i know everyones seen bigger and heavier sets at teahupo'o over the last 20 years but that wave was unprecedented back in 2000. The surfer magazine cover had everyones mind blown.
@themvmntmechanix
2 жыл бұрын
Code Red swells were only deemed possible now because of Lairds push back then
@michaelmcconnell7302
Жыл бұрын
"OH. MY. GOD." i'll never forget that picture.
@freakmoth
15 жыл бұрын
otra leyenda viva....un ejemplo a seguir
@mikerohlfing
6 жыл бұрын
What's the original source of this footage? Would like to use it for a tv show. Thanks!
@thedudeabides1881
7 жыл бұрын
It really bugs me that people talk so much s*** about Laird Hamilton this was the year 2000 where in 2017 and guys are still not riding it even close to the same smooth Style
@austinoldfield5251
6 жыл бұрын
Jetty Local who ever talks shit about this man has never stepped onto a surf board.........the man is a legend that deserves more respect than any of them
@fugbabylon7229
6 жыл бұрын
Smooth Style *LMBO*
@jaceagolli
6 жыл бұрын
who is talking shit about Laird? Fools!
@larjkok1184
6 жыл бұрын
Settle down lady. What is it, that time of the month?
@CuntyMcCuntface-vc4do
6 жыл бұрын
hes not trying to do anything special hes connecting directly with the wave no bullshit no drama no style points no narcissism. hes surfing like a man. greatest sport on earth hes one of the best ever.
@starcrib
6 жыл бұрын
Inspiration. This larid man, the Real Silver Surfer, has a totally Free life. He made his life mission happen. What a guy.
@cusoonmyfriend3738
2 жыл бұрын
silver surfer is a jewish story Hamilton is not and he is real
@ryhk3293
2 жыл бұрын
@@cusoonmyfriend3738 Hey. What makes you think what you said is acceptable? That kind of nonsense is not welcome.
@cusoonmyfriend3738
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryhk3293 acceptable ? are you a kind of council or lawyer or something ? stfu , the fact is , every fucking time a white is vs a non white, he is getting trashed
@PooDotStinkPants
5 жыл бұрын
There are ordinary human beings....and then there's Laird
@872521
7 жыл бұрын
at 4:36 - Hamilton is silent and watching where he just was. "God always has new in His mind." [chuckle] Respect the wave...
@elmoblatch9787
6 жыл бұрын
His balance is just stunning. If Roger Federer has the best hand-eye coordination in the history of sports, it's possible that Laird has the best balance ever.
@ivanjulian2532
2 жыл бұрын
All human beings have balance. It's not even remotely possible that Laird Hamilton "has the best balance ever".
@extradutyfelt1
6 жыл бұрын
Laird physical fitness level must be insane..! the guy is naturally bulked just for being an all around waterman!
@extradutyfelt1
6 жыл бұрын
I have seen it! Laird has always been a beast physically! even as Lance Burkart in the movie North Shore in 1986-87 he was already ripped and built back then! And then in the film Endless Sumer 2 showing his open sea paddle boarding and 5 hour straight windsurfing from Maui to Oahu and tow in surfing, he's a beast in the water!
@cusoonmyfriend3738
2 жыл бұрын
@@extradutyfelt1 in and out of the water
@hawaiisurfingacademy
5 жыл бұрын
VERY honored to have met Laird. I have 2 sons who Laird knows Keiki and Kapono. I will say it now and have always said he is the Benjamin Franklin of Surfing ! Great Man hope to see him again one day! Aloha
@Sidetrackification
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laird for giving the Glory to God! For who is this that even the wind and seas obey Him?
@user-uo1qr6vn1q
Жыл бұрын
Even 23 years later, these are still some of the most perfectly ridden waves ever at Teahupo’o. So many 🤯 moments. Like the wave at 2:50 … just insane. Nazaré is certainly the biggest. And Garrett & the guys who pioneered surfing that wave are living legends. But to ride a wave as big, and thick, and shallow, and heavy as Teahupo’o, like at 5:00 … is just on another level.
@Underpressure11
Жыл бұрын
nazaré is a shitty wave , while this absolute diamond
@AX1A
5 жыл бұрын
No one else out. Just Laird and DD. Just like at Peahi, early days, when everyone else thought Waimea was the biggest wave in the world. Laird opened these doors. The rest followed.
