TEAHUPO'O RAW - "THE KOA SWELL" - POWERLINES [30 minutes]

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  • Опубліковано 23 чер 2019
  • Massive surf grinds down the reef at Teahupo'o, Tahiti on May 13th and 14th of 2013.
    Filmed on location in Tahiti by Powerlines Productions
    Koa Rothman surfed the bomb of the swell towed in by Laird Hamilton
    This session was filmed along with an active Pacific run of swells in Hawaii and Mexico that took place within two months in the Powerlines Production "FORECAST: BARRELS"
    Watch the movie "Forecast: Barrels" here: www.thesurfnetwork.com/detail...
    #surf #tahiti #teahupoo
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  • @thedoctorchocolate
    @thedoctorchocolate 5 років тому +147

    It's funny because people have no idea how scary surfing is. This raw just shows how fast and terrifying Teahupo'o is. These guys are nuts!

    • @raiospartaonick
      @raiospartaonick 4 роки тому +2

      Try surfing at Nazare , then youll see scary , and im not saying this isnt amazing and this guys are amazing , but Nazare is fucking SCARY

    • @felixpaul8846
      @felixpaul8846 4 роки тому +1

      @@raiospartaonick Well, I haven't been to Teahupoo yet but at least Nazare just beats you up really good instead of slicing you into pieces. Totally agree that the place itself is scary af, especially when it's foggy though.

    • @Fookiller1
      @Fookiller1 4 роки тому +9

      @@raiospartaonick Nazare may be big, but teahupo'o is heavy. they are different monsters. Narare is like Everest where as Teahupo'o is like the Mariana trench. the barrel is deep, dark and heavy. ontop of that, you have a live reef and let me tell you, i have been there, it is not deep.

    • @kingcornell9024
      @kingcornell9024 4 роки тому

      @@Fookiller1 Please share more, do you get pushed into the reef here?

    • @Aromatic-ring
      @Aromatic-ring 3 роки тому +6

      @@raiospartaonick
      teahupo is more dangerous than nazare. Teahupo is a faster and thicker wave that turns itself inside out and then slams you into a sharp reef. Nazare just has height which is still dangerous but the fatality rates don’t lie, teahupo is the most dangerous wave

  • @GlassGenius
    @GlassGenius 5 років тому +108

    11:35.... bro's paddling into the impact zone to find you! Now that's crew you want in the water with you.

  • @grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913
    @grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913 4 роки тому +5

    27.41 that was the biggest wave and biggest bail of the day............brilliant brilliant brilliant

  • @christineedwards8618
    @christineedwards8618 Місяць тому +1

    My husband, was almost gone 3 times= World War II , Vietnam , entire unit passed,
    a sargeant... Fist time seeing him , in a film , Surfing, Flipped! He took me surfing
    Santa Monica---pushed me , to
    sur--on his board (little one, I heard him scream !while I was riding 7 mins. In heaven! Together 49 yrs!

  • @edicsonbonilla
    @edicsonbonilla 5 років тому +46

    Finally one surf video without that annoying background music! Awesome! Thanks, this is top!

    • @MrJohanOne
      @MrJohanOne 5 років тому

      Santiago Diaz if you ae looking for raw surf footage have a look at @pure digital maui

    • @powerofthetime
      @powerofthetime 4 роки тому

      surf vids - ua-cam.com/channels/epZgOUyMr02egVMQ1A7_8w.htmlvideos?view_as=subscriber

  • @Addzz
    @Addzz 5 років тому +249

    Thank you immensely. This raw footage is such a better experience than the regular mostly slowmo vids being produced. I felt like I was actually in the boat with you. The POV hold downs, the chaos around boats, the sounds of shock in people’s voices, all made my viewing intense & emotional.
    Job well done.

  • @antoinemeignan2678
    @antoinemeignan2678 5 років тому +4

    No big waves riding videos without Healey this guy is such a beast !

