Billy's wave where he was dropping down steps and getting airtime was siiiick! The way he looks back and see's how big and gnarly it is.. mad fkn respect!
Sickest thing I have ever seen. Have no idea what possessed him to actually pick that wave. I thought that if he fell there he is a goner. Love to see the whole wave, did he make it? Respect times 1000. Lot's of guys charge big stuff but that was just different level...wow!!!
Billy Kemper's wave at 9:50 is a mutant straight out of a horror story with a Shipsterns step at the bottom. Even HE looked back at it, no doubt saying "Dear god, WHAT ... did I just drop in on?!?!". Mad respect from San Diego...
...."there were some waves that were ridden, that were unfilmed...no one will ever see...except that person, which is all that matters." Koa Rothman sums up this is livin' and true surfing in epic fashion.
You Koa and Billy blow my mind , I always loved to surf ,but watching you guys I'm like wow my young braddahs enjoy and come home! I remember Billy young in the corner of Tavares Bay surfing it up Time flys
I appreciate you sharing your true emotions about what you know you're about to experience. I just started watching your Vlogs and I'm so stoked when a new one drops! Keep doing what you're doing brother!
I made that blank for Stretch with exactly these kind of waves in mind. Cut the trees, milled the wood, shipped to the Islands, made to Stretch magic rocker and templates, most will never know the level of hard work and commitment that Stretch puts into the hand shaping and tuning, precision glass, sand and finish he puts into those tow boards and every single board he touches. Made us proud Koa. Go again.
This is the vid I've been waiting to see, out of the entire tube. Ever since the swell appeared. Your surfing had improved allot Koa, it's noticeable. And so is Jacks' camera and editing work! All positive all the time!
The way you describe that wave and the explanation behind the first guy. That's awesome keep doing what you love, be careful out there. Thanks for sharing your lifestyle.
First off that was insane! 15,000 miles away and my stomach was doing that thing. Both of you Koa and Billy please consider wearing a helmet. Billy I watched that whole series where you battled that life and death injury and it was so intense. You guys are awesome and we need you to be around for a very long time👏
This was a sick breakdown at the end while he was eating, cool to hear a firsthand account and not just a bunch of big waves and loud background music.
Man I know I'm couch surfing and you were actually there- but I do believe you have the record for biggest chopes wave of all time during the last code red swell- 🤘 this swell looked similar in size but very close- either way you got the trophy in my book-
OMG! That is so scary! So much respect for surfers that go out in these conditions! Mother nature doesn't care how talented you are.... amazing video! Thank you, Koa for sharing....
Damnnn Koa, those waves were huge, heavy and thick brahda!!! You guys have balls of Steel!!! Billy and your wave Koa was crazy Big!!! You guys ripped Teaupoo apart. Keep up the amazing footage my man!!!! Aloha, Tommy Turbo!!! 👍 Shaka 🏄♂️ 🌊
Every single person out there is one fully committed individual and put total trust in their partners on the skis. Amazing level of sheer will, ability and trust in themselves, partners and equipment.
It takes a special kind of crazy to see a wave like that and think "man I want to get right in the middle of that!" LOL. But I'm glad they do it. I love watching. Safely from my couch lol
i already enjoyed every drop of that mega pint of stoke with the 8+ft waves we got on socal coast , i cant imagine how these building size waves must feel in tahiti
This is the most unique wave in the world in my opinion the way these swells come up out of deep water and pulls the water off the reef before throwing over its nature at its best its just amazing to me ...gotta love teahupoo;)
I love your honesty. Yes, knowing in advance, the hours before. Whoa. That things will be HEAVY not too long from that moment. I feel that way before any trip. haha. Cheers.
Thanks so much You guys are so insane and inspiring Never seen such heavy waves. Your commitment and honest commentary is awesome Totally blown away Your channel rocks Re stock merch to get to Australia Keen to support Cheers Boys. You made my week
sick video as always. love how blatantly truthful you are about being anxious about it opposed to being a liar tough guy who say they aren't and look more dumb for not admitting it.
Thanks so much for putting names of surfers in video. Sometimes it’s hard to make out who’s surfing with it. Most of the other surf channels don’t do this, and that sucks.
FREESURFERS ETHIC # 4: “Fear is normal, Panic is Deadly, Be safe out there . Know your limitations. Respect the Ocean and it will reward you tenfold. The “best surfer out there is the one having the most fun. Keep on charging and shredding Thanks for the vlog guys. Get some well deserved rest and reboot for the next one.
One thing I noticed when he was checking his board was the quick visualization he did. Where he just says, "brrrr, let go" and imitates the movement he will be doing as he drops in. Might not seem like much, but doing that actually helps you prepare for the activity you are gonna do. I often use it and have seen lots of succes with it when coaching and teaching newbs to surf. I tell them that they must just see themselves in their mind's eye, standing on the board, looking towards the beach. Effortless, no thinking. Weirdly, it seems to work.
