just on another level, looks like a different sport activity when he surfs that long sup. some of the sequences look impossible physically, but at the same time buttery sweet and so elegant. incredible.
Poetry in motion. He wields the paddle the same way a tiger uses its tail to counterbalance while sprinting or climbing. Great soundtrack too. Gives the scene a "Charlie don't surf" ambiance.
I was sitting on the point bluff at Ho’okipa late 1990s, absolutely thrashed from windsurfing 30+ knots and DOH waves. Suddenly Laird comes screaming downwind on one of the early true race SUP boards - probably 18 footer. Without blinking he rounds the point and drops in on the biggest wave of the day, rides it all the way down the line to Middles (again, on a race board, not a surf SUP), casually kicks out and continues downwind to Sprecks. He just operates at another level.
I love this video! Laird, would love to have a paddle surf session with you! Thank you for putting yourself out there for us to see and learn from in all your videos.
He never loses touch with the water - amazing born to surf, dude. Proud to say I surfed with him when he did stand up paddle. He's still better than most of regular surfers on the shorties, while surfing a huge stick!!!
this is THE greatest surf video of all time. laird is the ultimate god of surfing. just complete mastery over the water, not a single droplet out of place. perfectly balanced. going backwards below the curl, walking the nose, digging the paddle, swapping seamlessly between alpha greek god power stance and graceful ballerina trimming stance within a single turn, handling the 11 foot boat sized paddle board like a delicate calligraphy brush we are graced
All the surfers (haters who are complaining about SUP) who think they own the sea. Dream on. The planet owns the sea, we (humans) are just passing by. So don't make yourself so important, ur not. You are just making yourself look stupid. SUPsUP!!
Dude is still doing this saw just a few month's ago on a sick hydrofoil same little red boat .....love u man always a pleasure to see you big Mahalo for the vids looking forward to some new one's
I really wish the rest of the surf world could stop the whining about SUP surfing and learn to go out , tear it up and have fun. Thanks Laird, keep up the good work. Maybe we can all get out and catch waves, learn shove its and have fun, without a bunch of shortboarder scared to try something new talking so much trash !!! Viva Sup Surfing !!!
i saw a few SUP converts in Virginia Beach back in 2009. I had never really considered this angle of surfing until watching these videos of Lairds. Need to try it...
OK...@ about 2:35 in the video I saw the best surfing, trick,stunt,move...whatever,I've ever seen..don't worry about Batman V Superman..This here is da real Aquaman! Absolutely awesome!
Man I love it I just start to do it I just got year and a half doing it I'm in the East Coast I do it on the season and Wildwood Crest when I can but I really like it
Lots of surfers look down on us SUP surfers,wind surfers & even kite surfers,but I have news for you,most of us used to be surfers.....The reality is,riding a big wave on SUP,wind surf or kite surf is way more edgy.
Hey my last name is Hamilton as well I like riding long and short boards on the long board I can hang 5 and10 but I still haven't mastered a 360👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌀🌀
I know his legacy has been destroyed at this point between SUPing and the fact that literally everyone has ridden Teahupoo now, but you have to admit that he’s doing cool shit in this video. I think people just like to hate on SUPs because they’re sharing the same surf sometimes. Kind of like hikers hated mountain bikers for so long.
just on another level, looks like a different sport activity when he surfs that long sup. some of the sequences look impossible physically, but at the same time buttery sweet and so elegant. incredible.
The worlds greatest waterman to a track from one of the worlds greatest bands, what more can you ask for?
Peace in the water good people.
Poetry in motion. He wields the paddle the same way a tiger uses its tail to counterbalance while sprinting or climbing. Great soundtrack too. Gives the scene a "Charlie don't surf" ambiance.
I was sitting on the point bluff at Ho’okipa late 1990s, absolutely thrashed from windsurfing 30+ knots and DOH waves. Suddenly Laird comes screaming downwind on one of the early true race SUP boards - probably 18 footer. Without blinking he rounds the point and drops in on the biggest wave of the day, rides it all the way down the line to Middles (again, on a race board, not a surf SUP), casually kicks out and continues downwind to Sprecks. He just operates at another level.
Amazing how he stays on through all those tricky moves!
Style, ability, creativity, innovation, and athleticism....exponentially increased.
That 360 floater drop in at 2:50 is so nice.
I love this video! Laird, would love to have a paddle surf session with you! Thank you for putting yourself out there for us to see and learn from in all your videos.
Those were some incredible moves. Making longboard SUP surfing look like art. So fun to watch. You have been my hero since day 1 Laird.
There will never be a man that enjoys life more than Laird.
He never loses touch with the water - amazing born to surf, dude. Proud to say I surfed with him when he did stand up paddle. He's still better than most of regular surfers on the shorties, while surfing a huge stick!!!
I love his comfort walking on the board. I can do that on flatwater but on waves is so dope!
He is one of the greatest waterman around.
I love the last thing he says. Glad to see he loves where he lives…still!
Such a boss! This guy inspires for sure!
this is THE greatest surf video of all time. laird is the ultimate god of surfing. just complete mastery over the water, not a single droplet out of place. perfectly balanced. going backwards below the curl, walking the nose, digging the paddle, swapping seamlessly between alpha greek god power stance and graceful ballerina trimming stance within a single turn, handling the 11 foot boat sized paddle board like a delicate calligraphy brush
we are graced
Yesss. You nailed it!! Thanks for the play by play
Love that this is from 2011... so far ahead of its time!
