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How To Survive the Wave Impact Zone! (Hawaiian Shorebreak)

Koa Smith explains how to survive the struggle of the wave impact zone. Wether you’re a beginner or experienced surfer who’s had a gnarly wipeout, or just a swimmer out of your depth, this tutorial will help you handle yourself in big waves. #surfing #howto #hawaii

Filmed at Keiki Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Filmed and edited by Michael Veltman
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DISCLAIMER:
The Smith Brothers channel insist that no one attempt to re-create or re-enact any stunt or activity performed in this video. This video is for educational purposes only and to help those who are in a serious situation. The Smith Brothers and the producers of this video are in no way held liable for any injury or death. If in doubt, don’t go out!

Reblogged 2 years ago from www.youtube.com

Comments

Highview Barbell says:

we used to do this all the time as a kid. Go down to the waters edge at high tide right where the waves were breaking, and see who could take it the longest. super fun!

CoolNox says:

I do surfing a lot. My favorite beach is Big Beach Makena, Maui. It has really strong waves and can make you go underwater for at least 5-15 seconds. All of these tips are useful, especially going underneath a a shore break. Another beach I go to is Ho'okipa. There is a STRONG riptide in Ho'okipa near the right side of the beach. It is dangerous too cause there is a rock wall in parts of the beach. For this instance, don't let the riptide get you. In this occasion. The riptide pulls you out far out in the sea. Never happened to me but it almost did.

John Vanderlip says:

Caught inside on a big day just sucked the energy out of ya! I'd get back out and have to wait out a few sets to get ready again!

Evil Sauce423 says:

When I see a wave I either decide to run towards to get under but I won't make it so I run but I get dumped when it crashes

kaiser reed says:

Not a surfer but as a kid I loved the impact zone and surfers paradise beach really put that to the test haha kept going back out without taking a breather and jumped into a big one but started to find it hard to hold my breath for long enough. Best beach ever

Ramauld Ramharack says:

you know you can jump over a wave.

Gnaal says:

During that very first clip, all my brain power was directed towards trying figure out why he was swimming with a violin πŸ˜€

Rats says:

0:130:21
I feel like I’m traveling through galaxy and universe it just feel like have archive heaven

Binnn says:

Did u know I still like to jump in to big waves and get 960 degrees on waves I love just being in big waves I like being getting hit by waves it’s fun when there’s no rock

Abbey Mullin says:

I got caught in it before I was ok though

Elizabeth von Hillmann says:

Looks like being in a washing machine.

hazel becerra says:

this may very well help me one day , very educational

ELEMENTS Matheus says:

GEREAT VIDEO
THIS VIDEO IS SOU COOL

love mimi says:

Do you have to open your eyes underwater O.o

Dazzling Dexter says:

But like if the waves going to shore its just going to push you to the shore line. So you just let the shore hit you and drag you to sand.

Jennifer wilson says:

Wait!?? Isn't this guy the one with Billy Kemper when he was hurt in Morocco? He cut his hair! Same guy right! Somebody let me know!!

Leila says:

This lowkey looks good therapy

Jay Palmer says:

First off don't get caught inside know how a wave breaks and if all fails drowning not waving

Luis Ferlin says:

thanks for the video!

Eduardo Alonso says:

Dope video man! Much love from PR. Want to start filming some waves out here, what camera do you use in the water? Go PRO MAX?

Bayou Bennett says:

you are awesome. great survival tips!

447 [R] Abhishek bhagat says:

2:07 how do we survive that

MadgePickles says:

Great video thank you

Piero Cisternas says:

ARREPENTIOS Y CONVERTIOS!!!!

JESUCRISTO TE AMA Y VIENE PRONTOO POR SU PUEBLO SANTO πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘‘πŸ“–πŸŽΊπŸ‘‘πŸ‘‘

Frothers says:

Looked fun as. Bet you were dripping water outta ya nose after that one

S f says:

Perfeito.
Brazil

SKySWiM says:

In my younger days, I've encountered the Impact Zone countless times here in So. Cal. Once I was stuck in such a place during storm waves, when I was the stupid enough to be the only person out in the water (in this case, with a Boogie Board), to try to show off to a few people. I just knew that I was not strong enough to handle the massive crashes of the "walls." At one point, I was ready to panic. I then had this weird conversation in my head. I told myself, if I panic, I will die. So, knowing I had to stay calm to survive, I somehow managed to put fear out of my mind, and concentrate on getting back to shore. I was getting quite exhausted from the pounding of near endless sets of fast-moving storm waves. I saw a particularly dangerous looking set was coming, and made the decision to ride the first wave, which was relatively slightly smaller than what was coming later. Because Boogie Boards don't cut through the water as fast as surfboards, I dragged back to the top of the wave, and then the wave, pretty much toppled (very top-heavy). I was being thrown down head-first, and had a death-grip on my Boogie Board. It felt like I was falling from at least a 3-story building. Before I hit the water, I instinctively took in a deep breath, and then experienced the intense action of the powerful whitewater, which I suppose can be somewhat compared to being caught in a show avalanche. Fortunately, I was pushed quite a ways towards shore, enough to at least to be able to stand on the sand bar, sort of. A couple of other following waves whitewater pushed me the rest of the way to shore, where I literally lay totally exhausted on the sand on top of my Boogie Board. A lifeguard had just raced up in his jeep. Once he saw I was OK, he scolded me for being out there in those storm waves, and said that if I let go of my Boogie Board while I was falling from the big wave, I would have died. Bottom line, my experiences confirm much of what you said in your video. Even though I grew up around big waves in So. Cal., I realize that there are times to back off, and know your limits. For example, I learned that taking rip tides to get out past the Impact Zone works great, but if doing that is the ONLY way for you to get out there, you really should not be out there. In that case, I was on a surf board. Thanks for your video, which was on the verge of triggering my PTSD…

Jeff Hanneman says:

Duck dive and enjoy the next six coming your way.

nouraisha awang hassan says:

Y u like to risk yrself. V good u almost drownπŸ‘πŸΌ

Ayden Nash says:

Only watching thsi because i lost my pants to one of these

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