  • @mike_p941
    @mike_p941 4 роки тому +2

    No music no slo mo. Best video ever

  • @drewlcollier
    @drewlcollier 5 років тому +8

    I love how everyone is on the same wave mentally and sometimes literally. Everyone’s a team out there, I love it!

    • @bobbyswain1983
      @bobbyswain1983 3 роки тому

      I totally agree!. I think the main reason is the seriousness of waves like these Really bring people together. I'm sure most people out there have gone to new spots and the locals were dix but if you shred then maybe you'll get some warranted respect. It was same with skateboarding in my day and the best times were when everyone is just stoked on everyone else ripping it and sharing the whole experience!.

  • @fiddlestickzmuzik
    @fiddlestickzmuzik 3 роки тому +3

    I must have watched this video 15 times, it NEVER gets old.

  • @nextari
    @nextari 5 років тому +15

    The long format gives you the experience of being there. EPIC!! ! !

  • @m33lover
    @m33lover 5 років тому +24

    Man...This is some the best footage I ever seen of Teahupoo...Up & close.

  • @bestbefore1650
    @bestbefore1650 5 років тому +5

    All we want to see here! Turned out incredible. The craziest wave at its best. Some Drama, differenct angles short interviews.... nailed it!!! Excited to see more like this!!! Keep it coming Powerlines! A bibg fat thumbs up !! The biggest I gave in a while!

  • @ivanriverooo
    @ivanriverooo 4 роки тому +7

    Every time I watch this every 2-3 months, every second of it gets better. It's like you add things to it, except you don't. One of the best surfing videos out there. Period.

  • @cliffcurtistruth
    @cliffcurtistruth 2 роки тому +3

    Even though it was a relatively small wave for Laird Hamilton ( 7:03 ) he shows why his name is so famous in the surfing world. His burst of speed from the start puts him more in control to slice across the face of the wave safely.

  • @bludawg8588
    @bludawg8588 3 роки тому +3

    I’m commenting 2 years late. Your very fortunate to have been there and captured this insane natural phenomenon. Thanks for sharing Garrett’s POV and other angles from his tow in wave. It’s comical how the GoPro makes this look “ soft and inviting “. It’s my dream to get to watch a wave like this when it’s firing in person. My reality, it’s probably not gonna happen. Thanks so much for creating these edits! My jaw was on the floor once the monster tow ins started, watching the surfers get pulled up the face faster than they can descend is unbelievable. The fact that people put themselves in these situations, and people like you are there to capture it is awesome. Thanks again, from Charm City Maryland! Liked and subbed

  • @tomalapevides
    @tomalapevides 5 років тому +5

    Those sets are relentless... So little interval between waves if you need to go rescue someone.
    And what about the guy who kicked out the back last minute, only to see Koa's monster wave coming straight at him...
    You witnessed something very special, thanks for sharing

  • @surgicalnurse7688
    @surgicalnurse7688 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks guys!🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @dieseltu1035
    @dieseltu1035 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best video I ever seen in my life..might be the best video ever made of how to get in . Now I dont want to surf..Awesome

  • @pickleforknwiggles634
    @pickleforknwiggles634 5 років тому +5

    So sick. I've never seen that strait on perspective of Chops from the"end of the road" at the beginning of the edit. HEAVING!

  • @solomonschneider9860
    @solomonschneider9860 5 років тому +1

    I love the raw footage and live sound! Will probably watch every day for a while.

  • @johnspence9718
    @johnspence9718 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting. This gives a great perspective of what is known as an 'epic swell' in Tahiti. I remember when Poto was the only surfer known to come out of Tahiti, and no one had ANY knowledge of this wave. It took the tow in surfers to nail it, then the paddle surfers conquer and claim the wave.
    I couldn't imagine traveling that far (from the US mainland), catching & MAKING the wave of my life, only to have to dodge a dozen or so boats sitting in the channel to watch the surfers.

  • @polonaise20
    @polonaise20 5 років тому +2

    A superb film - amazing pictures of these immense waves !

