I met Gary in the early 70's in Brazil. He is a great surfer and fantastic shaper board builder. He was also making some amazing balsa wood boards. He told me of some of world travels and places he surfed. I had a chance to surf Saquarema when he was out with many great friends from that time. I miss those days! He is a great person and a surfing legend well know throughout the world. Great seeing Gary still ripping away. Thanks for the video as it brought back some many great memories of my surfing days. Aloha!
Gary is a dear friend and possibly the 'purest' surfer I've known-no golf, no snowboarding-but plenty of surfing, this shows you what that approach can do for a person... Happy Birthday by Brother...
5 years ago i went to Saquarema in Brazil and find him in the outside...só cool , legend and inspire my generation ....Legends forever!!! Nice vídeo!!! Aloha from Brasil Ubatuba
I remember visiting him at his factory in Oceanside. We were a handful of Van Isle riders with no exceptional skill. He didn't care, he still welcomed us.Gary is super kind and encouraging.
Gary is a hero! I don't think people realize how much energy it takes to get back out when you're caught inside. It's like swimming a marathon in a giant washing machine just to get back out into the lineup. I'm 23 years younger, and it kicks my ass in conditions 1/5th the size.
Thank you Gary!! I'm 65 and remember surfing the pier, harbor, buccaneer, Cassidy st. Even surfing some of lambrisi's old boards. Living in baja. MY Spot is salsi. Man!! You give me inspiration! Thank you brother!!
Gary is an amazing person. He's so humble and kind and his shop in Oceanside CA is about as core as it gets. Had the pleasure of surfing with him at Todos Santos a couple times. Stay Stoked!
I think I met this dude on Sunday near gas chambers (Oahu). It was my first time in anything that big and he was super friendly and cool. So many surfers are selfish assholes but this guy spreads the love!
"Aging is the Gift of Life" Gary certainly knows how to unpack that gift! and Yeah... real watermen take the precautions to survive... put your gear on, board in hand... just in case! He's been around long enough to know that things can go bad real fast.... Excellent video!! I will be 75 in a few weeks and my plan is always to surf better tomorrow than I did last year. It is possible to find ways to work around the creep of age and enjoy surfing as much as I always have 😊 I have a new model coming out in a few weeks and I am paid to surf... so life as an old surfer can be totally awesome!!!!
Thank you! There are a lot of my friends in the upper ages still doing better than most of the guys out there. I’m still playing baseball in so cal and fire fighting in Montana. This is still the best time of my life, so take care of yourself and keep learning with a smile on your face and charging hard
Rad! Gary is such a nice man, great shaper, big wave charger. I stayed in the "shed" out back at his home bavk in the 80s 90s on west coast surf trips. Awesome to see him charging.
Wow! Who would have thought when my dad used to drop us off at Crystal Pier that we would even live to be 73 let alone still be active. Crepes after a session were one of the highlights of my youth. I'm glad you stayed in the life.
Nice to see ya still getting after it Gary! I’m 53 surf as much as I can and hope to still be surfing at your age brother! Truly inspiring dude!!! 😎🤙 for the dream!
@@wishbone5785 I don’t live with that mindset! If I can’t surf for some reason, I’ll fuckn bellyboard, if I can’t bellyboard, then I’ll bodysurf and still get barrels…. If I can do that then fuckn shoot me! The day I, for some reason can not get into the ocean, I’m already dead! With this mindset, I will live!
Gary, You inspire and encourage, Nothing but love for you bro. I'm heading back to Europe soon but will be back in SM next year for my 72nd. Hope to see you out front. Tony
Although I am a skater and only surfed for a few years this man is an inspiration to keep on going with great passion for what you love to do. Keeping ripping, water, snow, whatever
Great to see another young fellow still active in the riding game: I surfed alot in the mid 60's and 70's east coast sand break! Now I surf the white waves of snow here in North Idaho at my almost young age of 79 this year! Keep it up we'll show the youngster how to live it forward! Nice brother!!
Love the fact that there are people still surfing and skiing deep into their 70s. I'm only 38 but seeing and hearing about guys like you inspires me to work out hard and take good care of myself so I can surf, ski, etc for decades more.
