Lunacy | the scariest reef slab break

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Lunacy | the scariest reef slab break

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Lunacy | scariest reef slab break in Australia
I've seen a lot very dangerous surfing locations but this spot Luna's takes the award for the scariest. Like all crazy slabbing waves in Australia they break on very shallow reefs. The Southern Ocean below Victoria Australia which is all part of the Shipwreck Coast that homes this lethal left hand reef break that not even the locals want to know about. If you wipe-out here, you will end up on the exposed reef on the inside. Out of the two days shooting, i filmed at least 4 surfers that got jammed up onto the inside reef. Watch till the end and you'll know what i mean. This place is absolutely mental !!
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@Haliboldt 3 жыл бұрын

You aussies are a bit gnarly! Dry reef, sharky, cold water and unpredictably shaped slabs. Better viewed from youtube! 🤣 Awesome to hear humility out of everyone too. Ego checked at the door! Wonderful video. 🤙🤙

@mrsmartypants_1 2 жыл бұрын

You sound like you’re back in 1974.

@dwmueller76 2 жыл бұрын

That may be one of those days where I get there, see the nightmare gauntlet, and suddenly my old back injury starts to flair up! I’d be like” I’m so angry I can’t paddle out but at least I can get good footage of everyone else!

@jackmcbride791 2 жыл бұрын

If you think this is dangerous, ever heard of shipsterns bluff?

@stefimcmaster1323 Жыл бұрын

Don't know if you can say that without knowing the bottom contours/depth, but yer I can't believe shipsturns is an aussie baseline. Like possibly the most intimidating wave in the world, I'd not definitley top 5.

@KassAss420 Жыл бұрын

Cold water? Never would have guessed that.

@LewisBeckman 3 жыл бұрын

Tim Bonython is an absolute legend. My god, I’ve loved the ocean since the mid nineties and this man has been bringing me joy for at least that long. LEGEND!

@markthomas7132 3 жыл бұрын

When Tim first started surf photography he had a Super 8 camera and a water proof housing and he used to film us at Pondalowie Bay, South Australia at the main break in the late 70's. In those days you had to wait weeks to get your film processed and then use a Super 8 Projector that usually mangled your film, He was an Adelaide boy. Wonder if he still has that footage? And I daresay he now films exponentially better surfers than we were. (though we thought we were okay ha ha) Kudos to him he's a legend of the industry now.

@wavester46 3 жыл бұрын

@@markthomas7132 Tim's father, Kym Bonython was also a legend being a WW2 pilot, Jazz musician, concert promoter, an awesome speedway racer and a great benefactor to the Arts living to the ripe old age of 90yrs.

@giuseppe2395 Жыл бұрын

@@markthomas7132 Interesting Mark. Tim should be awarded for his innovativeness - hall of fame like Pricket, has he or does one have to incur a debilitating injury to get gold stars?? Grew up with his Keiki boogie footage. I have no doubt he made the skid kids

@businesssavings 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the blend of interviews with locals alongside the excellent footage of the waves and surfers. Thanks for all of the effort you are putting into this.

@theadventuresofcaptainover1494 3 жыл бұрын

The south coast of NSW and VIC is slab heaven... there is so many almost unridden slabs on this stretch .. some you can walk to but many are jet ski or boat only access.. we surfed these slabs way back in the 80s and 90s off a boat using the tinny 60hp to skurf into them before social media phone's etc.. we even shaped boards specially for tow in. I dislocated my shoulder . I bashed my body on the reef.. lucky to be alive.. I lived in Coffs Harbour then and we would drive all the way down to the south coast and follow it up back to Coffs... the Coffs Harbour area has more bommie slabs than actual shore slabs but they are just as brutal..and satisfying.. I don't surf anymore... been there done that cause I'm old but now I chase extreme fishing fishing spots ... fly fishing for big permit on offshore flats off the central QLD coast etc.. I love watching the young guys charge these slabs.. brings back so many memories.. camping on the headland.. a few scoops.. and fkn out there.. Go the Boyz.. love it..

@JustinRuljancich 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the interviews and boys’ descriptions of the experience. Well done fellas 👏👏👏

@flasponge 3 жыл бұрын

legends. This is surfing, wave riding & THIS is bodyboarding at its highest level, the art of the scoop on that 42in of foam is a technique that almost no one can master except blokes like these, & at the same time is the most underrated technique in waveriding outside perhaps bodysurfing tube riding. Super SICK CONTENT. thank YOU for showcasing the best wave riders in the world with no B.S. just pure action, stoke & excellane on display.

