ThAt MaD MAX LooKinG waVe PoOL "wHAt'S IT rEALLY LiKe?" FeAt.OCCy, DiNGo + fRieNds

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Жыл бұрын

I twisted Dean "Dingo" Morrison's arm to get me into the Surf Lakes Wave Pool in Yeppoon. Yes, THAT Mad Max pool that you've probably seen clips of. The pool up in Yeppoon is a test facility and isn't open to the public. This was my experience behind the gates :)
THANK YOU SURF LAKES we had a BALL
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Footage by Dan Scott
Images by Andrew Shields
Additional Footage from Jake Mackenzie and myself (I was using my GoPro Hero 10 and a Sony Handycam as usual)
I did the edit, music, gfx...
Been having a ball messing around with these little vids and not trying to put any pressure on "building a following" or views or anything. Just having fun creating :) Looking at it as therapy and having something to show my mom when it's done.
Surfers:
Dingo
Old Pete
Occy
Mono
Jocelyn Neumueller
Garret Parkes
Jesse Faen
Ziggy Mackenzie
Tyler Boyce
Ben Player

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@AustProd6 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I'm 58 and never been on a surfboard in my life. Never followed the surfing scene. Have no idea why I was brought to this clip. But this is a brilliant idea and a marvel to watch. I wish them the very best and hope it brings so much joy to the lives of many people.

@flattyjuic3961 Жыл бұрын

when?

@AustProd6 Жыл бұрын

@@flattyjuic3961 When, what?

@okayako 11 ай бұрын

Hello Pita Bread! I think they are implying when are you going to ride the wave? Fifty eight is young enough to try new things- perhaps synchronicity brought you this clip? Grab life by the board and ride it!

@f0t0b0y 11 ай бұрын

🙌🏼

@montikore 11 ай бұрын

Same here as far as not knowing how I got here but fascinated from an engineering standpoint

@pontusbelfrage3201 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Sweden! I am a editor, videographer and segment producer working at the Swedish public service television company, for 12 years now. This is very, very good! The handcraft, storytelling, the editing, filming and the interactions with the people. Its so many good layers. Its very hard to do make content for the broad audience that´s, in this case, not surfing but this is so well done so that becomes intersting for everybody. The people you are meeting are amazing and you can feel the connection between you "the TV host" and the "guests" You are genuine, funny and you can almost touch that feeling. Love the ending, feels like when youre having breakfast with the entire lineup från weird waves S1. Also in this harsh world and sometimes egocentric world, we need these films or "shows" to show some kindness and happiness in the world. That we have 1 planet and the best we can do is to share it as a friendly herd. Thank you and the crew for this and hope to see more, this made me smile!

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words ! Much appreciated ! Surfing is such a blessing and cool way to connect with people, being fortunate enough to travel and meet new people through the lens this sport offers is something I’ve been trying my whole life to try and share cause it’s truly special. I’m glad you feel it and experience it in the edit !! 🍻🍻🍻

@jimmycricketlopez2746 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for ur input sir. It's really appreciated 😂😂

@stevestickybeaktours3751 Жыл бұрын

I loved how you didn’t over hype this just told the story as it was and the feeling of everyone shines through. Well done mate 👍

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Whoa rad feedback 🙌 thank you!!!

@stevehops2825 Жыл бұрын

The guy with one leg managed to perfectly shape himself into the curve of the barrel. Mighty cool session.

@keithdavidson8569 Жыл бұрын

Not sure why, but this tank looks like the most fun out of all the wave pools. Might be that damn scary steam punk plunger thing, but it seems so unorthodox which makes it epic

@jobadb451 Жыл бұрын

It’s probably because physically and aesthetically it’s the closest simulation created so far to a real wave in the ocean.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a super rad experience ! Can’t wait for them to open to the public they’re gonna kill it

@Jesterian Жыл бұрын

@@jobadb451 yeah dude the wave looks heavy as fuck

@Thaiguided Жыл бұрын

Looks mad !!! When can we book?

@timking7496 Жыл бұрын

@@DylanGravesYT Did they discuss that these Mechanism,s be built in a Bigger pool

@malaihiboi Жыл бұрын

What a crazy idea to come up with and build into reality. Mad max vibes indeed

@DavidStarkdyvarg 3 ай бұрын

How beautifully awesome! Nothing but positive vibes emanating all around. This is the kind of innovative shit the human race should have more of around the world. Speaking of, we absolutely NEED one of these here in Vegas!