@@willzinc6137 the guys I grew up with and skied with were all older than I. They were the studs with mountain climbing of Everest and more years of experience than I. I still ski with them all over the western U.S. You still have many more years of the thrill of life, but treat it wisely. Live well
Gary's living his "Gift of Life"!!! Keep chargin' you old Geezer, pissed me off, Dude's a Rock Star....I'm dusting of my Board right now at 62!!! Dust your Life Off. Cheers!
Turned 70 this year. After a good ride in overhead surf I feel like I'm 45 again! Fortunate to live near good waves in Hawaii. Bruddah Linden is like wind in my sails! I reckon I'll quit in 30 years...
Man I love this guy . What a pro . I've seen a guy who's 84 with a body of a 40 years body builder . Weight training and muscle strength is key as we grow older
Gary made me a quiver for a trip to Australia back in the 90's. I picked them up from him in Oceanside back when the place was way more seedy than it is today! haha. Loved those boards. So stoked to see him surfing. Very inspiring!
I'm 68 this year and ENJOY My swimming as when i had 20, I'm good in freestyle & Butterfly , I get in the pool and forget My age, it's so good to be in the Game, I am glad to have met My BRO Gary Linden, send U a Big hug 4 your BIRTH DAY, ALOHA FROM PERÚ
Este video me llena de optimismo y ganas de vivir.Tengo 56 años y hace poco comencé con el surf,primero Bodyboard y desde hace 3 años con el Surf en mi tabla de 8 pies.Espero llegar a los 60 viviendo al lado del océano para ir todos los dias a surfear. Saludos desde Chile a todos los jóvenes de espíritu.
Another guy keeping me stoked. My plan is to pass on the favour one day. Too many people think you have to stop at a certain age, so never try. If you look after yourself, choose your parents carefully, accept inevitable limitations and enjoy what you do there is a lifetime of joy ahead. Yes, luck is in the mix but it’s also generated by your life choices.
Gary was chosen to continue shaping the Dick Brewer line of surfboards after Richards passing last year. Very grateful for him, and the Gary Linden that Bird gifted me from the shed. There was an avalanche of surfboards on the side of shed sliding. Bird slotted both hands in to stop a 10 surfboard wipeout. I ran up and stopped four boards from sliding off the end, and Bird picks out a Gary Liden from the pile and says, this is a classic, take it.
Gary basically created a chance for people to earn a living surfing big waves and led the way of the progression of big wave surfing. Such a cool guy. We were shooting a big wave documentary and he made himself available for interviews with a smile
Although largely land locked where I am, I love to take my big old board down to Cornwall a few times a year. I’m 58 and started BJJ a year or so ago. When I’m feeling sorry for myself because my body can’t do the things it used to, I look across the mat at Barry who is 73 and regularly trains and rolls with the younger guys. Keep moving and pushing yourself. Limitations are often set in the mind.
I saw Michel Ho this year 2023 at Waimea in seven year long championship that was really impressive. And today I found Garry here much more impressive. Now I know I still have a few years to 70. Keep surfing!
You’re never too old or too young to do anything, this is another great example. Your “age” isn’t a factor, it is only an excuse if you let it become one.
In the 90s I had one of Gary’s boards to this day it’s the best board I ever had I miss it …it broke On a double overhead day at Ocean Beach in Frisco…
I'm 68 and still riding a 27 liter board, right now it's a 5'4" RNF 96. My surfing is still at a high level but my sessions are getting shorter. After 3 hours I'm pretty well spent.
@@thatismattjohnsonjohnson3146 I'm still going past vertical, doing loops, sliding backwards after a turn and long rock and roll floaters. I wouldn't be able to do that on a bigger board. But yeah, when it's time I'll go up a few liters at a time.
Guy still has it, looks like in good overall shape too. An inspiration to the young - on how to live your life. Surfing is so much more than catching and riding waves in the Ocean - it's a mental attitude and way of life.