@saltyconvict7000 3 жыл бұрын

Love the boogie attitude so proud to be a booger. epic work mate thanks for putting together epic videos.

@reddysteddy2195 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another "unrideable" slab proven otherwise by boogers, not for fame or glory but for the sheer love of wave riding. Legends!

@skinwalker_ 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Seriously good video. Not easy to make them this good.

@heathstott 3 жыл бұрын

I love being a booger as boogers we are trailblazers for just looking at a slab and sayin fk it,....we can ride that.😂🤙

@theadventuresofcaptainover1494 3 жыл бұрын

I love the comments... So fkn Aussie.. Blase as.. sliding into a wave of consequence and brushing off fear... it's called COURAGE .. guys... So much respect.. we have it .. we love it..♥️

@Bm-ri7ks 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos. Fuck the ocean's amazing. I loved watching the footage of boys getting washed over the rocks. Shows the power and challenges and consequences thats involved in surfing especially waves like this. Something that only surfers know and understand. Respect

@michaela8194 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fearlessness and water skills of the Aussie surfers! Legends!

@hurleycapetown8420 Жыл бұрын

Im from Cape Town so used to rocky but not a chance i surf this size when its rocky,mad respect for you lads.

@johnspence9718 10 ай бұрын

Another classic video, thanks so much for posting. I imagine you are living my dream...hanging out with the crew, catching a few waves, towing or taking pics/vids of the others, having a beer & a mack grind afterwards. Oh, and the names of the spots: Lunacy, Cape Fear, Cyclops, etc. I wish surfers could have traveled with the original cartographers, people would still be using the original maps. That's the whole point of a secret spot. Even the name is a secret. Thanks for keeping this old man happy !!

@davidgodoy1943 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Mad respect for all those surfers and boogie boarders charging it.... that's heavy surf

@CJ_102 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect. Those folks catching a cheese grating were so cool in that situation jeeez. So so heavy

@redefrisby 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best vids Tim, pretty sure you've saved a couple of lives in advance by sharing this...that's if people will do their research...

@SOM7A2483 3 жыл бұрын

Luna park boogs been holding it down for decades

@reggiebald2830 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous Tim! From the landscape to the seabreak; fabulous video, very well done. Thank you!

@col2959 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a West Aussie and I’ll be the first to say ... that looks very heavy. Outright scary. The paddle out looks like a deal breaker for me these days. Hats off to the boys out there having a crack 👍🏼

@rossburnell7048 Жыл бұрын

Paddled it a few times in the early '70's, wasn't my first choice but my mate loved it on his kneeboard. As he said you really have to pick your wave and commit, great video Tim, bought back a few memories of some good waves and some utter poundings.

@jackstrada5263 3 жыл бұрын

The stress level to reward ratio looks seriously lop sided

@CabinOnTheWater 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of like Golf.

@steveperreira5850 3 жыл бұрын

A challenge more than the joy of surfing, that’s for sure, looks like sand hasn’t reached that part of the ocean yet.

@JohnSmith-iy4io 3 жыл бұрын

@@CabinOnTheWater No, absofreakinglutely NOTHING like Golf!!!

@jackstrada5263 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-iy4io Depends who you were playing with and what the steaks are

@mountainssea9642 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackstrada5263 yea it totally depends on a nice medium rare bone in rib-eye.

@mountainssea9642 3 жыл бұрын

Good lord not a chance I’d ever paddle into that ever. Insane.

@petermariner6323 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Tim... appreciate your swell chasing efforts. That end section takes no prisoners, eh? Solid AF.

@KevinHallSurfing 3 жыл бұрын

Good one Tim. After that disaster at the Cape good to see Kipp on the move. 💯🇦🇺

@noelytoast 3 жыл бұрын

Pioneers of absolute chaos. Nothing but massive respect to those chargers out there. Pure and utter madness and a joy to watch ✌️

@SpiralMoss Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of Riley's wave in Ireland. A big reef and there's no forgiveness... Nature never forgives...

@59markr 3 жыл бұрын

My god, you would have to be an Apostle to make that wave. Legendary.

@js2531 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing wave! Pretty awesome landscape & great insight from the locals! Keep these great clips coming!!!

@onshore1ft 3 жыл бұрын

So good to finally have your excellent camera work without excessive slow motion.

