RAW XXL ULUWATU PADDLE SESSION JUNE 2023 | Koa Smith's Epic Surfing Adventure

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  • Join professional surfer Koa Smith on an unforgettable journey as he conquers the massive XXL waves at Uluwatu during the first major swell of the 2023 summer surf season. In this raw and exhilarating POV experience, Koa shares his mindset and approach to taming this beast of a wave.
    Experience the adrenaline rush as Koa paddles out into the awe-inspiring Uluwatu lineup, battling nature's fury and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in surfing. Witness his fearless maneuvers and incredible skills as he takes on towering waves.
    Through this epic surf session, Koa provides valuable insights and perspectives on the mental and physical challenges he faces, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of an elite surfer. Learn how he strategizes, reads the waves, and makes split-second decisions to navigate the massive breaks.
    Whether you're a seasoned surfer seeking inspiration or simply an adventure enthusiast looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience, this video is a must-watch. Witness the power, beauty, and raw energy of Uluwatu's XXL waves as Koa Smith pushes the limits.
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  • @KyleDove11
    @KyleDove11 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    always love the joy and humor you bring to surfing. thanks for the content you put out. it's such a treat.

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @kimiams3279
    @kimiams3279 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOOOOOW!!!! I AM SO AMAZED AND EXILLERATED AT THE SAME TIME WATCHING THIS VIDEO!!!!😲😳 I recently just started watching surfing videos...as the one popped up...the awful loss of the gentleman... Mikala Jones...😲 so sorry to hear of it...😧💔...I WAS LIKE WOW! WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICTURES HE WAS ABLE TO TAKE OF THESE GIANT TUBES!!!..🤯...SOOOO PERFECT & BLESSED TO WITNESS SOMETHING SO MAJESTIC!!! ❤ I have NEVER been surfing..nor do I live anywhere near an ocean...probably a good thing being my family would NEVER see me.🏖🏝..I would wanna live on the beach and just be in total AMAZEMENT CON---STANT---LY!!!..😉..lol..THAT IS NO JOKE!!! Just ask my family...😂🤣😂...I ABSOLUTELY love the water...soooo Relaxing and therapeutic...🤗.My family and I have been to the ocean only couple of times..S.Carolina and Panama City Beach Florida...WE NEVER EVER WITNESSED HUMUNGOUS WAVES LIKE THAT!!!....we have watched the movie.. "Soul Surfer"...lol...I know..I know...I'm lame...😂🤣..GOSH!...I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH YOU and with ANYONE who can master or... even who attempts to master a wave or "TUBE"..😁..OMGOODNESS!!!!...THE PURE BEAUTY...this video you have done is BRILLIANT...feels like I'm there with you..hearing the roar of the wave.. seeing how much strength it takes to keep going... and being able to see through the wave and touch it!!!....just witnessing the pure power of God and how He has created the ocean do what it does!!! You must feel so close to Him and definately humbled by this spectacular ride... certainly to possess the ability to be able to Ride the waves like this!.🤯...I FEEL SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR NOT EVEN MY SON!!! LOL!!🤗 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!!!...IM DEFINATLY KEEPING THIS IN MY SAVE so I can WATCH ANY TIME when having a hard day at my job..I can forget about the mayhem for a while...and just enjoy the REMARKABLE view!!!🥰🌊🏝🏖😎

  • @patricknoveski6409
    @patricknoveski6409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stoked you take us out w u. Such a magic place Indo.
    Been there twice. Before earthquake. Proper Bawa, and multi other spots. Just mindblowing how many spots .
    Stoked on your big EDDIE TUBE.

  • @ap5194
    @ap5194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😂 Man I was smiling the whole time, usually I skip the talking part when I watch other surfers vlogs but you make me laugh too freaking much not sure why. Please don't stop making videos

  • @thedarwinsnatchers6745
    @thedarwinsnatchers6745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a legend.... frickin charging.... love how down to earth and real u are🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏼

  • @cjod33
    @cjod33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so lucky to have made my way through the cave long before the madning crowds of today. The last time,6yr ago was definitely my last.
    Enjoy the crowds n hassle of today's Bali.
    Bali in the seventies and early eighties was another planet all together. Nothing like the horrible Kuta of today.

  • @raff23able
    @raff23able ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very chill and good vibes.

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great session thanks for the show we all appreciate the
    Koa Adventure channel.

  • @dmitriterletski648
    @dmitriterletski648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surfed Bali 2 times. Each time I was reminded of the level of fitness it required to be present there and not panic and all that. Waves were way faster than I was used to surfing in Cali and Mexico. Reef is right below you in the clear water. Scary and exciting - all at the same time. Waves were not as high, head and a half to double over and it was busy at the line up. Thanks for bringing these great memories... Surf's up!!!