Go Gary! My second board was a 5'8" Linden swallow tail with green channels. Got stolen off my roof racks at 7th St. Ocean City, NJ. I would've cried but my friends were there. Worst day of my whole life
There's nothing like experience that gives you the confidence to surf into your 80's if you stay in shape. I'm 77 and still going at it. I would love to ride some of these waves, wherever they are in Dominica. Sure is pretty water with few riders out. I'll take it.
I've surfed Todas with that 73 year old man several years ago . In fact more like 20 + years ago. Was maybe half the size of this film. Rode his boards for at least 15 years. Just saw him today in Oceanside..
I think it’s more about not stopping. If you don’t stop being healthy and you eat properly and you rest there’s no reason to ever stop until the body tells you you must and I believe that’ll be in your 90s.
Yeeeeeeeew, 72 here and just returned from a two hour sesh at NJ !… Can’t quit or you’ll freeze up!!! 😎🤙
Gary has schooled generations of surfers in big surf. Happy to see he's still at it. Salt water heals all wounds and acts as a fountain of youth.
Totally agree 100%!!
@@markosteen2704 I agree 92.2%
But man those urchins will bite ya and the bacteria will swell ya right up lol
I met Gary in the early 70's in Brazil. He is a great surfer and fantastic shaper board builder. He was also making some amazing balsa wood boards. He told me of some of world travels and places he surfed. I had a chance to surf Saquarema when he was out with many great friends from that time. I miss those days! He is a great person and a surfing legend well know throughout the world. Great seeing Gary still ripping away. Thanks for the video as it brought back some many great memories of my surfing days. Aloha!
Still "ripping"
Some of the best boards I surfed in the 80’s and 90’s were shaped by Gary. Great to see him still charging. Huge respect
Gary is a dear friend and possibly the 'purest' surfer I've known-no golf, no snowboarding-but plenty of surfing, this shows you what that approach can do for a person... Happy Birthday by Brother...
I loved my Linden boards!! Best shaper EVER!!! Soo great to see Gary surfing and enjoying life!! Keep it up young man!!
5 years ago i went to Saquarema in Brazil and find him in the outside...só cool , legend and inspire my generation ....Legends forever!!! Nice vídeo!!! Aloha from Brasil Ubatuba
This guy ROCKS he makes me feel young at 59YO YEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember visiting him at his factory in Oceanside. We were a handful of Van Isle riders with no exceptional skill. He didn't care, he still welcomed us.Gary is super kind and encouraging.
Gary is a hero! I don't think people realize how much energy it takes to get back out when you're caught inside. It's like swimming a marathon in a giant washing machine just to get back out into the lineup. I'm 23 years younger, and it kicks my ass in conditions 1/5th the size.
Thank you Gary!! I'm 65 and remember surfing the pier, harbor, buccaneer, Cassidy st. Even surfing some of lambrisi's old boards. Living in baja. MY Spot is salsi. Man!! You give me inspiration! Thank you brother!!
Gary is an amazing person. He's so humble and kind and his shop in Oceanside CA is about as core as it gets. Had the pleasure of surfing with him at Todos Santos a couple times. Stay Stoked!
Coolness does not care about age. Go Big, Gary!
73 year young Gary Linden shows us the power of will through the amazing work of Tony Roberts. Cheers! 🤙🏼
Thank you Marcel!
I think I met this dude on Sunday near gas chambers (Oahu). It was my first time in anything that big and he was super friendly and cool. So many surfers are selfish assholes but this guy spreads the love!
"Aging is the Gift of Life"
Gary certainly knows how to unpack that gift!
and Yeah... real watermen take the precautions to survive... put your gear on, board in hand... just in case!
He's been around long enough to know that things can go bad real fast....
Excellent video!!
I will be 75 in a few weeks and my plan is always to surf better tomorrow than I did last year.
It is possible to find ways to work around the creep of age and enjoy surfing as much as I always have 😊
I have a new model coming out in a few weeks and I am paid to surf... so life as an old surfer can be totally awesome!!!!
Good on you Rick! Much respect.
Hey brother of the wind, I'm an old fart and would be interested in that. How may I check that out?
