SURFING THE WAVE OF A LIFETIME

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@toomuchfandango Жыл бұрын

That was one of the best waves on the internet to be viewed and enjoyed for decades to come. What an achievement Nate!

@gnerd99 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I was sure you were not gunna come out, and the water level shot was unbelievable. Such a finely judged ride. Pushing the envelope for sure.

@stevewendes9091 Жыл бұрын

100%

@Eventual-Visitor Жыл бұрын

Where is this gentle wave located if i may ask?

@krustyleclown Жыл бұрын

@@Eventual-VisitorUranus 🤫 😂

@johnmurphy8319 Жыл бұрын

Ireland

@OffTheGrid1982 Жыл бұрын

Eddie would go....so would Nathan 👊

@yepyepyep170 Жыл бұрын

The dude is a mythical creature at this point

@connierichards2875 Жыл бұрын

Epic comment!❤

@CliffsofHope Жыл бұрын

DEEPNESS!!! That, as we say in County Clare, was SAVAGE!!! So stoked AILEENs was so special for the HawaiiN:) Praise GOD:) Pretty special to hear N.Flor saying, 'it was right up there' with CHOPES!! that's saying something. T.LOWE & FERG & PATCH & DAN & the gang have been doing it for years:) So stoked N.Flor was scared out there. I'm not the only one!! So sick.. That Foam ball stuff was wild:)

@nickotten1358 Жыл бұрын

Taking off behind the peak, riding the foam ball and still making it!! Holy shit Nate! Sick angle on the shot too! Good shit man!

@hobbs2005 Жыл бұрын

Wish they showed it in actual speed.

@nettwench Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the foam ball, rad

@JohnSmith-iy4io Жыл бұрын

@@hobbs2005 Click on the Setting icon at the bottom of the screen and manually changed the speed of the player from "Normal," to 1.5. I think that's pretty darn close to the actual real speed then.

@chaunceywilliams8405 Жыл бұрын

Your content, production, editing and commentary are becoming next level. You guys are turning out the best surfing videos on the web. Congrats, keep punching

@unkletonyahearns179 Жыл бұрын

And they have the hottest chicks

@brianwills4398 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Dudes fpv is next level. Even the music is perfect.

@gabejensen6227 Жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍🏻

@zelkyvideo Жыл бұрын

I'm 55 years old. I don't think I've ever seen anyone surf such a huge, perfect barrel so perfectly ever before.

@henrifourie9692 Жыл бұрын

Likewise age and same for me. To add , doing it in an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar gear makes it even more special. What an age we live in!! We truly are privileged.

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

@@henrifourie9692 bro 🤯

@curtisreynolds7708 Жыл бұрын

That wave might be right there with Peter Mel's Maverick Barrel or Shane's Barrel at Jaws but the way you Backdoored like it was pipe on super steroids was maybe once in a lifetime well find out this footage by the way is priceless and you should be getting a lot more $$$$$ for your time Thanks Nate

@kpslinger6030 Жыл бұрын

First Greg and Eddie, then Laird & Peter, and now Nathan. It's a very small club

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

God has more blessings for you and your loved ones…

@qldabandonedmines Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes. That foam ball ride was up there in significance with "The Lairdy" at Chopes. Ride of a generation.

@cliffbarber6058 Жыл бұрын

A Barrel for the ages. Water photography was priceless.

@tonysmario817 Жыл бұрын

nobody on the beach to hijack that footage! pure gold.

@janderEmoreKan Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see someone so happy, fulfilled and grateful. And sharing it. This is what life is about.

@thezaffa7351 Жыл бұрын

4:12, When the calmness hits, I can't help but wait for David Attenborough to start narrating...This video edit is so on point and that wave must be the most perfect thing i have ever seen lol.

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

😂

@francosammartino2523 Жыл бұрын

@2:39 I was like, Nah he didnt. Wait what?. No way. What a take-off, bottom, and that line mate. The adrenaline must have been off the charts

@David-le7jy Жыл бұрын

The cliffs and that wave reminded me of a spot in the deep south of NZ I used to surf many years ago. Heavy, cold, heaven.

@miguelpoissonbruler Жыл бұрын

The foam ball forced you up to the ceiling and into a crawlspace and the only way down was to take a line that straddled the face and the foam ball. This wave was all about that foam ball. Epic. Glad you caught one of the rides of your life on video and from the angles you did. "N Flo!"