@nicktrueman224 5 ай бұрын

I surfed that I would sit in the channel for 3 or 4 days just watching what works what doesn't. I had a shallow slab I loved heaps but wasn't as big as this but heaps fun. Claimed 2 boards and 2 fins. Clipped on the last section.

@OIP_1 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, nah. respect to the maniacs taking this on! amazing stretch of coast for sure

@iMiharo 2 жыл бұрын

This piece of film is official award worthy

@treffermedia9202 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vid once more. Allowing the Surfers to comment Just creating a cool Story... Top noch music choice

@mikthe2004 2 жыл бұрын

That guy paddling in!! Geez!! Super impressed!! Total commitment!!

@Devo491 2 жыл бұрын

The boils all along the break show just how shallow it is... A real balls-an-all wave. Respect!

@williamkerr3350 2 жыл бұрын

Geez mate you're head and shoulders above anybody else doing this stuff,I just love it ,thanks.

@hopebear06 3 жыл бұрын

Great production. Many thanks. Humongous kahuna's!!!

@TheGratty 7 ай бұрын

Excellent format, storyline, and cinematography. I really liked how you showed the consequences of getting washed in. Really adds to the drama.

@JIMJAMSC 2 жыл бұрын

Those shots around 9:40 are majestic and to see that alone would make the adventure worth it. I think I would sit those wave out and enjoy the incredible views. Thanks for going there for me..

@janed4590 2 жыл бұрын

The scenery and particularly the changing colors of the water / waves are absolutely gorgeous. Some of the most beautiful water I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing!

@captainamerica3531 Жыл бұрын

My kind of “Aussies,” tough as nails, and chill at the same time.

@joshmendes83 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was an epic edit Tim. Good stuff!

@patrickquinn7458 Жыл бұрын

Great STUFF!! Really entertaining

@roddoel1028 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great footage, know this area, serious power. much respect to take this place on.

@nodemachine 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Tim. Brave dudes but I think this beastly wave definately warrants a helmet.

@BACK2BOOGIN Жыл бұрын

If you haven’t been to this part of the world it’s hard to imagine just how gnarly and remote feeling it is. Gives off a real edge of the world vibe

@Nick_Somlife 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic edit, thanks Tim👍

@grimgrimey 3 жыл бұрын

That's raw dedication Tim , 24hour hours driving. Such a sick wave 👋

@wellfleetion 3 жыл бұрын

I think it is "the scariest reef slab break". Wicked

@MalcolmBlakeSeeAndHear 3 жыл бұрын

I was dubious that footage wouldn't live up to the title. So happy I was wrong. Danger and heaviness everywhere. p.s - what the heck are ackerman's purple kisses?

@user-qd6pu9co7q 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure but I read it was one of the only places where he's been injured.

@MalcolmBlakeSeeAndHear 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-qd6pu9co7q ahhha, I get it now thanks!

@edwinhassid.7337 2 жыл бұрын

He was referring to Shane Ackerman mentioning that when he gets a big hold down he sings 'Nikki Webster - Strawberry Kisses' in his head to calm himself.

@marshallcomora361 2 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh… those damn rocks…. This is pure lunacy.

@jameswoodriff7511 3 жыл бұрын

Don't watch this before bed. Hectic. Hats off to the legends having a go.

@mvc1822 3 жыл бұрын

Veryy nice film Tim ! What a crazy spot !!

@lukekhutchinson 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Tim, you really get out and about mate, you’re an inspiration!!!

@starcrib 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome commentary/ footage and in general- so much details..what's the musical selection starting...💎🌿🌐🌿💎

@dghoffman3697 3 жыл бұрын

They should call the place "3Balls and a Pray." Good show boys!

@joecoonan3931 3 жыл бұрын

A heavy wave, to be sure. Just seeing the way the bodyboarders always end up free-falling into it on the takeoff.... Hectic!.…. Being in the middle of nowhere doesn't help. No wonder it is called "Lunacy"...

@laowai2000 3 жыл бұрын

Those angry looking boils are going to leave you with PTSD!

@Hugnlove 11 ай бұрын

The bodyboarder on the red board was killing it!

@whitecloud3356 6 ай бұрын

Crazy wave for sure 😮

@aok5298 3 жыл бұрын

The slow mo at 13:18 dude falling then lip launched !! Cool vid! Good intro and guys commenting really grounded 👍

@ianrawlings2546 2 жыл бұрын

My neighbours wondered what was going on. I was wearing headphones and yelling NO, NO at those waves on the Sunday. Otherwise I'm speechless as usual. Thanks again Tim.