@dustystarr2297 Жыл бұрын

No offense to other surfing content creators, but what you produce is so superior. The way you share your adventures, I always feel completely connected, like I was actually living the experience. And strangely feel like I've learned something new and excited about the world we live in. Looking forward to whatever you have next!

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear your connected, I put a lot of thought and time into these, every bit of it is therapy for me, the problem solving, the music all of it. I really enjoy having something to chip away at and hearing feedback like this really get me HYPED!

@j3f423 Жыл бұрын

Can def tell so much work goes into it amazing content always Dylan

@billolsen5401 Жыл бұрын

Hey man,thanks for sharing your experience. I surfed all my life,stopped for some reason around 12years ago 😢 Really want to return to the water,was always my saviour,surfed many many times with Occ, -alley,island,midways. Your clip inspired me,I think I NEED paddle out 💯👊

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

@@billolsen5401 get back out there Bill! Stoked this was a catalyst that gets me stoked :)

@headswillroll89 Жыл бұрын

I've been disappointed with other creators aswel. Too much worry about themselves and not about the experience they are having. Hearing from old Pete, occy and the rest of the crew

@SurfLakes Жыл бұрын

So good having you at the lake Dylan! You ripped, and put together such a great portrayal of the experience. Banger clip!

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys really appreciate the hospitality and getting to experience the lake ! She’s a beaut !

@jonasm3812 Жыл бұрын

@@DylanGravesYT How can a regular joe get to this park? I'm recovering from double hip surgery, was out of the water for 3 years, and I'm back now, ready to surf one of these parks with my kid (before I KAK). I need a little love from someone, since Kelly aint returning, and I dont want to go to Texas.

@madjiofcimmeria Жыл бұрын

Could we achieve this in Chattanooga, TN?

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

@@jonasm3812 what say you @surflakes???

@TomasCrowder Жыл бұрын

@@DylanGravesYT Mr Graves, here your mundorad! neighbor Tommy, helping this great team with Surf Lakes in Latam & Caribbean, so cool you came to check it, lets build one in Borinquen bella compadre!

@santadam Жыл бұрын

Of all the surf parks and wave generating tech out there, this is still my fav!

@raimanyuh Жыл бұрын

Glad the algorithm picked this video to blow up, great pacing, great narration, editing, 10/10

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🙌 thank you! 🍻 very pleased 🙏

@dangoldbach6570 Жыл бұрын

No wonder Aussies are so cool! After a day of crappy surfing, one of them said "I have an idea!" And came up with THIS!! Epic!

@cheechychongz7124 6 ай бұрын

As a travelling Aussie I feel as tho I need to catch waves here before I die.. imagine these set up all over the outback and under lights even ... wat an amazing set up💚 To the guy who designed this ,mate if I ever win the lotto u will definitely be hearing from me😂😂😂

@alantaylor353 Жыл бұрын

Ha.! I wear the exact same leather hat as old Pete.! My mum got it for me about 8 years ago & I wear it nearly every day, I liked it so much I bought another but they're so good it's still in the box. Unfortunately, because I live in the very very wet Scottish Highlands all the metal bits have actually rusted, the wire insert around the brim has disintegrated.! I definitely don't hold it against it though. Oh, I have & never will surf, I'm not built for it.. But I definitely do appreciate it. This lake is awesome.!

@ElectricFuture Жыл бұрын

I’ve been following the surf park industry closely for the last decade. It’s fascinating to see all of these different approaches to wave generation each with their own advantages, quirks, and challenges. Great video Dylan.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Indeed ! A bit of a space race thing going on but cool to see and definitely all of em are fun to surf

@senditkitecoaching Жыл бұрын

I LOVED your weird waves series a while back and am so pleased the algorithm put this on my feed! I generally won't watch a 15+ minute surf video but yours always have me hooked start to finish. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Stoked the vid found you 🙌 yeah weird waves is on pause but I love making these vids so I’m trying to grow my own channel so I can keep going !

@smoothwalrus9354 Жыл бұрын

So great to see Occy so passionate about surfing after all these years.

@Rmc_______01 Жыл бұрын

Dylan getting assessed was the best part… probably the best surfer in that session… well Occy obviously

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Occy was going psycho

@mackash Жыл бұрын

No, not Occy obviously. Hes a gumby. The only reason why he has this groupie status is because you guys act like sheep and follow each other into ANY accepted thought as long as others agree. You only said that because you want to be known by your peers that you are just like them. And on it goes... while Occy looks like a learner surfer doing uncoordinated rail digs and stands way too far back on his board.. Haha.

