Watch: Tim Bonython // Paddling Monsters Pt 2
Filmed on the same day as Tim's last video, this short film again has Tim whipping around the Nazare impact zone on the back of a ski, camera on shoulder, capturing the random moments on a paddle day.
Again, there are many highlights, and again Nazare at this size appears a more entertaining spectacle - at least to this spectator.
Comments
Yeah that was good
Don't understand why are crew dropping in on each other in those conditions, seems somewhat dangerous and unnecessary to the rider getting stuffed and a good way to get a board in the head. Big wave surfing needs basic respect in order to progress. Twiggy and Pedro calado finding some shade.
Hey Rob, I find that big wave surfers usually tend to be much more respectful than your everyday average size swell, surfers. Iv'e surfed with a couple of those guys in this vid, cool cats in the water. Check sone of the old footage (and current probably) of the original big wave, Waimea Bay, barely a wave ridden solo. Probably because like Nazare, it has a beautiful drop, sometimes a difficult bottom turn, and then not much else going for it. A wave like Peahi is a totally different story. Nazare at this smaller size seems to provide some good walls on some waves (or that may be swell direction or period related, I'm not familiar with the set up). Also those big long high volume boards are hard to stop once you get momentum going, and those long period swells don't send many sets through, plus the shifting peaks make it harder to catch ample waves. I reckon some of those blokes caught probably one wave an hour, and if they know each other, they wouldn't care if they shared a drop, they quiet often call each other into waves, and quiet often back each other up paddling for the same waves ... they are not always easy to snag. Thats my grounding, and it may not necessarily be experienced by others.
This has been much better viewing than the tow sessions, thanks Tim.
Thanks Tim and Stu. Got to visit Nazare back in November for an overnighter and the place is just special. The town of Nazare is full of good food and good vibes. Main beach had a 20 foot (face) shore dump that a couple of crazy boogers were sacrificing themselves on and North Beach was full of 20-30 foot A-Frame peaks (like those on show here) with a mix of tow and paddle surfers enjoying the beauty for about 1KM northwards of the fort.
Even though the waves were 3 times as big as my comfort zone and I didn't go out, it was just a blessing to be there. Put it on your must do travel list but please remember to respect those who live their and those who put Nazare on the world map.
And be sure to Rent Tims Nazare Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/24909149?source_impression_id=p3_1672302...
Cheers jamyardy, pretty hectic, Dont think I could take a heavy wave with other crew dropping it too. I most likley suffer sensory overload or diluted concentration with what is already presenting or playing out. (Experience counts). The seasoned riders have it in spades. Your spot on about those other waves being shared often. Just often looks like the inside rider has their line restricted. But if they call it so be it. Going double or five to a wave at places of consequence is pretty nuts. In some situations a stray board is like a weapon. Easy to get injured. I was surprised to see crew sharing waves at jaws sometimes as it has a lot going on. As does some of the maverick rides. Looks like a heavy place to hit another rider either taking off or in the impact zones. Then you have the crew double towing a while back which was pretty nuts too. Crazy how long some crew wait for a wave in some situations and set ups. Like mr shearers super bank day writings, patience is sometimes a fortitude and sometimes survival. Happy paddling and clean drops.
yawn. slomo fat burgers. ride one into the shorey and then i'm interested.
Haha who ever does a dry sand step off wins ! ....that footage shows what a hectic heavy joint it is ...Those blokes are the real deal
Jeez that last one of Jamie Mitcho looked nasty