Nate Florence likes to keep it real.
Rather than curate only A+ clips and envy-inducing content, he puts out raw edits that include the “in-between” moments in his life. Like getting denied paddling out at Pipeline. Or breaking multiple boards in one surf.
In this raw 17-minute clip, Nathan brings us to the beach during a pumping day at Pipeline and Backdoor, where himself and brothers John and Ivan navigate a heavy crowd. He keeps the clips rolling after the wipeouts, so you can see how long the hold-downs are, and hear the commentary from his filmer. He also shows us how often boards and leashes break, how treacherous the swim in and paddle back out can be, and just how difficult it is snagging a wave from the hungry pack at Pipeline — even with the last name Florence.
This is must-see actual reality TV.
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