GNARLY downwind send! Maui to Molokai to Oahu on hydrofoil
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- I have had this idea of connecting Maui, Molokai, and Oahu on hydrofoil unassisted for a few months now. We have raced these channels before but only with an escort boat. I called up my friend Hobey Moss to join me and he was down! Enjoy the RAW POV action.
THIS WAS PERFORMED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. DO NOT ATTEMPT.
Imagine surfing at Waikiki, looking back for your next set, and all of a sudden you see these two approaching from the deep blue.
yea id be like thats a nice board. do they make them for men?
That's crazy. 20 years ago this is a full video part with sponsorship and Laird Hamilton talking about the science behind it. Today it's just this quiet video on youtube with 100k views. Props guys!
I’d only seen those hydrofoil boards with a motor attached to them, mind blowing how fast & far you can go with just the foils, leg power, and tons of youthful courage. Great adventure, awesome editing, great vid. Congrats to both of you - this one’s bound to stay in your hard-drive long enough to tell your own kids about it.😊
It has a motor lol how do you think it moves?
@@extremechimpout You couldn't be more wrong - the ones that do are called e-foils, where the "e" stands for their built in electric motor, which are the ones I mentioned I'd seen before. The ones this kid rides are fully autonomous and rely on water currents, balance and the pumping action you see him doing. The reason he makes it look so effortless is simply due to the fact that he is one of the best in the world at it, and his buddy is really good as well. The science behind this technology is fascinating and quite intricate - check out this vid explaining the physics of it all, though to be honest a lot of it goes beyond my comprehension - basically they work akin to airplane wings, where the water current as opposed to air beneath the wings creates the lift you see. Of note, all I've read since watching this vid mentions that it's extremely difficult to master them, and many suggest you need to be an experienced surfer first - the other option is learning with the e-powered ones.
Here's a deep dive into the physics: th-cam.com/video/fzig8JR2iT0/w-d-xo.html
He’s using the waves and currents also.
@@Ryan-go9wc Yeah and the engine
@@extremechimpoutlook at time stamp 11:32. No motor. These are human powered
That was an incredible Molokai to Oahu run. The channel looked glassy but you guys were flying on those bumps.
I didn’t know this was even possible, that’s awesome, you guys are nuts!
without a motor it isnt. he barely pumps at all....
"You caught a nugget from outside? Bro, we caught this wave all the way from Molokai..."
Aloha!
I am so glad you two did this together for mutual support and also for sharing it with a comrade.
This is science fiction come to science fact.
Next is Hawaii to California.
Idk about Hawaii to California, but maybe California to Alaska ?! Great fun thought right ?!!
Epic crossings, I’ve crossed the Ka’iwi channel 5 times by sailboat from LA. Seeing those swells brings back a flood of memories. There’s nothing like downwind swell riding.😎
Looks amazing! Thanks TH-cam algorithm, I got to know something cool that's new to me.
40 miles ?! Absolutely amazing man!!!! Fantastic fun!!!! Absolutely the greatest water adventure device EVER created: THE FOIL. 🎤 drop.💯
Something so satisfying about watching the foil blade cut through the water. I need to try this. Thank you for sharing this adventure. Loved watching it. ...I'd need like a heavy duty mini umbrella that I could deploy to pull me when my legs get tired...that is one hell of a work out.
Epic ride!! It would be great to see the angle from on the board, right behind you. Those "flying" moments with your arms out - the viewer would just FEEL it with you, visually. So beautiful! Mahalo for this uplifting video! 🌺 🌺 🌺
For all of you wondering what’s powering them - they are riding the same open ocean swells that surfers ride when they come close to shore and break. The difference with the foils is that there is so little resistance that they are able to ride swells that are moving quickly and are not very steep.
I never knew hydrofoils could surf ocean swells! What an amazing feat, thanks for sharing your journey. I’m envious of that freedom 😊
Thank you Jack for the video! This is absolutely awe inducing video.