  • @KatIronsGirl
    @KatIronsGirl ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a glorious piece of art, mate !
    You’re truly becoming a master of your craft.
    Those waves gotta be stoked as well 🎉😊

  • @nickortcoski6769
    @nickortcoski6769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the outside corner segment Koa, keep it going!

  • @taylorthompson4212
    @taylorthompson4212 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Koa you’re a true role model man. I remember seeing you in the lineup a few times on Kauai ripping as a grom. Amazing to see the positive impact you’ve made in the surf world 🤙

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you bru 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @cesarredondogonzalez7105
    @cesarredondogonzalez7105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful vlog Koa!!!

  • @AndrewCooperr
    @AndrewCooperr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stoked to see you dropping vlogs again, love the positive vibes on your videos. It's what surfing is all about, connecting to your mind, body & soul!

  • @danielinfini1660
    @danielinfini1660 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such good energy in here, thank you. Love the positive vibe you bring and especially the pointers on where to position yourself in a set, how to read it. And locate yourself like you mentioned..marking a palm tree up close and a mountain far away. Helps us all be safer and happier :-) Mahalo brotha🤙

  • @chrisculpen9205
    @chrisculpen9205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good stuff brotha!❤🏴‍☠🤙🏼

  • @nicholasgold3806
    @nicholasgold3806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Koa sending it 🔥🔥

  • @craigrodgers1004
    @craigrodgers1004 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Epic session and great video!

  • @Kittysoftpaws989
    @Kittysoftpaws989 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Koa should have won the Surf Show that was on last year - he was the best surfer. Koa surfs to live and lives to surf. Look how long he was caught underwater, he's such an amazing surfer, love his videos. He's super cute too and so are his brothers.

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your support! Appreciate you!

  • @gilles4176
    @gilles4176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wauw!!! so realistic, so pure! thanks for showing this amazing video Koa

  • @mikeholman9544
    @mikeholman9544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a magician! That was insane! It got my heart racing just watching you shred! Great job, keep it coming!🤙🏄‍♂️🥜🙏

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 🙇🏼‍♂️🌋

  • @hollyreinhardt1277
    @hollyreinhardt1277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Riding those monster walls! what a life 🌏🛰

  • @Hairyheraldo
    @Hairyheraldo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genuinely good person all around. Stoked we get to kick it 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @mountainssea9642
    @mountainssea9642 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Even the studs get nervous on a big day. Loved the play by play and how in tune you are. Those were some absolute bombs and right after you took a beating.
    You’re a Jedi mate. Sub’d.

  • @superdad942
    @superdad942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THX Koa! intimate walk through. WHAT A SICK WAVE goofie foot unite lol

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yess! It’s fun walking you guys thru my thoughts. I learn a lot from it! Kinda like live journalling

  • @dylanpeterson-310
    @dylanpeterson-310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sick

  • @monicacampbell4600
    @monicacampbell4600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And he comes out the other side at 5:51!!! It's cool seeing you so relaxed, especially after that wipeout in the second wave. YEEEEEWWWWW! Terrific rides, Mr. Smith. 🌊💙

  • @harukrentz435
    @harukrentz435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This POV surfing is amazing, terima kasih! 😍

  • @twisteddigital
    @twisteddigital ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great session, thanks for the pov.

  • @danielhurley2925
    @danielhurley2925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's my local break. Great to see you surf it. I don't surf it at that seize 😂

  • @liramcohen142
    @liramcohen142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Speechless!!!

  • @seancallahan1312
    @seancallahan1312 ปีที่แล้ว

    13 seconds in. Already hit like. This is what I hope to see, thanks for taking us there. Those of us who can't go in person anymore.

  • @bondisteve3617
    @bondisteve3617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. Your doin' well.

  • @somanypossibilities111
    @somanypossibilities111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the perspective

  • @mikekn7033
    @mikekn7033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!

  • @delizcas76
    @delizcas76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Koa
    Watching You, enjoying the surf, and the talks you do with us 🔝🧠
    The footage superb
    The place, crew and people 👌
    After swimming that is what i enjoy a lot, watching you is my second boost to me 🫡
    i admire you a lot, you have a lot of intelligence, charisma, charm, drive, and you inspire and motivate me to keep going, thanks for that 🤝
    Greetings from mexico 🇲🇽✋

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🌹🌹

  • @michaelmcconnell7302
    @michaelmcconnell7302 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    late afternoon backlit waves are the best

  • @peterhanssens7260
    @peterhanssens7260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice, relaxing and funny to watch after a day of mountain biking here in Beautiful British Columbia, many thanks. 😎

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds fast and wild!!!

