My First Time Ever Surfing in Nicaragua

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2022
  • The dream is on down in Central America! Today I experienced my first time ever surfing in Nicaragua & it was am absolute hoot! We went through the heat of hell & high water to make it to the beach today, but it was all worth it & we'll be here experiencing the dream for an entire week. Huge thank you to NicaTime for inviting us & hosting us here at Playa Colorados. Absolutely stoked to engage in this surfing experienc FOR THE DREAM!! - Ben
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  • @Dominic94St
    @Dominic94St Před 2 lety +3

    Nicaragua is a dream! Even though border crossing can be quite dragging and sketchy, it's always worth the journey. Colorado, Popoyo, Yankee, Santana - nothing more you could ask for.

  • @stevebroad8804
    @stevebroad8804 Před 2 lety +8

    Stoking! I've been going there since 1993 and you just captured the essence in 12min. Brilliant. And you gave my wife a taste of what it's really like perfectly. Rip a few for the Florida guys!!

  • @sector7676
    @sector7676 Před 2 lety +21

    I thought you needed to take a break to recover... Hope your not pushing it

    • @rikrok2073
      @rikrok2073 Před 2 lety

      That was either clickbait or he's just superman!

    • @judyivie4181
      @judyivie4181 Před 2 lety

      Ben needs some rest and medical attention. I truly think he may need a MRI to see if he got a concussion.

    • @vantheman3857
      @vantheman3857 Před 2 lety

      What kinda magic pills did you take for your knee dude ? I know you stretch out and did those exercises but damn No knee brace, coffee peanut butter, bread and water ? LOL

    • @petermyers479
      @petermyers479 Před 2 lety +1

      Silly, Nicaragua IS the break he needed.

  • @socalfloridian1
    @socalfloridian1 Před 2 lety +2

    JT, the footie is banging!🎞Beyond unbelievable… From rehab to black mold to the feds… And now, the stage is set for the next level of Dreaming! There are no icons in existence that can capture how I feel about this adventure! My mom went to HS in Guatemala. After I learned how to surf, I wanted to return to Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua to surf! Nub Universe, for the Win!🏄‍♂️🏄🏄‍♀️🌊🤙💥🍍

  • @oceanwoods
    @oceanwoods Před 2 lety +5

    This is why Ben is a legend.
    Crazy travels all day.
    Still stoked and off to master major barrels.

    • @rikrok2073
      @rikrok2073 Před 2 lety

      The "Dream" is what he gets paid to do. You would be up at some crazy hour too.

  • @bckraut
    @bckraut Před 2 lety +3

    Such a beautiful wave they have there, and the horses right on the beach...livin' the dream.

  • @BrianMichigan
    @BrianMichigan Před 2 lety +8

    R YOU KIDDING ME! These might be the dreamiest waves I’ve seen! Stoked you scored

  • @gravynavy_forthedream
    @gravynavy_forthedream Před 2 lety +4

    No better way to end this Monday than sharing in the stoke of one of the most positive influences on the surfing scene🤙🍍#nub nation#for the dream

  • @happymeh123
    @happymeh123 Před 2 lety +2

    I remember that wave! went there like 12 years ago. Hope you have a fantastic time and get plenty of shade!

  • @rohannagi664
    @rohannagi664 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow Ben I’m heading down to the same beach tomorrow for a surf trip. Hope I get to see you, for the dream 🤙.

  • @katherinehayward4082
    @katherinehayward4082 Před 2 lety +1

    Thats quite a journey you have taken!! Its all worth it!! You are going to be stoked you made it!!

  • @M.Mae.M
    @M.Mae.M Před 2 lety +3

    Wow Liberia airport has really grown up, it used to just be a pull barn with massive ceiling fans. Nicaragua is the best, love its people. Next time just fly into Managua, jump in a nice air conditioned van and drink cold water till you get to your destination.

    • @FreshwaterFloof
      @FreshwaterFloof Před 2 lety

      Uhhhhhh Ben definitely does not drink beers, jeez imagine making this comment

    • @dingocapo2087
      @dingocapo2087 Před 2 lety

      @@FreshwaterFloof KOOOOOOOOOK!!!!!

    • @M.Mae.M
      @M.Mae.M Před 2 lety

      Actually I want to rephrase, had no idea he did not drink. However why would you attack me over this, jeez 🤣

  • @barrycox60
    @barrycox60 Před 2 lety +1

    Watching the beginning of your VLOG reminded me of my advisor time there with the Contras back in the early eighties.......Heavy

  • @christopherrive454
    @christopherrive454 Před rokem +1

    awesome waves and great barrel dude. going to Nicaragua on March for my first ever surf trip! Seven days of pure surfing! So stoke! And watching this, the hype is through the roof!! FOR THE DREAM!!