  • @dhowe1001
    @dhowe1001 4 роки тому

    The. Best. Surfing. Footage. Ever. And I’ve been watching surfing videos since I was a teenager going to the Surf Theater in Huntington in the mid 70s. It truly captures the chaos, fear and elation of a big day in the water. Truly remarkable. Please never delete this post

  • @airportchronicles199
    @airportchronicles199 5 років тому

    Wow....the BEST VIDEO on UA-cam!!! No music, just shredding!

  • @TSIXGaming
    @TSIXGaming 5 років тому +10

    awesome footage good to see the whole wave and aftermath no cutaways or edits!

  • @alvatrous
    @alvatrous 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for putting in those full tow in shots. Never seen that before

  • @123456snowey
    @123456snowey 5 років тому +10

    felt like I was out there . well done

  • @jhall1783
    @jhall1783 5 років тому +1

    That's was awesome. Best vid I've seen in years

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 2 роки тому +1

    Great content. I could watch Teahupo’s for hours.

  • @deluxairhead
    @deluxairhead 5 років тому +2

    Anyone else finding themselves leaning toward the channel, cannot figure also the guys that drop in at the last moment only to find the bottom squared up thats just freekin mad, those big ones look twice as big as the others, big balls crew you rock........

  • @t.sewell1513
    @t.sewell1513 5 років тому +6

    That wave is beautiful! But terrifying at the same time.

  • @realquirkyvideos1197
    @realquirkyvideos1197 4 роки тому

    Completely wonderful… Love the raw footage and the sounds, great with no music, Thank you!

  • @graphenemusic5922
    @graphenemusic5922 5 років тому +4

    excelent video mate, loving these raw footage...

  • @jimminychristmas8100
    @jimminychristmas8100 5 років тому +2

    That is absolutely crazy how close to the impact zone those boats are!

  • @keithallison3756
    @keithallison3756 4 роки тому

    Had to watch again. Absolutely mental!! Like others said. It's like being there. Props to those legends charging that wave. Well done power lines!! Yeeewww 🤙

  • @lachlanclark3074
    @lachlanclark3074 4 роки тому

    Insane. The raw footage is the best!!!!!!!

  • @MrJohanOne
    @MrJohanOne 5 років тому +3

    6 years later finally. Awesome video.
    Look carefully at 4:30 as nathan fletcher wipeout another one in black suit got sucked by the wave and goes over the freaking fall.
    10:09 DAN RYAN EPIC WIPEOUT***
    27:39 KOA’s epic wave towed by king Laird Hamilton !

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  5 років тому

      Didn't have a good place to put it up, UA-cam was the answer. We did a movie immediately following this session titled "Forecast: Barrels"

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 4 роки тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!! Love the raw sound!!!

  • @AverageYo
    @AverageYo 5 років тому +2

    My favorite upload of surfing, thank you

  • @robertpillowjr.1672
    @robertpillowjr.1672 5 років тому +9

    That was some sick shit! Those waves at Teahupo'o amaze me. There is no back to those waves! It's like the whole ocean is behind that wave! Awesome video!

    • @jgrullon32
      @jgrullon32 3 роки тому

      That is why its dangerous. Its a thicc wave. And there's a reef right there in the bottom.

  • @brendan3008
    @brendan3008 5 років тому +15

    That guy caught inside at 29:40 is the craziest thing I've ever seen

    • @fiddlestickzmuzik
      @fiddlestickzmuzik 5 років тому +2

      damn I had to watch that couple of times cause it's so quick, but he basically tries to dive under but kinda dives face first into that huge brick wall of a lip, I can't imagine the beating he recieved, he's lucky to be alive..

    • @BigStickWonder
      @BigStickWonder 5 років тому +2

      In my opinion his only hope was attempt a duck dive or ditch and dive. Don't get me wrong it's to shallow to complete a deep duck dive but even with enough depth there's no duck diving this size regardless.

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  5 років тому +2

      Could Slo Mo the clip but there's a lot of people who don't care for much slow mo.