    • @peterhanssens7260
      @peterhanssens7260 ปีที่แล้ว

      @itskoasmith Yup, on a Giant no less. Great mountain biking here and in the interior, the Okanagan, around a place called Vernon. Surfing in Tofino on Vancouver Island !!

  • @RebeccaEloisa
    @RebeccaEloisa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. I just surfed in Uluwatu and it was incredible ❤

    • @gallivantstravels
      @gallivantstravels ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome Rebecca. I hope your not bullshitting.

    • @cory_hugs7850
      @cory_hugs7850 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gallivantstravels😂

  • @keiperkins
    @keiperkins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous place/film. Always good to hear your thoughts as you go. Good stuff

  • @carolzupkas6421
    @carolzupkas6421 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a lot of fun!😊

  • @Kimberly-mx6ie
    @Kimberly-mx6ie ปีที่แล้ว

    Koa ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @donovan.t1991
    @donovan.t1991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏👏👏

  • @carlosantoniotabernilla
    @carlosantoniotabernilla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was epic!

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Youtube.University101
    @Youtube.University101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful bro

  • @owwwkinky
    @owwwkinky 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wicked bro!

  • @jameyairmail
    @jameyairmail ปีที่แล้ว

    Super! Great! Nice!

  • @mattm6654
    @mattm6654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was awesome, it IS so amazing the different feelings u get from surfing, such a good edit - felt like i was in that session, felt super present in ur session !!!

  • @jbcaptain11
    @jbcaptain11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content. Keep it up

  • @spencer6145
    @spencer6145 ปีที่แล้ว

    good show, my man! cheers.

  • @lienpisters7646
    @lienpisters7646 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm loving the music too 🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅

  • @user-du6ow6hd6k
    @user-du6ow6hd6k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Koa your so good

  • @user-hh4bx3nx4q
    @user-hh4bx3nx4q ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ u Koa

  • @martinevans5587
    @martinevans5587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy days 😀🌊🤙

  • @A.Taggart
    @A.Taggart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick video koa , come back to Cape Town 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      One day!!! Looks likes it getting smashed over there!!

  • @MrAlexFN69
    @MrAlexFN69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤙 🎉🎉 love your vids 🎉

  • @ramadeodato9541
    @ramadeodato9541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surfed it once like that on the 610 oh my god one morning little scary .. good job buddy😊

  • @jocko1283
    @jocko1283 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never usually watch past 30 seconds on these videos but that was sick watched the entire thing really enjoyed it! That's pure surfing there great vid

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss thanks for the support !

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    W0W!

  • @Simon-zan
    @Simon-zan ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Chat GPT descriptions

  • @timr672
    @timr672 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro THANK YOU for showing the raw clip of the set wave approaching at 6:10

  • @shaundied3770
    @shaundied3770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thas the quad legend

  • @TheArts19
    @TheArts19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gnarly you give us valley guys hope. Just bum rushing Indo

  • @vznquest
    @vznquest ปีที่แล้ว

    dude that was epic. pound for pound best wave in the world?

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s up there for sure!!

  • @jonavanzino1640
    @jonavanzino1640 ปีที่แล้ว

    Koa baby

  • @suchuen84
    @suchuen84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, Koa! Always love your energy and attitude. It would be additionally cool to see some of the local Indonesian surfers featured in some of these videos. I know there are so many ripping out there

  • @GlennLaguna
    @GlennLaguna ปีที่แล้ว

    That was good conditions for Uluwatu

  • @shhkyler
    @shhkyler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤙

  • @Tic0hunter
    @Tic0hunter ปีที่แล้ว

    Come surf to Costa Rica already

  • @williamdrose9350
    @williamdrose9350 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @EllEss331
    @EllEss331 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:08 "I'm gonna sacrifice my teeth for you guys!" 😁What a guy! 😁

  • @trotts1885
    @trotts1885 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paddillac action

  • @cory_hugs7850
    @cory_hugs7850 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤙🏼

  • @AISK2020
    @AISK2020 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane!
    6:15 Highline was AMAZING!!
    You guys make it look too EZ...little do 99% of humans aka non-surfers know how hard this is!!!

  • @Codgerism
    @Codgerism ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this Sunday the 11th of June? Me and my mates were there that day and it was big and the same weather. I wasn't paddling out, too big and too many bintangs and darts. Might have seen you out there from the cave bar though.

  • @Roland_Maier
    @Roland_Maier ปีที่แล้ว

    f--- me... What a climb in the second one, you make it look easy

  • @rj4371
    @rj4371 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there koa where is your green tee from with the owl print. If possible please share much love

  • @RebeccaEloisa
    @RebeccaEloisa ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can we watch your film?:)

  • @bradleybeck9470
    @bradleybeck9470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Koa, please let me know what surf head wear you and Alex are wearing? Thanks Legend!