  • @kirstencourtney8792
    @kirstencourtney8792 Před 2 lety +2

    So stoked for your Nicaragua trip. I was there for two months in '92 and in Costa Rica for one month in '90. Never surfed there though but I did go to some beaches. The waves are huge where you are! Nice surfing!
    My daughter married a Costa Rican so maybe I'll get a chance to travel down there again with the family. It's probably changed a lot since I was there. Have fun, be safe! Pura Vida!

  • @judyivie4181
    @judyivie4181 Před 2 lety +1

    Ben is in his element. The Sagittarius is to travel and he is doing it. Be careful! Your looking better..I'm certainly keeping you in my thoughts. Positive vibes ✨️

  • @EduardToews
    @EduardToews Před 2 lety +5

    What a dream, Nicaragua is the place were I had really clean waves for the first time of my life such an amazing memory. Glad your border cross went so easy, for us it was an absolutely disaster 😂🤟

    • @JohnnygSawyer
      @JohnnygSawyer Před 2 lety

      Money greases the wheel in Latin countries 😀

    • @EduardToews
      @EduardToews Před 2 lety

      @@JohnnygSawyer I don’t have money 😅

  • @oklahomaditchpickles8705
    @oklahomaditchpickles8705 Před 2 lety +1

    Pili's Kitchen on the beach is bombastic!

  • @jimfilmont3833
    @jimfilmont3833 Před 2 lety

    Nice is so much fun - can’t wait to see the rest of the week!

  • @trevlahey
    @trevlahey Před 2 lety +3

    I just returned from Costa Rica (Avellana) and it's NUKING!!! Hope you catch the superswell, my dude 🤙

  • @braedenaronson7533
    @braedenaronson7533 Před 2 lety +3

    That’s so sick Ben. Just did that same travel a few months ago but went to Rancho Santana which is just north of playa colorados. Crazy to see you ripping there. The dream🙌🙌😂

  • @deepfocus888
    @deepfocus888 Před 2 lety

    REally awesome Ben!!! Yes it can be a chore and a half to reach the beach down there but it's worth it!!!!

  • @firedchiefpaul
    @firedchiefpaul Před 2 lety +1

    You guys continue to move the needle towards a better world. Thanks!

  • @slashtrio
    @slashtrio Před 2 lety +1

    3 words: TUNED FOR TOOOOOOOBS!!!!!!
    Those waves looked tasty !
    Stylish tubes on the retro 🐠

  • @jameshodge4602
    @jameshodge4602 Před 2 lety

    Wow wow , go for it Ben !!!!!

  • @Sol_Weird
    @Sol_Weird Před 2 lety

    Incredible place and great surfing Ben!!

  • @midliferising
    @midliferising Před 2 lety

    That was a heavy barrel to end on!! The dream is real. Keep crushing it down there!!

  • @beaunelson2246
    @beaunelson2246 Před 2 lety +1

    Just got to popoyo today might see u out in the water my man 🤙🏽

  • @Jim-fe2xz
    @Jim-fe2xz Před 2 lety

    When we went to Costa Rica (2015) the first thing we did getting off the plane was peel off sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. too! Interesting border crossing - kind of envisioned a prisoner swap at the old East / West German border crossing LOL! Have a fun and safe trip! Fun to see Nicaragua through your eyes.

  • @tommymartin4827
    @tommymartin4827 Před 2 lety

    Those are some sweet looking waves..take it in and live it up! Enjoy fellas

  • @YNDog
    @YNDog Před 2 lety

    Yea boys🤙🏾🤙🏾 this gonna be fun

  • @charlieduvall6463
    @charlieduvall6463 Před 2 lety +1

    Gracias Ben, Gracias.. do your research and respect the culture. It goes a long way. Enjoy your trip. And enjoy eating some proper food.

  • @mikewatson7070
    @mikewatson7070 Před 2 lety +2

    Aloha. U finally went to nica. Been telling you for 2 yrs🤣🤙 💯. Puerto Escondido time next. Big ol' barrels.

    • @JohnnygSawyer
      @JohnnygSawyer Před 2 lety +1

      I have major hook ups in Oaxaca if you plan to make a trip to Puerto @Ben Gravy

  • @LarissaMorgan
    @LarissaMorgan Před 2 lety

    Those waves look amazing, have a great trip 🤙🏻

  • @michaelmaddalena7653
    @michaelmaddalena7653 Před 2 lety

    so sick. we went last year. Had to carry a Polaris tire across the border. The one at the house was flat cause no one had been there for over 2 years cause of covid and it rotted out. I carried my boards, a tire, my wifes luggage across that boarder in the heat. Thought i was gonna die. WE had the same driver and he stopped for fruit as well! One of the best trips ever! hope yours goes well!