From ripping Blalock to crossing channels. You are living a good life! Hello from Oregon 😊
The fact that this is possible is mind blowing to me. You guys kick ass!!
he did it with a motor he removed for the full shot of the foil to appear to be able to do something no one else can
wow dudes. This is my introduction to hydrofoil... 😂😂😂😂 coolest video ive seen in a long time. Great job
Incredible.. so stoked you made it ❤
Wow the freedom of that moment in life.. I felt that
The blue of that water will forever amaze me!!
🤙🏽 this video giving me flashbacks on my journeys through the Ka’iwi channel and Pailolo too. Na Wahine o Ke Kai 5x. Never a dull moment lots of mental thoughts tho. So awesome you guys did without escort boats. Just send um, one speed kine.. 😂 Solid. Mahalo fo Sharing🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽😂
love it. Just a bag of water and a paddle, Need to get into this sport. SLAY
Amazing. I didn't know this was possible. Wow. A knee workout for sure
Watching this at 2am on the upper west side of Manhattan. Didn’t know this even existed. Clearly, I have to go down the YT black hole on this. Guess I’m going into work late tomorrow
i dont know anything about hydrofoiling but this is so sick!!!
I love bros. So much bro.
Fearless and brave!!
Well done both of yall
Great job guys. A true adventure. Very inspirational. I will save this video and may contact you soon for an even more interesting challenge.
Unreal send boys!!🔥Incredible footy too!
Absolutely awesome you guys, epic achievement.
This was a really great effort! So glad you guys made it without any trouble!
insane send some people would think twice before doing that on an actual boat!
Thank you for sharing this, really nice edit. The second downwinder with the violin music is particularly nice to watch 🤩. Also insane performance.
That was incredible! I dream of doing that on kiteboard (I don't actually kiteboard) and I've sailed that on a 36' boat but you did it on a stick. I'm laughing at teh surfers in Waiks like " Where did you guys come form?"
the conditions at the end looked dreamy.. fast and clean..I don't do DW but kite and wing now. 65yo just started. From Alaska hard to be a waterperson LOL
I love your channel... Soon you all will be giving hydrofoils away. I live in Oxnard California, love to you send it to Channel Islands... if possible!
Epic, and what a magical experience to be out there with the birds (Laysan Albatross I think?) dynamic soaring the waves.
worlds biggest playground at your disposal! so awesome for you. living the best life.
The cameraman swimming beside him:
🏊🏻😫🏊🏻🥵🏊🏻😫🏊🏻🥵😮💨
How awesome is that! Congrats guys❤
I dont understand much of this but I am very impressed
I have _never_ heard of this sport until now and I'm fascinated by the mechanics of it. I'd love to model those wings and run some CFD on them to see how they generate lift and what performance improvements could be made.
Madness. Props to you both!
This is gnarly, not many can say they have done something like this.
F'ing love it. Congrats. Keep pushing limits!
It’s so interesting. I really want to know the mechanics behind it. Cool video brah thanks for sharing
Great video! Insane treck!
What did I just watch? Man that’s crazy. Like you think they would at least have a kite.
Subscribed. How much for one of those hydrofoils? All who love freedom should Love this!
Insane, love it. Now you're voyaging!!
I love those brand new 2003 Toyota Tacomas!
Nice! Next up -- Oahu to Kalapaki Bay
Very impressive, foils on everything! What would've been useful would've been a map with some marks on it to show the route...
Oahu to Kaua'i next?!?! Awesome send...great video! Aloha!!
that's really far... and would require a lot of prep and planning... I dont even like flying my plane over that much open water.. let alone a hydrofoil. i'm sure the difficulty in that is at least 1000x more than maui to molokai. kert. lanai hawaii.
@@kertshuster7840 stay tuned...
Epic! All time! Wanna know what it felt like: Fear? Exhausting? Easier/harder than you thought? Did you guys take a break or one shot? You should send this in to Good Morning America or similar show! Mahalo!
Thank you! It was amazing. There’s so much energy in these channels and to get to do them without an escort really shows you how small you are. It’s really easy to get caught up in the mix when you’re racing and there’s other competitors and other boats around you . But when you’re solo, it’s a whole nother level of excitement and adrenaline. Pure concentration and pure flow state - extremely relaxing to be honest.