    • @fiddlestickzmuzik
      @fiddlestickzmuzik 5 років тому +3

      @@PowerlinesProductions I slow mo'd it on youtube in the settings at 0.25 speed it's so even more hardcore to watch when you realise it was him on the wave before being towed in, he left his drop way too late, fell out of the lip wiping out with board still strapped to his feet, then bobs up to see that 'thing' in front of him to deal with...fmd talk about pay your dues...jesus fkin christ lol.

    • @AMM1998
      @AMM1998 4 роки тому

      Dude learn how to timestamp properly wtf

  • @Killemgrillem00
    @Killemgrillem00 5 років тому +15

    One of the best i have ever watched.. Fantastic ! Those Men are STUDS . Lets see one 52 Million dollar a year pro golfer do that.

  • @jaywar69
    @jaywar69 4 роки тому

    Great video... ! Exceptional athletes out there for sure, ski crews and all!

  • @fredfrankleberry6509
    @fredfrankleberry6509 4 роки тому

    Seriously, this is one of the sickest things I've ever seen on UA-cam, new top 10, best of 2020 for me. Soundtrack excellent, definitely agree, no stupid music. Just raw, amazing gladiators at one of the gnarliest reefs on the planet. OMFG.

  • @OM3N1R
    @OM3N1R 4 роки тому +16

    25:18 seems like a viable method for reaching orbit

  • @spence6226
    @spence6226 5 років тому +4

    Absolutely insane footage 👍🔥🍻

  • @junjiharlow374
    @junjiharlow374 5 років тому +5

    Epic footage, thank you. It’s great to see what happens before and after the wave. Especially with big waves. That’s the most exciting part!

  • @hog81365
    @hog81365 5 років тому +3

    Great footage Kurt. Look pretty gnarly out there. Look like a lot of Carnage in the water. Glad no one was killed and everyone made it home safe. Keep up the good work.

  • @realquirkyvideos1197
    @realquirkyvideos1197 4 роки тому

    Brilliant outstanding film of surfing... you guys really understand how to film edit and interview - it's the next best thing to actually being there, thank you!

  • @Darksagan
    @Darksagan 3 роки тому +2

    10:09 Is pretty much how I would expect myself to end up on my bodyboard. lol This footage is insane!!

    • @brianpayne2661
      @brianpayne2661 3 роки тому +1

      Damnnn the feels on that one. The 'fuckk' before the fall

  • @jonathanstrauss8194
    @jonathanstrauss8194 5 років тому

    Truly one of the BEST videos on UA-cam! In ANY subject!!! but certainly for surfing. This video deserves accolades and awards...as does every single surfer videographer and jetskier who participated on this occasion.

  • @stmcgarret
    @stmcgarret 4 роки тому

    Two thumbs up if I could. Awesome footage and agree with the comments about the raw footage without putting music over it. Love hearing the savage beast and the comments from the channel. SICK day and major kudos to those paddling!

  • @leviwoodall8472
    @leviwoodall8472 4 роки тому

    This channel is FANTASTIC! IMO this is the most effective way of documentary and portrayal of what actually goes down here. Chills down my spine. Much respect

  • @lifeislife489
    @lifeislife489 2 роки тому

    I love how you guys all look out for one another. I feel like when there are a lot of you out there it also helps keep the sharks away.

  • @ThiagoBragaMusic
    @ThiagoBragaMusic 3 роки тому

    What a video!! Amazing!! Total respect for all!

  • @larrybob906
    @larrybob906 Рік тому

    Different breed of human these surfers are. Mind blowing! Limitless courage and bravery

  • @cheranguista
    @cheranguista 4 роки тому

    How Mother Nature have created this mortal beauty of a wave ... this is so great, no music just the real experience of this spectacle

  • @JayDubb3BCT
    @JayDubb3BCT 2 роки тому

    The power of Teahupo'o is to be respected and is nothing to mess with.

