WHAT IT WAS LIKE SURFING CODE RED TAHITI, THE FULL DAY OF CHAOS. TEAHUPO'O DAY 3

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  • Crazy crazy day here in Tahiti there were lots of people on jet skis making it very hard for people who were trying to paddle into waves.
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Komentáře • 363

  • @datapusher-
    @datapusher- Před rokem +71

    Anyone else impressed with the sound of the raw footage? Heavy. 🙏🙌

    • @markreyes9287
      @markreyes9287 Před rokem

      That & I thought for sure sum those paddlers were gonna get sucked backwards over the falls but amazingly not.

    • @KoaRothman
      @KoaRothman  Před rokem

      Crazy right!?

  • @EdwinLap
    @EdwinLap Před rokem +97

    I love that you guys recorded this without music. The sound and thunder of the wave is insane. The sheer power even at this size - you guys call it "small" LOL. Great footage.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 Před rokem

      its cheaper for they to not have to pay for music.

    • @brunogiusti
      @brunogiusti Před rokem

      Well pointed Man

    • @stevesayler1920
      @stevesayler1920 Před rokem

      Inspiring video! Wow - I absolutely agree that immersive video is cheapened by music. JUST GIVE US THE THUNDER!!!

    • @KoaRothman
      @KoaRothman  Před rokem +4

      Glad you like it!

    • @wilddude4205
      @wilddude4205 Před 10 měsíci +1

      i agree , i like electro music techno whatever im from berlin^^ but ur so right my guy the last thing u wanna hear is some bad choice electro or whatever music, huge bonus straight subbed

  • @petecabrina
    @petecabrina Před rokem +130

    The locals need to declare paddle only on a day like this or something, this is solid surf but its not 'CODE RED' and it is really not a tow in type situation, paddle only makes it more fair and a bit more of a pure experience for everyone. And honestly some of these tow ins are really a bit pathetic and on paddle in waves.

    • @webleeoz
      @webleeoz Před rokem +10

      yea, not sure if its because we have seen some heavy tow days there or what... but a bunch of the tow waves looked like paddle waves. Not all, but most. I like the rule at Shipsterns, paddlers always have priority

    • @petecabrina
      @petecabrina Před rokem

      @@webleeoz maybe they were expecting bigger or something, a few did look like tow ins but most weren't.

    • @lifeoflennie2443
      @lifeoflennie2443 Před rokem +2

      @webleeoz
      Yeah I think it's not as bad here cause you're able to separate the tow group from the paddlers... cause it's all so perfect... sheet glass wave pool type situation where you can keep it separate, knowing exactly what the ski wakes are doing , etc... But yeah it all gets ruined if any tow guy takes ANYTHING a paddler was keen on...as happened here a couple times

    • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
      @feelinghealingfrequences7179 Před rokem +2

      cap
      live and let live

    • @rich7017
      @rich7017 Před rokem +6

      ​@@petecabrina if you watch Nate's vid about this same day he makes it pretty clear that they were expecting serious conditions but the forecast was completely wrong. He seemed pretty bummed about it

  • @brittnis7294
    @brittnis7294 Před rokem +5

    These close ups of the barrel exits where you can literally see the huge smiles on everyone's face, ugh! So good! THIS is livin

  • @Dylanbraaaa
    @Dylanbraaaa Před rokem +20

    This is what I’m talking about. Raw footage of chopes is all you need. The power in that wave is insane.

  • @surfingbilly9654
    @surfingbilly9654 Před rokem +68

    the amount of towers taking paddle-able waves from the paddlers is disgraceful. half the tow waves where smaller than the paddle ones. Ironically, half of the people towing are hawaiians who complain about haoles taking waves from the locals.

    • @brianwills4398
      @brianwills4398 Před rokem +5

      Not sure if you saw Nate's video from the same day, at least I think it was the same day.. He got in early and got out early, he got some good ones and got out to watch the show..he said it was a weird crazy day.