  • @joelzuckerberg2776
    @joelzuckerberg2776 Před 2 lety

    That is some adventure/ Wish I was there with you. Great adventure. Enjoy. JZ

  • @nickcabellero6068
    @nickcabellero6068 Před 2 lety

    Yeww thanks for showing the world to us all. Livin the dream

  • @thesurfersnook
    @thesurfersnook Před 2 lety

    Straight dream session overload!!!!

  • @whitecloud2688
    @whitecloud2688 Před 2 lety

    Nice beach break barrels super fun video wow U got the life now living large bro mad respect 🙏

  • @JohnnygSawyer
    @JohnnygSawyer Před 2 lety

    So much STOKAGE! This reminded me of my first trip to Costa Rica. The colors of the buildings and the roads and the federales 😁 I'm way happy for you Ben Gravy!

  • @HoStevie
    @HoStevie Před 2 lety +1

    *yessss that place is magical* 😍

  • @jamesvallin1050
    @jamesvallin1050 Před 2 lety

    Favorite spot ever, Mateo has done a lot for those local shredders for sure! Enjoy!

  • @buzzbabyjesus
    @buzzbabyjesus Před 2 lety +2

    Impressive barrels.

  • @locksmithdb5987
    @locksmithdb5987 Před 2 lety

    Nicaragua looks absolutely AMAZING!!!

  • @adamrabbDrums
    @adamrabbDrums Před 2 lety

    YOOOO!!! I lived down there for a year. Hit up Popoyo main break (20 mins north of Colorados) and get your battle gear on, its a fight but worth it! The grub at Casa Ananas is bomb. Tell Tati (Owner) Adam sent you. Cheers Fellas!

  • @scooter5270
    @scooter5270 Před 2 lety

    Ben’s improvement is mind boggling.. smashing waves

  • @prozoomy3588
    @prozoomy3588 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful waves!

  • @adayinthelife5496
    @adayinthelife5496 Před 2 lety

    Epic trip. Right into the pocket!

  • @alexrudulph6952
    @alexrudulph6952 Před 2 lety

    the dream boys

  • @tuckerallen7409
    @tuckerallen7409 Před 2 lety

    Stoked for you!

  • @fullynuking
    @fullynuking Před 2 lety

    cant wait !

  • @mize5676
    @mize5676 Před 2 lety

    Hell yeah Ben!

  • @vrudy6
    @vrudy6 Před 2 lety +3

    I love NIC. Been married to one for 20 yrs. The surf is consistent, high quality swells with also consistent offshore
    winds coming from big lake Nicaragua. The food is pretty amazing too. Try El Timon restaurant in the heart of San Juan del Sur. Best octopus I’ve ever had. Enjoy!

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Před 2 lety +2

    Why the crazy route? There are direct flights from JFK to Managua.

  • @JMH33SD
    @JMH33SD Před 2 lety +1

    Somehow I don't think JVerni could handle the accommodations but she does surprise us with some of the strike missions... but she's have to leave the designer bag at home.

  • @gravynavy_forthedream
    @gravynavy_forthedream Před 2 lety +1

    Love that Hilux

  • @rumtum99
    @rumtum99 Před 2 lety

    Casey Wilax is there are you guys linking up? That would cause some serious overstoke. YEWWWWWW

  • @jordanverni243
    @jordanverni243 Před 2 lety +3

    i would of had a panic attack

    • @bgcastrillon
      @bgcastrillon Před 2 lety

      Hey! Bienvenidos al Tercer Mundo!
      When I hear Nicaragua my brain starts singing czcams.com/video/D1LhlVtbW_U/video.html
      take care!

  • @gwall4603
    @gwall4603 Před 2 lety

    Sesh at end was legit. Not easy makes at all. Killed it

  • @mariohuerta6188
    @mariohuerta6188 Před 2 lety

    Probably the best session of the year!!!

  • @joefinley62
    @joefinley62 Před rokem

    Thanks for all the stoke!

  • @gabboresala462
    @gabboresala462 Před rokem

    Hey Bro! Was there in 2015. Entered Nic through airport. Same sketchy 10 buck tax. But it was worth every second in that Paradise!

  • @brucejenrich6911
    @brucejenrich6911 Před 2 lety +1

    Alright, finally got to central america . I am jazzed . I noticed that Casey Willax was in Nicaragua also. Convergence?

  • @WillyQComic
    @WillyQComic Před 2 lety

    That last barrel! Fire.

  • @jamesgarrison8666
    @jamesgarrison8666 Před 2 lety

    I Love Nicaragua, this is awesome!

  • @chrisshepard0099
    @chrisshepard0099 Před 2 lety

    Yeah Ben!

  • @joedirt8625
    @joedirt8625 Před 2 lety +2

    Your Fish is The Best Board Hard or Soft? Yea You must be Tired.

