BETHANY HAMILTON | HOW DOES SHE DO IT

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • We all know Bethany Hamilton as the surfer girl from Kauai who survived a shark attack when she was just 13-years old. From magazines to books to major motion pictures, her story has been told on myriad platforms, but never before has she shared exactly how she is able to surf with just one arm.
    From battling through the shorebreak to taking off late on overhead waves, it's remarkable to watch her in action. This is how she does it.
    Filmed and Edited by Aaron Lieber
    Interviewed by Justin Coté
    Music: Reid Curby www.elektrikpeo...
    Art Direct: Brooks Sterling www.iambrooks.com

Komentáře • 160

  • @Observ8or
    @Observ8or Před 10 lety +186

    She's just such a diamond of the sport. Nothing can be more inspirational than seeing someone go through such unmatched adversity, persevere, and then not only blast through all expectations but reach such an elite level. At only 24 she's already one for the history books. Whatever you're doing Beth, you're doing it right. Keep it up!!

    • @filmfelineadmin
      @filmfelineadmin Před 4 lety +2

      Love her. Many people would have just given up. She's a proof that hard work pays off. If only she was vegan.

    • @izaiahedwin3038
      @izaiahedwin3038 Před 3 lety

      Instablaster

  • @deemiller943
    @deemiller943 Před 5 lety +68

    This girl blows my mind. Surfing is a demanding, difficult sport.
    She has overcome so much and gets really good waves...
    Just so impressed with her!!

  • @derchakalaka9125
    @derchakalaka9125 Před 10 lety +96

    Shes a big inspiration, and i think she surfs better then the most people

  • @Nebulousss
    @Nebulousss Před 8 lety +14

    She's such a beautiful and inspiring person... I really admire her positivity. If I were her, I'd probably be crying everyday and hating my life and doing nothing for my life... Sometimes I get depressed for tiny stuffs and this is like a punch to my face. I hope her life goes well in everything, she deserves it :)

  • @mikelarry5077
    @mikelarry5077 Před 8 lety +51

    you are a total inspiration to me .. you lost an arm .. I lost my soul in prison , but you have come out strong and I'm trying to do the same , thank you for being a awesome girl!!

    • @paikeakehlani5392
      @paikeakehlani5392 Před 6 lety +12

      Mike Larry stay strong brother 🙏🏽

    • @SVAsianPhilippinesGo6858
      @SVAsianPhilippinesGo6858 Před rokem +1

      Why do you good comments most of the time?! I'm jealous in a way, you're lucky. I get too many haters because of racism and other discriminatory things!

  • @jpperry5370
    @jpperry5370 Před 8 lety +47

    you are amazing Bethany i have lost my arm to a shark and i am trying out for swimming and cheerleading because of you! you gave me confident.the doctor said i has a 80% chance of living at first.

    • @S104tmmsapr
      @S104tmmsapr Před 5 lety +3

      Hi!! I lost my arm 2 month ago. I don`t know what to do(((

    • @karinaalbert652
      @karinaalbert652 Před 4 lety +3

      You are a really strong girl

    • @Matzes
      @Matzes Před 4 lety +2

      @@S104tmmsapr be strong

    • @jessicabur1807
      @jessicabur1807 Před 4 lety

      JP Perry where were u swimming?

  • @jr8899
    @jr8899 Před 2 lety +12

    So much talent with one arm amazing,no victim mentality, what a role model

  • @SavageAudits
    @SavageAudits Před rokem +4

    Total hero...and a real Woman!

  • @Caractacus969
    @Caractacus969 Před 5 lety +9

    I am honored just to be on the same planet as this amazing person.

