Nathan Florence's Impossible Paddle-in Wave at Teahupoo

We can't predict the future, but chances are you're probably not going to see another ride this incredible for a very long time.
Video: Tim Bonython @swellchasers

[mugshotmarley]

Took off super deep, made the near vertical drop, survived and rode through the massive foam ball in the barrel and popped out at the last possible moment. Amazing skill.

[royalwolf]

I must have watched this 20 times by now. Never get sick of it. I always giggle at the start when everyone is floating over the impossible wave and then you see this crazy dude in the middle paddling his guts out. This wave was epic from the vertical drop in to the so deep in the barrel there was no way Nath could make it out then the last second where you see him emerge after already accepting he is not coming out. What a lifelong memory for him🤙🤙🤙

[SkyEaglespirit]

These Florence kids were certainly BORN with this talent. I watch all 3 in amazement. Nathan, that was def the wave of a lifetime! Congrats!

[boofert.washington]

I like to get stoned and watch surfing videos bc I'm a paraplegic. Love me, I'm crippled lol. I'm about to go see a buddy in LA. He's gonna take me out into the water to try and body surf. I used to body surf before I ended up in a chair. Wish me luck! Get that gnar-gnar!

[F]

One of the best tube rides I've ever seen. That is incredible he made it out!

[justtowatch]

That right there is the wave of a lifetime!  I've watched o many vid's of this wave and ALL attempts at takeoff like this have lead to over the falls reef smacks and then... I've seen so many vid's where being in the tube this high on this wave has led to a BIG pitch. The commitment he shows here is truly 100 percent. Inspirational speakers should show this vid as what it takes to become great!. To call this awesome is to understate it!

[kingleunitas]

Hands down most impressive paddle in I have ever seen!

[adamnoce]

Man. That's incredible. How the tip of his board doesn't go directly in the water baffles me. Plus the fact that he got out of that barrell was incredible. That family are full of beasts.

[JohnArnoldPhotography]

Best footage of a wave/surfing I have ever seen.

[sonicboyPT]

My favourite part is the one at 0:40 just before the white spray engulfs him because he is super deep and vertical and very close to be sucked over by that wall... specially considering this was a paddle-in where he didn't had the momentum of the jet ski pulling him full speed, just mere gravity and the drop. And he comes out of that Amazing.

[DianaDeLuna]

I love how you see him rocketing out of the barrel in the burst of a rainbow, just to punctuate the drama. Epic.

[loilt]

That cinematography was incredible...loved how you ended up on top of the wave, looking to shore!

[prant]

The take off, timing, was within a microsecond, but then there was the drop in at the bottom turn where he came within a 1/2” of pearling the front of his board, then within a second, he shifted his weight forward to keep the speed to make it out of the tube.

[belletollz]

awe inspiring, especially that last shot when you really get a feel for the vastness of the waves.

[patrickswayze]

For a natural footer surfer that was epic! All that power and energy to have to carve back was insane!
Kudos dude

[njdrummer]

Man I just started watching Nathan Florence and not only is he a total badass. His videos are done so well and I finally get the right perspectives I want to see in videos like him looking back as he goes over waves to see how high up he is.

[jamespisano]

Not a surfer myself, but I've never seen anyone take off on a wave, so deeply before. That was a beast; big, thick and powerful.

[itravellight]

Besides the raw video being of high quality the finished video product and music choice is top rate. Slow-mo followed by actual speed done to perfection with music to match. Nice!

[arealbadger]

Not usually a fan of full slomo but always appreciate a full speed clip either after or before. Have to admit the slomo really shows how intense that drop is when he firsts pops up. Really incredible stuff!

[thefeelcompany]

Life enriching. Not just anyone can do that.


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