Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton reflects on the risk of death and serious injury when surfing monster waves, comparing various waves to dog breeds and being the first to risk his life surfing the Jaws surf break in Maui. Hamilton also talks of realizing a lifelong dream surfing an “unrideable” wave at Teahupoo in Tahiti.
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That's Laird like he used to be in the old days. Thank you! / Gigi
Worst interviewer I’ve ever seen
He is at one with the ocean, interacting with it, at its most dynamic moments…legendary
The Edmond Hiliary of surfing
Great interview!
We had no idea what would happen…
We had been building up to it so we had an idea of what to expect
Watching laird surf is great. Watching him talk about it, not so great.
A place in Portugal has the biggest waves they regularly hit 100ft
I love how he compares waves to dog breeds…so true
Fun, up to 6 to 8 feet, depending on reef or sand bank or coral, or is it it pitching, and drawing water off the reef.
Above that height; a wave of consequence.
blocking the sun, a wave of significent consequence.
I surfed a fair bit over 8 to 10 feet, but i nearly died on a 3 foot wave over shallow reef.
Mainly surfed cold water in southern Victoria, Aus.
Continual vigilance required, not photoshoot poses.
Don't think numbers, just think:
a wave of consequence
the bigger the wave, the bigger significent consequences
54 year old.
When I lived in Haiku in the eighties you could see piehi break every once in a while while driving into town. It was considered kapu back then.
Oh yeah, I'd like to see if Laird could catch a wave at Swami's.
How come Laird never surfed Nazarenne?
I spell M-A child N that's no B
this guy…..
i understand what he is actually trying to say in the first minute but i do not think many other people do. however i wouldn't be able to explain it better than he did.
How can you make this video without showing the legendary first chopes ride ?
Listening to this dude talk…
Holy fuck its like listening to a 3 year old try and tell a story with a few lies in it. Shit man.
Taking off pn a 100 foot wave zero to 70 miles an hour instantly. This is profoundly scary..
Drama queen
Graham, you're one of the best interviewers ever !! Why? Cuz you shut up and let the interviewee talk : )
This guy has CTE
That was comical
I didn't see him surfing on a wave.
da fuk. People been riding monster waves for decades especially Hawaii
Just kne question Laird??
Why keep on with the death wish Bro.
Without doubt, the absolute best is you.
Bro, I saw Craig Brandt a few days brfore he pssed away.
He and Pat Conoley
Kicked it a lot a Salt Crek in Laguna in Calif.
He had not seen you for quite a few years.
But of course you and
Pat were a big inspiration to him.
I know he would have wanted me to say adios to you
See you in the next life trip.
Anyway bro, Ive done my best to let you know the best I can.
Good luck Laird, met you once back in 1996.
Best surfer in the world Laird.
Best Regards.
DH.
When you drop in your balls are this big ..
I hope he's met his Nirvana. Only trouble with getting older is that your brain still thinks you're many years younger than your body is. Laird looks great but you can already see the signs in his body, which was like a bodybuilder, now becoming more willowy. Still an awesome physique but a good 30% less muscle mass than in his heyday. Would still love that build though, just take care Laird eh x
come to NAZARE BIGGEST WAVE IN THE WORLD
If I'm going to be surfing a wave thats similiar to a Pit Bull I'm for sure going to need to now where its butt is encase things get out of hand
so gnarly tho
why dogs!! haha
Too much sun on Laird.
Man is gonna get skin cancer. Look at the tortured skin on his face
Laird, the waves cant kill you, but bro, cancer sure can.
Think heavy sunscreen bro.
The water will never get you. But please do whats required.
Best Regards.
DH.
One of the greatest athletes of All time.
Laird is a badass. For the ones here talking trash about him, wouldn't say it to his face. Not to many on this planet would dare to take 80+ ft. Plus waves in shark infested waters, and do it alone. You keyboard warriors are like comedy central lol
Keep on setting records bro, you are a true legend!!
Laird seem like a cool guy, but this interviewer seems like a weirdo
This guy is truly a Hero of Heros. A legend to legends. Boss as fuck…
Legend
B l a z e d
classic clickbait, not once did he say "I'm dead if I fall"
He sounds like Tandy from last man on earth.
How does he not need a tandem board for his balls to surf along side him?