  • @TheFatblob25
    @TheFatblob25 4 роки тому

    I never get sick of watching footage of Teahupo

  • @colinwildsmith6839
    @colinwildsmith6839 5 років тому +2

    Awesome raw video.loved hold down parts.

  • @byronjones3579
    @byronjones3579 5 років тому +1

    Amazing. Thanks for video wish I was there.

  • @M17CH68
    @M17CH68 3 роки тому

    Best footage I’ve seen of that sea monster we call Teahupo’o

  • @AnthrYrslf
    @AnthrYrslf 5 років тому +3

    Super gnarly, I almost couldn't watch.

  • @kueproductions8035
    @kueproductions8035 5 років тому +2

    That's gotta be the best 30 minute surf video of all time!! That was sick!! Takes big f@3king balls to charge that!!! First time I saw Peter Mel charging. I think he's a great commentator for the WSL events. Good to see him in action :)

  • @TheAirperri
    @TheAirperri 5 років тому +2

    Sick video. Great job!

  • @seancallahan1312
    @seancallahan1312 5 років тому +10

    24:10 The little Shaka by Pete Mel. Coolest claim in the history of man.

  • @jasonjones662
    @jasonjones662 5 років тому +9

    Awesome video mate, as everyone else said, thanks for not putting some shitty music over it.
    Wipeouts and the aftermath was a good touch.

  • @mysteriouslyenigmaticbodyp5602
    @mysteriouslyenigmaticbodyp5602 4 роки тому

    man I can't wait to surf this joint. like the comment before great video love the raw footage the sound and watching the ones go unridden and everything. thumbs up

  • @Tony-lv8uh
    @Tony-lv8uh 5 років тому +3

    I could watch that wave all day... amazing RAW footage!

  • @ivanriverooo
    @ivanriverooo 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing quality content! Subscribed for life.

  • @jucimarsena4054
    @jucimarsena4054 5 років тому +1

    Thank you powerlines for documenting and sharing surfing history !!

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  5 років тому +1

      You know it! Thanks for tuning in 👍

    • @jucimarsena4054
      @jucimarsena4054 5 років тому +1

      Powerlines Productions Subscribed !!!!!!

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  5 років тому +1

      @@jucimarsena4054 Psyched! Thank you 🙏

    • @jucimarsena4054
      @jucimarsena4054 5 років тому

      Powerlines Productions I also love all your videos from mavericks . Especially the old ones showing the 90's Santa Cruz crew .

  • @robbie8142
    @robbie8142 3 роки тому +1

    The size and power of the waves was seen by your excellent position while filming. This venue has the perfect close catch zone along side the foaming disaster of the Teo reef. Great vid mate. Greetings 🦘🦘🦘🦘

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  3 роки тому

      Was scary at moments to video this sesh, let alone surf if you were one of the few out there!

  • @taoismishity
    @taoismishity 4 роки тому +1

    Raw footage is the best! As close to being there as being there.

  • @Carlos-uo3fk
    @Carlos-uo3fk 2 роки тому

    Cheers I really enjoyed this!

  • @tonelok
    @tonelok 4 роки тому

    It gives you a sense of the speed and power when you see how far these guys keep gliding off the back of the wave. Crazy!

  • @raven5347
    @raven5347 5 років тому +1

    Excellent vid 👍👍👍

  • @mandatethis8024
    @mandatethis8024 5 років тому +2

    O - man!!! The only word for this spot on earth is........... EPIC

  • @Joseph_CPA_JD_LL.M
    @Joseph_CPA_JD_LL.M 5 років тому

    Best surf I ever seen.

  • @ArdielJimenez
    @ArdielJimenez 5 років тому +4

    That was insane, another level guys!. respect!..

  • @cwreese345
    @cwreese345 4 роки тому +1

    WOW! What a beautiful place, what a monstrous wave!

  • @DaveKentLive
    @DaveKentLive 5 років тому +53

    Killer video dude. You can't get any closer as a photographer. @27:40+ is sick!!! I watched the whole video twice, Better than Mav.

