My First Time Paddle Surfing BIG WAVES (25ft+ SURF)

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • This is probably the gnarliest thing I've ever done, paddle surfing 25ft+ surf out here in the Pacific Northwest. A few days of training & a few jet ski tow ins got me ready for the ultimate paddle session so here we are. Big wave surfing is just a whole other story when it comes to positioning, etc. You have to be in the right spot so wish me luck, THANK YOU FOR THE STOKE!! - Ben
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Komentáře • 554

  • @joogsquad
    @joogsquad Před 3 lety +437

    This is the content I signed up for, next stop, Jaws, then teahupoo.

  • @dahnawa1957
    @dahnawa1957 Před 3 lety +4

    I live in Lincoln City, Oregon the home of Nelscott reef. Yes, there is an amazing low key surf culture up here. Bring your 5/4 tho. Good people and a super dynamic ocean.

  • @canoninmunaone
    @canoninmunaone Před 3 lety +54

    now that is a man with commitment, mad respect.

    • @BenGravyy
      @BenGravyy  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks so much!

    • @odurandina
      @odurandina Před 3 lety

      Congrats Ben!! Next stop Acadia Natl Park for the danger and glory.

  • @ericschmitt7369
    @ericschmitt7369 Před 3 lety +2

    Will Skudin is the man! What a legend! Awesome Ben! You killed it!

  • @claytonkr05
    @claytonkr05 Před 3 lety +37

    Took a beating like a champ, COMPLETE LEGEND!!

  • @tomk1tl39
    @tomk1tl39 Před 3 lety +1

    This is what you call "TEAM WORK"........what a great bunch of guys ! ! ! ! !

    • @thomasfbrown5872
      @thomasfbrown5872 Před 3 lety

      They are as intense as the Strapped guys and the Mavs guys...All Epic and Legendary!

  • @jaybyrd89
    @jaybyrd89 Před 3 lety +2

    as a surfer for the last 20 years, I've cried at two of your videos, the Alaska video when you surfed every state, and this video. Yew.

  • @dougdiemer8226
    @dougdiemer8226 Před 3 lety +1

    Best few days of story and waves you’ve posted since the start. The Whitewater Willie crew are phenomenal people. The camera work, editing, and music made it that much better. Congratulations Ben on the bombs.

  • @chad13dnvr
    @chad13dnvr Před 3 lety +2

    7:07 had the chance to pull out and go straight but pulls into it looking for the tunnel and takes a pounding. Big balls Mr. Gravy

  • @dominicgermano6034
    @dominicgermano6034 Před 3 lety +16

    Taking that bomb to the head was heavy! Nub nation is so proud of this accomplishment for you Ben! Stay safe big dog! Big shout out to Ryan Mack for the shore shots too!

  • @dorothykubiak4686
    @dorothykubiak4686 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome Ben 👍. Your are keeping me staying positive while I keep on fighting. Hopefully when the doctor says I can surf again. I want to go surf big waves with you if I stay alive long enough. I'm fighting hard. I will be in the water. Hopefully before my 60th. Thanks and God Bless.

  • @troyashley791
    @troyashley791 Před 3 lety +2

    FULLY NUKING GRAVY FREIGHT TRAIN!!!!!!! To conquer one's fears is truly an accomplishment. Not many can say that they have faced their fears and have come out on top. For the dream. Yeeeeeweeeeee

  • @Curry-hill
    @Curry-hill Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Ben. With you in spirit. Every one needs a Will and a ski. Class.

  • @DJ-nn6vg
    @DJ-nn6vg Před 3 lety +2

    The skill of the jet ski drivers is amazing. They know exactly how to maneuver in the huge surf and help out when needed.

  • @zak-a-roo264
    @zak-a-roo264 Před 3 lety +4

    They're making you ready for every wave in the world....period! Congrats Ben for achieving your goals and dreams!

  • @jacenmaggio624
    @jacenmaggio624 Před 3 lety +17

    so dope watching you get to where your at in the surfing world. El Slammo produces a heavier wave though

  • @natehawesvideo
    @natehawesvideo Před 3 lety +5

    Will is the man! The hurricane sandy footy of him in OCMD is nuts. Glad you've got someone like him showing you the reigns.

  • @scottpitts3966
    @scottpitts3966 Před 3 lety +1

    You're the man Bean Gravy! Yes I ment to say Bean. Lol. You're a humble dude, its refreshing in today's world. Stay up!