    • @ryancornett7916
      @ryancornett7916 Před rokem +2

      There’s one guy out there that controls and dictates that whole line up. If you know you know

    • @Heeterlin
      @Heeterlin Před rokem

      Hate, hate, hate

    • @toddhopkins1081
      @toddhopkins1081 Před rokem +2

      This swell wasn't as big as expected. They were obviously all prepped to tow. I agree that the small tow waves should have been paddled. But Matahi had that one bomb and others guys had some good tow waves. You have to let the locals set the tone for the day.

    • @S._W._P._._1
      @S._W._P._._1 Před rokem +1

      There is ONE person who makes that call. If you know you know. Agree on those 5'ers being towed was weird. There were a few that were tow waves. Poto's kid had one, Matahi had one. Tika had one. I thought Ivan had the biggest best paddle waves of any visitor and he doesn't whine.

  • @doctorross1470
    @doctorross1470 Před rokem +10

    Hilarious to see the filmers all smoking in the boat

  • @saltesc
    @saltesc Před rokem +25

    I remember when Stewart and Severson hit this place and it was in all the bodyboarding magazines as "somewhere in Tahiti". Stewart just called it Teahupoʻo. No one knew how to pronounce it correctly but we all slanged it to "chopes".
    So here's this guy in the 90s, in his late 30's paddling in and dropping on bombs on a lid and all our minds got blown by the wave.
    Fast-forward to 2023 and you got a crowded lineup and these guys are fucking towing on a 6ft day? Are they doing that at 6ft Pipe next too? That was the equivalent of shoulder popping but instead coming in early so no one else could get on. Like paying someone to climb an epic mountain and getting in every mountaineers way. How could a surfer do that and not feel like a total asshole and just tow out and do it AGAIN?

  • @TheHighlands111
    @TheHighlands111 Před rokem +4

    Who is the enforcer out there🤷🏼‍♂️who calls off the tow guys?

  • @SasoCasablanca63
    @SasoCasablanca63 Před rokem +5

    Love the no music, raw feel of this video. I love music in many of your videos, but this one hit it perfectly with just the sheer power and booming sound. Yes, the tow in surfers were a disturbance and honestly kind of ridiculous , looking foolish towing 8 feet waves.

  • @LikeSomeDude
    @LikeSomeDude Před rokem +11

    Your generation of surfers just blow my mind. So frigging GNARLY! I wish I had the guts to surf even pipeline forget Tahiti. Keep shooting amazing content my brother.

  • @paulellis4858
    @paulellis4858 Před rokem +5

    This is Living!!

  • @ianseaweed
    @ianseaweed Před rokem +2

    The sound of a crunching wave!

  • @TheSmo101
    @TheSmo101 Před rokem +4

    Every vid features Koa whinging about something lol

  • @TPJN777
    @TPJN777 Před rokem +2

    7:11 then the casual taking off his hat flex 😂🤯🔥

  • @janetackland493
    @janetackland493 Před rokem

    Fabulous video Koa!

  • @ThePathego
    @ThePathego Před rokem

    great outtro! . just chilling by the shore....ahhhhh livin

  • @brettbarley
    @brettbarley Před rokem +2

    my gosh I heard the tow situation was bad that day, but this is next level.... towing waves barely worth paddling. haha

    • @clementpernot2793
      @clementpernot2793 Před rokem

      Exactly, too many tow in,so disrespectful

    • @jd32k
      @jd32k Před rokem

      Ok, Superman. "Barely worth paddling," lol

    • @brettbarley
      @brettbarley Před rokem

      @@jd32k yes… on a 10’-12’ day you don’t typically paddle for a 5 footer…
      In terms of faces, you don’t go out on a 20’-25’ day to paddle into an 8’-10’ wave. Those smaller size waves at Teahupoo don’t actually barrel good on the big days.