@eamonsherry2185 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy Slab. They are right when they say video doesn't do it justice. Not just the wave but the arena. Guaranteed beatings when you paddle out.

@joachimcoonan6255 8 ай бұрын

Yeah brah!! Heavy as it gets..... Lovin it!!: Charge On Crew!

@scottc3165 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the sphincter cramp

@markeggins890 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done, a cut well above your average surf vid.

@jonathangandy9271 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, enjoyed watching from safety. Lunacy says it all

@nancybashista1390 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely daunting! Be careful out there, swellchasers 💙🏆

@nottherealChickenJoe 3 жыл бұрын

Aussie Mullaghmore... that’s insane

@familytravels2999 2 жыл бұрын

That whole coast looks unfriendly, damn!

@mikeluque6527 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Those sunset coastline shots are epic.

@beachthor1 2 жыл бұрын

That is so. Heavy. That shelf on the inside 😳

@benjaminwesercreative Ай бұрын

love the interviews

@fcopr 3 жыл бұрын

bro this lokks insane , so high quality and the colour grading couldn't be better

@tahoe4beauty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing...this video... is going to stick in my mind, soul, and sphincter muscle far into the next galaxy! Homage to these Hombre's...!!! ✍️)))

@semajpoker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, ya never fail to disappoint. awesome trip

@srf2112 3 жыл бұрын

great short film. Always loved Tim's work

@greghanlon2235 9 ай бұрын

Love your vids Tim.

@amadahita2073 3 жыл бұрын

Me seeing the amazing waves gotta keep myself over I always watch amazed riding the heavy waves with heavy music like Delta Parole or with relaxing music videos in background.

@ChristianRaymondFilms 3 жыл бұрын

This is so GNARLY !!! ❤️🇺🇸🎥🔥

@JamesHunterRoss 3 жыл бұрын

Just say no! I'll just watch... this is lunacy! (A quick edit; I just realized I had not mentioned the moviemaking here. Just stunning, I mean wow.)

@madeinaustralia2020 Жыл бұрын

That’s down off Flinders surfed it heaps When I was living in Victoria in 2002 for three months. The right west of it where you take off around the Bommie and bottom turn around it back into the wave in front of the Rock platform is way sweeter

@VeloVios Жыл бұрын

This is not flinders, its on the surf coast

@carlsenden 2 жыл бұрын

Just nuts. Captured perfectly 😎👍🏻👍🏻

@captainamerica3531 Жыл бұрын

Crazy bros! Extreme agro seascape. Balls of iron, and skill, to stay alive over those rocks and ledges, if the ride don’t work out well!

@thegr8stm8 3 жыл бұрын

12 Apostles are dead and looks like many others want to join them. Gr8 footage!

@skinwalker_ 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously great video 🌊 All round fantastic production. Respect to anyone who even goes in the water there. Hard core.

@johnrutter3985 3 жыл бұрын

You mate are the biggest legend, I adore your content. Thankyou

@juanfo7307 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the bubbles coming off the rocks is certainly an eye opener by the way I am the most prolific commenter

@peacepuffz 2 жыл бұрын

Onto the rocks after a no make is gnary as hell!

@papapetad 3 жыл бұрын

Great film and soundtrack to match. Peace.

@hurleycapetown8420 Жыл бұрын

Brah that bomb at 12:42.

@wtfollow3594 3 жыл бұрын

that wave is so sick

@algorerhyth 2 жыл бұрын

wow .. these guys are next level ..

@algorerhyth 2 жыл бұрын

Ive never been so afraid of a wave if you can even call it that

@algorerhyth 2 жыл бұрын

makes shipsterns seem tame

@theadventuresofcaptainover1494 3 жыл бұрын

FEAR MY HEART.. don't be afraid.. be prepared.. fitness.. equipment..state of mind.. explore.. CHARGE..

@jerometotes5311 2 жыл бұрын

And waves always look easier and safer from up above. I can’t even imagine what it looks like down at sea level.

@simonrobinson4815 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.. Great audio, cool interviews and epic footage! 10/10

@skpy8249 3 жыл бұрын

Yay its Luna park haven't surfed it yet. A friend went to hospital after going out here. Fell on the rocks I would wear a helmet.

@laquodeen190 2 жыл бұрын

really nice video

@dmcc8620 3 жыл бұрын

A couple of them reminded me of pioe. I love the one where the guy gets a beautiful ride and then hauls ass and almost runs into the ski at the end. He's like yeah na.