  • @Pseudosurfer
    @Pseudosurfer Před 10 lety +23

    incredible human being

  • @lt6573
    @lt6573 Před 4 lety +9

    You're an incredible human being, Bethany!!! Thank you for never giving up and inspiring us all to dig deeper in life...🙏🙏💖🙌🌻

  • @samanthashiplett9388
    @samanthashiplett9388 Před 4 lety +20

    I LOVE BETHANY HAMILTON 💜❤️♥️💜♥️❤️

  • @nancyarcheval9996
    @nancyarcheval9996 Před 4 lety +2

    I love all of these Surfing Tips from Bethany. I have admired her my whole life since I lived in Hawaii from 1998 to 2001. My dad was in the Army at the time, and we have moved from Puerto Rico, where the beaches are beautiful to Oahu, Hawaii, where the beaches are equally as beautiful, and the waves are enormous.
    I have boogie boarded in the ocean since I was seven, and I always wanted to learn how to surf. My friend, Kaylee, is from Kauai like Bethany, and she would tell me all about her surfing competitions. My friend Kaylee and I would be talking about how Bethany was, and of course still is such a wonderful role model for us young girls in the 90’s and early 2000s.
    Today, I’m taking Bethany’s Unstoppable Year Course since March, and I am learning so much from her and her husband, Adam. I am so grateful for their resilience and love towards God, helping an amazing community, and putting surfing into the mix.
    On my 30th birthday, I hope I can return to Hawaii and learn how to surf 🏄🏼‍♀️ and completely fall in love with the sport.

  • @jacquibayley7122
    @jacquibayley7122 Před 3 lety +4

    Such a inspiration and beautiful lady

  • @filmfelineadmin
    @filmfelineadmin Před 3 lety +5

    Mom to three kids and you surf better than any girl. Unbelievable and unstoppable.

  • @dalejacques3142
    @dalejacques3142 Před rokem +1

    Amazing. I started surfing a year ago - one month shy of my 60th birthday. whenever I 've been tempted to get angry or discouraged about paddling out through breaking waves or whitewash, pearling, or just gaining skills I gain inspiration from both your ability and your attitude. Mahalo!

  • @PFRicardo
    @PFRicardo Před 8 lety +2

    Amazing! She surfs really well and her smile is an expiration!

  • @SVAsianPhilippinesGo6858

    Hawaii has such gorgeous beaches. I am lucky I got to visit there recently..

  • @pennypike4664
    @pennypike4664 Před 6 měsíci

    One of the most inspiring woman of our day!! Such an inspiration to all❤❤ u Bethany

  • @retribution999
    @retribution999 Před 19 hodinami

    Ive been trying to surf for years, its really difficult even with two strong arms. Bethany is truly inspiring and a wonderful human being. I guess living in Hawaii and having a wonderful family really helps.

  • @user-jp1kh1bg9e
    @user-jp1kh1bg9e Před 4 lety +1

    So strong and beautiful. She inspires me. Good luck, Bethany, be happy!

  • @ridanst
    @ridanst Před 3 lety +1

    find her story from the book from marie, everything is figureoutable, and just wow!!!! i take my hat off to her!

  • @drolllindsay
    @drolllindsay Před 8 lety +3

    SWEEET video! loved this sort of in depth look at what you do, as someone who has never been on a board, I have always been amazed at pro surfers. you guys are rock stars!

  • @nataleighandmichaelchapman6656

    After a shark attack you see her back on the board! That’s what we call faith!!

  • @darrenmillerphoto
    @darrenmillerphoto Před 10 lety +3

    Bethany you are an inspiration!! Shine on sister!

  • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

    She's incredible. Thanks for the upload.

  • @debbiewilson4563
    @debbiewilson4563 Před 8 lety +2

    Bethany you inspire me I got your devotional book thanks for inspiring me ; )

  • @robertpillowjr.1672
    @robertpillowjr.1672 Před 2 lety +1

    Keep doin' your thing Bethany! You kick ass!

  • @wingedwolves1456
    @wingedwolves1456 Před 4 lety +1

    She is such a angel i think she was a angel all the way. She shows everyone to keep on moving. If she looked at this comment I am honered. I'm a teenager that fell of a horse and got back on and keeps on doing it. Keep on going in your life to reach your goal and show others ypu can do it with a disability a insecurity you can always do the impossible.