@ziga328 Жыл бұрын

Props to Nate's editing for not taking 15 mins to get to the good footage like other surf vlogs

@jerryk-wi9vl Жыл бұрын

that wave will be slapped up on ever surf shop around this globe and Nate was the conqueror,, blessings

@tecnohuerta3451 Жыл бұрын

One of the Best right wave of the surfing history.... Nat the Best 👍👍

@jaidemmon3745 Жыл бұрын

Injured my back and haven't been able to surf for a few years after 35+ years on. Feeling like I'll never surf again. Hearing Nate's description of that feeling after getting the wave of a lifetime nailed it for me and brought me to tears. There's nothing like surfing....

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@raff23able Жыл бұрын

Man feel you ! I’ve been surfing for 37 years and I’ve been out for nearly a year first a hernia op which then revealed heart problems, big op coming up. I one hundred percent feel exactly what you’re saying ! Living vicariously through these vibes. Hope we both make it back out there soon. Good luck brother 🙏🏽💪🏽

@seancallahan1312 Жыл бұрын

Wow, the injured reserve is here. Same with me. I miss surfing, with my back and hips I can hardly walk. Going up any stairs is painful and super slow, one at a time. Plus a big hernia. I tried to keep going by using an SUP (surfing alone in Baja beachbreaks in front of my apartment was the way to go). I've accepted that it's over for me. But I remember the best wave of my life. Same feelings. A giant set wave out the back at Mavs in the mid 90's. The look on his face and watching him try to describe the feelings took me back. You can't describe it, but if you know, you know. He might not see this, but thanks from the guys who can't go anymore. You're all we have.

@johnconnelly2003 Жыл бұрын

62 and trying to reclaim it . I started late so only about 35 years surfing. Surfing post major medical shit is it’s own whole thing. To keep going when it would be easy to stop. Been contemplating a return to boogie board at some point, but not giving up yet 🙃 Keep the faith bro’s , it is good to chase it on whatever level you can❤

@seancallahan1312 Жыл бұрын

@@johnconnelly2003 I was in so much pain on normal boards 8 or 9 years ago, I was screaming underwater from my back pain when my back would click wrong jumping up. SUP's let me stay out another 3 or 4 years, but I can hardly get up a small stair anymore. (Back, Legs, and Hips). 3 grand would get me bodysurfing and on the SUP again, About 8 or 10 grand would get me back on my shortboards. Money is hard to come by in Mexico, though. For instance, I got my car stolen 5 years ago, and haven't even got one grand together for a beater Toyota since then. It's a 20 year old, Honda 80cc Scooter for me now. No medical care for me. I had some good waves here while it lasted, though. I gotta sell these boards, I guess. That hurts, but I could probably get a car (2 decent surfing SUP's). Selling them is the final surrender, though.

@thomassawicki2065 Жыл бұрын

Cold Cold Water, Scary ass cliff, grey dark day, huge tubing waves, behind the peak take-off, Nathan is a brave man.

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

And oh so beautiful

@josephschmeggins6311 Жыл бұрын

The music and cinematography on that water shot are soul piercing. Like Ennio Morricone's music in the Spaghetti Westerns.

@MrTempest2009 Жыл бұрын

Cliffs of Moher? Unbelievable wave Nate!

@davey4447 Жыл бұрын

Wave of the year and in contention with Mel’s 2021 Mavericks wave for wave of the decade. How you managed to ride that high up on the foam ball on such a huge wave and make it out is incredible. I don’t think it’s possible to ride a wave any better than that. Congrats man. Unbelievable.

@ErivaldoCiceroLopes 8 ай бұрын

Show de bola whoooo !!!!!!

@SecretSpots Жыл бұрын

I've been surfing since 1983, competed, fan of surf magazines and movies, etc, ... and in my opinion that was by far the most magnificently perfect deep foam ball trim ever caught on video. AMAZING

@Fergie962 Жыл бұрын

Best one I’ve ever seen…

@learnpowerfully Жыл бұрын

Who else didn’t think the thumbnail was real until they watched this? Almost too good to be true.

