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MICKEY Smith, Tom Lowe and Fergal Smith have managed to portray the burgeoning big wave Irish surf scene in powerfully empathetic fashion. You can almost feel the driving rain and the shudder of 20ft slabs exploding on the cliffs underneath your feet. After watching the movie it is impossible not to feel like you have an insight into the characters, their very minds and you almost feel a bit like a friend. Genuine enthusiasm and passion is as hard to portray on film, as it is to write about. Credit has to go to Relentless and Carve for facilitating this stand-out production.
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edward2931 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Hey lads, this movie is the biggest inspiration I have ever seen. Thanks god I started my little surf experience on this coast (not exactly the same spots :) ). I showed this to my friends and everyone was amazed. Btw Is there any chance to get or find a downloadable higher quality? I would even pay for this would be so amazing. Can even supply server for upload etc. Thanks
Francois Bouwer955 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
To me 6ft and low tide at my local reef is more than sufficient to make me shit myself. That, is, crazy.
Rich Walsh981 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
One word...Legends !
meathook994 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Erin Go Bragh
LooseGoose1014 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
A ridiculously good surf flick! Amazing. Gotta be watched..
Cobar1019 days ago +2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Epic! You guys are pioneering the pursuit of Big Wave Ireland!
soilse1030 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
beautiful piece of film!! truly awesome :)
gareth75721035 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
a stunning bit of film making guys, absolutely awesome!!
stoneaxe1037 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Congrats and respect! Makes an old man wish he was young again.
Oceanseeker1038 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Lads, congratulations on the making of an amazing underground video. I loved the soundtrack. Everything just fits. Can't wait to hit the West Coast. Itching just 2 grab my board & go lol. Ireland is more becoming a spiritual place for surfers alike. Keep up the good work lads. Amazing...
David Bower1038 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Moving, motivating and inspiring for all cold water surfers pushing boundaries and documenting their efforts. A privilege to witness. Thanks for sharing it. -HL
Rob Cannicott1039 days ago +3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
A Very rare and totally inspiring piece of film making. Now just itching to paddle out!
berlingo1042 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
my soul is grateful but sad.fabulous
Platinumfinz1043 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
New Age Legends really putting Irish Bigwave surfing into history! Class!
franckx1044 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
awesome photography! respect!
SurferIvo1044 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Really a great film...loved it...it make me think...and put on me the will to explore and meet irish waves! Congratulations!
Adam Taylor1046 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
well this is officially the best surf vid i have ever seen i feel so motivated by them guys its inreal
DanSS1047 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Beautifully shot, inspiring film! nive one boys!
harry131053 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
That was an inspiring film. shows the true spirit of surfing
Eiresurfer1055 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Loved it. Quality production, with (needless to say) amazing surfing and camera work from all involved. Also, the music was absolutely superb. Australian and US surf DVD-makers take note: this is what a good surf-DVD soundtrack sounds like. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Edward_Barker)
Seam1053 days ago +3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
The spirit of surf is hard to translate in a video. This film captures what most of people feel when they surf with a few mates in a cold water, under a dark sky. This is real surf, far from US and Oz's superficiality. Peace from France.
71057 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
A meal for the spirit. Unbelievable contrast to the usual mindless surf film twaddle of wave slashing to loud inappropriate music. Tune in; turn on; zone out. Many many thanks for making this work of art available for free.
lurker1058 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
respect guys.
bjaminbjamin1061 days ago +3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
One of the best 'underground' movies I've seen, whether surf,snow or climbing. Awesome grassroots stuff and off the hook cinematography.!
Lips1062 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
That short was excellent. As all big wave surfers these lads have nads but cold water Teahupo This 100% Italian got a lil Shelaylead (chq the spelling) over it Cant wait to visit Irl.
digidan1062 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Utterly awesome! The surfers as well as the film. Love it!
laneychief1064 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Woah! They were heavy!! Brilliant bit of filming there!
Pastyboy841068 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Excellent viewing. Lots of respect going out to these guys. One of the heaviest wipeouts I've seen!
olitarzan1070 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
awesome movie. really well filmed withgreat photography and incredible surfing well done.
Lisa Lashes1074 days ago +2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Tom.. understated Comment me thinks.. "FOCUSED" ??? Man, You need to be. Awesome.. Beautifully filmed and totally inspirational. Nuff Said
boozer1075 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
brilliant. great movie. seems to remove the commercialism and captures the true spirit. reminds me of days / weeks on the west coast... many years ago
RHODRI1078 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
MICKEY SMITH RULES
Mario Bonilla1078 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
GREAT MOVIE, REAL SOUL SURFERS,CAPTURES THE ESSENCE. PURA VIDA!!