  • @jeremyknibbs7044
    @jeremyknibbs7044 Před 3 lety +1

    Huge respect for your determination, courage and for surrounding yourself with experienced people!

  • @dallaskolotylo9064
    @dallaskolotylo9064 Před 3 lety +1

    Gotta say man, its mighty impressive what youve done the past few days. Going from zero big wave experience to paddling into 25 footers is pretty incredible. I'd never go out into surf that big, and you charged it, and were looking comfortable out there in a couple days.

    • @Postdisclosureworld
      @Postdisclosureworld Před 3 lety

      At what point, in your opinion, does a wave *face* begin to be considered "big wave surfing"?

  • @surfingwithsnakes
    @surfingwithsnakes Před 3 lety +22

    0 dislikes, that’s what’s up. Everyone liked Ben proving his status as a legend

  • @jobutler2804
    @jobutler2804 Před 3 lety +1

    Ben you have no idea how great this is to see. Getting stoked on life and living the best life you can. That’s the content any one of us can appreciate on so many levels. Keep living that dream and living that life.

  • @aarmcintyre
    @aarmcintyre Před 3 lety +41

    Your officially a surfing stud. You better go to Jaws this winter.🤙🤙

  • @trickydicky3379
    @trickydicky3379 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude!!! This is the happiest I’ve ever been for you!!!! The stoke is outa control!!! Im teary eyed for you to be honest!!! Rad to the 5th power!!!

  • @charleskeefer152
    @charleskeefer152 Před 3 lety +1

    Badass ! You’re the man Ben ! What a fantastic trainer Will is . If only I were a younger man - I’m 60 and still stoked to ride my longboard at Sanyo - your videos help to keep me motivated

  • @EricRaroha
    @EricRaroha Před 3 lety +5

    Damn Ben. Proud of you. You checked off another wave. Keep up the good work.

  • @briangoodson2648
    @briangoodson2648 Před 3 lety +1

    This is what surfing is all about... pushing yourself to the limit and that’s why it’s so therapeutic. Gravvy is pretty damn inspirational

  • @stephenreich4102
    @stephenreich4102 Před 3 lety +1

    Heavy props to Big Wave body guard Will Skudin. Good to see Ben made it alive. Also nice to see the OregonLocals were all smiles. Sick video! I expect more trips tp Oregon Ben!

  • @strangersound
    @strangersound Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your journey, Ben. It's a stoke extravaganza! :)

  • @MrNick-
    @MrNick- Před 3 lety +9

    Ben Gravy the novelty/big wave surfer, two polar opposites combined!?

  • @ryancraigrice
    @ryancraigrice Před 3 lety +1

    I love your nervousness turned to joy throughout these videos!

  • @esco51030
    @esco51030 Před 3 lety +1

    Good stuff, Ben. Stoked for ya. Love what you do and what you're about.

  • @midliferising
    @midliferising Před 3 lety +1

    I think this vlog sums up the last 5 years for you in an afternoon. You took a shot, recovered and crush it out there. Awesome to see you go after it. I hope to see you up one state in Washington soon!! Keep doing what you are doing.

  • @markriley79
    @markriley79 Před 3 lety +1

    Holy shit man, Dude you freaking killed it!!. I about cried pretty much, I'm not crying you're crying.

  • @ginadand
    @ginadand Před 3 lety +3

    Dude you killed it! Mad props! You faced your fears head on (literally) and kept going! So glad you had Will by your side 🤙🏼 he’s the best of the best! ♥️

  • @paulstanek3542
    @paulstanek3542 Před 3 lety +2

    Glad to see your progression! keep it up Ben!. Happy Holidays to you too.

  • @guanjames1984
    @guanjames1984 Před 3 lety +1

    You’re the man gravy. That’s for yet another great trip I enjoyed following. I’m getting my future young future shedders some merch!!!!

  • @plonvb9241
    @plonvb9241 Před 3 lety +11

    EPIC! This was the most enjoyable footage to date. Great waves. Great shots.

  • @greentubes1
    @greentubes1 Před 3 lety +1

    Very impressive, BG. I know you're grinning ear 2 ear. The Stoke is Real!! Way to go, Bro.

  • @chriscorrente7174
    @chriscorrente7174 Před 3 lety +1

    Way to send it Ben!!! Memories made for this life and the next! When you face your fear and charge it!!! YEW!

    • @BenGravyy
      @BenGravyy  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much !!