4 жыл бұрын
A. X Well we are at was not the first to ride and rule Waimea you have to know that but he is a fucking superstar no denying that
@charliedillon1400
2 жыл бұрын
Waimea is now barely even in the top ten of big waves to watch. Waimea and Nazare are both just a huge drop and then kick out on the shoulder. Nobody really turns.
@ComedyByAlan
2 жыл бұрын
@@charliedillon1400 Its clearly an insane wave, same with a place like Todos Santos, but its boring as shit to watch. Even Mavericks on a lot of days but then it gets crazy and you see Peter Mel get a wave you can watch 100 times
@phillipsteiner3581
4 жыл бұрын
I never tire of Laird surfing Teahupoo! One of the greatest of all time!!!
@candybanks8717
7 жыл бұрын
Watching him you could get the idea that this is easy because he makes it look that way. But...nope...I'll pass. Instant death for me.
@mikemartin8088
4 жыл бұрын
I've surfed 20ft faces, but that one ride was at least 30ft, and 10 of it was the lip! Not to mention the reef!!! He is a God in my book.
@hassannizar2561
4 жыл бұрын
Dude it's not the height of waves there at teahupoo but it's how scary it becomes when it gets the size and that fat lip is the scariest thing unlike the other waves around the world its the only wave that has a lip like this and a barrel like this.
@Darrylizer1
6 жыл бұрын
He really makes riding that monster look easy, wow!
@richardlopez7805
4 жыл бұрын
Love to watch surfing vids and Laird proves by his control of the board and himself that he can handle any wave.
@kw7268
5 жыл бұрын
He is just so good. It’s like he was born with a surfboard glued to his feet!
@WmJ-x7j
2 ай бұрын
"It's a heavy wave." He could barely even process what he had just expreienced.
@jameshunt1221
7 жыл бұрын
epic conditions; you are humble Laird.
@badgrfan1256
6 жыл бұрын
damn he is badass and smooth on these man. that wave is freakin massive
@sea2959
6 жыл бұрын
legend...everytime you watch it,,
@craigtucker1921
2 жыл бұрын
What a legend! Laird you have a place in history. End of
@drmindriot
7 жыл бұрын
Laird Hamilton dropping knowledge bombs.
@Stobus44
8 жыл бұрын
That's the legendary spot with only 50cm depth?
@charlescharles8064
8 жыл бұрын
yes it is Teahupo'o
@ulrikreimann652
6 жыл бұрын
Laird is an inspiration; I dream of sup surfing waves in Ericeira Portugal - Going there this summer to do just that! I will NOT look as smooth as Laird, I just hope to make it...
@brookesd4979
5 жыл бұрын
Laird "THE BODY" Hamilton
@NizineToFizive
6 жыл бұрын
You can train for big wave surfing, but you can't practice. Good luck. I hope you make it.
@charlescharles8064
8 жыл бұрын
One of the best surfers still on earth.
@markj8427
3 жыл бұрын
20 years later. still so gnarly. legend.
@drwowdrummer
11 жыл бұрын
how does he just glide into it without any trouble? Laird will always be the best
@Man-dd9fs
4 жыл бұрын
@BC Bob just like a lot of big wave surfer. You can't paddle in, especially with the big ones unless you want to die
@davejohnsen8540
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Makes that place look like the kiddie pool!
@mikemartin8088
4 жыл бұрын
I will never forget that photo on the cover of Surfer magazine for the rest of my life! I said it too... when I picked it up, "Where and what is that?!!?!!?"
@misterfunnybones
2 жыл бұрын
I think the English Channel crossing & that 44 mile Mediterranean paddle are far more insane than a tow-in, but either way it's been a lifetime of interesting water adventures. Dude's a total legend.
@griffenschimmel8316
Жыл бұрын
so incredible to watch Laird surf with such finesse, it looks so natural.
