Whoever's phone was playing "Antonio" - Designer Drugs remix at 4:48... well done haha. Also the moment you said "what if we got a ton of fuel" I knew that scene immediately. But dude I'm stoked you got to see it in action. That Wednesday was pretty out of control, bout as big as it gets and surf able... hopefully next time you can get a more "normal" big day with more opportunity. Oh ya, and bring some bigger boards next time ;) hahaha. Amped to have you and Jack along for the ride.
from a pilot's perspective it's pretty god damn annoying when you let whoever you're working with know the parameters of what you can do, and with zero experience or knowledge of aviation they start pulling what-if's out of their ass. That's when you tell them gern' get fucked
Many years ago, I began surfing the Jersey Shore...I made a lot of trips up & down the East Coast & I always really loved surfing The Outer Banks...then, I started taking a lot of surf trips to California...eventually, all of my vacation time was spent surfing in Hawai'i...so, I finally moved to The Big Island & I went back to school at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing many years ago...I married a beautiful Native Hawaiian Wahine...I live in San Diego now...it's so cool to see Koa traveling to all these different places & having so much fun...he is an incredibly gifted surfer & a really solid Ambassador for the Hawaiian people...Aloha, Bill
Koa and squad thanks for being such amazing ambassadors....truly you guys just spread the Aloha spirit wherever you go..have watched all of your videos...and this was the best....an amazing job....from content to music selection....thank you all!!!
Koa, thank you for taking the time to come from Hawaii to bless our shores with your visit. The OBX is a special place to us and you got it on an unusually big swell. Bigger than most east coasters would dare to even tackle. Your kindness and compliments mean everything to us locals. Please come back and bring lots of friends. We need more Aloha. Thank you!
I've surfed in the outer banks three times I'm. Going again Monday I won't go in the water. If it's. Bigger than 8 feet I can't break. Shore break that big I've only surfed 12-15 days caught 3-4 waves I've boogie boarded ten feet a few times
So cool to see a video from Koa on the East Coast. FWIW: I think Koa said something to the effect of "people live here" regarding the ocean front houses that had over wash. For the most part, this isn't quite the case. Almost 100% of the oceanside houses in this area are weekly or nightly vacation rentals. When the forecast predicts a storm surge or super tide that causes flooding like this, they almost always have a mandatory evacuation for non-residents of the island. So most of these houses are completely empty when this happens. It isn't unheard of though for vacationers or residents to not heed the warnings, or the forecast be off, and some cars to get flooded though.
So ironic how these last 3 East Coast videos have been some of your most interesting. The adventure part of the videos and the waves made it epic. I’m hooked!
I’m honestly hyped you’re digging NC as much as you are like seriously. I never would have thought a big name Hawaiian like yourself would enjoy our breaks so much but it’s great. Hopefully you continue to enjoy it from here on out. Aloha my friend 🤙
I’d love to surf there on the big days, only been there once coming from garden city sc, and the swell was 2x bigger then anticipated right after a ice storm and we couldn’t even make the paddle out. I’m currently trying to push myself to become a better surfer physically and mentally an paddling out on the big days I’m capable of just recently I finally made a paddle out on some 6-8ft faces with a close buddy at surf city NC, we were thinking about to taking another trip to the banks soon after we build some more confidence to comfortably take those beatings.
I work for ocean rescue out here, and I'll never forget the size of this swell and how gnarly it was... Stoked to watch you shred out here and experience OBX!!
I started watching the channel for the surfing but the traveling footage is so hilarious...Koa in the middle of who knows where with a paper map (do they still make those?!) and the sketchiest plan ever to get to the Outer Banks. As Koa asked in a recent Lower Trestles video: "What are surfers thinking?" Awesome! They're just chasing the waves!
I just sent to all my surf Bros that you were in NC, down the road from us. Bro your reaction to the mosquitoes and biscuits killed me. Hahaha Love you brotha, love the energy. Great video! Left this comment at 16:48 of vod. Now it’s time for the magic to happen, the surfing. Ayyyy
@@cristobilllumberg2473 I remember when the Hawaii amateur team came to Texas for a big amateur contest in the 80's, and they were not able to paddle out. they were so used to channels they didnt have the stamina to make it out the back...