Tahiti Government needs to get some skipper protocols in place for these Code Red days. Not letting professional athletes, skippers and film makers into the line up during these events is really bad for the industry of Teahupoo.
The suspense…. When the music hit during your drop in I started laughing and crying at the same time! Jesus man, thank you and you are a gift brotha. Koa and Jack… you both a so gifted at what you fuckin do. Yew!!!!! Thank you 🙏
NO, THIS ... IS ... THE ... LAST ... SWELL ... BRO'! 08:30, top center of the screen: Is that just flotsam or an unfortunate Human? I'd ne-ver call Chopes anything less than brutal, even on a less gnarly day! Oh, and the muzak is killer, Koa, best yet. 12:40: Is that sashimi (or what they call poisson cru, over there) you're unwrapping, for dinner? Whatever, it looks good.
The highlight of my day every Wednesday is getting off work to come home and watch the newest addition to This Is Livin lol epic stuff guys!! Love watching the awesome adventures and realness behind everything you feel (just sometimes I wish the vlogs were a little longer lol 🤪🫣😜). Power on and keep charging, you are great!! 🙌🏼
Freeze the frame at 9:58. It's mind boggling that anyone is trying to ride a wave of that magnitude and intensity. Likewise at 9:29. Monster wave spits and tiny figure emerges from nowhere, spat out from deep within.
I can not believe it. Until now I understand why there were no boats. I can't believe the police were waiting for them!! Incredible that Jack did not accompany you! But it's great that you were still able to have very good shots! what incredible waves! This video was spectacular and I saw how you were exhausted. Great and thank God you are well and Billy too! what great waves!
Billy's wave where he was dropping down steps and getting airtime was siiiick! The way he looks back and see's how big and gnarly it is.. mad
fkn respect!
I noticed him look back at the pit of death also lol. :o
Sickest thing I have ever seen. Have no idea what possessed him to actually pick that wave. I thought that if he fell there he is a goner. Love to see the whole wave, did he make it? Respect times 1000. Lot's of guys charge big stuff but that was just different level...wow!!!
Yeah that was hectic big. Amazing
Interested to know what went through Billy's mind when he turned and looked back at that beast.
Billy’s wave was insanely scary
Yeah, that shit was grotesque.
"billy with the bomb" was what I was thinking when he was coming down that face
Yeah Bill
He seemed pretty calm too
after breaking his neck!!!
Billy Kemper's wave at 9:50 is a mutant straight out of a horror story with a Shipsterns step at the bottom. Even HE looked back at it, no doubt saying "Dear god, WHAT ... did I just drop in on?!?!". Mad respect from San Diego...
That dry foam part was insane
XXL awards
he even looks back at it mid wave too
...."there were some waves that were ridden, that were unfilmed...no one will ever see...except that person, which is all that matters." Koa Rothman sums up this is livin' and true surfing in epic fashion.
He is so humble that makes him so great to watch and listen to.
That was a beautiful line
Gotta love how real Koa’s feelings about being both scared and excited at the same time. Fear and fun, possible death! Thanks
Fear of death and stress causes stress and fear of death 🙏💀
You Koa and Billy blow my mind , I always loved to surf ,but watching you guys I'm like wow my young braddahs enjoy and come home! I remember Billy young in the corner of Tavares Bay surfing it up
Time flys
I appreciate you sharing your true emotions about what you know you're about to experience. I just started watching your Vlogs and I'm so stoked when a new one drops! Keep doing what you're doing brother!
💯
your blog is quality Koa, respect to you for being so honest and setting a great example
@5:50 Bro that’s a sketchy looking dock 😂😂
I made that blank for Stretch with exactly these kind of waves in mind. Cut the trees, milled the wood, shipped to the Islands, made to Stretch magic rocker and templates, most will never know the level of hard work and commitment that Stretch puts into the hand shaping and tuning, precision glass, sand and finish he puts into those tow boards and every single board he touches. Made us proud Koa. Go again.
Billys wave made my day . Jack and Koa keep doing what your doing cause this is livin .
You know it's pumping when Koa is nervous before the flight. Props for always charging!! 🤙
This is the vid I've been waiting to see, out of the entire tube. Ever since the swell appeared. Your surfing had improved allot Koa, it's noticeable. And so is Jacks' camera and editing work! All positive all the time!
The way you describe that wave and the explanation behind the first guy. That's awesome keep doing what you love, be careful out there. Thanks for sharing your lifestyle.
Your personal story and insight in the end, really brings it to the next level. Unbelievable
Been waiting for this one! Mate absolutely awesome.. Best UA-cam channel.