  • @daneledlow
    @daneledlow Před rokem

    Beautiful Koa!! Glad y’all get barreled!!🤙

  • @davidspringer3695
    @davidspringer3695 Před rokem

    Thank you for leaving the raw sounds in, unreal!

  • @gravitaldigital
    @gravitaldigital Před rokem +8

    4:36 One of the most epic rides I've seen! 🤙

  • @lukepruiett3899
    @lukepruiett3899 Před rokem +7

    Loved the clips of people towing perfect paddle size teahupo’o 😂

  • @roseelliott2728
    @roseelliott2728 Před rokem +9

    Great episode, love the audio of the ocean

  • @rsea8751
    @rsea8751 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this, so beautiful

  • @casey5654
    @casey5654 Před rokem +1

    I feel like I'm becoming a serial commentor on your videos but I gotta say that This Is Livin is a perfect title. Your job is surfing. You live in paradise in what looks like a pretty rad house. You have a beautiful and charming girl, a great group of friends and are a super nice guy to boot. You really are living life. In my own way, I subscribe to this ideology but my accident has fucked up my psyche. I'm working on it but not back yet. I'll get there

  • @icysurfer1
    @icysurfer1 Před rokem

    Lovely Fr. Poly. Great vid, Koa.

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 Před rokem +1

    The tunas are pushing a huge bait ball of fish to the surface. That’s why those birds are feeding on the bait fish. Awesome!!

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 Před rokem

    My favorite place right off the bat. Love me some Teahupo’s

  • @PatchesPatches81
    @PatchesPatches81 Před rokem +1

    Awesome ep! Loved the vibe! So good to see Eli’s Mullet! EO!

  • @patrickkeiser2673
    @patrickkeiser2673 Před rokem +3

    All insane ride’s. Blessings. Salute.

  • @JustyouraverageAussie
    @JustyouraverageAussie Před 8 měsíci

    Mad respect for whoever surfed those crazy waves🤙🤙🤙

  • @Dog_gone_it
    @Dog_gone_it Před rokem

    Cant wait to see more. Hope yall are safe.

  • @RountreePlantation
    @RountreePlantation Před rokem +2

    Really good video Koa might have been your best!

  • @michelemeixner7604
    @michelemeixner7604 Před rokem +1

    This is, like WOW ! Beautiful footage.

  • @brownsnake9750
    @brownsnake9750 Před rokem +4

    Towers taking every wave but looks perfect for paddling, no respect for the guys wanting to paddle

  • @zdough1070
    @zdough1070 Před rokem +4

    hahahah Koa lookin knackered in that intro

  • @Mars_Life_and_Beings
    @Mars_Life_and_Beings Před rokem +1

    When you occasionally, briefly look up at the view, it does add rejuvenation.

  • @bjornneumann8089
    @bjornneumann8089 Před 6 měsíci

    I really like the style of your content, just like being part of the trip

  • @stevenmoore2432
    @stevenmoore2432 Před rokem +11

    Love to see the planning and travel to get there. Love the journey as much as the surf

    • @janetackland493
      @janetackland493 Před rokem

      Me too.

    • @horselizard
      @horselizard Před rokem

      Totally

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 Před rokem

      I think one of these guys does videos of the paddle out. That sounds more you guys speed. Haha

    • @KoaRothman
      @KoaRothman  Před rokem +1

      I’m glad you liked it! We try to document everything for you guys

  • @Guntherthefool
    @Guntherthefool Před rokem +1

    Appreciate the footy sans music, love hearing chopes thunder. Seems small for tows but sick ones regardless 👌🤙 8:50 yewwww

  • @tajsmith4168
    @tajsmith4168 Před rokem +2

    Ye hop nice surfing keep up the good work

  • @GreatCircle360
    @GreatCircle360 Před rokem

    Good choice paddling. Looked like high tide too.

  • @superdad942
    @superdad942 Před rokem

    thanks hommie nice insight... fig newtons bro?? lol gnarlier than the waves

  • @birdsoup777
    @birdsoup777 Před 10 měsíci

    All I have to say is " Ohh my God " I bet the sound is more terrifying than the wave. Awesome video.

