STUCK BETWEEN A RIP CURRENT AND A SET WAVE EXPLAINED, BEN GRAVY NEAR DEATH SITUATION ANALYSIS
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haha thanks for the kind words dude! stoked I made it through that one, pretty heavy scenario
Yeah ben!! Stoked you made it outa that death pit!
Glad you're ok brah!
You've realized my fear when out surfing by myself...its so relatable when I see heroes struggle. Let's me know im not alone 🤙🏾
@@georgebugarin1078 hey George, surfing alone is a whole another element... This particular section of reef is almost never the same one day to the next... And as this winter has brought such a horrible rip at that time and especially in that part of the reef inside of off the wall and back door. Nate and Ben stories are real, and just think they have the benefit of lifeguards and water patrol but they can't be everywhere at the same time. That piece of rip in that lineup is dangerous, however when you know it well and can read how the waters moving at least you can identify. Even in the crowd you're out there on your own
Cant lose you Ben glad your safe.
Nathan, these are really, really cool. Thanks for putting them out.
glad you are enjoying man! thanks!
I was saved by a surfer at the New Jersey shore. I went in the water early in the morning before the guards were on duty. Caught in a rip and panicked. I could swim and was taught how to get out of the rip but it took me a few minutes to calm down. The surfers came as soon as they saw me struggling. I wasn’t taking a beat down I was just drifting to Europe.So much respect for surfers.Your content is going to save lives. Thank you
Natural selection comes in many forms.
Lol!
@@jonoedwards4195 🤣😂indeed
I was in seaside Park and at the end of my journey in the water and my leash broke and I had to ask a surfer to help me in as well. No shame admitting when you're tired and can't do it alone 😊. Never broke a leash before so I had to admit that was a very creepy feeling
@@scottcaie7214 Our Freakshow Bros Know!
Love You Scotty. Stoked You are in Our workd.
As soon as You are in Europe, ring me up. I can bring You to the airport.
So great to hear pros like you teach respect for the ocean and your humbleness to talk about terrible situations like this and how to escape. Not a chance I’ll ever paddle out here, but I can apply this to my NE Florida 3-5 beach breaks 🤣
Bro. Nobody does this type of breakdown. Serious dedication. Now a major fan. Cheers !
21:43 - 22:40 Maybe the most important minute of surf advice you can ever hear, thanks for sharing your hard earned wisdom Nate, we all appreciate it
FACTS one of the things that everyone new to surfing need to learn first, so crucial. Even in small conditions watch for the others.
Yewwww
Wow. Great insight. I had the "leash break" experience in 10+ ft Table Tops (Cardiff CA). I found out face down, starfish float position into the wall of white-water helped launch me up and over the undertow and pushed me to the shore. Cheated drowning that day. 👍
Lessons in all of life. Never ever give up.Always go until you pass out or physically fail. You're way tougher than you know.
When my leash breaks I always try to swim in backstroke. It feels like lying on my back helps keep my heart rate down and makes it easier to keep my head above water, and I also don't have to turn to see if a set is coming behind me. Not sure if it's slower than freestyle, but it makes swimming in less stressful for me.
100% me too for same reasons. I have been surfing since was a kid and never had a leash break until a few years ago at 44. It was January on the East Coast and I was wearing a 5/4 hooded. I started swimming in freestyle and quickly realized it was not the way to go. Between the suit and being blind sided by waves I was taking on water shall we say. I flipped over to my back and backstroked it. I could see the waves coming and time them to ride in. The buoyancy of the suit kept me nearly on the surface. At that point it was almost like I was rowing a boat in. It is my go to method now for getting in the event of a leash break.
@@tnkmch It is a very good technique. Freestyle is only more efficient with perfect technique, which is very hard to pull off in rough sea. Otherwise backstroke is more efficient. And as you say you have much wore awareness with backstroke.
Same same. Backstroke is the way
I have done that too
Head-up freestyle also works, like how water polo players swim, constantly looking around. But you need to train for it. It's not entirely different to board paddling so the training is not wasted.
Love the breakdown of these situations. Keep them coming mate.
stoked to provide more of these for the subs!
@@NathanFlorence Yes great idea. Very interresting. build up the community others will copy but it will create great discussions.