@cory_hugs7850 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t cried in 15 years wth…dude that was it!!! Glad it happened for you your a good dude. The Florence Bros work hard for what they get that’s why I personally ride with you guys 🤙🏼

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

Much love to you man ❤

@petermcguinness8222 Жыл бұрын

Nate. I am old. That backdoor right is the best wave I've ever seen ridden, thanks to a thousand elements. 'So what?'...anyone could say, reasonably. But it means a lot to me that you rode it and that you put so much effort into making it available for people to see. Fuck. Thank you.

@kchungry821 Жыл бұрын

I hope u make posters of that sick pit so we can hang it on our walls!!! Thanks for the vision from within the beast Natedogg‼️✅🤩

@vermili0n 11 ай бұрын

I’ve never been into surfing or really liked the ocean but I can appreciate this sport. Those slow mo shots were amazing. Looks so fun but deadly at the same time.

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

This video is so powerful and nathan is so humble. This is the realest testimony of a surfer online. God bless this man

@wakeupthebear Жыл бұрын

Wave of a lifetime! The man on the foam ball of doom. Thanks for sharing...

@tr1stan92 Жыл бұрын

Epic wave, sensational ride, OMG.

@neil06379 Жыл бұрын

The fact that you guys are finding these waves all over the world and bringing the best footage and music together with it, is putting this channel ahead of everyone else. I'll keep watching the real content makers who put in the hard work and not the rip-off, money hungry, vampires like Surfline. Keep it up boys 🤙🏽

@brendangannon9286 Жыл бұрын

People been surfing this wave for 25 years

@andryadas Жыл бұрын

That’s why I follow you Nathan. There’s hardly a better surf channel. Your surfing skills along the last 4years have gone mythical.

@wtf-about6813 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with been emotional when it's balls to the wall foam ball domination and appreciation for the moment. Epic, just farkin Epic. Yeeoow. Ova

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

2:02 just watching this bro its so heavy… it makes me humble…. I cant imagine what you were going through.. youre looking up at the wave not where youre going!!!! Like you had to see it with your own eyes while riding the wave … he had to look back! Bro unbelievable… That must have been like an out of body experience to be in control to even take the bump while looking back! Cmon bro… Much love

@davidmoore8397 Жыл бұрын

I don't ever comment on surf videos, but I've been watching Nath's slab vids lately and been blown away by his skill. To hear him describe one of his greatest ever waves, in such a humbling and emotional way, shows how much this particular way meant (over his literal hundreds of insane barrels in his lifetime). I feel privileged to have watched this video.

@jasonwardell7472 Жыл бұрын

Said it before and I'll say it again Nathan.....you got some minerals son

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@zacharyflaig Жыл бұрын

You lived a miracle, dude… all those things lining up, it’s a gift. God gave you one 💯🤷‍♂️🎉

@samoneill7265 Жыл бұрын

There's no way you should of ever made that barrel but here we are defying the odds yet again. Bravo 👏

@realkanakamaoli Жыл бұрын

Nate. Back in the late 90's I used to see you and your brother playing out in front of Rocky Rights. You two had these great blonde afros. Anyways, what an honor to watch your surfing evolve, and now to witness your greatest wave. Aloha

@Swordofmichael333 Жыл бұрын

Next level buddy, congratulations on such an incredible ride. An experience you will never forget 🎉❤

@Della624 Жыл бұрын

When I was watching that wave from the front view and I saw all the foam, (it reached to the top of the wave), I was so disappointed because I thought you'd been gobbled up by it, then when you came out of the wave at the end I was like "wtfuuuuuuuuuu. Omfg that was frigging awwwwweeeesssooooome!!!" I've been following for quite a while now but I don't the wave you said was still the best ride of your life, all I can say is that wave must've been other wordly because this one opened the gate to that world. It was frigging awesome!!! I don't know why I said all this because in all honesty I think your face after you came out of the wave just about said it all. Thank you so much for sharing. 💝💯👏👏👏

@connorezra6304 Жыл бұрын

Slabba dabba dooooooo

@joshmason6169 Жыл бұрын

Nate, you now have two of the most incredible barrel rides of all time! Unreal!!!

@b.8284 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing thanks for sharing that massive barrel with us. Super special session, stoked the universe sent you that killer wave Nate!

