Maya Gabeira's Brush with Death | The Biggest Surf Story of the Year
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- čas přidán 17. 11. 2013
- On October 29, one of the largest swells in recent memory hit Nazaré, off Portugal's majestic coast.
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It attracted big-wave surfers from around the world, including two of the most admired, Carlos Burle and Maya Gabeira. If you follow the news closely, you probably know what happened. If you don't, here's a quick recap: Carlos surfed what many believe to be the largest wave ever surfed, while Maya nearly drowned as she charged what could have been the largest wave ever surfed by a woman.
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To the people who never surfed before, when you see a 5 foot wave you might say it's small, but actually surfing waves and feeling the full force of the ocean is different. A 5 foot wave might feel like a monster. I can't even begin to explain the size of balls people have by surfing these waves. Amazing.
The only thing amazing about this is she is ALIVE! Balls..ahh she is a girl I hope she has no balls! Maybe you like girls with penis? If she is experienced in riding waves at this level and speed, well done, congrats! I can see her courage to ride the big wave. But this wave was two times bigger then she had ever previously ridden...this is crazy and stupid!
stefan speidel I've done 12 foot. Huge, monsters, imagine these bro! I'm afraid of heights lmao
So true
When you're prone on your board paddling out a *ripple* is "overhead"...so 5' can be daunting.
I surfed some small waves before probably 3-5ft and when you fall off its crazy how you're tossed around
My heart literally sank when she took that second wave on the head , she must have had angels watching over her because nobody survives that.
+Hurley Cape town So true
You're my HEROINE!!!! Thank you for sharing your INSPIRATIONAL story. Very touching!!
The documentary on HBO about Nazare shows this story more in depth. The team had never been to Nazare before and some safety standards were ignored. Normally you have 2 jet-skis out there and someone spotting from the shore with binoculars radioing to the jet skiers they didn’t have either of these just the one ski. What this fails to show you is when she is floating facedown in the water for a few minutes and Carlos’s failed attempts picking her up with the ski resorts to him driving back to the beach and wading out into the waist deep water to finally pull her to shore. She really shouldn’t be alive…
Carlos is a mf arrogant narcissist. Can’t believe no one has directly blamed him for this mess
Is anyone actually going to comment without saying wether they're first or not? Respect the video guys, this was a powerful story of an incredible surfer who almost lost her life. It takes balls to attempt a wave that big. Balls that I can only dream of having. Kudos to Maya and her team. Great video as usual RedBull
ok everyone is negative her goal in life is to ride big waves and get pitted. If she dies doing what she loves then did she really fail at life.
So many people commenting on how she shouldn't of been out there.Who are you to judge!She trains harder than most and has the attitude and courage to take on these waves,so let her do what she does best and applaud it .She handled it so well,much respect!
Ryan Smith I like how you think Ryan. I agree. And Fuck narrow minded haters just using this as an excuse to preach self righteous bullshit.
+JWG@Large If you used half the energy you do on other people chasing their dreams you may reach yours.
That's bull....philosophy.We all have just ONE life.
Yeah, nihilistic, self-centered dreams that risk your only life with the possibility of missing out on all the beautiful, meaningful things life has to offer and risk the pain you cause to all your loved ones. It's her life, her choice, but don't expect me to admire her choices, or admire those other surfers out there.
+ralf m so in your opinion is a better choice to live empty, but safe life? If you live an unsatisfied life you can cause the pain to your loved ones as well, with your depression, grumpy attitude, etc.
This is truly awesome. Much respect for Maya G.
I'm also not seeing enough Red Bull product placement here. Can we have more next time? Thanks a bunch!
+Jimmy J hahahaha a red bull clock is missing on the wall as well hahahahaha
@diver dave Yes and a lot of kids drink it and it is very bad for them but hey ...gets her a mercedes and a luxury lifestyle while risking her life...oh wait other vocations risk their lives too and don't promote crap products and drive mercedes. Not her fault and system is broken.
"I love it, I would do everything again"
"Me too!"
That's some awesome passion.
They can easily get up to and over 50mph. So pretty much highway speeds! Glad you made it through this maya! Can't wait to see you break the women's world record, we'll be watching.