  • @TruthIsNot4Sale
    @TruthIsNot4Sale Před rokem +1

    Koa Surf⭐️Star 🙌🙌🙌

  • @TheAWallace1212
    @TheAWallace1212 Před rokem +4

    Need daily videos of Tahiti

  • @garyrobinson4847
    @garyrobinson4847 Před rokem

    Koa jack thank you 😃🤙

  • @Ripthelipp
    @Ripthelipp Před rokem +8

    Shouldn’t be aloud to tow when the boys are paddling, thats sad. Insane session tho 🤙🏻yeww

  • @BirdDog.
    @BirdDog. Před rokem +4

    I had to go back and watch the real code red from 10 years ago to compare. To bad it didn’t hit harder this time.

  • @COYREYNOLDS
    @COYREYNOLDS Před rokem +6

    Jack has an amazing eye Koa. You're lucky to have him!

  • @Gurnin
    @Gurnin Před rokem

    The waves sound so good!

  • @tuttlespeachtree3413
    @tuttlespeachtree3413 Před rokem

    Living the dream!

  • @michaelkrentzin
    @michaelkrentzin Před rokem +2

    Wow, I certainly chose the wrong path in life. There is not a more beautiful place on the planet than where you are Koa. You truly are "livin".

  • @zackm8399
    @zackm8399 Před 7 měsíci

    Always amazed at how the bottom of that wave drops out 😮

  • @nicklife96
    @nicklife96 Před rokem

    uff nice video bro, go on !!

  • @northmalibu1
    @northmalibu1 Před rokem

    This is Awesome

  • @tropicalpnch4549
    @tropicalpnch4549 Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @brunogiusti
    @brunogiusti Před rokem

    Great guys obrigado

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před rokem

    😈😈😈 the waves are so powerful, it makes me anxious 😈😈😈

  • @michaelgrisafi821
    @michaelgrisafi821 Před rokem

    That was SICK

  • @Donaldperson7
    @Donaldperson7 Před rokem

    You guys lucky to live life!

  • @AfterTheGoldRush1990
    @AfterTheGoldRush1990 Před rokem

    Great footage, propstofilmer,😊god blesslinda

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 Před rokem

    One if not the most beautiful place on the planet

  • @solomonschneider9860
    @solomonschneider9860 Před rokem

    Wave audio so cool!

  • @pgraham7528
    @pgraham7528 Před rokem

    Good vid, Koa!
    🌺 Aloha nui 🌺

  • @jeffreymoscardelli8428

    The tightness of the barrels on the waves was something

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před rokem

    😈😈😈 classic Nathan fips into school of fish and birds , like im going in bare hands 😈😈😈

  • @SasoCasablanca63
    @SasoCasablanca63 Před rokem

    Nate Bomb
    diving of the jet-ski into a flock of hungry birds is EPIC!!! 😂

    • @markreyes9287
      @markreyes9287 Před rokem

      Ya I thought so too! Great video guys, keep it coming 🤟Oahu Country boy 72-78

  • @leannecuster1490
    @leannecuster1490 Před rokem

    The twister ride gone gobble

  • @menks4511
    @menks4511 Před rokem +7

    So its not a code red swell? Clickbait. Speaking of bait, let the birds feed without interfering.

  • @DireSteel
    @DireSteel Před rokem

    yooo thats sick, the waves are perfect! super jealous haha

    • @DireSteel
      @DireSteel Před rokem

      also what size is ur board? cheers

  • @randalllakeworth3134
    @randalllakeworth3134 Před rokem +1

    THE GUYS ARE CHARGING

  • @clarkewi
    @clarkewi Před rokem

    Well done

  • @CAB1701
    @CAB1701 Před rokem

    Nuts!!