@tankmaster1018
4 жыл бұрын
4:31 I'm guessing the wave he saw that looked like a cartoon was the one at 3:40 in the video. Couldn't really ask for a more perfect wave than that! That was the kind of wave that if you saw it in a movie and didn't know about Teauphoo, you would say it looked unrealistic. Teauphoo is up there with Pedra Branca, Shipsterns Bluff, The Right, and Cyclops for some of the most stunning and monstrous looking waves on the planet...
@preplan1
Жыл бұрын
Dude he’s so good. Makes it look easy 😃
@cyclops74air11
2 жыл бұрын
Our father, Mr Laird Hamilton... if you doubt... search Laird Hamilton " Pyramids"
@jksinorbit
3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Laird on this wave on the cover of Surfer Magazine andit was like a punch in the guts, so heavy, almost impossible how thick the lip was. Scary
@ComedyByAlan
2 жыл бұрын
That and the Cory Lopez wave blew everyones minds
@GlassGenius
5 жыл бұрын
Most surfers even the best of them are pretty skinny. Weak looking arms. Look at Laird! Fucken Hell. Next level training and DNA right there!
@isaacbline4370
Жыл бұрын
surfing is the only sport where you can be the best and as ready as possible , and it’s not up to you and for him to acknowledge that it might take 10-15 years for that one wave is a the perfect way to describe it surfing is almost like boxing in 1 day can change everything , one day where the swell is just perfect is like a first round ko. But in boxing it’s common , in surfing you have to wait and just always be ready
@xavtl1867
3 жыл бұрын
I feel Lairds physique is testament of hard work. I mean the build plus the fluidity of just throwing hinself into the barrel is 🤯. Once he thows himself into position who knows how much counterbalance hes holding? Respect.
@craigperry5729
Жыл бұрын
It's not a long ride but it's the thickest and hollowist on the planet...fucking Christ and I'm not religious
@freekick129
Жыл бұрын
And there’s NOBODY out there! Must have been incredible
@wackenthaljef
5 жыл бұрын
he is really massive at the time maybe still today...what a shape!
@donmorris5878
8 жыл бұрын
You are such an amazing person laird I wish I could do half of what you do
@MichaelOdomwest16thAve
4 жыл бұрын
How someone can feel compelled to risk their lives for one ride is just.......
@GlassGenius
6 жыл бұрын
guys half his age wish they had a body as fit and toned as his
@S3MMY345
Жыл бұрын
Just when you think youve seen everything God has something new for ya, that sums it all up right there !
@timothybalentine3550
3 жыл бұрын
Beast mode
@guilhermebruno385
2 жыл бұрын
Watching this back after the Code Red 2 is insane, how much surf have evolved it insane
@joshsmith7999
Жыл бұрын
In some ways these guys are surfing with so much more style with those layback backhand tubes.
@chrisnomad
9 ай бұрын
Lance Burkart just made that look so easy!
@sarahjones-jf4pr
3 жыл бұрын
MY Goodness he is beautiful!....
@peterthomas8850
9 жыл бұрын
how good is that bloke....awesome
@nicholassansom3135
Жыл бұрын
Look I'll just be fair!!
@davidlovett3077
3 жыл бұрын
Even Laird knows, GOD is Amazing... HE made beautiful waves & Laird to conquer them😁!!!!!!
@snapstring3134
6 жыл бұрын
That was incredible
@jeroenjansen2709
Жыл бұрын
Were you the first guy to ride this wave?
@Albertosurf-v2x
11 ай бұрын
Este es uno de los pioneros del surf de remolque , asi se le conocia .
@oldblueeyes805
3 жыл бұрын
Laird should walk around wearing a cape.. But being so humble, he'd probably cover a destitute person with it...
@koishooter
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect Teahupoo all to himself. No human being has probably ever had so much fun, and it will be impossible to recreate. Is there another undiscovered Teahupoo out there? I'll have better luck finding it in heaven.
@phillipsteiner3581
5 жыл бұрын
Love his style! Great man, great surfer.
@wolfgang4136
4 жыл бұрын
That is soo cool
@williamlowe7718
3 жыл бұрын
Chuck Norris calls Laird to ask him how pissed off he should be at any given moment...
@murk1352
3 жыл бұрын
Greatest surfer who ever lived!!! Well him & Lance Burkhart lol....💪💯🏆
@eelson2
3 жыл бұрын
Remember when Lance Burkhart had this wave pretty much to himself!?