    • @chriscorrente7174
      @chriscorrente7174 Před 3 lety

      @@BenGravyy .... Of course!!! I beat death and addiction like you and I wanna talk to you about it... 20 years in SoCal ended in homelessness. My son turns 8 on the 26th of Dec. I haven't seen him in a year. I am clean and sober, and launching my company right now. KUWMAZ CARVE SYSTEM. It converts "Ollie stick" skateboards into high performance surf and snowboard trainers. I wanna stoke you one of my "Pandemaniac kits".... Because when I landed here last June, and walked away from my dream to save my life, your videos kept me with some kind of hope. Now I wanna give that back to the world and help them to reconnect their minds, bodies, and spirits through sweat.... This is my best effort to give back and become the example that my son always needed.... (cause his situation no is less than ideal with his troubled mother) This is my mission as I understand it. Thank you Ben for all that you have done and do.... May this Christmas season Bless you and yours! seven six zero.... six zero seven..... seventy four eighty seven Best. Chris Corrente

  • @Iwayne420
    @Iwayne420 Před 3 lety

    Big up to Will for taking you step by step into big wave surfing! Congrats on your success too, you did great! Epic to watch!

  • @BJSRecordingStudio
    @BJSRecordingStudio Před 3 lety +17

    Absolutely stellar. Haven’t seen a video from you in a while (school has been cranking) and this one and your last one have been awesome. Keep the stoke up, yeeewwwwwwwwwwww!!

  • @oceanwoods
    @oceanwoods Před 3 lety +3

    really proud of you!
    Thank you for showing your vulnerability, and bringing us along for the courage and victory,

  • @Msteer931
    @Msteer931 Před 3 lety +1

    Surfing in 50 states & now big wave surfing! Love these videos.

  • @richardstephan9342
    @richardstephan9342 Před 3 lety +1

    You are positive energy 💯. Next level, Charged it. Stoked for you 🤙🏼⚡

  • @robb1865
    @robb1865 Před 3 lety +1

    That's some rapid progression Benny boy. You RAWK!!!

  • @nomadarcher8670
    @nomadarcher8670 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! you caught big hills🌊🏄🏼‍♂️🌊 out there Ben! Your athletic surf/skate background really came in handy huh? These big wave people done this for years, out there and they're used to cold giant surf, chasing lost boards. Outstanding job again Ben/friends on the whole thing! The trip, the 'arena' the vlogs, You'all are truly an inspiriation!

  • @vinchino
    @vinchino Před 3 lety

    Wowwww, this is probably my favourite episode from Ben gravy. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching this. It reminds me the feeling of continuously challenging yourself, and to face it. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's not. Love it

  • @fronts3165
    @fronts3165 Před 3 lety +3

    Nicely done, Ben! Love seeing your progression.

  • @Saturn-6
    @Saturn-6 Před 3 lety +1

    Your a freaking legend Ben Gravy. Sickest Blog yet period.

  • @pkrbdude
    @pkrbdude Před 3 lety +5

    Got the upmost respect for you Ben, great job out there facing your fears, inspiring, yew!

  • @stevenwilson8718
    @stevenwilson8718 Před 3 lety +1

    A whole new meaning when you say HEAVY!

  • @jordanmills1106
    @jordanmills1106 Před 3 lety +5

    So at this rate you'll be winning the pipe masters within a year 🤔 wonder how psyched Jamie will be bout that 😂😂😂 the progression you've made in a week is outstanding 👏

  • @francoskimboard
    @francoskimboard Před 3 lety +1

    Yeah ben! Ready for jaws

  • @cheeverdog
    @cheeverdog Před 3 lety +1

    Ben I really picked up even more mad respect for you. That was gnarly and you overcame the self preservation tremors to get the ring. A go pro mouth mount would have been sic to give us a view of the death ledge but breathing and not getting knocked out by your own camera is important too. I guess. Wil is my new hero too.

    • @thomasfbrown5872
      @thomasfbrown5872 Před 3 lety +1

      Ooh! That would be an intense shot! Please don’t put a camera in your mouth on those monsters! It freaks me out when you do it locally!

  • @daleharrison5444
    @daleharrison5444 Před 3 lety +1

    The Dream Lived! Congratulations Ben... That will go in the Gravy Hall of Fame. ;)

  • @heatley1
    @heatley1 Před 3 lety

    God bless the Jet Ski Heros in the water. Thank you for making it all happen and keeping everyone alive!!

