Welcome back legends! Another breakdown analysis video! Part 2 of the last one i did, just getting a TON of footage over to the zoard for editing we scored the Box up in WA for some unbelievable sessions during the finals day!

The fact that you check on people to see if they're OK when caught on the inside . And willing to help and put yourself in danger is selfless and beautiful . That's a top notch bloke right here folks . Bloody legend mate .

I love these types of breakdowns, they show the reality of surfing and not just the perfect highlights.

Your big wave duck diving videos helped me a lot. Knowing when to tilt your board sideways to float to the surface faster, holding onto your board for safety, etc. appreciate it🙌

I've used that duck dive technique you talk about in several videos and even with years and years of experience I never figured that out on my own. I definitely enjoy hearing a master talk about surfing a wave I'll probably never surf. And in the meantime I'll pick up techniques that improve my surfing. Super appreciative.

These beat-down, breakdowns are awesome. And, great hearing you explain some of these concepts repeatedly, like duck diving before that secondary explosion. I’ve only done it a couple times, where I just got lucky, never understanding why, until hearing and seeing you explain it. These are priceless videos. no one else shows their beat downs with a GoPro in mouth.

This is fantastic stuff, never seen anything like it. You capture that feeling when you just know you're in exactly the wrong place and you've got some serious grinding to do and some Hella beatings to take just to get a breather.

Love these breakdowns - so much valuable insight and advice. Keep them coming!

Thanks Nathan, these breakdowns look exhausting. I love how you are able to turn these experiences into something educational. Cheers mate!!

You are a true waterman. I'm gonna call you Nathan Florence Aikau from now on :) PS- My blood pressure went way up watching this. What a thrill.

Greatly appreciate Nathan's tutelage and explanation of potentially deadly surfing scenarios that one may find him or herself in. Excellent 👏. The difference between mastery or misery

Surfer from the age of 13. that's almost 40 years- (cause I haven't surfed for 3 years) This video with all the little technical insights and surf passion convinced me to make a comeback. love it!

This kind of video are just huge. All this informations are super interesting and helpful

Checking on others is the right way to be in the water. None of us knows when we will need help. It never fails, we get a good swell (here in SO New Jersey) and its inevitable a swimmer, boogie boarder or other surfer needs a hand. The lifeguards can only protect so much. Thanks for these videos. They are truly helpful.

Hey Nate, big fan. I noticed at the 7:00 mark you tried to go back a couple seconds. On KZfaq you can use the "" keys to skip through a video, frame by frame. Hope this helps!

Going to Bali in a couple months and these analyzation type videos are so helpful man. I don't live near the ocean so can't surf as much as I would like, never took lessons past 8 ft foamies riding whitewater and just honestly don't have the experience/intuition/knowledge that I think is necessary to be the best surfer I can at this moment right now . But these videos have seriously taught me so much and I've only watched 3 so far and I've learned like 5 things that just by knowing are gonna help me, and more that I can practice when I actually get to surfing. Seriously appreciate you man your sharing knowledge that takes serious time to learn, and you put it in an easily digestible way which is dope. So glad I found this channel you my favorite surfer now lmao for real tho thank you man!!!!

That was amazing. Plus Hawaii waves are SO MUCH more powerful. Amazing lifeguards. Wow

you have talent for teaching just watching this as a surfer is super interesting and different than watching the edited music tracked highlight reels thank you and cheers to more of your breakdown sessions

Love these videos suprised theres not more youtubers talking more about bad situations and what to do. had a scary situation today got out of work was tired shoulda stayed home but was a good size day especially for here paddled out near a jetty pretty easy got out past the jetty the current was real serious out past it and a set started rolling in got under the first few then got hammered twice came up looked ended up real close to the jetty paddled like crazy before the next 1 hit luckily got away from it and rode the white water in hugging my board gasping for air. Definitely need more of these types of videos on KZfaq. Thanks for these

Having a good time watching your instructional videos. Very entertaining. You watching out for others and self-sacrificing in the cleanup sets -- very heroic.

It's so comforting to know that pros also spend half their life grtting worked like I do. The videos always make it look like they do it easy. It makes me feel better!