@@ronaldaguilar3832 Caribbean season is ending but hit me up next season (Sept-Mar) trsurftrips.com/cabarete-location
@@RealSurfStories thanks I'll do that
Thank you! There are a lot of my friends in the upper ages still doing better than most of the guys out there. I’m still playing baseball in so cal and fire fighting in Montana. This is still the best time of my life, so take care of yourself and keep learning with a smile on your face and charging hard
Rad! Gary is such a nice man, great shaper, big wave charger. I stayed in the "shed" out back at his home bavk in the 80s 90s on west coast surf trips. Awesome to see him charging.
thanks Gary you give me hope that i can keep surfing on my trip to 80 i am 71 and my pop up been playing up but never give up cheers jo
stay rad!
I hope i'm able to still surf at 73. Gary is a legend, why he is not in the Surfing Hall of Fame yet is mind boggling
Wow! Who would have thought when my dad used to drop us off at Crystal Pier that we would even live to be 73 let alone still be active. Crepes after a session were one of the highlights of my youth. I'm glad you stayed in the life.
I'm 67, Gary is an inspiration.
Nice to see ya still getting after it Gary! I’m 53 surf as much as I can and hope to still be surfing at your age brother! Truly inspiring dude!!! 😎🤙 for the dream!
I hope I can be like that in the water if I'm alive until my 70's..so admirable this guy..
Well done. Good to see you out amongst 'em .
Yes, this is first for me seeing that young at heart surfing. Especially on his 73rd birthday - he was happy, great.
Go pops! I’m 53 and still surfing at a fairly high level… hopefully I’ll still be in the water in my 70’s🙏
Kelly is in his fifties and worldchampion to come. It’s all in our will and mind.
No, the body deteriorates due to aging that’s why you don’t see the break crowded with 80 year olds!
@@wishbone5785 I don’t live with that mindset! If I can’t surf for some reason, I’ll fuckn bellyboard, if I can’t bellyboard, then I’ll bodysurf and still get barrels…. If I can do that then fuckn shoot me! The day I, for some reason can not get into the ocean, I’m already dead! With this mindset, I will live!
Started surfing at 62 and 71 now. Surfing is the best!
Gary, You inspire and encourage, Nothing but love for you bro. I'm heading back to Europe soon but will be back in SM next year for my 72nd. Hope to see you out front. Tony
Although I am a skater and only surfed for a few years this man is an inspiration to keep on going with great passion for what you love to do. Keeping ripping, water, snow, whatever
YES!!!!
Hi ! I am also 73 years young and be the oldest surfer girl in France . Yeah 🤩🤙🤙
Great to see another young fellow still active in the riding game: I surfed alot in the mid 60's and 70's east coast sand break! Now I surf the white waves of snow here in North Idaho at my almost young age of 79 this year! Keep it up we'll show the youngster how to live it forward! Nice brother!!
Our stories are very similar . I’m near you I’m Montana at Lost Trail. As I write you I’m in Oahu 🤙🏻
Love the fact that there are people still surfing and skiing deep into their 70s. I'm only 38 but seeing and hearing about guys like you inspires me to work out hard and take good care of myself so I can surf, ski, etc for decades more.
@@willzinc6137 the guys I grew up with and skied with were all older than I. They were the studs with mountain climbing of Everest and more years of experience than I. I still ski with them all over the western U.S. You still have many more years of the thrill of life, but treat it wisely. Live well
@@shaunwhite8332 That's awesome. You too!
Gary's living his "Gift of Life"!!! Keep chargin' you old Geezer, pissed me off, Dude's a Rock Star....I'm dusting of my Board right now at 62!!! Dust your Life Off. Cheers!
Gary Linden is an inspiration to all generations of big wave surfing. Great guy too.
I’m 71 still surf and met Gary at the board room a few years ago, such nice guy. Great Surfer !!
Turned 70 this year. After a good ride in overhead surf I feel like I'm 45 again! Fortunate to live near good waves in Hawaii. Bruddah Linden is like wind in my sails! I reckon I'll quit in 30 years...
So awesome Peter!