@stevewellman3154 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Awe Struck!! Goose pimples flying up and down my spine!

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

Thats your soul, spine is your central nervous system. Your soul is lighting up the central nervous system. Waves.

@ole.strand Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us through the experience with you Nate. So sick the time we’re living in. Watching one of the best surfers in the world exploring new waves and getting the wave of their life. And props to the guys getting all those angels. Insane how deep you got on this one.

@WilliamFairey Жыл бұрын

Insane so glad you share your journey with us all

@possibledreams186 Жыл бұрын

So intense! When the curtain went down, I pretty much wrote you off. And then you came out!

@solomon6082 Жыл бұрын

The show must go on - nathan

@jpslupik Жыл бұрын

Connectedness bro! When you become one with nature is always a special moment in time. That was fucking sick

@mita6010 Жыл бұрын

This ride was a work of art.

@StephenOmv Жыл бұрын

Mad respect brother!! Suring evolves as boundaries are pushed, action is taken outside the "box" and exploration occurs in new spaces and places. What a joy it is to watch you surf this year's Slab Tour and to witness the evolution of surfing as it unfolds.

@stevehix1656 Жыл бұрын

Houston we have lift off,and it's Nathan Florence INSANE

@joobsmalone554 2 ай бұрын

Perfect 10!........does not justify what this must feel like. Rides like these make surfing great. Glory earned Nate!

@willmiddleton9199 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible video Nate ! Those "moments" are what a life lived well is all about - huge props to you for living your dream. Most people do not have a clue as to what it's all about, but most experienced surfers do. We are a lucky bunch and you are one of the luckiest of all. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your ventures... Damn I miss that shit ! Stay safe brother and keep on charging !

@kooldude7876 Жыл бұрын

Man absolutely incredible to watch. Seeing your journey has been really inspiring. Keep it up Nate, you are a legend!

@johntiller4327 Жыл бұрын

A superb display of surfing intellect at its highest. You could do a PHD on that one wave alone. The best visual poetry ever ridden.

@Marionetax Жыл бұрын

Breathtaking wave… simply beauty.

@donaldgaunder3914 Жыл бұрын

That was a 10 Nathan! Brings to my memory certain radical barrels I've gotten over the last 40 years that I/you never forget!

@brettdudash1788 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the wild waves you’ve posted that was the heaviest yet to watch! Incredible ride

@craigdgardiner Жыл бұрын

Powerful video both visual and emotional. You keep raising the bar and connecting with us watching back home. Great work Nate

@Ejazzle Жыл бұрын

Unreal wave Nathan. The lightning bolts shot you over the foam ball on that beauty.

@ethanolvera1638 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring Nate!! That was the best wave I’ve ever seen!!🤙🏻

@johnmorris6643 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing ride, I watch a ton of surf vids and that wave and the way you rode it was indeed special, before you even said it was the wave of your life, I had to watch it like 3 times to see how you dissected each section. Thanks for sharing, that was epic.

@KumidazAviator Жыл бұрын

I've been surfing and watching movie and videos since 1974 . That back-door tube was, I truly believe, the best tube ride I have EVER watched since I saw Shaun Thompson's tube ride in Free Ride 1979. You sir, are an amazing ability surfer. Total respectful a fellow surfer.

@KumidazAviator Жыл бұрын

BTW, love the Rory Russel lighting bolt board!

@49duende Жыл бұрын

What a great experience to have ridden the perfect wave.

@keiperkins Жыл бұрын

One of the best wave rides I have ever seen! Woo! 🎉

@mikenelson7894 Жыл бұрын

Best foam ball ride ever

@rightmatt Жыл бұрын

Unreal - would rather tune in to these vids than anything WSL outs out!

@HLsab Жыл бұрын

Mind blown…….congratulations on a wave of a lifetime Nate .

@flyingrooms Жыл бұрын

Awesome. My first thought was “she let him in” to see the universe from that place and come out. Gratitude. Just everything, the wave, the surfer, the cameras, the location.

@iblong9505 Жыл бұрын

You're very blessed. Give thanks everyday

@rod2231 Жыл бұрын

That was mind blowing Nathan & I'm just viewing your barrel from a screen 🙂 cliffs to Takes a lot of courage & skill, very cool, also having wearing all that rubber to can restricts mobility

@SlimJimIce80 Жыл бұрын

I was cheering for you on that wave. Yes! All of your skill and experience was needed to make that.wave. Incredible athleticism!