  • @micahclothier
    @micahclothier Před rokem

    I think this may be that raw sound vibe Vlog banger …

  • @pedromacd
    @pedromacd Před rokem

    Amazing surfing and location. It'd be great if you could do an episode where you look at the work of the film camerapeople.

  • @tomwesfog
    @tomwesfog Před rokem +1

    Whats the etiqutte with tow vs paddle? At my local paddle has right of way but maybe here is different due to the setup? Would love a vid on it.

  • @unkletonyahearns179
    @unkletonyahearns179 Před rokem +1

    SlabTour with Flobros🏆🏆🏆

  • @finfriel9405
    @finfriel9405 Před rokem +1

    Bro 1 "how was it out there"
    Koa "ermmmm... not that great"
    6:14
    The waves😲

  • @Justin-pr6go
    @Justin-pr6go Před rokem

    Got a quick question? On the boat interview, what da boys smoking over your left shoulder! Relaxing having fun.

  • @eyeswideopen935
    @eyeswideopen935 Před rokem

    1) dog - those birds were trying to chow and you kept rocking them
    2) have you ever thought of doing standup? you're a funny dude
    3) the beat in the outro is dope
    4) insane clip

  • @bobross5079
    @bobross5079 Před rokem +15

    Good to see the Boys out on JetSkis harassing the wild life like classic Haoles

  • @frankthomas1983
    @frankthomas1983 Před rokem

    yeah boys 🔥🥂👏

  • @williamborgmann4472
    @williamborgmann4472 Před rokem +1

    How does the line up work when there are paddlers and guys getting towed in? Is it just a free for all?

  • @user-pl5em7bi1f
    @user-pl5em7bi1f Před rokem

    come to nor cal koa a trip you gotta make.

  • @representProducciones

    Nice swell Koa ! cheers from argentina

  • @dylanjones2988
    @dylanjones2988 Před rokem +1

    Koa do you have the first ever big wave you got in your life recorded? How experienced were u before you hit it?

  • @elbamaco
    @elbamaco Před rokem +1

    the local dooo towing because too much guys not from tahiti come to surf teahupoo

  • @NN-og4kj
    @NN-og4kj Před rokem

    I totally saw a humuhumunukunukuapua'a when they rode thru the bird pile

  • @peacepuffz
    @peacepuffz Před rokem

    incredible footage but definitely a bit of a circus out there with all those Jetskis in the line up.

  • @tyberlong
    @tyberlong Před rokem

    kontroversial Koa haha love you man keep speaking the truth

  • @RamFly1A1
    @RamFly1A1 Před rokem

    Master.

  • @FirstLast.....
    @FirstLast..... Před rokem +1

    Surprised nobody got smoked or smacked. Total Wave Runner chaos.

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před rokem

    😈😈😈 dudes spinning in the air like rag doll ..... nice 😈😈😈

  • @austintroughton
    @austintroughton Před rokem +1

    Its sick to see Koa trunking Teahps, trunk seem like a rare code red sighting now adays. Also, who's the dude in the kayak? lol

  • @carina420
    @carina420 Před rokem

    Yoooo. I dig this and it's always fun to watch. I surf in PB. I want to surf with you would be a dream.

  • @graememichaelstephens4425

    Yes mate looking like a circus out there pretty disappointing that it's got this way like bloody Bali with a shit load more intensity. Heard Ackerman was out and on it early!

  • @arlowtone
    @arlowtone Před rokem

    We need to be realistic as to where we can go over the next few years. I love sitting (standing) in the East stand, it holds the tradition and history but it’s shocking when it comes to needing the toilet! Hopefully numbers of fans in the ground will improve, and so will the performances on the pitch to cater for league one (division three)

  • @williamlowe7718
    @williamlowe7718 Před rokem

    Funny watching the paddle guys get treated like boogy boarders at Pipe....
    "Hey you sponges! Stay your asses inside!"
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před rokem

    😈😈😈 place looks jurassic ... wicked so obviously paddling in one change of tide to high 😈😈😈