Two of the best boards I ever had, when I was a teen, was shaped by him. Gary Linden surf board used to be one of the best
Man I love this guy . What a pro . I've seen a guy who's 84 with a body of a 40 years body builder . Weight training and muscle strength is key as we grow older
appreciate your perspective...in my opinion yoga and diet...flexibility even more important than strength
A very inspirational surfer with a smooth style and nice waves, make a great video. Thanks for uploading this. Regards from Oz
this is the much more inspirations for me in my Life, God bless you Man Forever, surf is Life, Life is surf.
Stoked to see Gary out in great waves. Legend.
He's inspiration for all of us. Congratulations.
Gary made me a quiver for a trip to Australia back in the 90's. I picked them up from him in Oceanside back when the place was way more seedy than it is today! haha. Loved those boards. So stoked to see him surfing. Very inspiring!
I'm 60yrs I hope to keep on keeping on! Thanks for the inspiration Gary!
With you 100%
Amazing!. My respect and admiration.This has made my day happy. I will not say again that I'm getting too old for surfing.
I'm 68 this year and ENJOY My swimming as when i had 20, I'm good in freestyle & Butterfly , I get in the pool and forget My age, it's so good to be in the Game, I am glad to have met My BRO Gary Linden, send U a Big hug 4 your BIRTH DAY, ALOHA FROM PERÚ
That's what keeps him alive....
Este video me llena de optimismo y ganas de vivir.Tengo 56 años y hace poco comencé con el surf,primero Bodyboard y desde hace 3 años con el Surf en mi tabla de 8 pies.Espero llegar a los 60 viviendo al lado del océano para ir todos los dias a surfear. Saludos desde Chile a todos los jóvenes de espíritu.
Gracias broder y felicidades en su nueva vida y rumbo. Surfear es lo que merece una alma pura. 🆙
@@RealSurfStories Asi es Broder.Saludos cordiales desde Chile
This guy is so nice ! When listening to him, you understand life brings some « thickness » right ?
Great motivation for me to keep the stoke and get back into it as a lifelong surfer getting closer to 60 now!
This and listening to VH are just Awesome!!!!! ❤
Far out! Right on Gary! Keep on catching those big waves ✌🏽
So very much respect and honor to GAry Linden, showing us all what's possible with a healthy lifestyle ! Keep doing it GARY !!..e..
Another guy keeping me stoked. My plan is to pass on the favour one day. Too many people think you have to stop at a certain age, so never try. If you look after yourself, choose your parents carefully, accept inevitable limitations and enjoy what you do there is a lifetime of joy ahead. Yes, luck is in the mix but it’s also generated by your life choices.
63...... oldest dude in my gym pretty much everyday. The kids don't realize how old I am lol!
KEEP ACTIVE BOOMERS!!
Yeah man, keep the dream alive! What's your go-to workout?
That's cool to see him enjoying surfing at the age my goal is to be still surfing at that age thanks for your inspiration gary😊😊
Gary was chosen to continue shaping the Dick Brewer line of surfboards after Richards passing last year. Very grateful for him, and the Gary Linden that Bird gifted me from the shed. There was an avalanche of surfboards on the side of shed sliding. Bird slotted both hands in to stop a 10 surfboard wipeout. I ran up and stopped four boards from sliding off the end, and Bird picks out a Gary Liden from the pile and says, this is a classic, take it.
What an honor.
WOW!! You’re good too! I’m 50 and think I’m pretty decent myself but 73 with those turns are fantastic! Good for you brother!
Great gary pure surf great humility so much respect keep going gary ! Salute you from rome !,
I have seen some old men at Vent reef. Not all big waves are hard to surf but can be very consequential. It’s healthy to get the heart flowing.
Gary basically created a chance for people to earn a living surfing big waves and led the way of the progression of big wave surfing. Such a cool guy. We were shooting a big wave documentary and he made himself available for interviews with a smile
How wonderful! I am proud of people who already lead an interesting active life, and do not grow stronger on a bench near the house! Bravo!
Although largely land locked where I am, I love to take my big old board down to Cornwall a few times a year. I’m 58 and started BJJ a year or so ago. When I’m feeling sorry for myself because my body can’t do the things it used to, I look across the mat at Barry who is 73 and regularly trains and rolls with the younger guys. Keep moving and pushing yourself. Limitations are often set in the mind.