All the surfers (haters who are complaining about SUP) who think they own the sea. Dream on. The planet owns the sea, we (humans) are just passing by. So don't make yourself so important, ur not. You are just making yourself look stupid. SUPsUP!!
daan hendriks exactly
YEAH, man!
Kauai boy killing it , LAIRD will school anyone on a paddle board .
Amazing grace! But must take a lot of power to pull off.
You make it look easy.
You know you're a Chief when your copyrighted music is the Rolling Stones. Goatsx2
Dude is still doing this saw just a few month's ago on a sick hydrofoil same little red boat .....love u man always a pleasure to see you big Mahalo for the vids looking forward to some new one's
Saweet:) Life as it should be...Enjoyed!
I really wish the rest of the surf world could stop the whining about SUP surfing and learn to go out , tear it up and have fun. Thanks Laird, keep up the good work. Maybe we can all get out and catch waves, learn shove its and have fun, without a bunch of shortboarder scared to try something new talking so much trash !!! Viva Sup Surfing !!!
Seven Years ago and its still the same, so much hate from shortboarders : /
2:45 just blew my mind!!! Riding fin first then a 180 on the lip?!??! Always been a fan always will be.
i saw a few SUP converts in Virginia Beach back in 2009. I had never really considered this angle of surfing until watching these videos of Lairds. Need to try it...
totally amazing, but i like the most the way he is bumping his sup at the end :)
Awesome...and rocking the Pearson Arrow!
Best yet...
that was artistic, especially when he spins his board lifting the fins.
I don't sup but that looks super rad and fun. Those waves are raw too.
well well well has this kid got some moves!! like a nose press/butter on a snowboard, amazing!!
This is no kid, this guy is a living legend. Literally invented the SUP!
Now that's the perfection of wave ridding
Never gets old
love it! I wish I could do that... all I SUP on the lake by where I live.
What a life. Man, dude has got it made.
Where do I sign for the "Laird Hamilton fan club" ?
Wow!!! Just wow!
Wow...Laird is a beast. Impressive!
Impressive! Natural! Got to put your time! No question!
Omg! It is amazing 🤩.
I'm 33 now man, I've guy a whole new dedication to aspire to🙏
He makes it look so easy!! Good work!!!
I just discovered SUP few weeks ago, i'm now totally fond of..
OK...@ about 2:35 in the video I saw the best surfing, trick,stunt,move...whatever,I've ever seen..don't worry about Batman V Superman..This here is da real Aquaman! Absolutely awesome!
🎩
Just beautiful
Best WATERMAN EVER . . . . . . . . . PERIOD
He's basically doing what Herbie Fletcher was doing thirty years ago.
Only 145 comments for the legend.... I have no words
this guy actually makes sups look fun. Everyone else just looks like uncoordinated gronks
hahaha the big man makes those waves look like little cruisers! damn he is good! :)
looks so fun
One word LEGEND!!
Man I love it I just start to do it I just got year and a half doing it I'm in the East Coast I do it on the season and Wildwood Crest when I can but I really like it
smooth and no leash wow
I am counting down the days to surf again :)
Wow... insane skill.
1:12 did not expect him to make it. Dude has anti-gravity boardshorts.
What dreams look like IRL ☝️🤟👽🎬
Laird looking like Poseidon !
Like a BOSS!
Inspiring! I can dream ;)
Wow He is amazing
Go Laird!
I need to SUP surf like Laird!
My mate Robbo sups just like this dude ,,, facts! Aye Robbo....
awesome video mista Hamilton!!
@lairdLife
Does anyone no the dimensions of the board in this video? It looks preety wide, is it 34" wide 11'?
Magic feet man, magic!
cool, my hero.
Insane!!
The are Watermen and Watermasters. This guy is the son of Neptune.
amazing!
Lots of surfers look down on us SUP surfers,wind surfers & even kite surfers,but I have news for you,most of us used to be surfers.....The reality is,riding a big wave on SUP,wind surf or kite surf is way more edgy.
it's 30'wide, maybe a little less, & probably a 10'6", with a nose around 24". For the whole deal, check out Pearson Arrow & see the Laird SUP models
1.18 - 1.45 Awesome
Sick
Skills 🤙🏽🌊💙
This man, I want to be him.
what I would give to meet Laird!
Wish I could see this played at real time.
quá tuyệt vời..
this is insane.
viking des mer love man go go love
Wow! An 11-year-old video and this is one of the new ones! I guess they basically given up on UA-cam channel.
Laird has to be a genius of surf is there anything this guy cant do on a wave .
Wow
2:02 ummm was that a cutback floater freefall TAKEOFF.... how do you do 3 moves before youve even caught the wave
I saw him shoot the pier in Malibu.
show, thanks ;-)
Hey my last name is Hamilton as well I like riding long and short boards on the long board I can hang 5 and10 but I still haven't mastered a 360👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌀🌀
What Board Is that?
I wish I could click Like a thousand times
it's old video ! but it's a good !! surffinnngg
style. keep the oceans clean ban all drilling!
OK I'll say it. Laird is the Chuck Norris of SUP....
sicckness!!
haha nice trick!
@GuildF40 "peak"
I know his legacy has been destroyed at this point between SUPing and the fact that literally everyone has ridden Teahupoo now, but you have to admit that he’s doing cool shit in this video. I think people just like to hate on SUPs because they’re sharing the same surf sometimes. Kind of like hikers hated mountain bikers for so long.