I watch this video almost everyday, its awesome, perfect combination with the musik and the story behind it! I cannot wait to jump on a windsurfboard again this summer!
I normally don't like the use of this song for these types of videos, but I thought the tone of it went really well with the footage :) You can't see me right now, but I have two thumbs up
This Video has inspired me to start windsurfing, did my first waterstart on my last session, can't wait to hit the waves! Thanks very much excellent video(song works perfectly with it to)
Great innovative camera mount, great sailing and beauty location. Thanks very much for putting this out there for the general public to enjoy. The song bashers need to chill out, maybe not my no1 choice, but it is actually worked in pretty cleverly at the start of the vid.
This sport has driven me insane...I'm totally addicted to it. I live every day waiting for the next day that I can go windsurfing. If I see the trees moving in the wind, I start acting weird, like I have a urge to see what the wind is like and if it's good I HAVE to rush to the spot and get going. I think i have a windsurfing problem...am I the only one?
For sideshore wave sailing, Diamond Head would be the best place. But it’s important that you are comfortable with waterstarts & self rescue, the current on the outside can move quickly. Be sure to keep a safe distance from any surfers. Aloha, Bob
great video jump in the pool and your back in th waves, i especially like the headsaving clutch of the hands in the spin cycle at 1:13. been there done that..alot.
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! The video was made with many different setups that continue to evolve. My system starts with bolting an aluminum plate to your harness. In some of the clips from earlier sessions(before it was painted) it’s more visible. For the pole, old boom sections can work well, but the mount to the plate must be secure. Plastic camera mounts tend to break so metal mounts were made. Lots of trial & error, but it’s always cool to see how it comes out. Aloha,Bob
The video was made last summer using a homemade mount that I put together to play around with with different angles. Basicly a plate mounted to your harness with old boom pieces attached to the plate for the post. In the video there are actually multiple setups with different post curves that had evolved over time. Aloha, Bob
How lucky we all are to have windsurfing in our lives. I’m just one of a bunch over here on Oahu that love the sport and keep the stoke going. It's also really cool that we have a new crop of kids ripping in the lineup - the next generation. Thanks for the comment, it makes me want to get on the water! Mahalo, Bob
Very cool perspective! I've been experimenting with different angles too. I have this gunk used for electrical stuff. It temporarily sticks to anything. With that, I'm able to get a bunch of different angles. Here's an example:
Actually I used to do that more often in the past & at some point I tapered off on it & started to do what felt natural to me. Just personal preference. On an open face top turn with a complete redirection it really does help. This wave is just a few miles from Diamond Head, the majority of the waves here race down the line pretty fast making most of the turns more of a projection than a cutback so it usually helps to keep the power on. But thanks for the tip, & for watching, Aloha
Awesome video man! Hope to get to hawaii someday, for now it's the murky waters of the north sea for me. Just starting with stuff like loops and airjibes, so it's awesome to see you do all those, pretty good for the motivation! keep em coming ;P
For myself it would depend on the conditions & the situation. I think there are times that reaching back can really help off the bottom turn & times that releasing off the top turn are absolutely necessary, like if overpowered or when it’s really onshore. This spot has a more of a side/offshore wind than DH’s typical side/side-onshore so I don’t like to move my hands around too much. I feel it gives me more control over the power of the sail But this is just personal preference. Aloha, Bob
Actually you aren't the first to ask, there are a few discriptions for you in earlier replies. You will need to play around with angles untill you find what you are looking for. Lots of trial & error but have fun with it! You never know what will come out. Aloha, Bob
Great perspective. I'd buy the set up if you ever produced a few (I'm crap at trying to make my own camera mounts..) Music on vid was poison tho... had to mute!
This wave is just a few miles from Diamond Head, it’s one of just a couple spots on the south shore we sail that are all in the same general area. If you come over to sail it‘s not hard to find. I think all Ezzy sails are great for both planeing & control. What’s best for you may depend on what type of sailing you are doing most often. Since I have only used their wave sails. You can get a much better answer than I can provide directly from the source email: david@ezzy.com
Thanks for the great feedback! When I made the video I was trying many different lengths to see what worked best but on most of the footage the camera is between about 30 to 35 inches from the harness. Aloha, Bob
Great vid. Question on your wavesailing technique. I notice you don't move your hands on the boom, though many say back hand back and oversheet on the bottom turn, then move it forward to open up the rig on the top turn. Any particular reason you don't do this here? Wind strength or direction, perhaps? Or was this typical DH conditions?
+Sam's Playground Thanks, I had to make a few custom mounts for camera angles & strength. At the time when I made the video, GoPro mount accessories were somewhat limited. There was a bit of experimenting, lots of trial & error.
Thanks for the comment. I made this setup by bolting a metal plate through my harness and then experimenting with different lengths & bends of tubing. I think there is a similar pre assembled products out now that you can purchase if you search online. (-:
One of the sickest windsurf video's there is. Especially from 9 years ago. High class!