Wow, she is one lucky lady, some people don't come out of that alive. Respect to both of them
WOW I WONDER WHO SPONSORED THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO
Paul Bunyun red bull
clau delatorre i think he ment it as a joke😉
Tampons
So many people who say that she is stupid or something like that have never do extrem sport like that. They don't know how it feels, how it is but they think that they have to decide for her what she had to do. They know nothing.. It's her own decision.
And all my mistakes can u ignore
my grammar mistakes
You can edit your posts you know.
Girl is recounting a near death experience and Red Bull producers insist she wear that stupid hat and forces both of them to hold Red Bull cans.
Maybe she likes wearing hats and drinking red bull
Wow the editing in this video is stunning I admire the filmers and photographers for red bull:)
This is awesome. Carlos and Maya make an awesome team. Maya is is an incredible surfer and absolutely beautiful. I hope for a speedy recovery!
I'm even afraid entering the deep end of the swimming pool.
The sheer terror of sensing the second wave about to strike you when you're struggling to breathe from the battering of the first...
This is so scary. I'd be too scared to surf something like this
Awesome! The last 30 seconds of the video was awesome, made the whole video that much more awesome.
Did I mention the video was awesome?...
What a courageous woman, and kudos to her rescuers. Incredible.
Unreal to see her back absolute legend hardcore love her
She is a fighter, and very lucky to have survived here and Tahiti
redbull, redbull everywhere
I know, no-one with any sense even drinks the shit. But still, I'm glad they sponsor all these crazy people to do crazy shit:)
dan m yea im also glad they do, i just found it funny how over saturated with their logo this video was :)
yep and makes young people think it is good for them. she ought to have a conscience and find a different sponsor.
wow u got balls girl. u cant hate on her. this is a surfers dream to ride waves like this. to survive a wipe out in that and come through. speaks volumes in its self to her courage!!!!
And skill. She trained for wipeout.
To surf these big waves as a woman it cannot be easy, If you look at Laid Hamilton he is what a big wave rider should look like He is 6ft 3" 215lb and very strong. On the other hand Maya Garberia is like 5ft 4" and 135lb I think and with the waves at Nazare when they get big they are ferocious with such energy and short lasting she has a massive disadvantage.
With her weight she is fighting with the waves when they get big because they are sucking her up to the crest a heavier person with travel down quicker it is just physics.
If you look at all the big wave pioneers they have been strong, heavy people Greg Noll and Laird for example. The famous wave Laird surfed at Teahupoo is a prime example of how his weight helped him so much a lighter person would have be struggling to ride it and likely been sucked up to the crest and wiped out.
I am not taking anything away from maya she is a brilliant surfer and person with massive courage and I am not criticizing her because she is a far better surfer than i will ever be but this is just my opinion on big wave surfing and the advantages the people have over others.
+Iain Clark yes, women are not the equal.
***** girl compete on a curve
***** The same would be said about a small man I am not sexist, but IMO she is on the edge of risking her life if she continues Big Wave riding, she has nearly killed herself twice. Everyone has the free will to do what they want but when you have a Red Bull sponsorship you have more pressure on yourself. Surfing isn't about money or glory and its definitely not about idols its much more deeper than that and the person who rides a 5 foot wave is just as equal as the person who rides a 70ft wave.
Do men have a advantage in Sport? of course they do they have testosterone coursing through there body they are bigger stronger and faster that is not sexism that is a fact.
Iain Clark you're right obviously, there's nothing sexist about stating a fact. Maya even has said the same thing in regards to the difference between men and women surfers. She works her arse off to do what she is passionate about, for the love of it. I wish her a long and fulfilling life. As a women who does not surf, but has an affinity with water I can appreciate where she is coming from.
In that case maybe in future she should wear weights. Doesn't mean she can't do it
The way they laugh it off at the end and say they would do it again,....yeah, they're crazy...and it's awesome
Twice the guy on the wave runner missed her. rather than make a wide arc circle for her to grab the rope in her present condition he had time to get in closer and grab her and pull her on board. Its just his fault that she got into deep trouble,
Paul O'Reilly He saved her life, you idiot.
dave chandler Have you driven a ski in the currents of 50 foot plus surf? Best Shut the fuck up then.
when was your last 100foot jetsky ride?
dave chandler ya man he's timid on that ski..wouldn't get in close..needs more hours on a big machine.