    • @PowerlinesProductions
      @PowerlinesProductions  5 років тому +4

      Awesome!

    • @k_e3735
      @k_e3735 5 років тому

      Crazy. That wave doesn't look real.

    • @elnino4306
      @elnino4306 4 роки тому +1

      Not better than Mavs just different Mavs is actually more dangerous white sharks , cold water , jagged rocks from the land of the lost oh and huge heavy ass waves so it's a matter of opinion but I wouldn't say better

    • @fishmemmo
      @fishmemmo 4 роки тому +2

      @@elnino4306 come on man, Mavs is "dangerous" because lots of granpa are surfing everyday there, and sometimes some of them die there.
      Put Tehupoo in California and you will see hundreds of dead every year.
      No one is out there in Tehupoo if they are not crazy and skill as fuck.

    • @Aromatic-ring
      @Aromatic-ring 3 роки тому +1

      fishmemmo
      Mavericks are more dangerous in my opinion just by a little. The water is colder, great white hunters, and all the rocks there.

  • @tomm6789
    @tomm6789 5 років тому +2

    It has to be sick dropping in on one of them . 👍👍👍 What a rush.😨😨

  • @badcid1362
    @badcid1362 5 років тому +8

    Couldn’t give you enuf thumbs up and subs . Thanks for the post man feels like where in the lineup .

  • @Timmsy
    @Timmsy 4 роки тому

    Like freakin tsunamis...WOW!!
    Excellent experience...
    Thank you 🙂👍

  • @BenjiiBee
    @BenjiiBee 5 років тому +3

    27:43 was easily the biggest wave shown. That was insane!

  • @xmrticex
    @xmrticex 4 роки тому +1

    Getting goosebumps after watching the set come through and almost wash out the boats in the channel at 15:30 - 16min.

    • @oliP21
      @oliP21 4 роки тому

      Tice films carnage

  • @sebastienjurkowski
    @sebastienjurkowski 5 років тому +1

    thx for that awesome video

  • @michaelchmiel166
    @michaelchmiel166 4 роки тому +2

    Balls of steel with nothing but ice water going through their veins. I'm crazy. These dudes are off the chart insane.

  • @l0OoD1GBY
    @l0OoD1GBY 5 років тому

    Crazy surfing!
    Respect!!!

  • @jeffz1220
    @jeffz1220 3 роки тому +1

    27:40 is the sickest thing I’ve ever seen!

  • @guysoceanharmonics
    @guysoceanharmonics 5 років тому +11

    I was scared watching it behind the screen, very raw and real, bordering on a horror movie, but real

    • @seanarmstrong7767
      @seanarmstrong7767 5 років тому +1

      guysoceanharmonics the reality of it makes it even more scary than any horror movie.

  • @tomkreeft993
    @tomkreeft993 5 років тому +5

    Incredible!! 👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @richardstevens5961
    @richardstevens5961 5 років тому +1

    I’ve been watching surf videos for over 50 years, this is hands down some of the BEST footage EVER taken of heavy duty surfing.
    Liked, shared, subscribed..!!
    Over 800 thumbs up and 18 thumbs down..!!
    I love to hear the reasoning from those 18 people.

  • @toastbrotfan6585
    @toastbrotfan6585 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @divebobber
    @divebobber 5 років тому +24

    Excellent video. Thank you for showing the guys after they wiped out and how they got out or picked up. That's almost always lacking in other vids and non surfers like myself really want to know what happens.

  • @evancrown5657
    @evancrown5657 3 роки тому +1

    18:40 - incredibly well ridden. Hats off to that dude.

  • @miguelochoamoreno8059
    @miguelochoamoreno8059 5 років тому

    Grandes tomas, se los agradezco...

  • @wade4747
    @wade4747 3 роки тому +3

    27:40 UNREALL!!

  • @leopetarjk2251
    @leopetarjk2251 3 роки тому

    The Best video of this wawe ice seen!!!