@lachlanwood61 Жыл бұрын

wave machines normally give me the creeps. the systems they use just freak me out. but this one just seems so chill, like you can see the whole mechanism and it just makes sense and I think that just takes away the scary side of it for me.

@lindakessler8768 Жыл бұрын

It makes perfect sense!! Crazy frickin Aussies. 💋💋💋🤙

@agrobison3386 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see more of your content Dylan. I’ve been a fan since the Weird Waves days.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Fun to be creating again! Thanks for your support really appreciate it

@e3dave744 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, that plunger looks menacing, mono surfs so fluid on that lake ,joy to watch 👌🏻👌🏻👏👏

@BradGryphonn Жыл бұрын

Super happy to see this finally coming together up around my old stomping ground. Awesome stuff!

@ubetucan2747 Жыл бұрын

Really like the videos and doco-styled production, featuring genuine people who appreciate surfing in a variety waves. Best of all presented from a surfer's perspective and no flogging useless "merch".

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Damn yeah thank you!!

@joca1378 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff, it should be called the Steam Punk Pool, it has a lot of steam, it's 200% steam punk and it's a pool...

@johnnymorris8294 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are always so open and generous to new people and waves it's cool to watch. Even down to grappling up a sheer cliff with a broken board you are steadfast and down with it all. 🤙

@DylanGravesYT 4 ай бұрын

Thank u 🙏 really appreciate that! Just trying to do these special trips and places justice, thanks for tuning in 🍻👊

@richc986 Жыл бұрын

That was an epic watch ! Thanks for producing this stuff , inspiring

@navcenter77 Жыл бұрын

After driving past it for several years seeing it not just operational but the closest thing to a real shore break manufactured by man in the world is awesome. Occy and Co should be super pleased with this and I can't wait to see it on TV hosting surfing championships in the near future

@markrichardson8382 Жыл бұрын

Dylan, as Dingo is you're favorite surfer I will say that you are mine mate!!!! You're Weird Waves series, travelling love and free surfing style just got me hooked on how you roll as a Man, surfer and all round good dude 😎. If you ever need a surf buddy I'll happily put my hand up for that roll homie gee 🤣

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

haha EPIC!!! surf bros unite! got anything worth while where your from you can't get your friends to party on??? dial my hotline!

@markrichardson8382 Жыл бұрын

@@DylanGravesYT Dill, I just watched your last upload with Fraser on the ferry wave to Stradbroke Island.... My favorite surfer is only an hour away from the Sunny Coast where I reside!!!! I will definitely be commenting on that upload and soooo stoked Fraser got you over here to Aus yeeeeeew 🤙

@jobadb451 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan. Best Surf Lakes vid so far. I agree, there is something different about your vids. Your presentation is unique and totally fits your vibe. I am in awe that this actually exists (or existed). I’ve already asked to be on the waiting list for when the public pool opens after reconstruction. My ass will be flying from Hawaii to go surf this thing when it opens. 😂

@kavifulena2660 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Dylan & the Ding reunited, yewww boys

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH we were missing our cop car escort lol

@OspreyVision Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inside look at what seems like the coolest 😎 wave pool in the world 🌎

@scottmills3185 Жыл бұрын

Wow great vid , loved it! The music was so bloody relaxing , I wanna go so bad, it’s gotta be the best wave pool design by a long way, no comparison

@reefgb77 Жыл бұрын

Dan scott and dylan graves is the combo for quality surf content! I got stoked at home as if i was in the water there with you guys! I wish i had the opportunity to surf that wave!

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🍻🍻🍻haha thank you! Stoked you dug it 👊

@themagikian4237 Жыл бұрын

Love how humble Dylan is. Man's getting assessed for the wave - pro surfer on the Vans team, with a pro model surfboard, made by one of that country's biggest shapers... 😂

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🍻🍻🍻 thank u for the kind words 🙏👊

@hansmaxx2215 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, nice one Dylan! Really enjoyed that one. Looking forward to see more of this in your channel 🤞🏼

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it :) yes having fun with the editing process of these and sharpening my skills on that front :)

@hansmaxx2215 Жыл бұрын

Yea, feels like it! The fun def. comes across! :)

@21ringers Жыл бұрын

First time I've watched your videos, all i can say is, congratulations you have amazing talent in filmmaking, smooth flowing all the way throughout 👌 I will definitely be watching more of your content

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

big THANKS! glad you enjoy :) Excited to keep creating it brings me a lot of joy

@deanstewart7377 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! video Dylan. So excited about the new content coming through.😎

@orbis17 Жыл бұрын

Rewatched this a few times now, and it always puts a big smile on my face. Much love Dylan keep it up mate ❤

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Thank u cheers 🍻

@thomasriddle8877 Жыл бұрын

I miss being so stitched into surfing and surfing culture.. Fell out of it when i started having health problems some years bck.. I need to get involved again regardless of how i feel sometimes..

