCTX, looking forward to getting out there!
Ben every time you drop I video I go get my stuff ready for the next day. Have been surfing everyday no breaks for 3 months now.
12:34 Straight up! How do you really feel about lake surfing! Excellent video my friend...
Always shredding and great video as usual!! I want to see a gravy/JOB round..river wave run!
Just another great blog
Yew stoked on the new VLOG it must be hard uploading so much but it's really nice for the viewers to get some fresh content all the time thanks Ben!
Really enjoyed this narrative style video, looking forward to seeing what's next!
Bro the looks so fun hope you had the best time
Love it! Thanks Ben for keeping the stoke alive!!
Awesome share Ben!
Gave me goosebumps man! Awesome!
I can totally relate. Having moved from SoCal to Southwest Florida (Gulf coast). I would have never thought I could be stoked on the small/mushy, and chunky disorganized/chop we typically get. FOR THE DREAM!!
great tunes + epic surfing... what more could you want?
Thanks for this Ben! I just moved from San Diego to Cleveland and this definitely got me more stoked about it. #LakeBoog
I moved to CLE from Lake Tahoe, and man I know that transition can be rough at first. Welcome to town, and 'hopefully see you out at Edgewater this winter!
Great Lake Nukage! Inspiring!
In Australia we just don't have the size of lakes to produce wind swell as big as you are surfing on - stay psyched
@@jonathanhoover2617 interesting how often does it fire and where in Aus?
Another great video!
From one PA brother who moved to NJ to another - you rock, bro! Thank you for being an inspiration to chase the dream...even when it is in the Keystone State🤙
I learned to surf on the lakes and still dream about getting some waves. Every time I go back home I always make it to the beach for a session.
Is there a specific board you need to surf the lake? I really want to learn but I'm kind of stuck as to what works better for the lakes out of all the typical boards. I'm also considering bodyboarding or skimboarding at first but not sure on that yet.
Thanks for the stoke Ben !
Amazing video !!!
I remember seeing footage of waves on the Great Lakes years ago and I have been intrigued ever since. You're lucky to have scored it many times. Keep the dream alive mate yeewwww
I live by one of those surf spots in Indiana. Awesome video.
I love you Ben!!
Burtons so hype haha. Lake Michigan's the best!
Totally Epic winter surf sesh! For the Dream!
That was COOL DUDE!!!!!!😎🤙⚡️
Mind is blown by the waves on the lakes ! You said it Ben out there 🤙
Great vlog!! Keep up the great work!! Your videos are always incredible!! Can’t wait until you head back to Washington State. Keep doing what you are doing!!
Interesting mini-doc.
That’s awesome! Would love to see you in west Michigan sometime.
down for it !
Thanks for the content Ben.. Loving the Great Lakes vid,keep kickin your vids out brotha..
I live in FL but lived in PA as a kid. In 4th grade I had to pick a county in PA to do a report on. I picked Erie Co. I ordered some tourism brochures that said about body surfing as a recreational activity. It never occurred to me that people could actually surf the waves there. Our idea of surfing involved driving down to Ocean City MD for the weekend....I lived in Lancaster which is closer to the ocean than the lake but man it would be so cool to go back and surf my native state.
Ah oui, Aurelian. Allo mon ami. We will surf again one of these days.
Burton a buddy of my dads, cool to see you surfin with em
lake Michigan never disappoints 🤘🤘
Sums up the lake surfing experience so well!! 👏🏼👏🏼
awesome video peace
Great vlog Ben the great lakes amazing some nice peaks, those surfers there are so stoked wow. 🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️
Yeah Ben! Knew right away you were the novelty king when you found my slabby wave the first time you surfed Superior in Minnesota and busted your radiator (on that big rock in the parking lot I presume because I busted up my front bumper trying to do the U-Turn in front of it haha).
Try to get to the North Shore in MN around tax day (April 15), there is always a huge swell during that week every year it seems, plus the water is two degrees warmer then to boot! Yeww!
you're killing it ben!
Okay, nice character content .Good work editing.Over all enjoyable🤙
Thanks for sharing the stoke man, it's easier to get into wet wetsuits in the frigid temps after watching your videos.
You already know!!!!!! 100/100 bro!!! I’m in the vlog and not even stoked! Haha just kidding. Great overview of the Lakes Crew! Thanks Ben........and Jordan!! You guys rock!🤙🏻🤘🏻🔥
Nice cameo Jvern cool video Ben🤙
Thank god for hyper flex! Best suits on the market! Yeeww
This has me pumped! Thanks! I still have Superior (tried and got skunked this year) and Erie for some states. Having a hard time figuring out when Erie will be good for Ohio and PA. Thanks for all the stoke!!!
Great video where do i go around Cleveland for most slabbing waves? I would be so grateful for some direction. 🙏
Awesome. Kubi
bert should be ambassador for the lake surfing scene his stoke is infectious
Lake Superior, Lake Huron and even Lake Ontario at some spots, awesome sessions to be had.. gets oceanlike conditions right about now.
Respect Ben
Represent Michigan!
Awesome 👏
Burly men keepin' the stoke 🤙🤙🤙
Lake Legend.....