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Exactly. I know I’m old but we surfed backdoor without leashes. The only chance you had in that situation was to stay on top, just take the beating and let the white water wash you in. Ducking the whitewater just kept you in the same spot with your breath running shorter on every duck. Great info.
you made my first board.
which was a used 6'7" kinda gunnish orange bottom I got from Nomad in Delray Beach 1977ish. I was a skinny 13yr old and it was a longboard to me. thanks.
I found that you can semi relax during the whitewater beatings. Once you get a rough idea of how long they will hold you, they can even seem peaceful.
My friend was out surfing chuns on a relatively big day and got caught in the rip after he lost his board. He said he got all disoriented and lo and behold Coco Ho paddles aup and casually offers her board and help. He gladly took it...how often do surfers rescue other folks and it goes undocumented? Self awareness and awareness of your surroundings cannot be overstated enough
So much more often then is seen in public!
@@NathanFlorence As a lifeguard I can say that we see experienced surfers as duputies because of how often they help us out!
@@chriscroteau4793 haha perfect analogy!
It’s amazing how grounded and kind you are. Appreciate the videos and the information.
This episode is pure GOLD, thank you so much for sharing
thanks for kicking down the knowledge guys. Ive been lucky enough to have the presence of mind in some heavy situations here in santa cruz and helped out some folks in trouble...such a good and positive reminder that we have to all watch out for each other...never know when it could be you needing that extra hand...peace boys
Good explanations and necessary for others seemingly ready for Pipeline. I've told numerous surfers it's usually best to just go in and paddle around at backdoor because it's iffy paddling back out on a larger day. Being pulled in by the whitewater and lying flat is great technique. No one wants to get sucked through that rip on the left. It can kill you. Keep the stoke going.
Nathan, thank you for your calm, considered insight into this life threatening situation. Definitely gives a lot of pointers that will help save lives .
Keep up the great work.
Much Appreciated
Wow, what amazing insight here! Absolutely blown away with your perspectives and breakdowns Nathan. Your analysis makes it very relatable that many of us can take to our home breaks. These vlogs are gold, there is no content out there providing this type of detail. Keep them coming bro!
Definitely make more of these, the way you articulate your thoughts in these stressful situations is very insightful.
Dude, thanks heaps for these vids. Guarantee you have saved lives with this video.
Cheers man
Man, I learned so much from this. If you did not grow up surfing these conditions as a kid, like me and so many others, this is super good (and possibly life-saving) to know. Please keep making these video’s. Thanks!!
That's the nuts and bolts, brother! Thanks for great stuff I haven't seen or heard before! I remember watching this video and thinking how heavy it was for you, and how freaking toasted most others would be in that situation. The Ben content was timely, and really drove home that point!
These types of videos are very interesting. Yes, panicking kills.
Nate! These are sooo good. Super informative and helpful especially for those of us who aren’t in the water as much as you all. Epic vid. Many thanks!
Frickin sick break down!! Had me holding my breath. I remember watching Ben's eppie and scetched for him. Much respect brother. Hopefully these insights keep people smart and safe in the water.
YEAH!!!! Well Done!!! Thank you for taking the time to explain this so well. Your talent and perspectives are respected by all. This video could easily save a min. 1 life, THAT'S HUGE!!!!
Love your videos Nathan. Yes, keep these types of videos coming. Hearing your insight on situations in the water is super educational and entertaining.
Love the analysis! Super useful tips and awareness, you’re the man - will be recommending this channel to the boys!
These are actually genius nobody’s done these breakdowns before, you gotta make it a series!!!
Love the cross-posting here Nathan Florence, really cool to see you interact with other guy's content. Also - guaranteed these types of videos you make will help people take the ocean more seriously and will save lives!
A plethora of knowledge. Unbelievably valuable. Thank you it’s a privilege to hear your perspective.
Good stuff Nathan! Thank you. I believe your videos like this could actually be saving lives through awareness, prevention, knowledge and techniques.
Great video Nathan. Maybe one of the greatest lessons yet from you. So very much appreciated. Huge thanks ! I got destroyed hammered there in 1986. Still kicking. Love your stuff.
You do a great job of explaining what's happening step by step brother. No greater skill than experience. Guys who are in the water their whole lives really have an advantage in tough situations bc of those instincts you speak about. Super happy Ben made it home.
I watched this video in 3 parts. Internalizing the scenario and how Nathan tells it, relating it to a hairy situation I had on a 6ft day at my local, was just too exhausting to get through it in one sitting. I was verging on panicking imagining what you and Ben went through. Excellent material Nathan
Thank you for making safety videos out to the public, these can save lives !!