Koa jack thank you 😃🤙 always grateful of the risk you guys take to bring us mere mortals the content you do. Insane 🤙
First off that was insane! 15,000 miles away and my stomach was doing that thing. Both of you Koa and Billy please consider wearing a helmet. Billy I watched that whole series where you battled that life and death injury and it was so intense. You guys are awesome and we need you to be around for a very long time👏
Koa rocking the stranger things hoodie in Tahiti makes my day lol
wow you can feel the tension in this episode, thank you guys, i've got goosebumps now)
This was a sick breakdown at the end while he was eating, cool to hear a firsthand account and not just a bunch of big waves and loud background music.
Koa and Brada Billy going again. Legend Session. Stay Gold. Aloha
Koa your a humble guy. Take care with you sport. Your a certainly blessed .
Been waiting for this vlog all week 😈
Awesome adventure. You guys are rockin it. Heavy waves. Thanks for your stories Koa. Love your content. 💙🌊🐬 Aloha
Heavy! It looks big from my screen, can't imagine how big it looked in person. Thanks for the vlog, great job.
Man I know I'm couch surfing and you were actually there- but I do believe you have the record for biggest chopes wave of all time during the last code red swell- 🤘 this swell looked similar in size but very close- either way you got the trophy in my book-
And whats the size ?
OMG! That is so scary! So much respect for surfers that go out in these conditions! Mother nature doesn't care how talented you are.... amazing video! Thank you, Koa for sharing....
Real Waves and Great story , Thank You for sharing . Much Respect To you Koa
Completely crazy !! Respect for all the riders
I normally don’t listen to the commentary but the description of the ten foot white wash on a shallow reef…this is a waterman.., respect
Damnnn Koa, those waves were huge, heavy and thick brahda!!! You guys have balls of Steel!!! Billy and your wave Koa was crazy Big!!! You guys ripped Teaupoo apart. Keep up the amazing footage my man!!!! Aloha, Tommy Turbo!!! 👍 Shaka 🏄♂️ 🌊
Every episode somehow gets more gnar this season!
Every single person out there is one fully committed individual and put total trust in their partners on the skis. Amazing level of sheer will, ability and trust in themselves, partners and equipment.
G I A N T .. beyond .. fantastic display of surf insanity. Description of waves and wipeouts much appreciated.
It takes a special kind of crazy to see a wave like that and think "man I want to get right in the middle of that!" LOL. But I'm glad they do it. I love watching. Safely from my couch lol
Billy's look back into that beast was insane.
i already enjoyed every drop of that mega pint of stoke with the 8+ft waves we got on socal coast , i cant imagine how these building size waves must feel in tahiti
Yessahh been waiting for this the day the swell hit😂😂
That's pretty much a "survival situation"! So glad a bit of reef rash was the only injury for you guys!
You boys have been absolutely charging, also the wave breakdown at the end was so heavy!! Hectic!!
This is the most unique wave in the world in my opinion the way these swells come up out of deep water and pulls the water off the reef before throwing over its nature at its best its just amazing to me ...gotta love teahupoo;)
Never forget the "Koa Swell" years back and that wipeout on Surfline. these look just as deep
Should have gone to Ma'alaea. Once in more than a decade. Teahupo'o breaks like this every few years.
thanks a lot for sharing your experience !!! Excellent Channel !!!!
I love your honesty. Yes, knowing in advance, the hours before. Whoa. That things will be HEAVY not too long from that moment. I feel that way before any trip. haha. Cheers.
Thanks so much You guys are so insane and inspiring Never seen such heavy waves. Your commitment and honest commentary is awesome
Totally blown away Your channel rocks Re stock merch to get to Australia Keen to support Cheers Boys. You made my week
THE LIME JUICE ANTISEPTIC!!! A South Pacific favourite...
Koa, Really enjoyed this one! That was some crazy Sxxx
sick video as always. love how blatantly truthful you are about being anxious about it opposed to being a liar tough guy who say they aren't and look more dumb for not admitting it.
Thanks so much for putting names of surfers in video. Sometimes it’s hard to make out who’s surfing with it. Most of the other surf channels don’t do this, and that sucks.
That jet ski getting thrown up at 9:50 is wild
Those couple of jet skies that almost got cleaned up by that set wave but didn't were sooooo lucky!!! 😲
You guys are on another level. Legends 💪
I can’t believe Billy made that wave. He got airborne like 3x. That for sure would have got me on the last one at the bottom.
Great video, glad you're ok!
Just cutting out at end of ride looks super scetchy before it closes on very shallow sharp reef..
FREESURFERS ETHIC # 4: “Fear is normal, Panic is Deadly, Be safe out there . Know your limitations. Respect the Ocean and it will reward you tenfold. The “best surfer out there is the one having the most fun. Keep on charging and shredding Thanks for the vlog guys. Get some well deserved rest and reboot for the next one.