@SimonClaringbold Жыл бұрын

inspirational footage and excellent explanation at the end. I'm sure a lot of surfers can relate to those feelings. Pulling in so late and so deep took exceptional skill and courage

@cahirtuo Жыл бұрын

Following your slab tour was great. Even better when you came to Ireland i was stoked for you. Your footage at mully was amazing and I was bummed when I thought you didn't score the cliffs when you where here. You sat on this footage for months I dont know how you managed to keep it this long ! Insane Nathan love your content and so glad you scored here. 🤙🏻🇮🇪☘️

@PeterClaven 6 ай бұрын

🟢⚪🟠

@anttommo 5 ай бұрын

Is this Ireland?

@cahirtuo 5 ай бұрын

@@anttommo yes

@JasonField Жыл бұрын

absolutely incredible. everything. the ride, the footage, the recount. you are offering a public service here. greetings from an aussie in germany

@scottycartercom Жыл бұрын

I was screaming! Come on come on make it brother!…… You….mr. Nathan are the best Wave Rider on the planet. That is the wave of human kind. You are the man. Legend.

@codedlAnguage Жыл бұрын

Best Thing Ever. I seen 👉. 💜 Pure Class Style and Genius 👉. Perfection of Surf Film. 💝

@martywidholm6102 Жыл бұрын

Only a long time surfer knows how good this is… total respect for a lifetime surfing all conditions to work your way up to this truely epic moment and epic skill in riding this epic wave. I’m in awe, and I think every every surfer would agree! Wow

@wendellfugate4225 Жыл бұрын

This one is very special. Will be watching it many times. Cheers!

@jbc1042 Жыл бұрын

Not many people in the world could have personal commentary like that about a wave they rode. That was an awesome wave. It was a better ride and a great description! ❤ Nate, thanks for sharing that once in a lifetime experience 👍 .

@vividorrrr Жыл бұрын

That is next level foamball riding!! One of the best rides in surfing history imo

@_cohen 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been immersing myself in the surfing world for about 4 months now. You are my favorite surfer all across the board I love watching you rip dude 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🔥

@fozalinko Жыл бұрын

Would be good to see a behind the scenes clip on how you and your crew organise a trip to get these waves, a lot must go into it. Cheers

@dvk518 Жыл бұрын

Such a good wave! Setting the standard for big wave surfing. So much respect for you paddling in and pushing the limits with your own ability- compared to all the tow in ’heroes’.

@devi-cw7jj Жыл бұрын

When you realizing that you We’re divinely guided to the moment of a lifetime. 🎉 bless up Nate dog life is beautiful

@Daneuro974 Жыл бұрын

Speechless...And so so stoked for you...By far an example of what is a True Surfing Life...Humbleness & Performance...I wish I could be your travel mate...😉 You're the Man 🤙🏼

@inFAMOUSBeatsGFx Жыл бұрын

Literal chills🔥It's easy to get tricked by your playful demeanor but your description had the perfect mix of insight, depth and emotion imho. You are one unique dude 🤙🏻

@bi0008 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best slab surfer in the world right now

@brainp471 Жыл бұрын

Beyond incredible. Congrats Nathan. Seems like you were describing a hand of god experience.

@secretguyoz2 Жыл бұрын

Dude I'm so stoked for you, that thing was a BEAST!

@Claritymania Жыл бұрын

What did we just see...WOW!

@midi1529 Жыл бұрын

3:40 might be the best set up Ive seen on film

@mikeholman9544 Жыл бұрын

That was insane! When you took off I thought he is 🥜 and he’s not going to make it. The ledge in front of you was crazy! I couldn’t even imagine paddling in a wave like that and you make it look so easy. You are super human and I think that should be the wave of the year. The water angle really showed how crazy it was riding the foam ball. Props to you and the 🎥! Way to go Nate! Be safe and keep charging!

@jayc4880 Жыл бұрын

No Way!!! Absolutely EPIC! Back door’n a 12ft wave into the Slab Section, then riding/jockeying a foam ball as big as a car whilst in one of the biggest barrels I’ve ever seen! Respect BrotherNate ✊