Grew up surfing the outer banks in the 80s and now living 30+ years on Maui. I've seen Hatteras so big it reminded me of pipeline. Very cool video, brought back all kinds of memories...oh those damn mosquitoes. What no horse flies? You got off easy bro. Lol
Cheers to that. That’s what I said in my comment. The horseflies were insane. I learn to surf in Hatteras in the early 90s, and I’m so grateful for those barrels. I live on Kauai now. I reckon the best place to go on the first day would’ve been the lighthouse. I miss s turns and Stopping at random places in crossings the Sea oats and gnarly cactus to get to an empty peak at sunrise
It only happens a couple times a year but the east coast can get sketchy! The peaks of the swells are almost always days where it’s set after set with absolutely no channel anywhere. What makes it even creepier than having big ass waves all over the place is that when it’s big like this you’re usually half a mile out and there’s sea creatures bigger than you all over the place lurking in the murky east coast water lol. Stoked the second day turned into a perfect EC day for ya, doesn’t get a whole lot better 🤙🏾
This was hella fun to watch! Could relate to so many things that happened, especially the feeling of goin into the water at a new spot at huge conditions with a semi good feeling about the situation haha
That Nag’s Head location was Jennette’s Pier. Went there, bought the hat, saw this video. Got a major deja vu rush when you guys got there. Can’t wait to share this with my son. He’s chillin’ at UH in Honolulu, and he’ll love this OBX trip! (We’re from VA.)
Your choice of Cajun LS music for an Eastern NC vid.. hilarious. It is also a trip to see you at places Ive been to and have surfed at for almost 2 decades
I'm glad you had a good time- Wilmington is my home! We used to get up really early back in college and drive to surf at outer banks all the time, great area and great waves!
I'm from Holden Beach NC. 30 mins south of Wilmington NC. But as a grom OBX was a Destination every summer. An always loved going to the Eastern finals to surf an watch the east coast come in our state an totally rip. Pulled up on Gavin beschen an the volcom team at S turns. A memory I cherish an will never forget!!! Yeeew NC!!!!
That trips me out your actually using a map with our technology these days but mad respect for doing so. I think you could have taken a ferry right across to Hatteras and rented a car but I know you got all your gear. Great video!
Just saw your wave rating. Koa you’re the bomb. I started surfing in 1962. Surfed North Shore in 1968. Lived in what was called the jungle one of a few old houses above Waimea Bay. Herbie and John Fletcher lived across the driveway from us. Bob Stay, Wolf Man cut everyone’s hair. He could only cut hair one way. So everyone had the same hair cut. It was cool back then. Now I have no hair and that’s cool too. Regards and Blessings. HJ.
*New Sub* today, sorry Koa I don't know why I haven't been here yet but I'm really digging the vibes and style of your vlog 😉 'island time' and flow, I'll keep coming back for more. Aloha from the Great Lakes USA
Koa grew up surfing these shores and for the East Coast it’s the best you’ll get during peak times! S turns are an amazing break. That pier was rebuilt fyi. You are in Nags Head at the first ocean spot. Man brings back memories
OBX was Firing but NYC and NJ ignited durning Teddy! And East Coast is off the Scales this season. More to Come! My arms,shoulders and chest are on fire from all padding I've done in a month. Hawaii has Channels East coast makes your strong due to beating you take padding out.
Eastern north Carolina is such a beautiful place. From nags head to wilmington, so many beautifully beaches. So glad I live here. Except those damn bird size mosquitoes! Glad you got to enjoy some southern hospitality.
Jeanette fishing pier in Nags head was my daily surf spot since lived rt by 17 1/2 mile post. Before I got my lic and If couldn’t get a ride to either s turns before rodanthe or down to buxton/hatterasb/fisco I used to hitch hike with my board and few other non licensed friends to surf down there. So much fun had in obx. Still live their but now live on the island between nags head and mainland. Bad thing is I haven’t surfed or even been in the ocean for years now since got hurt and became paralyzed waist down, but watching surf videos always make me happy and jones for the good ole days. Not sure how didn’t see this video when it first came out but guess better late then never,
Been going there since I was kid, love the outer banks!! Those waves r huge !! Never seen bigger personally than 15-20 ft and I tried my best and wound up on the lip and went down face first and I'm still scraping sand and seashells out my mouth 30 years later...
The first place you were, Jeanette Pier, has a decent break on the south side of the pier. As well as the pier directly south of. Outer Banks Fishing Pier/Fish Heads Bar and Grill. I visit 2-3x a year usually stay either in South Nags Head or down near Rodanthe. Right before(North of) Rodanthe, the S turns has a reliable break. North part of Nags Head across from the former Schmells Ice cream shop & Surf shop there's usually a bar that puts up decent waves. I'm a lil older now and not experienced in large surf but still love to body board and when I'm there I spend 10+hrs a day on the beach and over half the time in the water. The OBX is a slice of heaven. Great place. Would live there if I were able to. It's a different walk of life, great people... Vibes are def good there. Great video! Awesome adventure! Incredible experiance down there, everything just worked out. Wish you well on your travels and surfing.