Amazing, after all these years this video rocks !
Without doubt the best windsurfing clip on YT..... thanks for sharing.
I watch this video almost everyday, its awesome, perfect combination with the musik and the story behind it!
I cannot wait to jump on a windsurfboard again this summer!
I have to agree ..defo one of the best go pro windsurf videos, well done.
Привет всем из России! Классное видео! Приезжайте к нам на Азов или на Черное море, погоняемся!
I normally don't like the use of this song for these types of videos, but I thought the tone of it went really well with the footage :) You can't see me right now, but I have two thumbs up
WOW!! what a way to film a nice day on the waves!! big ups!!!!!!
This Video has inspired me to start windsurfing, did my first waterstart on my last session, can't wait to hit the waves! Thanks very much excellent video(song works perfectly with it to)
Fantastic video. By far the best mount for windsurfing!
Great innovative camera mount, great sailing and beauty location. Thanks very much for putting this out there for the general public to enjoy. The song bashers need to chill out, maybe not my no1 choice, but it is actually worked in pretty cleverly at the start of the vid.
Nice video,great track,cool moves!
Addicted to wind and waves,dude.Keep it going and hang loose...
Aloha,TheCrazeePete
Gives non sailors the feel & view of what it is like when your out on the water, Great idea!
Thank you for the positive feedback. There were two sails used in the video, a 4.7 & a 5.0. The board is a 85L quad.
Aloha, Bob
this is one of the first windsurfing clips I watched on youtube many years ago when getting started. It remains one of the better ones. well done ~
Camera position is perfect. . almost 1st per POV. I"m jelly that you get to windsurf there!
This sport has driven me insane...I'm totally addicted to it. I live every day waiting for the next day that I can go windsurfing. If I see the trees moving in the wind, I start acting weird, like I have a urge to see what the wind is like and if it's good I HAVE to rush to the spot and get going. I think i have a windsurfing problem...am I the only one?
awesome quality....thanks for windsurfer of lake....so nice
For sideshore wave sailing, Diamond Head would be the best place. But it’s important that you are comfortable with waterstarts & self rescue, the current on the outside can move quickly. Be sure to keep a safe distance from any surfers.
Aloha,
Bob
awesome, best 'makes you feel like you are there' windsurfing vid on you tube!
Incredible video WOW! That is no doubt one of the best creative Windsurfing video that I have seen.
stiil the best windsurf vid on youtube. maybe the pros will adopt your innovation soon.
great video jump in the pool and your back in th waves, i especially like the headsaving clutch of the hands in the spin cycle at 1:13.
been there done that..alot.
still loving it after a few months ... such a nice setup well done mate
The best video edition i have seen!
Great video and nice song
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! The video was made with many different setups that continue to evolve. My system starts with bolting an aluminum plate to your harness. In some of the clips from earlier sessions(before it was painted) it’s more visible. For the pole, old boom sections can work well, but the mount to the plate must be secure. Plastic camera mounts tend to break so metal mounts were made. Lots of trial & error, but it’s always cool to see how it comes out.
Aloha,Bob
Great angles! Really something new.
Very nice video!!! Great cut´s,music and story!!!!
great video, insane shots. congrads
Artistic and creative presentation and great windsurfing! Thanks for sharing :-)
Amazing video...very beautiful
Hi Bob, just watching your video! Well Done! Congrats! Waiting for the second Dream now. Aloha!
Ветрозависимым привет! Красиво катать не запретишь.
The video was made last summer using a homemade mount that I put together to play around with with different angles. Basicly a plate mounted to your harness with old boom pieces attached to the plate for the post. In the video there are actually multiple setups with different post curves that had evolved over time. Aloha, Bob
bloody brilliant! going surfing tomorrow in minus degrees...
Awesome work man!
Tthis is the one of the best action windsurfing video with EZZY Sails !
Just another day in the life of Bob Bohn. That guy knows how to live. The glue that holds the Oahu windsurfing scene together.
How lucky we all are to have windsurfing in our lives. I’m just one of a bunch over here on Oahu that love the sport and keep the stoke going. It's also really cool that we have a new crop of kids ripping in the lineup - the next generation. Thanks for the comment, it makes me want to get on the water!
Mahalo, Bob
best windsurf go-pro setup i've seen
Very cool perspective!
I've been experimenting with different angles too. I have this gunk used for electrical stuff. It temporarily sticks to anything. With that, I'm able to get a bunch of different angles. Here's an example:
Great video! Tiny little boards! I'm learning and I've got a couple of old 12 foot planks! You have to start somewhere...
Thank you, my waterstarts are good so I'll check it out.
Great , life can be beautifull
really nice work... thank you for the vid.