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey check the description on the video I have a link

  • @SteveHanft
    @SteveHanft ปีที่แล้ว

    tasty barrels, yew!

  • @Akooks
    @Akooks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That would’ve been so sick of he made it on that set wave, still pretty sick though, that vision

  • @carloslukather6658
    @carloslukather6658 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats size of this red board?

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      7’0 🙇🏼‍♂️🍷

  • @bzlnick
    @bzlnick ปีที่แล้ว

    wow. you like superman for me

  • @MangoTreeWildAndFree
    @MangoTreeWildAndFree ปีที่แล้ว

    This spot he surfs, is that outside corner or temples. Does anyone know?
    🙏 terima kasih

  • @bethkatherine
    @bethkatherine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I try to watch these videos purely for the content, but all I can think about is how fucking attractive Koa is lol

  • @metalbear702
    @metalbear702 ปีที่แล้ว

    What helmet is he wearing?

  • @mit1346
    @mit1346 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta be a bit warm it that wetsuit with 27c water and 30c+ air temp.

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was definitely sweating 😂😂

  • @chrisculley3756
    @chrisculley3756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I am so envious. Like a jealous Fatman over a jelly donut. RLTW 3/75

  • @scottcataldo2812
    @scottcataldo2812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id say 6-8 foot

  • @jacsfilms_5221
    @jacsfilms_5221 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the gopro angle, but it doesnt do the size any justice

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      I knowwwwwwwww 🫣🫣🫣

    • @Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids
      @Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no better example than Nate's 900 foot pigdog airdrop wipeout at Puerto a couple weeks ago. On the fisheye cam it looks like DOH and then you see the beach shot and the frame where he is 100% free falling with perfect pigdog body position for a 1% chance of success... Never seen a better image to define the word commitment.

  • @brickdixsurfer
    @brickdixsurfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The second session was cooler.

  • @everyoneknowsque
    @everyoneknowsque ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that Jay alvarrez😅

  • @paulhetherington3854
    @paulhetherington3854 ปีที่แล้ว

    koa? = Moroccan pirate

  • @jimbobbillybob
    @jimbobbillybob ปีที่แล้ว

    dude you got gary busey teeth

  • @dudeleboski2692
    @dudeleboski2692 ปีที่แล้ว

    Xl Ulus? Really?

  • @paulhetherington3854
    @paulhetherington3854 ปีที่แล้ว

    uluwat - you never - used swastika? Japanese v. Moroccan pirates - lied

  • @redeyestones3738
    @redeyestones3738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was astounding to hear someone who grew up on the north shore say, "I've never ridden a single fin in my entire life" . The more different cratfs you ride, the more you learn about every aspect of surfing. Seems like a prerequisite for being a pro, or even a good surfer. So odd to hear that. Honestly if the same were true for me, I would be too ashamed to admit it out loud on an international platform.

    • @OsamaVin.Diesel
      @OsamaVin.Diesel ปีที่แล้ว

      😊

    • @Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids
      @Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids ปีที่แล้ว

      "I would be too ashamed to admit it..." With all due respect, that's exactly why we are here watching Koa and following his journey, not yours. Post-psychedelic therapy, he's the most raw unfiltered truthful human on the planet and feeling "ashamed to admit" something like that doesn't enter his mind. We could all be a bit more like that.

    • @mountainssea9642
      @mountainssea9642 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids amen brother. Exactly right. If you’re too ashamed to admit you haven’t ridden a single fin, you have problems. No one cares if you’ve ridden a single fin or not.

    • @redeyestones3738
      @redeyestones3738 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids you missed my point entirely. But that's ok. You're obviously not a lifelong surfer, or you would've understood what I was saying. Have a nice day

    • @redeyestones3738
      @redeyestones3738 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Miles_Goodson_Bangs_Kids it's the equivalent of a preacher saying, "I've never read the old testament in my entire life" or a chef saying, "I've never made hollandaise sauce in my entire life" or pro surfer saying "I've never ridden a single fin in my entire life".

  • @toddhopkins1081
    @toddhopkins1081 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeh brotha savage wipeout and great surfin!

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yewww thanks for watching bru 🙇🏼‍♂️🤙🏽

  • @andresmeloso8106
    @andresmeloso8106 ปีที่แล้ว

    433 in, done. sounded good in the beginning...

  • @Lucaplyo
    @Lucaplyo ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss the videossss
    The best vibes ever and inspiration, thanks from brasil 🫶🏽

    • @itskoasmith
      @itskoasmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh we got moreeee coming :))))