  • @scottadsett5803
    @scottadsett5803 Před 9 lety +2

    Wow! that is inspirational. Re, paddling, the 's(reverse it for right arm)' stroke (that phelps uses) is the way to go, the new high shoulder pull, is good for some body types but, using the rocker and porpoising is the way to go.Having coached swimming for 20 years, I now find myself trying to get back into the water after 2 brain tumors that paralyzed my left arm and leg. I can limp and hope to knee board soon, pretty nervous, but watching this vid gives me confidence, Thank you

  • @bedy14
    @bedy14 Před 8 lety +3

    i love you beth❤. you are my hero, my strength, my ispirational...my IDOL. thank you for everythingg

  • @RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu
    @RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu Před 4 lety +2

    Surfing is such a simple and beautiful sport. It blends the energy thrill, with the ecological awareness, and the sense of community based on alt. values predating materialism. It is existentialist and extremist and even minimalist all rolled up into one. And I am happy for her and the growing tribe of fellow water people. After all, Earth is a water planet and water is our home.

  • @gv54te4
    @gv54te4 Před 9 lety +7

    If i would have lost my hand i would probably cry in bed for a week, and i couldnt imagine myself getting back to surfing,or it will be very tough atleast, and she went trough it and did it, im inspired.

  • @fayeharling7684
    @fayeharling7684 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi Bethany! I'm currently reading your book and it's very good. I like it a lot. If anyone is looking for a good book, read Soul Surfer. 🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏼‍♀️

  • @Ari-200G
    @Ari-200G Před 4 lety +2

    You are such an inspiration!!!!!

  • @Rawk4Life
    @Rawk4Life Před 6 lety +1

    Her wonderful spirit and confidence is what makes her beautiful even with just one arm.

  • @errolclark
    @errolclark Před 9 lety +3

    Just love this, such an inspiration!

  • @jeffy69ism
    @jeffy69ism Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. I have a torn labrum in shoulder. That backside gaffe at end of vid was impressive

  • @bigsurfer
    @bigsurfer Před rokem

    Such an inspiration! Thank u so much beth! ❤

  • @RaphaelGarcia
    @RaphaelGarcia Před 10 lety +4

    Such an inspirational lady!

  • @DarielAndre
    @DarielAndre Před 2 lety +2

    I saw her movie, she really teaches us a lot about strength and God

  • @nicholastheron9493
    @nicholastheron9493 Před 9 lety +2

    Push your self up with one arm....so cool......you rock......seriously you are great....amazing balance, you ride like you have two arms.....thank you for being you. God bless

  • @sandrachaidez4303
    @sandrachaidez4303 Před 4 lety +1

    What an inspiration, beautiful soul.

  • @chrisfernandez5566
    @chrisfernandez5566 Před 5 lety +1

    You are so awesome keep ripping you inspire me to never give up!!!!

  • @donabellaalegado6913
    @donabellaalegado6913 Před 8 lety +2

    I really like you because you never give up, thank you coz you inspired me 👍

  • @awcayenne
    @awcayenne Před rokem +1

    just amazing

  • @doublehgamer4173
    @doublehgamer4173 Před 8 lety

    You are the best Bethany and in class we are learning about your life

  • @danielbarbieri8199
    @danielbarbieri8199 Před 5 lety +1

    Using the "cork" effect at take off is a great idea for any shortboarder too.

  • @knuckles3839
    @knuckles3839 Před 9 lety +5

    I heard Bethany is having a kid I can't wait! To see another person take after her mom and dad and make another difference!

  • @adisonr5996
    @adisonr5996 Před 5 lety +1

    Your a big inspiration keep surfing

  • @shaunryan9810
    @shaunryan9810 Před 8 lety +8

    Right... I seriously need to sort out my take off's. I can't do it with 2 arms.

  • @apachewolfscout
    @apachewolfscout Před 2 lety

    Very inspiring, watched this again to get extra inspiration and ideas...I took up surfing mid-fifties when waiting for a double hip-replacement ( I am seriously Not a great surfer at all!) , that year no pop op and pretty dodgy just trying it, but by the year after surgery, pop up no probs-happy days...however, I'm hardly tip-top as a surfer, what with the knee being dodge from botched op' plus hips, but I was just getting into things when a fall from a slack line severed a scapular muscle tendon-muscle un-attched now, tore one bicep ligament etc...basically, though I hope my right arm comes back good, one arm is maybe where I'll have to go at least for a while...unlike Betheny though I never developed a good paddle before my accident...anyhow, she's an inspiration: personally I've done so much training and stuff when on crutches or recovering from various things but Betheny's courage, skill, attack/injury recovery and rehabilitation and good heartedness are so powerful to observe. Very grateful to Betheny Hamilton, wishing her all the best. Thank you.