This guy is a natural teacher. Awesome video!
Dude, your analysis and personal commentary are flawless. Thanks for putting these out!
Thanks Nate, that was super interesting. You are an excellent teacher and analyst, I really enjoy and get a lot out of how you break things down. This particular episode was very nerve-wracking with both you and Ben. It's good your experiences can be used to educate the rest of us.
Very good video! You have a unique ability to put the viewer in the moment and show them your thought process. You have a great channel.
This happened to me at pinballs one time in '09. Outside set came in and first wave broke my leash, 6 wave set. It was horrendous. Just complete washing machine you can't get out of. Your explanation of where it's not even an impact, it's just the struggle to escape that gets you is spot on. I thought for sure I was either done for or wake up being resuscitated on the sand if I was lucky. That one messed me up good. I didn't want to get in the water for a little while after that.
Same to me , mexican pipeline
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Thanks so much! Having ocean safety videos like this is so important and helpful, there is not nearly enough information out there for scenarios like these, that are more common than one might think and I’ll try to remember the starfish trick when I go to places with bigger waves or even when my local break gets a little bigger/ practice it even in the smaller stuff.
Your summary comments about instincts teaching us is great and invaluable, thank you sooo much nathan, really awesome of you to take the time to do this. Literally the first vlog i have watched of yours! Best and first! LOL
Awesome video Nathan. These sort of videos have the ingredients to literally safe some lives, not just in Hawaii but in other heavy, rippy waves in the world. That trick of putting yourself / board in the high energy white wash ball on the surface and avoid that under tow that drops you right back in the impact zone... definitely going to use that one. Thanks man 👊🏼
These videos are really valuable and could save someone's life. Thanks Nath 💚
Love this content Nathan! These are some of the most informative videos from one of the best.
Nate man your videos are great. Super authentic guy and willing to give good tips. Have a good day
I’m hooked on this . Great articulate description of the situation. I’m not a surfer by any means at all but I truly appreciate you spending the time to teach us 👍
Nathan!
This video got maybe the strongest emotional response!
Great content! Good to hear you explaining stuff like that!
Great that you put Bens video in yours and the seriousness of his experience!!
Its like you are a surf professor explaining all the surfers, what happens, so they can be aware of it!
Keep the great content up!
Thanks for making these Nathan! They are great, keep em coming.
excellent collab Nathan, best yet by far. stoked on your putting in effort to educate others. keep it up brother
Love these videos talking through situations I never enjoy being in. Great stuff!
Great PSA video Nathan. Same thing happened to me in Jersey at Jenks 13 years ago. And yes, we do get super heavy, cold surf in Jersey, with no reef channels to paddle out in.
Best surfing channel out there by far! You keep putting out exactly the content we wanna see.
Love these POV recap videos, dude. Even as a super noob, who's never going to get to try Pipe... this is awesome!! Learning tons. And inspired!
Nathan you are awesome. Shared this with all my surf boys. Thanks for all the content!
Wish I had learned to surf much earlier but your videos like these are invaluable to my progression. Thank you! 🤙🏽
You could be saving life's with this content!! Good on you Nate.
Great video Nathan, thanks for sharing this life learned experience in such detail. Loving it.
These videos are so helpful, I've learned a ton from them, thanks Nathan
Nathan, thanks for sharing. Your experience can help others for sure.
Love these analysis videos. Learn so much from them. Keep them coming!
Such valuable information, thank you Nathan ! Keep them coming 🙌
I love your commentary, very entertaining, but also such important knowledge to have. Thanks!
Great job Nate, ...keep sharing and doing this kind of analysis!
Thanks for posting these informational videos. I'll watch the second half as soon as my panic attack subsides. As you said, the GoPro downplays the immensity of the whole situation but still, the urgency is there.
Thanks for this new type of content and this new approach on how to share surfing experience with others.
It reminds me that often, when I get caught inside or having a very bad session, I am thinking to myself "I am looking out for the days I will be good enough to not be caught inside or have bad session anymore". Seeing this kind of video is reassuring in a way that getting caught inside and having bad session is a whole part of a surfer's life no matter their level and that knowing how to handle yourself in those situation is as important as knowing how to turn on a wave.