I've e-foiled before, and I am not understanding how you guys are able to cover so much distance with so little pumping?! I need to learn this when I am in hawaii next!
Shortest ancient Hawaiian voyage:
Incredible! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nice Brahhh, you took off right down the street from my place in Napili. Aloha
I could feel your stoke. Glad you believed and made it happen.
Dang so you’re saying I could just cruise after the ferry from NY to CT? Looks sick! If I weren’t rightfully scared of the ocean you’d probably catch me on the news… or maybe not cause I could totally cheat with our unused boat.
Dude that was psycho, crushed it.
Yeah Boys!!!! This gets me stoked on the July Races!!!
Epic lads, love from Sydney
Rad! sooooooo cool
Aloha. That was insane.
Impressive
somebody sponsor this guy
Super dope and inspiring! Thanks for your energy and spirit, Boyz!! Aloha!
Super cool!! Just love it!
wow wow wow to this! Epic send braddas
Amazing! I'd love to learn. It's probably a lot harder than it looks tho'!
Heard pan pans bout sup boarders headed to Oahu from Molokai. Glad to see you guys made it.
Frick yeah boys! That’s insane, good job!!
You guys are real Waterman excellent
could you make video from Maui to Big Island? big challenge?
No boats really, no shit, no assist. The backup is a helly, if you get a hold of them. The sharks are real, so better keep that speed up!
This is freaking amazing! Island to island on foils! So I don't understand, how do they keep going? What's providing the forward push? Whatever it is, it's very cool. Well done lads.
Epic video. 🙌🏼
Epic footage! That's almost as impressive as the downwinding. Well done guys! You were clearly tripping at the end of the video and rightly so. Amazing achievement!
What Code gear was Hobey on?
Thank you! It was insane! Hobey was 770R and 135 tail. Short Fues.
Wow, so epic! Glad this vid found me :)
15:00 did you ID those cool birds?
proof that "you can just do things"
Ive done that Pailolo crossing in my two man kayak with my friend flying a kite in the front. So fun
So no motor? Just pump a few times and you will fly for how long? That looks insane. Have you ever crashed into a turtle or a shark or something that made you go flying head first? Tell me about it. Aloha. Im just freediving.
Wondering the same. Like do they literally foil 100% of the time? Need to know more, really want to get into this.
They are surfing the swells that travel downwind. The paddling and pumping help build or maintain speed as they catch swells or move between swells, most of the energy for the trip comes from the waves. This takes incredible skill and guts to ride this far.
@@cmbakerxx what happens if he falls into the water? Can he start swimming like this again?
What happen if you lose Moment and fall of board can you just bounce it back up?
Brave. Crazy.... be Safe!
Did you guys ever spot any Tigers out there? Just curious!
Huge Props!! Aloha!
Tethered to the board or not, whatever is in the backpack better be a substitute for a surfing vest because without some sort of life jacket would make this one of the most stupid things I've ever seen.
Super cool! You should have a vfh .
god mode, full send
How did the waves / a wave, affect the airfoil, as compared to, for instance, a calm surface? Life vests a must…
This wouldn't be possible without waves. That's why they have to go downwind.
If you're on calm waters you'd have to be pumping with you legs non-stop. You can see them riding the waves
@@jsmit9484 Thanks for your comment! (Cool! I had previously seen riders doing just that (constant pumping), and couldn't understand the riders here having looong cruising time. The small sail was even nicer! Too late for me now, but at least I know what fun it could have been. I'll have to have fun vicariously! Take care!)
Brah!....that was bad-azz!......lol.....and no escort boat too!
Epic. That last music track was sick, what is it? Need that for my playlist.
Please do it again with drone footage lol
That was amazing. Is it exhausting? How did you get home?
AWESOMENESS!!!
Pretty amazing what you can do without any power assistance. But I'd rather have anything than the 'music'. Wind noise would be better.