  • @cjgamer2140
    @cjgamer2140 Před 2 lety

    Ah good ole Rancho Iguana and Playa Colorado. I used to own a lot in there 20 years ago. Wish I hadn't sold it. Colorado's thumps!

  • @corneliuslewis5122
    @corneliuslewis5122 Před 2 lety

    well done Ben.

  • @catalinagomez924
    @catalinagomez924 Před 2 lety +2

    Why do people fly to Costa Rica and then cross the border to Nicaragua? It seems like a huge hassle/nightmare. Isn't it easier to fly to Managua and then get a ride to the beach? I'm a bit confused :-/

  • @jadeowenhamblyn4405
    @jadeowenhamblyn4405 Před 2 lety

    Those tubes though. WOW.

  • @mcmtb2519
    @mcmtb2519 Před 2 lety

    Ben Ben Florence going left!!!

  • @kaden.sk8831
    @kaden.sk8831 Před 2 lety

    Go all the way down to the right from colorados, there’s a super fun right hand point break

  • @MikeElPortonVerde
    @MikeElPortonVerde Před 2 lety

    no way! welcome to Nicaragua!

  • @randyparker8590
    @randyparker8590 Před 2 lety

    There are so many hidden waves in nicaragua it,ll make your head spin.i sailed the entire coast 2010 an saw them.most spots inaccessible by land.
    Saw beaches with white sand an not one foot print on them.
    I drove thru it back in 1989 at the end of there civil war..was super happy to make it into costa rica in one piece.
    Enjoy the waves my freind hope you aren't claustrophobic sleeping in the jail cell..dont miss that at all lol!

  • @chortleboy
    @chortleboy Před 2 lety

    Casey Willax is done there too….you guys linking up

  • @emisurfchannel2280
    @emisurfchannel2280 Před 2 lety

    Sick freeky bombs! 💣💣

  • @jordanmike3479
    @jordanmike3479 Před 2 lety

    Get up to Sirena Surf Lodge 3 hours north in Puerto Sandino, Swell hitting Friday then getting bigger Monday, the boys up there will put you on it

  • @KdubseaTV
    @KdubseaTV Před 2 lety

    Scoring!!!!!

  • @DockMonsters
    @DockMonsters Před 2 lety

    Just got your board when you come to wrightsville I’ll get you to sign it it

  • @clarkewi
    @clarkewi Před 2 lety

    Well done.

  • @jordanverni243
    @jordanverni243 Před 2 lety

    woohoo!!

  • @markkendrick7547
    @markkendrick7547 Před 2 lety

    Nice.....🌊🏄🔥💪👊

  • @facediaper09
    @facediaper09 Před 2 lety

    I'm thinking about escaping to NICA soon for good.

  • @filiperibeiro6149
    @filiperibeiro6149 Před 2 lety

    Sick vid! Safety wise, how do you feel the country?

  • @Xxsurfer4lifexX
    @Xxsurfer4lifexX Před 2 lety

    Firing!!

  • @johnhamilton7495
    @johnhamilton7495 Před 2 lety

    nice wave to finish

  • @Colt-wr6wx
    @Colt-wr6wx Před 2 lety

    Sweet barrels of Jesus 🤙yew

  • @kauairootsohana
    @kauairootsohana Před 2 lety

    Bro I'm heading there for a month in September hope there's some surf

  • @triprobinson2808
    @triprobinson2808 Před 2 lety

    Costa Rica
    Panama
    Nicaragua rock.
    Blessings bro.

  • @ifachner
    @ifachner Před 2 lety

    I live in CR full time. Colorados is insane. But we have so many spots in CR. Next time you come through. I would be happy to show you around. Hit me up.

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před 2 lety

    😈😈😈 rarely see the left hand barrels , layed back a tad 😈😈😈

  • @MrToppox
    @MrToppox Před 2 lety

    😈😈😈 retro fish , whaled it ! ..... the pitch is steep on barrels sucking sand slowish grind but builds to a close out dumping barrel. Just need a slightly offset swell angle ... i love sandy beach breaks , 6/4 thuster 😈😈😈

  • @yoyopg123
    @yoyopg123 Před 2 lety

    Checkpoint Gravy!

  • @oceangrown_7579
    @oceangrown_7579 Před 2 lety

    Jason needs to lay off the Carbs 😆

  • @samuelfox3997
    @samuelfox3997 Před 2 lety

    Yew!

  • @feelinghealingfrequences7179

    9:00 waves start

  • @paintingsofwaves_mikewoning

    Makes note never to cross CR/ Nic border... eff that. Surf looks stellar though.

  • @chrisvolk2587
    @chrisvolk2587 Před 2 lety

    🤙🏻

  • @adriansalas5309
    @adriansalas5309 Před 2 lety

    When are you surfing Costa Rica?