I love ur positivity ur one of a kind godbless🙏
The sponsor plugs in this video are the least subtle things I've ever seen. Let's drink some Red Bull, put on our Red Bull hats, hop on some Red Bull jet skis with Red Bull flags and hit the waves
I will never understand a woman like this. She's just plain crazy. That's just crazy. All I can say I have alot of awe and respect for someone who loves something sooo dangerous and scary so much.
i watched some other ski rescues the ski should slow down and stop next to the surfer so they have chance to grab on but he was going to fast and spun the ski over the top of her looks like she got towed most of the way back in underwater :/
I think she has her percentages wrong. The jet ski put his life on the line in order to save hers. jet skis don't work in white water very well because foam isn't a good propellant. She didn't give him enough credit. floating to the surface isn't the hardest task in the world when you have a life jacket on.
The life vest exploded as well. I agree though about the percentages, 60%-40% would be a better way to thank Carlos.
she lost the life jacket as soon as she wiped out, but you got a good point, I agree.
U cant float well in white water bud
Benjamin Goodlich bro i am a surfer, and in thick white water like that you dint float because it is just air bubbles
Benjamin Goodlich the white water is what the wave makes when the lip hits but after a big set let alone 60 foot faces breaking on the water the white water stays behind and since you dont float well in it it challenging to get back onto the board
It,s not for me to say whether Maya should be out there in conditions like this but I would like to say that I respect her without reservation
A huge amount of respect to maya and carlos
Laird and kelly are dinosaurs
They had there turn in the lime light
Its carlos and mayas turn
Im supporting and rooting you both on
Red bull here, red bull there, red bull sponsors everywhere
I guess people surf those big waves because they're there. I really admire these surfers. You go, young lady, go!
she's beautiful but I think the best thing is that she's not just about her looks, she's not superficial like what seems a lot of women, she has ambition and determination, she goes above and beyond for what she loves and that is far more attractive and respectful than just looks alone
Need to have a GPS on the sea doo for tracking down surfers in these types of situations!!!
Next year that will come about...
Maya and Carlos both awesome.
so much respect to the both of them.
When the rescue ski dragged her by the tow rope, that was what caused her to stop breathing. Jet ski pilot should have activated the quick release preventing her from being dragged under water for meters
Quick release of what? the tow rope?
She got worked
Hi friend, nice sharing so interesting love it 💕
Emotional video realy good
i dont wanna be that guy but i feel obligated to help the ones who don't speak english yet but... really* ;p
She's amazing! No matter what, she's brave an that's it!!! Amazing woman!!!
the waters no Joke..¡m glad you pulled it off.
One badass girl.
We love you sweetheart, keep it up!
Wow, those waves were so big, I wouldn't last 5 seconds out there. I don't know how she survived after being hammered by all that white water
there is nothing more important than life or death. she put everything on the line for this. nothing but hand claps. amazing
Emocionante....
Thanks to Monster Beverage for this awesome docu.
She broke an ankle. How many guys broke an ankle that day. She weights 115 pounds. She was dead if not for the men who saved her on the beach that gave her CPR and M2M. Carlos knows he did something wrong it’s all over his face. He drown her on the way into the sand by dragging her through very heavy currents instead of getting her on the ski. Have another Red Bull Carlos maybe you can catch another wave after your partner or rather sacrifice just cane inches from death. These athletes think training saved them it was a miracle. Shame on you Carlos.
Wow, amazing. That's one tough chick. That would've been very scary.
Amazing
Surfing talent aside... Maya is an absolute beauty!
A very close call indeed. She should stick to smaller waves.
awesome job promoting the sponsors while telling your story. ...really frames the realness
Well worth a watch for anyone seeking Inspiration & that extra push to achieve your goals. Are girls as tough as men? I think so!
What do you mean? Attempting suicide? She clearly was not ready to face some of the most brutal waves in the world. That's not a goal. That's bad preparation.
This woman is fearless. Wouldn't it have been possible for the Red Bull marketing squad to tone down the sales pitch during this interview? They are telling about a near death experience and they have to pitch product like they're on the shopping channel. Very Crass.
Those waves are so enormous it's insane. People can't comprehend it if they've never been out in the open ocean. Those are 4 story buildings they're surfing on. Charge on.