I saw Michel Ho this year 2023 at Waimea in seven year long championship that was really impressive. And today I found Garry here much more impressive. Now I know I still have a few years to 70. Keep surfing!
Great job Gary! Keep it up!
Yeah Gary!!! The Man, The Myth and The Legend GARY LINDEN :)
Yeeeee Haaaaw this is why I loved learning in the Gulf of Mexico! #PortAransas #JamaicaBeach
Excellent!!!!! Too good!!!!
Thank you Max
Wow cool. The Dominican Republic has some of the nicest,friendliest an stoked surf community anywhere on the planet! Big respect.
Agree100%
I am from Ecuador, my first surfboard was a Mar Bravo shaped by Gary Linden, he is tha man. Happy to see you are still ripping.
Buena onda.
Someone asked an old surfer out cloud break.. what's your secret? Old mate answered don't stop. A true surfer never really stops do they 🌊
A true surfer does it for as long as they can 💯
Inspirational!!!
Truly Inspirational.!!
You’re never too old or too young to do anything, this is another great example. Your “age” isn’t a factor, it is only an excuse if you let it become one.
I don't wish for being rich. I am wishing to make enough to take care of my family, and able to surf as long as this man.
In the 90s I had one of Gary’s boards to this day it’s the best board I ever had I miss it …it broke On a double overhead day at Ocean Beach in Frisco…
I'm 68 and still riding a 27 liter board, right now it's a 5'4" RNF 96. My surfing is still at a high level but my sessions are getting shorter. After 3 hours I'm pretty well spent.
Try 39-40 liters, you’ll have more fun. Not about the liters.
@@thatismattjohnsonjohnson3146 I'm still going past vertical, doing loops, sliding backwards after a turn and long rock and roll floaters. I wouldn't be able to do that on a bigger board. But yeah, when it's time I'll go up a few liters at a time.
Guy still has it, looks like in good overall shape too. An inspiration to the young - on how to live your life. Surfing is so much more than catching and riding waves in the Ocean - it's a mental attitude and way of life.
Well said!
Go Gary! My second board was a 5'8" Linden swallow tail with green channels. Got stolen off my roof racks at 7th St. Ocean City, NJ. I would've cried but my friends were there. Worst day of my whole life
An example for all of us 🔥😎🤙🏻
🎯
Willing to take a beating. The most admirable trait for surfers. As a seventy-one year old surf bum, I'm impressed.
He is amazing.
There's nothing like experience that gives you the confidence to surf into your 80's if you stay in shape. I'm 77 and still going at it. I would love to ride some of these waves, wherever they are in Dominica. Sure is pretty water with few riders out. I'll take it.
I've surfed Todas with that 73 year old man several years ago . In fact more like 20 + years ago. Was maybe half the size of this film. Rode his boards for at least 15 years. Just saw him today in Oceanside..
Fort Point Larry surfed into his 70's at the Fort and its cold, currents, rocks. Awesome elders!
What a legend. Maximum respect.
Awesome!!
Dude is a stud. More energy than I have.
What an inspiration! 😊 Keep having fun for many years to go!!!
A person should always accept new life challenges and move forward!
Love this man👍. So awesome😉❤️
Really enjoyed!
Have you heard of Felipe Pomar, 1965 Surf world champion? Still ripping huge waves in Hawaii.
YES! Good friend and major inspiration. He received Richard Schmidt and I in Peru our first time there 🙌
It's not just a 73 year old.. it's Gary fucking Linden!!
Good point!
I think it’s more about not stopping. If you don’t stop being healthy and you eat properly and you rest there’s no reason to ever stop until the body tells you you must and I believe that’ll be in your 90s.
Nice! I live on Kauai . I’m 58. There is a ton of 65-75 guys still surfing 10+
Awesome. Surfing big waves like this?
Yes for sure!
Congratulations, Gary!👏👏👏
He is obviously in great shape. Good for him.
Nice style. Keep at it Popi!
Yeah Gary, youre an absolute legend and an inspiration.