Jamie Obrien Kicked Me Out!?

It's been a gnarly week! But, all nuclear things must come to an end. Not all of us can spend our golden years basking in the sun at Pipeline, watching the waves crash on the reef & soaking in the vibes of the North Shore of Oahu. Jamie Obrien can for sure, but not all of us. So Jamie Obrien kicked me out of his house in Hawaii ! haha. Huge thanks to Jamie for an amazing week of waves & epic times. What a true legend this guy is having us visit every year FOR THE DREAM! See you next year Hawaii! - Ben

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Music in this VLOG:

Lose My Head
Rambutan

Colours (Tape Machines Remix) (Instrumental Version)
Torii Wolf

Cluster One
Hampus Naeselius

From the Cliffside
Tape Machines

Surf's Alright
In Bold

Between The Waves
Chris Shards

[JamieOBrienJOB]

Next time you are sleeping on the BEACH 🤣

[JamesHunterRoss]

I'm sorry it was so scary, but honestly I think this is a good "internet" reminder that this stuff is real and bad things can happen at any time. I always think that the pros never get into trouble or never get scared.

[zomart]

I say with some confidence that the broken tail was the razor that severed your leg rope, it only takes the slightest nick when under tension. Glad you made it to shore.

[ahbwisurfnpaddle]

Broken leashes at Stoney Point, ...broken leashes in the Islands...bruised, burnt, and fractured toe. The Dream is Real. Glad you didn't drown. Pain goes away, fond memories remain. Right on Jamie for being such a fine host...Done good Ben...e..

[petegibson]

I was an avid surfer back in the day before leg leashes, every time you came off your board, you suffered the same fate, survive until you located your board, you became very good at swimming in harsh surf conditions, sometimes it could take an hour to get to safety again, scary times, glad you made it okay Ben, love Hawaii, enjoy PR .

[df]

Can tell that scared the crap out of you, so glad you're ok and a reminder to us all how quickly things can go south and to have someone at least keeping an eye on each other. I know for me some of my scariest hold downs or just bad situations happened when I didn't think it was that big or dangerous.💯🔥🤙

[frankierays]

Takes a mature person to be humbled by experience. Best wishes Ben!

[rhf]

You and your team are absolute legends, Ben. Me and my bros surf down here in the gulf coast. You inspire us on the days when no one else will go out because it’s too small or too cold or whatever, you inspire us to keep the dream alive and to keep surfing no matter what. If you ever find yourself in the Panhandle of Florida we’ll have to have you join us for one of our post surf and turf bonfires. God bless you and your family bro!

[JMHSD]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, have Jamie hook you up with Wade Takkaro and get a couple Hawaii/Pipe boards and keep them at Jamie's house. He's got every soft-top you could ever want and then you wouldn't have to travel with a board bag.

[oceanwoods]

Going back for ‘one last one’ has almost taken me out a few times, in multiple activities.
‘One last one’ has claimed more than one friend
Glad your safe and hope you gained whatever lessons you needed for the future.

[socalfloridian]

Ben, This vlog really shook me to my core. I realized long ago through surfing that every moment I was alive and every second during a session was on the edge. I think we have all experienced near death experiences. We forget how fragile and delicate we are as a species, while simultaneously being incredibly powerful and potent! No more “For the Nightmare” scenarios this year, please! 😊🙏🏽🍍🏄‍♂️🌊🌋💣💥🤙🏝🌴😎☢️🤯❤️💎

[petermyers]

Thanks for the fishing video Ben. It was a nice change of pace. Jamie seems a really good friend. Keep him close and be his best friend. You two can learn a lot from each other.

[niniksulikah]

Happens to all surfers at one time or another, , happened to me at middle reef in bali on a 10 foot day.. i thought i was going to die.. scared the living hell out of me knocks the confidence a bit too.. so Glad your ok mate.

[mnmgreen]

Ben, glad you're still with us. You are an inspiration! Living the dream! Bad stuff can happen in an instant. Surfing early morning glass alone at low tide I got launched, head first. Shattered C1 and C2 and tore the vertebral artery. Life-flighted to Shands in G'ville. Scariest moment in 60 years of surfing! Almost three years to come back, so far. But I am still surfing. Heavy stuff can happen anytime, even on the best day. Stay alert y'all! And keep surfing! Mahalo ke Akua!

[nicholash.]

I get stuck inside in SoCal on 5ft days and I struggle, can't imagine being stuck inside at pipe. Props man, you persevered.

[BrainstormCrib]

Nice trip bud! thnks for sharing.
I saw that sharp glass broken tail, thought that could snap your leash, possibly in a bad conincidence.
I had that happen to me on an outside break once and it sucked.
I whish you would had another session after to reset your dream trip. but you know, it was all good. You can come back for more. enjoy Puerto Rico! Yeww!

[frankmanresa]

Dude the busted tail cut your leash! So close but yet so far! Heavy. Sick trip

[anduha]

When you said you was going off the walls i was like wow hes nuts. Its bigger there always then it is at pipe. I stopped bodysurfing there cuz was too mento. I just go ehukai. Glad you are safe! Crazy trip and vibes! Enjoyed it all.

[Dthraco]

Had a two wave holdown at Lani’s last year. At the time - you make it through, but after…then it really starts to hit you. Glad you made it in.

[knockharder]

I am thankful you are with us still. For the dream or for the nightmare, life is unpredictable. Still gotta drop in.