I WANT TO GET REDBULLS ATTENTION JUST TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOU GUYS KBYE
OMG. She is incredible...
Nice, guys! you are bold.
We all float down here
thank god they can have a Red Bull and talk about it
These rock!
i read about her in 'good night stories for rebel girls' :)
AMAAAAZIIIIIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would've had zero sympathy if she didn't make it, riding waves this big is just stupid and senseless.
I wonder if some ppl would go big wave riding on those hydrofoil boards. They eliminate the deadly bumps.
Andrew Cotton,at Nazare....The most scariest,powerful, wipe out ever.This guy,in that day,had GOOD besides him...no dout.the scariest thing i ever seen.only a broken back,in the middle,of an "Nuclear blast"
Unbeliveble.Great Adrew Cotton.
damn, no joke being on the inside of that monster...
Wonderful
These two aren't very humble are they. It annoys me when people over analyse a situation in hindsight..I doubt anything was going through her mind about "knowing she would have to rely on instincts to keep her alive" I doubt very much at all was going through her mind after that wipeout..
There is video of her making one of these choppy monsters. She could do it but it seems that this one caused her ankle to fail. I don't know if that's something they train for but surfing even small waves hits the feet very hard.
She is brave for her attempts, and passion pushes you past your limits. I say you go girl!
But hey who has not been in the same situation at least one time in his life, realising to late, ouch maybe i sould not be here. No doubts she got the courage, let just hope she learn from it and apraise her abilities and training as well as the one of her safety jetski rider...
I've had that "white vision" before. My wave was only 6 ft lol.
Ahhhh...Gatorade....love that drink after hours surfing.
gosh it took them long enough
hell yeah it did
Kudos, Maya!
It's rather strange that both of them would make a point to tell everyone that if it wasn't for themselves it may have turned out differently? Usually after such a harrowing experience you are to humbled to "thank" yourself.......Maybe that's part of their up-bringing as Brazilians?
Nice how you say you didnt want to go to the shorebreak at that size! You have a ski man.. NO tiene juevos
The reply system is rooted so I can't reply to the pleb saying that that wave is small and generally talking shit. You clearly don't surf, that wave is the messiest meanest point break i've seen, and I don't think anyone commenting on this video including myself would run that wave, this chick is charging a wave that is easily big enough to cause her to hit the bottom, drown, break bones (as proven), tear muscles and possibly the worst thing for a surfer, cause her to wipe out in a way that will emotionally stop her from surfing, and yeah she wiped out but, she did so on a wave that I wouldn't even think of surfing, if it's any more than 9 ft and sucking or pulling hard then I won't go out, not because i'm scared but because i know i'm not good enough.
What speed do those waves create on surfers?
´´E fogo´´ as consequências são terivel mais vale apena!
What's carlos getting from this ?
She got lucky on that one ... very dangerous place IMO
great surfer maya
Red bull
What cool sports don't they do
The funny thing that no real athlete will touch the stuff!
Wow it wasn’t even the wave that drowned her.. it was trying to get back to shore
One has to know when the limits are reach. She clearly reach hers, not only physicaly but also in her ability. She just run away from the wave and did not really surf the wave...
There is a big difference in skills and commitment between one being pulled at full speed and going straight down a big wave not looking back and hoping to outrun the wave and the one to chose deliberatly to do the bottom turn and confront the wave and surf it...
Nazaré rulessss
It's not just her own life which she put in danger but the rescuer's life as well.What's it for? I noticed she crosses herself before entering the surf?
You people are brave .
I really fail to understand the reason why people surf at Nazare
I've been surfing for 12 years and can understand the beauty of a place like Pipeline, a mesmerising spot that produces breathtaking waves. Nazare isn't beautiful, isn't fun, any time you enter the waters there you are gambling and whilst that is the case with every spot in the world, I feel like there are no benefits to surfing those waves. If you make it "you escaped death" you didn't ride a magnificent wave, they are monsters
that had to happen yes
I wish I was that brave.
it was trippy lol wow shes a champion ima find a surfer wife
respect ocean now
Wow. He was the one to say ...."Let's take this, its ours, no one else ..." Ah yeah, no one else for maybe a good reason. Dang. Did she have to rely on his saying when to go?