Excellent points to follow Nathan! In any size surf, especially in much smaller surf here in San Diego, your advice is spot on. It's very entertaining to watch you surf the biggest waves on Earth. Health and happiness to You, and I hope you keep sharing with us your experiences in future videos? Aloha.....

Thanks Nathan. These analyses/breakdowns from the POV paddle out sessions are very informative. You are a good teacher, and I can tell you enjoy the process of distilling and giving back what has become so instinctive for you. Keep it up! Mahalo.

I get super psyched going over big waves and looking into the pit too, so fun

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This are the best, it would be great if you can have the drone and the view from the beach plus you POV during this lessons for better size reference, anyway outstanding knowledge sharing Nate.

You sir, are a gentleman. Good to still see people with traditional surf manners and consideration for others.

You're probably saving a few of Our Lives thank you my friend every little bit helps

I'll try the last-minute sideways duck dive manuever here in Kauai next time we get a big day. Might be a while, but thanks for the cool tutorials! It's mostly nice to commiserate, honestly! So much of our surfing lives are us alone vs/with the ocean. Nice to feel the long-distance comraderie.

I been surfing a long time and I am still learning. Like the side ways turn on the second explosion. Thanks for sharing. Man watching that video got my arms tired.

that is so nice and respectful to check on other people....thank you for sharing those tips.

Nathan, another great PSA video. If you can and not too sensitive, let us know what happened with Zander in Barbados. Tell us about the bottom features there, what happened and what to avoid so we can learn from it and prevent it happening to others.

Its so good you mentioning to keep an eye out for everyone after every wipe out ... Even when the waves are small freak accidents happen mother nature its the boss and we gotta be diligent at all times. Great vid man your channel has become a ritual for me very grateful for your time and knowledge

I remember reading a article that Mike Stewart wrote in the late 80s about duck diving hollow waves and he said the same thing about picking the gaps in the white water

No other surfers are gonna make vids like this bc they will be embarrassed ahahaha🤙 you are operating on a whole different level man

BRO I LOVE THESE as an intermediate surfer this knowledge is invaluable. Thank you again!

Dude you know what is so good about these. Re telling your thoughts makes me laugh about how much I’ve had the same thoughts in similar situations. Water rushing into the channel while you are trying to paddle over the ledge ahhhhhhhh 😂😂😂

19.22 AMEN! so many people think that them avoiding a beat down has priority over the person riding the wave.

This is great Nathan. I’ve learned so much of your thought process. Makes me feel good that even the best surfers get frustrated from getting knocked around and making inefficient poor decisions. Please make more of these.

i love this format... thanks for sharing your knowledge about surfing!

respect. this stuff so crazy. It's like controlled drowning. I don't know how you all do it.

Thanks for this Nathan! Love how you explain the experience

Your looking out for all of us with this analysis / breakdowns of this beatdowns. Truly inspirational.

Great video Nathan. Having been waiting for one like this since ever! I'm definitely not happy with the pounding waves that broke on you, but I'm glad to see that I'm not alone and basically everyone goes through the same process! Cool to see that there are other people who also check to see how's everyone doing. I also always try to keep track of who's out there and if they're popping out from underwater after a set comes crashing. It scares the s out of me when sometimes you just see a board and can't seem to find someone's who hasn't one!!! Thanks for the video, very educational as always!!

All i can say nathan is your my favorite surfer and my sons as well...your so down to earth considering your surfing pedigree is legendary and your skills and bravery are unlike us ordinary surfers..keep the vids coming bro because it means the world to us! And stay safe brother! Hell ya!

Nate your commentaries are so educational. You the goat

This videos give such good insight, I m a surf coach from Lisbon and I m always telling my athletes to see and learn!

Awesome series! Those breakdown videos are extremely helpful and already made the difference for me in many scenarios. Keep doing it! 🙌🙌🙌 Thanks

Yo I absolutely LOVE these videos and hearing how you think! I am just learning to surf, and though I’m just catching small waves, it’s amazing to hear your wisdom and how you process looking at things

Love these breakdown vids, so much insight. Thank you!!!!!