  • @Udocoffee9
    @Udocoffee9 Před 3 lety +1

    What a experience You Made it! I've been so Exited since you there. Thank you for showing me the most wonderful surf shots! and have a nice rest BIG MAN!

  • @jamesburdon9238
    @jamesburdon9238 Před 3 lety +10

    This man has gone from surfing foot high waves to surfing 25 ft monsters

  • @_t1927
    @_t1927 Před 3 lety +9

    YEWWWW
    I’m so happy for you Ben!

  • @ritavernon1393
    @ritavernon1393 Před 3 lety +2

    That's living inthe moment and facing your fears for sure!!! Congrats on another accomplishment Ben!! You continue to inspire!! 🙏🌈

  • @tomk1tl39
    @tomk1tl39 Před 3 lety +2

    10:36 . . .that was freaking awesome !

  • @DanOMallsVideo
    @DanOMallsVideo Před 3 lety

    You're a legend. Will's a legend. Mack's a legend. Everyone there is a legend. Legendary!

  • @idixphotographyphoto4699
    @idixphotographyphoto4699 Před 3 lety +1

    i've been following you for a few years now and the progression you have done is amazing. wanna surf waves like this one day

  • @jasonjackson5696
    @jasonjackson5696 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Ben, it was awesome to watch.
    The biggest fear I have surfing big waves is getting caught inside because the anticipation of waiting to get worked is a killer.

  • @gratefuldylan8222
    @gratefuldylan8222 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your vids dude! I started surfing in October and almost every day since. Surfed my first 6+ wave this morning. It felt amazing. I can't imagine the power of a 25 footer so sick!

  • @sueandwarrengranger3044
    @sueandwarrengranger3044 Před 3 lety +1

    That was awesome, well done man. You make me want to take the afternoon off work and go surf. ❤️

  • @zachleclair23
    @zachleclair23 Před 3 lety +1

    The small wave warrior inspires us all once again!🤙

  • @leemcelmeel8782
    @leemcelmeel8782 Před 3 lety +1

    Hell yeah! It's awesome seeing your excitement! It's such a rush being able to experience something only a handful of people in history have experience!!!!

  • @robbieevans6536
    @robbieevans6536 Před 3 lety

    So much enjoyment seeing a fellow East Coaster enjoying the fruits of the West Coast.

  • @mackemabroad2906
    @mackemabroad2906 Před 3 lety +1

    Whaat. That one you pulled in on and got smoked had a CATHEDERAL sized barrel. Psyched outa my mind for you!!

  • @brucejenrich834
    @brucejenrich834 Před 3 lety +25

    Faced your fears and beat them. Now the confidence sinks in. Your going to be addicted forever.

  • @kenfitzpatrick1230
    @kenfitzpatrick1230 Před 3 lety +40

    " Dear Santa, I want a Gun for Christmas" . . . now has a whole new meaning. 😜

    • @socalpimp1974
      @socalpimp1974 Před 3 lety +1

      Underrated comment here

    • @BenGravyy
      @BenGravyy  Před 3 lety +1

      hahaha

    • @xisotopex
      @xisotopex Před 3 lety

      lol I dont want waves that would require me to pull my gun out of the attic... lets keep it small this winter! just not flat.

    • @SlingandStoneVideos
      @SlingandStoneVideos Před 3 lety

      I already asked for another AR so he should know what I mean 🤙

  • @Adecentchannel
    @Adecentchannel Před 3 lety +1

    Being able to see the progression since day one ben gravy is just phenomenal!!

  • @dreichert1438
    @dreichert1438 Před 3 lety +5

    Full on Epic bro! Gonna have to check those balls in the overhead compartment on the way home 😂 Jaime ought to give you mad props for this one. For the dream!

  • @davepedder1708
    @davepedder1708 Před 3 lety +1

    nice to see a pro surfer 🏄‍♂️ show his fear and his pride at accomplishing the waves coming in and getting beat up 👏🤙 as a novice 40 plus late to discovering the passion of surfing its eye opener when 3/4 ft coming in as your always in wrong spot i’ve had plenty of washing machine moments in cold uk waters ....... 25ft scare me to death 💀 top dog you smashed it 🌊🏄‍♂️💪🏼

  • @wisdomoverfear2685
    @wisdomoverfear2685 Před 3 lety +3

    Congratulations on riding such monstrous surf ! Be careful bro ! The world needs it's Gravy fix !