@antitheist9976 Жыл бұрын

That is absolutely fantastic 🙂

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@tedbroaster725 Жыл бұрын

❤‍🔥love the music and the inovative wave maker !

@nottherealChickenJoe Жыл бұрын

Your videos are just so enjoyable. It feels like the Vans series but more personal and focussed on the beautiful stories and moments. Best surf "vlogs" around.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Cheers thanks so much. Enjoying the process of making these thanks for watching :)

@mjb242 Жыл бұрын

I really need one of these in my community, looks amazing. My faith in humanity is once again restored, there is hope when you see innovation like this its a window into another universe far removed from where most of us spend our days.

@RoySATX 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Thunder Puddle! Two surfers enter, two puds leave.

@zakarihash579 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and experience dude!! Good vibes, smiling faces and surfing time. :)

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Cheers thank you 🙏

@dahlstardiecast3314 Жыл бұрын

That's so siiicckk, way better than any other pool !!!!!

@moldiworp9143 Жыл бұрын

Old Pete just being literally any old tradie in Aus, fuckin love it.

@drewtabke3294 Жыл бұрын

Old Pete with the best advice anyone has ever given me

@chingluong6594 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting on the next season on weird waves, and came to realize that it was over. To my absolute surprise this video pops up into my feed and I just knew you are back! Thanks for these videos Dylan! Looking forward to your channel and your great voice overs.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

I know I am gutted as well but happy to keep going on here and making the vids they bring me a lot of joy :) glad you enjoy them as well 🍻👊

@bretz9276 Жыл бұрын

Great Perspective

@pedromaziluprata6712 Жыл бұрын

amazing video ..and it really shows what it's like to be in the water ..just fun times all around

@1nativetree 11 ай бұрын

the world needs more of this places

@erik4775 Жыл бұрын

That was a super cool edit Dylan. I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to more content. 🤙🏼

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@Whateverworkz Жыл бұрын

love the song you made

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@canadiancoot6644 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience

@danodonnell7218 11 ай бұрын

Very cool DG! I think that is a very green wave pool too!

@danscotttt Жыл бұрын

This pool is legit!

@wander4waves33 Жыл бұрын

thank you for posting. Keep it up.

@persiomorassutti266 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dylan, great job, amazing video, wonderful vibe!

@mehorto84 Жыл бұрын

Sick content man! Good luck on your KZfaq journey. You're gonna go far.

@Hennessey_and_smoke 11 ай бұрын

waaayy underrated upload. excellent story telling. good footy.

@DylanGravesYT 11 ай бұрын

🍻 H+S appreciate the kind words 🙏

@DanielRodriguez-ps9fq Жыл бұрын

Mi amigo u never let us down another great video... hope to see u around when u come home.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Yew gracias Danny 👊

@sharingstoke Жыл бұрын

This was great. Didn’t really enjoy the music, but super good content. Thanks for sharing this place would be mental in any lake anywhere would be so fun. Stoked you got to enjoy it man! Yeeeew!

@illt3ck Жыл бұрын

Incredible footage, thanks for sharing.

@gregorybaillie2093 Жыл бұрын

What can you say about it that hasn't already been said. The 8th wonder of the world maybe. Apart from the waves I must say Occy is an inspiration. He's looking a million bucks and surfs like it.....still. Mono is the same deal as Occy and all over it but on kneeboard. As far as the vid went it was refreshing to have a surfing vid free of the hyped up b'shit surf talk. Just a down to earth commentary that was enchanting as it was refreshing. Well done all...yew.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Occy and Mono for prez… definitely beyond inspiring hanging w those two. Thank you for the feedback 🙌 excited to keep doing more, I think most everything in this world are interesting as long as hype and ego are checked at the door!

@nakedmongoose123 Жыл бұрын

Nice video dude, description was a worthy read, You got my respect keep up the videos!

@AngelYZ125 Жыл бұрын

I REALLY liked your question to the engineer early on in the video. That question alone made me hit the subscribe button

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah there was a sparkle in Kits eye that’s for sure ! Glad u enjoyed and thanks for the sun 🍻👊

@chuckmaddison2924 Жыл бұрын

So happy you like it. It's a bit of a different concept compared to Kelly Salter's Surf Ranch.. Here in Perth we have an artificial reef that only seems to work one day in a thousand years. I believe we are getting a surf lake in 2024 which I hear will be the biggest in southern hemisphere.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Whoa wild ! Is there any more info on the artificial reef ? Have u surfed it ?

