To be clear... when I say I didn’t get the wave I wanted, it’s because it’s TEAHUPOO, not your normal surf spot. None of the waves in this video were actually proper sets from the days I was surfing. HOPEFULLY NEXT TIME!
Brett Barley those waves still looked insane. I'm getting up in years 58 so I doubt I'll ever get a wave like that in my remaining years. Thanks for filming and getting some fun ones. I'll live vicariously thru your adventures.
@ncsam 000000 dude surfings not a pissing competition. Its all about being stoked. Ben's ripped waves that tonnes of dudes would never dream of ripping. And the grin on his face says it all. Take your hate elsewhere.
I’ve been following your career since the tow in at Hatteras session when the outer sandbars were breaking when you were about 15 yrs old. Now rightfully so you are traveling the globe and living your dream. So cool to see a Buxton local succeed!
So stoked Brett. Your tube riding is polished buddy. I need a crash course on the stall to pump to arm drag to pump to exit. OK.........yewwww when you have some time can we book a quick clinic?
@Jason Karl Dang, I can't believe this was the first thing you watched to unwind from a hectic couple work days. Means a lot :) Thanks for the support!
I think that is a good question. I love this channel. I also follow a few other surf channels (JOB 127k subs, Ben gravy (57k subs, BEEFS T.V. 21k subs, Koa Rothman 21k subs), and the biggest difference is not in the quality of waves. I think that these other channels, especially JOB get more popularity because of the novelty factor. JOB does more stunts (surfing in T-rex suit, supsquatch, closeouts, etc.). Ben gravy has a similar kind of novelty factor, but not quite to the same extent as JOB. I wonder if that attracts more surfers or non surfers or both to their channels. I'm not saying that Brett doesn't have a unique surf style, I love to see him surf. I think he does a great job vlogging as well, especially the fishing and capturing moments with his family (fishing, grilling, etc.). Before I write a whole essay here, I will en by saying that I think all of the channels that I listed deserve more attention, including this one. Great content Brett!
Because in the summer his vlogs are pretty boring if you aren't into fishing. Koa traveled all summer finding the best waves to avoid the lack of swell in Hawaii and by episode 10 you can see how much more comfortable he is on camera and the quality of his vlogs just keep going up. I honestly cannot stand Ben Gravy but he does all kinds of stuff(mostly surf related stuff) so I can see how people would find him entertaining. JOB is the GOAT nuff said there. So I think its the down time in the summer.
@@dustinmartel2466 Koa surfs the craziest waves on the planet, JOB has been a world wide name since I was a teen, and Ben is the king of novelty surf. It's understandable why all of those have more followers for sure. I'll back that statement 100%.
Wow amazing footage. Like that you kept all the pop-ups in. It's interesting to see how you get into waves like that. Pretty educational for those of us looking to make steeper drops.
Hi Brett, love your video. I'll make a comment regarding BG, JOB, KR etc. and your smaller amount of followers. JOB is like a teenager dream, BG is a teenager fear, and KR is a hawaiian teenager good boy dream. You're more of a mature, quiet surfer, something less trendy but ultimately more attractive for many watchers. Thanks for your work. Huge.
Amazing GoPro footage and barrel riding skill man. Thank you. Your video shows the crazy bend in the face of the wave while you almost surf as much foam ball as face. Very nice.
Just now watching video and wow. So rad you got to get it when it was pretty much proper chopes. I went last May to shoot and it was something I'll never forget. The local guys are just so welcoming there and with the help of Tahurai and Ryan, the two times I've gone just couldn't have been possible without them. Hope you get out there again sooner than later!
that knifing drop into a the stand up pit...would be my wave of a lifetime!!! you did yourself proud, and looked comfortable out there mate..yeew..you should be on the ct for sure
@John Eric IMO what is lame is making a dumb comment about free surfing vs "the tour" on a 2 year old video. I've been hearing that boring debate for the whole of my 45+ years of surfing..they evn made a movie called North shore back in the 80s lol..funnily enough really good surfers I've met never say the tour is lame, they all take an interest and respect the guys who make a living on tour.
It's a perfect wave haha. I never got my chance at a bigger thick one, and those are the really difficult ones. I did have a couple wipeouts, but didn't have them on film.
I was wondering if you ate it on any. You were making some late drops. I thought you weren’t going to make one of em. Another great vid and editing. Be good to spend a little more time here and get to fish and surf.
Awesome to see east coasters so comfortable on heavy waves. I grew up surfing with Sam Hammer and Dean Randazzo, and you guys and Ben Gravy are definitely some heavy hitters in the Surf World. Seem to make any wave you ride look like another day at the office. I think when people see surfers from the east coast do so well in exotic locations it really surprises them.
To evolve as an east coast surfer to what Brett is now is to me extremely impressive. Like slater, you have to want sooo much more than being a local celeb and put yourself way out of your comfort zone in foreign places. It’s just a longer road than say growing up in HI or Australia. Mad Respect Man!🤙🏽
Epic vid. Tahiti is so sick. Gotta go back. Wind forecast for Oahu looks kinda shotty if your still here. Plenty swell coming though. Keep posting! Aloha and God bless!
It's awesome how I can actually relate to you and your videos/experience, looks like you're a serious dude, with family and responsibilities , trying your best to organize your wallet/job/life to score some awesome waves every now and then, and with SERIOUS surf skills. It's pretty much my lifa goals, except for the awesome surf skills, but I'm trying my best and dedicating A LOT to get my best performance on every trip to costa rica/peru/indonesia/hawaii/etc that I take. Respect a lot, I will be ansious for every new video of yours. The fine job you deliver to us is AAA. Congratulations! I'm tired of seeing those surfers we all know very well, with that kind of life we will pretty mucha never have (by that I mean: staying all day long at the beach, 24/7, doing nothing but surf and of course, ripping their asses out, obviously hahahah)
I don’t want you to be mislead, but my job is surfing professionally. So when I do these trips it isn’t on my own dime, but that which I have budgeted from my sponsors. It is still a balance of work/family/life to do what I do... but leaving on trips like this is what I do for a living, so the decision is made easier. I would have never flown to Tahiti last minute after being home for 1 day of it wasn’t for work. I cherish time at home with my family too much.
I got butterflies just watching this heaviness. Some of the late drops you made were insane and I feel like this video does a great job putting how gnarly this wave is into perspective for people like me who haven't been there. Bummed you didn't get a set wave but if those were the insiders... what did the sets look like????
great video! are you the first North Carolinian to surf Teahupoo? if not then i am sure one of the few how to repay the boys for all the help. 1 - get them some Hatteras hurricane barrels 2 - cook them some red fish, cobia, sheepshead (whatever is caught when you take them fishing) on the grill 3 - get something tasty from orange blossoms bakery 4 - and more hurricane barrels
Being honest, I'd be terrified walking onto the deck ea. morning and seeing it tripled in size. It would be that 1 return flight I'd pay full rare w/o reservations to get outta there. You killed it; Love living precariously thru your vlogs, especially that last drainer I dropped into.
The first morning I walked out I was terrified haha. Never surfed it before and it was huge. It’s such a perfect channel though, you don’t have to worry much about being caught by a wave.
No way! That gives me even more respect to you. Thanks for working hard and inspiring others. I spend a lot of time in OBX, so maybe I'll see you around some day! :)