Thanks for another awesome breakdown! Really helping here!

Great video amazing the difference in size depending the angle of the camera. Thanks for the tips

Trully learning experience!!! Thanks for so much knowledge.

Thanks for the HELPFUL life saving tips 👊🏾

You’re the best Nathan, these are terrifying to say the least. But so good! Appreciate all the tips

Love these videos. Thanks Nate!

Love these! Learn so much from these videos man, thanks 🤙

OMG the land angle and size of that wave breaking on you... That go pro makes them seem so tame haha

Fascinating how much experience is needed to surf this break without putting yourself at risk of injury or worse.

Thanks Nathan.Great tips. My least favorite part of surfing is being 200yrds out bailing my board. Even though i know i from experience not to, and feeling my leash break. All the sudden you are swimming in the largest wilderness alone. That's one I have to relearn every couple years.

These are super helpful Nate, keepo doing them!!

much insight, I would never think of waiting for that second explosion after the lip lands or finding the plumes under white water to shoot to the surface

Thank you Nathan I love these

anyone going out at Pipeline and any other big wave break should have to watch this video before going out!!!!! great info!!!!

Nice tips, thanks! I tried duckdiving sideways today and it felt good, probably saved a couple of meters on each wave

these are so useful and unique to see, appreciate these nathan!!

this is so interesting! So much knowledge to learn from.

Studying your videos helped me survive some massive swells at Jbay in the 2020 El Nino. I'm looking forward to this series.

I love seeing these descriptive breakdowns

Thank You for sharing! 🙏

Thanks Nate - viewed the original post but was great to get the commentary as always. With pipe size swell and a day like this - I'm like Ben Gravy and stuck inside "off the wall" taking 10-15 on the head and eventually BELLy in. Love Gravy tho lol

So much good info here I'm paddling techniques, duck diving and etiquette, Thanks!!

Pls keep making these type of videos. Very helpful!

Very good...all my respect to you Nathan as a surfer...two 10's in the triple crown.

this video taught me so much i dont go out in huge waves the biggest wave ive ever been caught in is probably 6 foot (hawaian) but im a duck dive warrior but this vid taught me so much abt what and what not to do

The breakdowns are really informative, especially coming from someone who knows what is up, well spoken Really enjoying your channel 👍

Nathan thank you😃🤙 great insight

I grew up on Oahu, hated the surf crowds at the popular breaks. This was in the early 1980’s. Cant imagine how crowded it is now. Crazy!

I love these videos so much, keep them coming 🔥

Very, very helpful & appreciated. 🤙

Love these. Thank you

You're a ledge Nate! Also break down of the sesh, I can't imagine being caught in the inside of those!

That was so informative, thank you very much brah 🤙

These breakdowns are fantastic. Please never stop doing these bruh......

Another great breakdown! I love the explanation of looking where those plumes are and getting under that secondary window after the initial break. Your duck dive technique is insane in those rolling white waters too, any tips there? Love this stuff!

Love these...keep them coming

Super fluid commentary!Congrats bro!

amazing breakdown love the commentary

Good job Nathan, thanks

Thanks Nathan! Love the idea of diagonal duck dive. I know the brothers all leaned at pipe and did your mom take the kids to P. Escodido every summer or was it just the one season. What a mom!

Great Insight to Pipeline and great Instinct . Mahalo

So much to learn from, thanks!

Awesome content. Thank you brother.

Thanks Nathan super super valuable content! 🤙🤙🤙🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for the great advice

thanks you so much, it is important things that every surfer must to know.🤙

I'm here for the entertainment!!!! Thank you you uttter hero!

What’s up!! Always look forward to your videos. Just watched your brothers “12” videos. Both your videos are always killer. Thanks.

Thanks dude that was fun to watch! I remember one time here in RI it was head high at a break where you have to ride by a 6ft high wall of rocks and i was on the face but thought i was too close to shoot the rocks so i made the mistake of bailing off my board over the wave lip because the wave dragged me my leash under and i almost drowned as i was inches from the rocks LOL last time i surfed there!

fascinating breakdown!

Love the vids Nathan!!