Surf being a sport you can access easily, people tend to forget how strong the ocean is and how dangerous a situation can become.
Thanks again
I love these play by play breakdowns. Keep em coming. Super informative for people like me who want to progress up to bigger surf.
What an amazingly well explained, educational video. I've grown up in the water too but i feel like, after watching this video, in stead of knowing the ocean I probably just know my local breaks really well. Big eye opener, thanks.
Also ever since I started surfing I have always done the exact same thing as you were describing, the whole keeping an eye out of everyone in the line-up. When it's big, I sometimes don't care if I get a wave, I just stay out there and make sure everyone else is ok(especially the intermediates). Great vid.
These breakdown videos are great. I’m 32 and just moved to Long Beach, NY last year and only started surfing last summer. So all of these pointers and tips really help. Your videos + Koas and Jamie’s make me want to move to Hawaii lol
Great explanations. I often take hard beatings because of my low surf level but still I think your advice can also be aplied for less experienced people who are learning to read the ocean and also struggle when waves aren’t huge. Thank you!
This video should be highly recommended to anyone who is not only a beginner, but also especially for experienced surfers.
Great video and explanation. Thank you for taking the time to break this video down. That’s why you are a true waterman.
Such great work Nathan! So much knowledge in this video thank you 🙌🏾
Thank you for sharing this information Nathan.
This was so interesting and insightful. I was glued to my seat the whole video. Thank you
Amazing!! One of the most important and influential videos that could easily save your life as a surfer also a potent podcast esc combo from Nathan, he dropped us all into the situations
Great stuff. It really helps for us who don't get into the super heavy sessions like you have but we still manage to get in similar trouble. Thanks
Bro these videos will save lives. Thank you!
Loving these in depth break downs. Awesome to see a pro break down some ocean safety for the masses as well. I spend quite a bit of time on Oahu- almost drown when I was a kid there-luckily I have used it as training myself..... so many tourists doing dangerous stuff just not realizing the gravity of the sitch.
Glad Ben made it out of that...that was wild!
Man you were born to do this brah.
Not only are you a naturally gifted surfer, but using your experience & knowledge & gifting it to the surf community, this stuff really helps.
💯😎✊🏼🤙🏼
Thanks so much for sharing this valuable information, really helpful!
Thank you for this video Nathan!
Very worth the time to watch. Thanks for doing it, invaluable insights.
Great Videos. Appreciate the time and dedication to explain it. Cheers man!
The day you posted the original video I had woken up after a nightmare of you drowning in this very scenario, although i hadn't realised it was a dream, as i woke up in the dream and started seeing all the tributes online and i couldn't believe it, it was like inception, then i ACTUALLY woke up absolutely devastated, and somehow convinced myself it must be real as i was so shaken. Logged online and was so happy when i realised it was a damn nightmare. Stay safe brother, we need you doing this for many more years to come!
Nathan...these type of vids really help! Even less experienced surfers in smaller waves get into these type of situations. Just talking about it and sharing tips helps. Regards from Curacao!
Nath this kinda footage with you breaking it down is excellent 👏 sooo good to spread this sorta knowledge where we get to see and hear what the hell is actually happening and how to deal with it. Thanks so much man and keep it up 👍 greetings from 🇬🇧
Heavy!
Thanks for the commentary,
stoked that you made it Ben!
This is so helpful. As a surfer who works and juggles family, I’m not as strong as I’d like to be and I have been struggling a bit when the days get a little bigger than I’m used to here in west oz. These are great tips especially the one about riding the whitewater in that specific way. Thanks Nate!
These videos are incredible. Your reasoning and logic really come to light.
Thanks for sharing Nathan! This is really interesting!
This is awesome content. It's also very important knowledge for those who haven't been in gnarly situations. Nothing worse than all those rips and undercurrents that won't let you go. Shows how badass those older watermen really were without vests, skis, etc...
This is a great resource. Thank you!
Love hearing your thoughts and insights! I’ll be subscribing looking for more of these, saw you at Waimea back in the beginning of year, stoked.
sick vid, appreciate the thoughtful breakdown and your intention of helping folks get better safer!
Great video! Even the small waves can get scary but these are nuts! Keep up the good work
your content is really good :), I learn a lot from these analysis vids, so glad I found your channel a year ago
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Sure it will save lives.
Great content, thanks Nate. Stay safe out there!