  • @scottbarchi5626
    @scottbarchi5626 Před 3 lety +1

    YOURE A LEGEND BRO!! Congrats Ben and keep up the good work! Reppin Jersey proud

  • @alexandercluster3003
    @alexandercluster3003 Před 3 lety +6

    Your ready for pipe masters now ! Yeww 🤙

  • @thomasfbrown5872
    @thomasfbrown5872 Před 3 lety +4

    I have to admit that when you didn’t put this lock up yesterday I was a little bit nervous thank God you look great out there today or yesterday or whenever you shot this awesome so proud of you

  • @buzzbabyjesus
    @buzzbabyjesus Před 3 lety +2

    Congratulations! You Professional Big Waver now. Maybe get invited to The Eddie someday soon?

  • @randyspurling2028
    @randyspurling2028 Před 3 lety +1

    Yeahhh bennn!!!! Good job glad to see you charging the biggins✌🏽hell yeah happy for you

  • @brognarly3716
    @brognarly3716 Před 3 lety +1

    Those giant waves are no freakin joke!! Awesome job dude!!

  • @WaveWasters
    @WaveWasters Před 3 lety +5

    So gnarly, one of the best vlog adventures.

  • @squid_fish
    @squid_fish Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for reminding us all to follow our dreams, Aunt Karen was right. Killing it man, stoked for you!

  • @ukutiki
    @ukutiki Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing this stoke! Birthday big wave dreamers!

  • @stevencole7331
    @stevencole7331 Před 3 lety +2

    Its great to see someone going from rock bottom to the top of the wave . It doesnt happen for most but for you it did . Challenges will always come up but I think you can handle them now since you know whats possible

  • @ducksnpucks1192
    @ducksnpucks1192 Před 3 lety +1

    A hearty congratulations from lake surfers in Wisconsin dude! You absolutely slayed dragons in this vid! So proud of you! Keep the positive vibe and stoke blazing! Your positive attitude and energy is infectious! Yewww!
    🤙🤙🌊🌊🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️⚡⚡😎

  • @anthonytheglazerdisandro8408

    So proud Ben , you’ve come such a long way brother man ! Thank you for always inspiring us and for what you stand for

  • @Prettynoise
    @Prettynoise Před 3 lety +1

    Ben, so stoked on you getting epic waves. Shouts to Stu! Hope you make it back to Cardiff soon.

  • @beatriceannabelle1861
    @beatriceannabelle1861 Před 3 lety +1

    Proud of you Ben! 🌊

  • @kieranbrennan6991
    @kieranbrennan6991 Před 3 lety +7

    Yewwwww you’re on the big wave come up I respect it, keeping ripping

  • @jonron7135
    @jonron7135 Před 3 lety +1

    Scary Waves!!!! You killed them though!!!!!! Wearing my "Big Wave Ben Gravy" socks for the dream!

  • @sandhopper599
    @sandhopper599 Před 3 lety +1

    Never knew Oregon had waves- mind you, I'm from the other hemisphere so have obviously gotta do more research. Those guns are bloody amazing!

  • @adunn413
    @adunn413 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m speechless as well! Incredible accomplishment dude! This waves were massive. I’ve been stationed in Hawaii and surfed some outer reefs nowhere near that size and was nervous. Well done bro!

  • @dreadnot427
    @dreadnot427 Před 3 lety +1

    What an amazing journey man. You are up in my neck of the wood now. Why is absolutely nobody wearing a mask? Who is traveling, and not wearing a mask. Ppl are dying, literally two a minute as of now. Soooo have fun on your adventure bro.

    • @thomasfbrown5872
      @thomasfbrown5872 Před 3 lety

      I wonder the same thing about masks. You should see the madness on Poopies channel and JOB’s for that matter. False sense of security I suppose. Oh well, you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it wear a mask.

  • @Skibbidyboobop
    @Skibbidyboobop Před 3 lety +1

    Wow Ben you killed it out there! Definitely one of my favorite edits yet!🌊🚀

  • @moff4945
    @moff4945 Před 3 lety +4

    OCEAN: This swell should see off those pesky novelty riders.
    GRAVY: Hold my soft top...

  • @Bdj_jdk
    @Bdj_jdk Před 3 lety +1

    havent been here in a while. good to see the dream still lives

  • @gulfsurfco
    @gulfsurfco Před 3 lety

    Will Skudin is underground big wave legend! Great job Ben Gravy! I have surfed Todos Santos a handful of times and I know the fear and stoke! Big Dog!!!