That billy Kemper at 9:50 WTF??? Nuts
One thing I noticed when he was checking his board was the quick visualization he did. Where he just says, "brrrr, let go" and imitates the movement he will be doing as he drops in. Might not seem like much, but doing that actually helps you prepare for the activity you are gonna do. I often use it and have seen lots of succes with it when coaching and teaching newbs to surf. I tell them that they must just see themselves in their mind's eye, standing on the board, looking towards the beach. Effortless, no thinking. Weirdly, it seems to work.
Bro... Billy Kempers first wave was absolutely fucking mental
You guys are extra ordinary human being and very humble big wave rider.million respect for all of you.🙏🏄❤
Tahiti Government needs to get some skipper protocols in place for these Code Red days.
Not letting professional athletes, skippers and film makers into the line up during these events is really bad for the industry of Teahupoo.
Everyone who have surfed once can feel the adrenaline transmitted through the screen. so sick
WoW now that looked real heavy! Awesome vid thanks!
So massive and scary wave!!! Glad you didn't get injured!!
Ty for the content. You’re the man!
The massive wipe-out at 9:36s is the 16 years old Teahupo'o local and legend @GilbertTeave !
The suspense…. When the music hit during your drop in I started laughing and crying at the same time!
Jesus man, thank you and you are a gift brotha.
Koa and Jack… you both a so gifted at what you fuckin do.
Yew!!!!! Thank you 🙏
9:49 is banana's, it looks like a 2ft shory beach break... just 40ft high lol
Watching that was quite amazing! Respect for all concerned...
Insane footage Billy’s wave was a mutant beast trying to eat him alive 😎🤙🏻
What a combination: some of the chillest guys on earth and one of the most hair raising intense sports there is.
Dream job bro wish, love it insane teahupoo's 🤙🏾🏴☠️
by far the gnarliest waves i’ve ever mindsurfed
SO AWESOMELY HEAVY!💝😃🤙🪶
That stranger things hoodie is fire🔥
NO, THIS ... IS ... THE ... LAST ... SWELL ... BRO'!
08:30, top center of the screen: Is that just flotsam or an unfortunate Human?
I'd ne-ver call Chopes anything less than brutal, even on a less gnarly day!
Oh, and the muzak is killer, Koa, best yet.
12:40: Is that sashimi (or what they call poisson cru, over there) you're unwrapping, for dinner? Whatever, it looks good.
Super sick. Great video as always! :)
Bummed to have missed this swell in Cali 😞. Glad you got some good waves 🌊
What a crazy experience, the stories you will have forever!
The highlight of my day every Wednesday is getting off work to come home and watch the newest addition to This Is Livin lol epic stuff guys!! Love watching the awesome adventures and realness behind everything you feel (just sometimes I wish the vlogs were a little longer lol 🤪🫣😜). Power on and keep charging, you are great!! 🙌🏼
You're the best!
No one saw it. In this day and age that is quite the statement...
Brah, I hope your second wave stands in your mind as one of the heaviest ever....for all your footage so far on your channel, that was it!!!🤙🤙
Freeze the frame at 9:58. It's mind boggling that anyone is trying to ride a wave of that magnitude and intensity. Likewise at 9:29. Monster wave spits and tiny figure emerges from nowhere, spat out from deep within.
Freaking NUTS!! Lovin it Koa!!
Thank God you guys used that first dude as the sacrificial lamb to pay for entry and that everyone went home alive. Next fucking level for sure!!
You guys are Fucken insane I love it congrats on surviving the code red 2.0
That was my hero...Mr Kemper? Please watch out for my 2 heros. Your such great surfers. 👍
Koa No doubt Love your show
I can not believe it. Until now I understand why there were no boats. I can't believe the police were waiting for them!! Incredible that Jack did not accompany you! But it's great that you were still able to have very good shots! what incredible waves! This video was spectacular and I saw how you were exhausted. Great and thank God you are well and Billy too! what great waves!
So awesome to see Kemp back in the water
Simply-INSANE/Bro🤯. . . I wear my 'This Is Livin' black-T with PRIDE/Honor!
Good to see you guys not wearing those awfull face diapers in the airport.
What was that Tahitian Poke?sashimi you were eating, kind of fish and what kind of sauce was that...looked absolutely to die for!
Epic! You gotta plug your name up on the screen for your waves too, these vids pass through plenty hands😉
Excellent video !!! The story telling after the session is priceless and so authentic !
Insane vid boyyyy!!!
way to scary!! Great Video!! Amazing surfing!
You have insane courage / I am impressed
Stuck at work in the operating room watching your sick vid while someone is getting their ACL reconstructed. Psychin 😎🤙🏼
8:06 on the water
8:42 koa first wave