  • @raingutierrez8300
    @raingutierrez8300 Před 4 lety +1

    Bethany u are so cool! You r my hero! God saved you and you r a blessing.

  • @catslimez6320
    @catslimez6320 Před 7 lety

    dear Bethany H.
    your my insperation sorry I have not found your channel sooner. my dad does not let me died but its a dream that I can feel coming true. I watch all the movies and documentaries about you. I dont live near water at all but when I get older I hope to meet you so you can teach me. Ive known about you sence I can read. The reason I found you was because I was reading about sharks because I always likes to study them. when I came across a famous surfer witch was you! I read your story and did more research! then it need to me BEING YOUR BIGIST INSPERD FAN EVER! I hope to meet you and I'm glad I found your channel. thank you for inspiring me to belive in myself and you
    Love, your bigist fan Ashly K.

  • @reinassancefamous3598
    @reinassancefamous3598 Před 3 lety

    She's just amazing. Her husband got the coolest woman in the world. Godbless you guys. Much love and respect ❤️

  • @logantaylor208
    @logantaylor208 Před 5 lety +3

    is nobody gonna talk about the fact that she has a Homestar Runner surfboard? 👌

  • @kennedylee3796
    @kennedylee3796 Před 6 lety +3

    You are such an inspiration to me, you are such an amazing person!! I loved the movie "Soul Surfer" made about you too! Did you really get back into surfing by going on that mission trip?

  • @adamblackshaw9151
    @adamblackshaw9151 Před 4 lety +1

    Inspirational

  • @surfchannel
    @surfchannel Před 10 lety +7

    awesome video lieber!

  • @onefootsurf
    @onefootsurf Před 2 lety +1

    love it

  • @michaelwahl9152
    @michaelwahl9152 Před 3 lety +2

    What a hero and so pretty 😊

  • @kerrymckee4731
    @kerrymckee4731 Před 10 lety +2

    Amazing person

  • @jaremaw2368
    @jaremaw2368 Před rokem +1

    God bless you girl!

  • @juliestrom412
    @juliestrom412 Před 2 lety +1

    Love her ❤

  • @netfun8087
    @netfun8087 Před rokem +1

    I’m sorry it happened to you, but I’m blown away by how incredible you are. And I love your technique!

  • @kevincormier6075
    @kevincormier6075 Před rokem

    You are so talented with one arm Bethany!

  • @jacquelinepartridge7200
    @jacquelinepartridge7200 Před 10 lety +1

    an inspiration

  • @stella-bc1wd
    @stella-bc1wd Před 9 lety +3

    U are an amazing person

  • @4amitesh
    @4amitesh Před 10 lety +2

    WoW! she just explained the meaning of i m possible.

  • @jimihendrixx11
    @jimihendrixx11 Před 2 lety

    She surfs so sick. The spray & turns!

  • @karinaalbert652
    @karinaalbert652 Před 4 lety

    Bethany Hamilton inspires me to surf. and I bet she makes surfing look a lot easier then it really is. she is a really strong women you sould watch the movie Soul surfer its really good 😉👍👏

  • @mr.wizard2974
    @mr.wizard2974 Před 6 lety

    Beth please do another CZcams segment about your life nowadays . We want to hear about you!

  • @BlessThisPlanet
    @BlessThisPlanet Před rokem +3

    Why isn’t this woman on the cover of Vogue, Sports Illustrated, etc?!! Unbelievable attitude to learn from about resilience

    • @ChickenJoe-tq6xd
      @ChickenJoe-tq6xd Před rokem +1

      Did you not see she went against wsl transgender policies? She’s completely blackballed from everything now, vogue would spit on her

    • @BlessThisPlanet
      @BlessThisPlanet Před rokem +1

      @@ChickenJoe-tq6xd OMG...Wow.