@MrMunkfunk
11 жыл бұрын
he makes it look so easy!
@Man-dd9fs
4 жыл бұрын
@Pete Pompies it's necessary with wave like this, especially with the big ones...unless you wanna fall to your death
@MMASportsMaster
2 жыл бұрын
God I love that wave
@heatherthyne2307
8 жыл бұрын
It looks like he's riding a wakeboard. and wow I would be terrified to be the tow driver or the cameraman!
@Sidetrackification
Жыл бұрын
A Hydrodynamic Anomaly!
@sharktooth2888
6 жыл бұрын
Aug. 17 a date that will live in big wave history. Almost 20 years ago! Now there are chicks hitting it with no straps!
@anthonylemkendorf3114
Жыл бұрын
Imagine being the perhaps the greatest Waterman and surfer in history and - a Gentleman at the same time.
@timothymccarthy7747
2 жыл бұрын
Happy space Laird jibber jab dab gap Fred a Susan cucumber under the trampoline
@timothymccarthy7747
2 жыл бұрын
A gallery in Hell waits for no opening
@jonathanstill5661
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful waves and water. Thank.you for sharing.
@kw7268
5 жыл бұрын
He’s amazing.
@kw7268
6 жыл бұрын
He’s amazing.
@alancwwong
3 жыл бұрын
2021 he looks the same
@imbateman
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a legend, but Dorian and Slater are the greatest surfers alive.
@hwn8088
3 жыл бұрын
Laird Hamilton is a fkn man in surfing, no bull Charging 100%
@briantrend1812
6 жыл бұрын
have you seen the vids of him and his wife doing underwater training great stuff they are one fit couple
@guitarsalert
14 жыл бұрын
CLEAN!
@JohnHoulgate
Жыл бұрын
He rides a most perfect line through the barrel.
@lukebable
3 жыл бұрын
Laird, the most famous of all the shoulder riders...
@tooibarnard5926
8 жыл бұрын
laird i feel like that at my work. im from south africa a white guy.
@silverspaceflyer
4 жыл бұрын
Old school laybacks in the barrel.
@noahmccormick525
6 жыл бұрын
I can see why they do it. Its so radical
@orlyrabbit
14 жыл бұрын
@rockingrobot yeah this is the same session but the famous wave is at 3:10
@Keoni3535
7 жыл бұрын
Just a MAN!!
@truthseaker3742
6 жыл бұрын
Just a dork , No matter how big the waves are, Actually in my experience, the larger the wave the more forgiving In Australia with sand back Reefs are less forgiving I'm sure , if you come off
@joaofranciscojohnny3668
3 жыл бұрын
Man Power !!
@heathschmidt7516
4 жыл бұрын
Laird’s respect for God and creation is rad!!🙏
@PeterSwan-so8qb
Жыл бұрын
Unreal
@signjoey
3 жыл бұрын
Laird is really a man among boys...so solid
@michelelatron7601
2 жыл бұрын
J’ai peur!….
@Slowhand871
3 жыл бұрын
HEAVY
@ninaschaefer9848
2 жыл бұрын
love that you let your guard down.
@frankymacf
3 жыл бұрын
Has it ever been as big, clear and glassy since?
@Visschi
3 жыл бұрын
Yes bro ! look the wave of kauli vaast at teahupoo too
@thealleys
6 жыл бұрын
Laird is still jacked after all these years
@raven2192
4 жыл бұрын
this just doesn't get old
@thelastrebelshow1627
6 жыл бұрын
Now there’s 200 guys in the water anytime there’s a swell. Thanks to the internet. This applies to the whole world now. All spots have been discovered and ridden.
@brendDun
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the internet has been horrible for surfing. Before surfline guys had to go check all the beaches for where the waves were pumping, now people just look at an app and all swarm the same spot. All the hidden beaches that you had to hike too got exposed too. it fucking sucks
@thelastrebelshow1627
4 жыл бұрын
Brendon Yes Im glad I surfed in the 70s and 80s. I couldn’t handle it today. It’s everything we feared would happen to the sport. Still my favorite sport but it’s really sad to think where it will be in another 20 years. You will need reservations just to surf for a hour.
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