At least that wood boom would float!
amazing video sick board :D
Beautifull footage and conditions.. Pretty jealous over here :)
Great video, great moves, great idea, cool stuff. Really artistic and wonderfull windsurfing sessions. Good on you mate.
Beautifull!
Actually I used to do that more often in the past & at some point I tapered off on it & started to do what felt natural to me. Just personal preference. On an open face top turn with a complete redirection it really does help. This wave is just a few miles from Diamond Head, the majority of the waves here race down the line pretty fast making most of the turns more of a projection than a cutback so it usually helps to keep the power on. But thanks for the tip, & for watching, Aloha
Great job... nice video. Keep going !
I love it Bob!
Great video man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS; I love the choice of song and the editing to go with it!
no :) that feeling you have its completely normal, I only wish my boss will understands that
great vid! nice n clean style
Awesome video man! Hope to get to hawaii someday, for now it's the murky waters of the north sea for me. Just starting with stuff like loops and airjibes, so it's awesome to see you do all those, pretty good for the motivation!
keep em coming ;P
great video
@ 3:30, this is insane!!
AWESOME! thanx
Brill vid - nice one
damn! maybe the best vid i ve ever seen
Nice!!!
I luv it, wow.
DocEvil-
I love your comment for a bunch of reasons.
Thanks for motivating me to get the next video out.
Aloha, Bob
ahhhhh i wanna go windsurfing again :(
For myself it would depend on the conditions & the situation. I think there are times that reaching back can really help off the bottom turn & times that releasing off the top turn are absolutely necessary, like if overpowered or when it’s really onshore. This spot has a more of a side/offshore wind than DH’s typical side/side-onshore so I don’t like to move my hands around too much. I feel it gives me more control over the power of the sail But this is just personal preference.
Aloha,
Bob
Great!
dream windsurfing, nightmare song
the best .
very nice vid...
15 00000 th video with this song
I saw this video, quit my job and moved to Maui.
A la fin, il s'enflamme :)
Try using this brilliant GoPro installation on a kite surfer, and it'll all end up in a tangled mess
Actually you aren't the first to ask, there are a few discriptions for you in earlier replies. You will need to play around with angles untill you find what you are looking for. Lots of trial & error but have fun with it! You never know what will come out.
Aloha,
Bob
Nice
I used the r4 setting with the Hd Hero1, 4:3 960p @ 30 fps. Aloha, Bob
I agree with the greek!
gooood!
best !
Great perspective. I'd buy the set up if you ever produced a few (I'm crap at trying to make my own camera mounts..)
Music on vid was poison tho... had to mute!
this is unreal!!! mate well done! how did you get the gopro on the harness, explain please!
This wave is just a few miles from Diamond Head, it’s one of just a couple spots on the south shore we sail that are all in the same general area. If you come over to sail it‘s not hard to find.
I think all Ezzy sails are great for both planeing & control. What’s best for you may depend on what type of sailing you are doing most often. Since I have only used their wave sails. You can get a much better answer than I can provide directly from the source email: david@ezzy.com
best gopro film so far--could you tell me what option in camera you use (full hd?)-------thx
Genial
Love it. How did you secure the camera boom to the harness?
Awesome movie! this is my favourite on youtube!
Could you tell me how long the pole is?
Thanks for the great feedback! When I made the video I was trying many different lengths to see what worked best but on most of the footage the camera is between about 30 to 35 inches from the harness.
Aloha,
Bob
This is fucking epic!!! best video ever
try to put ur back hand forward while the cutback you'll get way more power. Sick video though, were is this?
Great vid. Question on your wavesailing technique. I notice you don't move your hands on the boom, though many say back hand back and oversheet on the bottom turn, then move it forward to open up the rig on the top turn. Any particular reason you don't do this here? Wind strength or direction, perhaps? Or was this typical DH conditions?
Great idea!! How did you mount the boom sections to the "back plate"?
the only thing missing in this video is the soundtrack
Yes, the mast in the video is a 400cm EZZY skinny.
Great video !
How much liters is the board ?
I hesitate to buy the 75 one but I don't know if it is the good volume for me (55kg) in 10-40 knots.
Nice video. What sail and board volume ?
video looked stable. good job. no gimbal? just go pro on a pole bolted to harness?
+Sam's Playground
Thanks, I had to make a few custom mounts for camera angles & strength. At the time when I made the video, GoPro mount accessories were somewhat limited. There was a bit of experimenting, lots of trial & error.
hello! grat video ! i was wondering how did you build the harness mount or where did you buy it?
thanks for the great vid
Thanks for the comment. I made this setup by bolting a metal plate through my harness and then experimenting with different lengths & bends of tubing. I think there is a similar pre assembled products out now that you can purchase if you search online. (-:
I'm coming to Hawaii for a holiday and I would love to get into wave sailing. Where is a good place to learn?
Awe-some camera