    • @LeileeBaker805
      @LeileeBaker805 Před rokem

      Unrecognizable world😢now

  • @JayStill-wl6rx
    @JayStill-wl6rx Před 6 měsíci

    Incredible! ❤❤❤

  • @Shrek_96
    @Shrek_96 Před 4 lety

    Bethany is amazing I wish I had a life like her

  • @sarahmehalko
    @sarahmehalko Před 4 lety

    I love u bethany

  • @abbebe
    @abbebe Před 9 lety +1

    Amazing girl!

  • @santamarinapictures
    @santamarinapictures Před 10 lety

    en español : eres muuuuuuuu grande ! pero muuuuuuuuuuu grande, eres la ostia, eres una mujer alineada con tu fuente, eres una mujer que conoce muy bien el poder de tu mente subconsciente. Enhorabuena y gracias por tu coraje , eres un camino a seguir y hasta que no haga los reentries como tu , no parare.
    NAMASTE !

  • @mitseraffej5812
    @mitseraffej5812 Před 3 lety

    I need her spirit. I have both arms and both legs but age has caught up. I started surfing as a child and it was my bed rock no matter what else life threw at me. In my early 50s the wheels began to fall off. Now in my 60s and after a couple of joint replacements I can no longer do it. Often I feel as though my life is essentially over.

    • @sierrashere6957
      @sierrashere6957 Před rokem

      Have some character and grow old gracefully, not preaching lol . . . . I'm trying to do the same thing myself 😂

  • @masonlegend547
    @masonlegend547 Před 3 lety

    I love you Bethany🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍😍

  • @rubenmarcosdossantosmachad5124

    Betany,que todos possam cresçer na vida acompanhando seu belo exemplo de superaçao👊Eu sou um grande fan seu,parabens💪

  • @ericthomas3926
    @ericthomas3926 Před 5 lety

    Bethany you are amazing person surfer your movie was inspiring and you're so much better than that!

  • @gachablueberry2335
    @gachablueberry2335 Před 4 lety

    She is a very brave woman!

  • @hollywarehouse7938
    @hollywarehouse7938 Před 4 lety

    Looove her👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️🙌🏽

  • @Moo01100
    @Moo01100 Před 9 lety

    Amazing young lady. She rips.

  • @nikoleceberio5715
    @nikoleceberio5715 Před 8 lety

    You are the best surfer for me♡

  • @hollyroseaj2820
    @hollyroseaj2820 Před 9 lety

    huge fan! hope you are as popular as u dreamed

  • @yazmut
    @yazmut Před 4 lety

    my hero!

  • @KristofAlentijns
    @KristofAlentijns Před 10 lety

    Amazing.

  • @jlero2568
    @jlero2568 Před 4 lety

    I love Soul Surfer so much

  • @iusre
    @iusre Před 9 lety +3

    if we could all have just 2 percent of the guts , determination and heart that this woman does we would all be achievers ,,, well done , shows us that anything is possible and fuck up whinging about life and get on with it ...

  • @pxkls
    @pxkls Před 9 lety +1

    I have great respect in front of you with your movie you have kids and adult shown that it is poor with a. Respect :)

  • @robertopolenghi6655
    @robertopolenghi6655 Před 9 lety +1

    for me....you are just amazing!

  • @audioeins
    @audioeins Před rokem

    ❤ such and elegant ripper :)

  • @oliwka3360
    @oliwka3360 Před 10 lety +2

    You are the best, I love you

  • @momentum1208
    @momentum1208 Před 8 lety

    she surfs so good god dam.

  • @aggeeks7912
    @aggeeks7912 Před 10 lety

    You are amazing! How do you get up on the board with one arm?

  • @mickeyreyome6259
    @mickeyreyome6259 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm never seen a surfer except for you in the movie. That said I am very proud of everything you have accomplished. I also agree with you on the transgender problem

  • @Seasee
    @Seasee Před 4 lety

    Wow

  • @xeniosm4549
    @xeniosm4549 Před 9 lety +6

    Wow... with no issues whatsoever I can't even walk properly.