@jameslowe2979 Жыл бұрын

Definitely better design than the central plough alot of wave pools have. It's a proper breaking wave isn't it

@godisbollocks Жыл бұрын

These waves are pretty clearly superior to those of any other wave pool. Slater's wave pool in California would be the only challenger to the title, but the variety of waves on offer at Surf Lakes makes it the clear winner.

@walterquick8649 Жыл бұрын

LMFAO!! stay! WE the surf world are vary glad

@joserdiazalmodovar1898 3 ай бұрын

I like the surroundings of this pool looks natural 👍✌

@xisleprez 6 ай бұрын

I work for an Aussie company here in Austin, Texas USA. When I get invited to Australia this will be the first place I want to visit! Awesome engineering.💪❤💯

@DylanGravesYT 6 ай бұрын

It’s an engineering marvel this thing. Apparently they patented a crazy underwater bolt that was bought and used by the military… pretty cool :)

@lukeArmstrong524 Жыл бұрын

i just subscribed, love how you just be yourself. Too many surfers try to hard to be cool.

@graememac376 Жыл бұрын

This was a great vid mate. Got yourself a new subscriber. Keep ripping 👌

@jasonrodriguez463 Жыл бұрын

Genuine straight forward content. The best..

@RipHimself Жыл бұрын

That was a fun watch, as usual. Way to go Dyl!

@byranjohnson5931 Жыл бұрын

I've never surfed before, your video made me want to surf. Congrats and good job!!

@barton_lynch Жыл бұрын

Amazing Barrel Ocea, gotta be the best barrel of your short life i bet, what a smoker. From a coaching perspective I suppose a higher line towards the end of the tube couldve had you in there longer but thats to be picky and looking for areas to improve because I know you are driven to get better. That said I had never had a tube like that at your age so congratulations and thanks for your entry that could be a finalist for best barrel.

@pkh71 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an interesting concept, really wish the guys success with this project.

@woodsroadfurniture979 Жыл бұрын

Best surfing show on KZfaq right now! Absolutely love it!

@namebrandbeatz Жыл бұрын

This thing is so dope.

@rockymnthodad3047 Жыл бұрын

How cool was that... very.

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🍻🍻🍻

@captcav767 Жыл бұрын

Endless Summer vibes!!!!! Love it

@----79821 Жыл бұрын

great vid, i'm not a huge fan of surfer vlogs but your humble fun approach made this an awesome watch

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

I hear ya lol thank you for giving this a chance :) 🍻

@msanchez5571 Жыл бұрын

Unique story as usual here. Love the work…Sweet Duke Kahanamoku sweater 🤙🏽

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🍻thank you 🙌

@timlove2758 Жыл бұрын

That was kick ass🤙 Thanks for sharing🤘

@JohnWick-vi7nv Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a dream session, Left with OCCY at Occy's :)

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Full on I was trippin

@ollier4743 Жыл бұрын

This is video and all the series are pure vibes

@rosemuir1837 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a fun time! I love this wave pool design, seems so practical and clean. I gotta wonder if the stoke can compare to actually surfing ocean waves though?

@landcruiserfan4206 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dylan, loved it. Was wondering if you'd stopped making videos cos I hadn't seen any of the vans ones for a bit, so its great to see your videos again. Cheers

@wilbur9416 Жыл бұрын

That is the coolest thing I've ever seen. Part steampunk and part fantasy. I don't surf but I still think that is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time!😎

@bradhutchins3206 Жыл бұрын

Nailed it Dylan, sick times mate

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

Yeah Brad thanks again for everything 🍻

@atomicforcegaming2867 Жыл бұрын

Okay , that is probably the coolest thing I've seen in a while ! This is the Australia I love !! Name it "Donkagen" !

@howardeakin3372 Жыл бұрын

Rad, everyone seems genuinely stoked 👊

@pedrobarata3043 Жыл бұрын

Felt like i was there! Great vibes. Greetings from Portugal

@DylanGravesYT Жыл бұрын

🍻

@johnyblandofoz952 Жыл бұрын

Great fun and tourist attraction well done to all involved!!!

@bransonharvey3696 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it's not open to the public. I live down the road and haven't known a single soul to actually have been. Everytime I drive past I can only imagine what it's like.

@johnyblandofoz952 Жыл бұрын

@@bransonharvey3696 Gee dats sad... Sneak in?