Lord Munster1083 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
The true spirit of surfing lives, Leave the crowds behind and go looking. Good work fellas.
brisay1083 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Smith and Wesson!
LIONEL1085 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
This film real encapsulates the Celtic spirit!
Ricardo1085 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Damm good surf movie not like any other. Excellent that it shows other places way off the beaten path and new great surfers. Cheers guys! Dale Irlanda!:)
ishmael1085 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
A unique bold vision that stands proudly above any recent surf film. Capturing what eludes so many, the all consuming passion of riding waves. A magnificent achievement.
Dermo1086 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
one of the best irish big wave surfing films ive ever seen....
Surf Berbere1087 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Sick video, big respect to ireland and its crew will be visiting there in the near future! stay safe and keep charging!
KEVIN OLSEN Shapes1087 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
This is sick. I loved watching the movie. IT's truly beautiful
Jason Lunn1087 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
this is fantastic footage,Uluwatu can keep the crowds...
P Marchant1087 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Watching this film had me on the edge of my seat. Excellent footage.
Cos1088 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Best footage of Irish surf I've seen.Respect all round for that crew
gib1087 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Irish and proud. Top class surfing, Mickey Smith legend
docjones1088 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
brilliant , you guys are in the top few of dedicated big wave riders.. keep goin.. inspirational.
slim shady1089 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Just amazing big surf and big depression with the weather !! And we fell cold when is 10 c here down south,sunny and full of people in the water ....look up to irish surfers ....keep going
James C1090 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
If you're in to this kind of work (which most people with taste will be) then you should check out more of Rich Stewart's (the photographic director) work which you can find here: http://www.rsdop.com/
Ubuntu Surfing Lodge1091 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
the craic is epic!!!
clickclick231091 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
a mate of mine shot this on location...jammy bar steward. as we have said many times, would you see andy irons, kelly slater et al surfing these spots??? ney, and we wouldn't want to see them. r e s p e c t to the west coast irish massiiiiiive
Team Joxy1093 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
amazing, so good to see and enough respect knowing the water temps form scottish surfing
Katya691093 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Spine tingling
2xbarrelled1093 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Just regular guys surfing for the LOVE of it....Truly inspiring. A refreshing look into the future of surfing. Stoked!!!
The Rage1093 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Sick pits!!
zboy1093 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
great video great production filming direction the boys are legends hope they dont sell them selves out
goodmango1094 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Leading edge,higher vision on all levels of story and production AND SURFING. The music was perfect. Exceptional mood catching creation. Artists all of you. Thanks. Surfed Ireland a couple of years ago. The locals shared their secret spots and love of the ocean. Wow! Looking forward to my return to feel the vibe again. Peace.
Meunchkkleeerrr III1095 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Riders, Film makers, Country, People = 1 word. RESPECT. Keep it up fellas, long live Ireland.
Duvet-san1095 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Great vid. Blew me away and made me reaise what a wuss I am for backing off comparatively limp beachbreak waves. The pics that I've seen of these slabs just don't do them justice. Heavy and wild. I guess that the dark, sombre and slightly gothic feel of the vid is intended to tie in with the Relentless brand? Anyway, respect to them for backing these guys.
Dicer1096 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Superb editing, gripping story of legends in the making and of course the Emerald Isle in all it's glory (and intense gloom at times!). What thouroughly amazed me apart from the waves was at how humble Tom,Fergal and Mickey are! For many of us we'd be frothing at the gash and thinking we're super human riding pioneering stuff like this. But for them it's their reason to exist and none of us had any idea that it was going on until it's done! Well done fellas!! Tom you're indestructible taking Aileens lip in the head!!
hotelpuertoviejo.com1095 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
sick kurt van dyke
dirtboy1096 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Savage vid! Best Irish surf flick bar none! Respect to the boys, they are pushing the limits like no-one else in Ireland! This vid is better than many I have paid £20+ for, don't miss it!! Keep chargin lads! :)
zsigner1096 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
simplicity always win. big respect to ireland. great movie
ivancanarias1097 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
niceee video!! ive surfed in ireland...it doesnt look dat miscerable! jajaj the put way to many shots of graveyards and gloomy stuff jaja! anyway! on sunny day and good waves! it looks even more stunning ;)
Mike Rice1097 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Amazing waves, surfing and cinematography, absolutely outstanding pioneering stuff
pit junkie1097 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
awesome stuff ferg and tom gud to see some stand up chargers pushing the limits in this country makes me wanna go push myself more(not like you boys tho cus ur crazy !!!! haha ),really motivating insprational film for those who know and love the pain and joy of irish winter surfing. mickey smith you are a legend, never thought when i first watched redefyned you would be producing such a high class film on these shores. antics of surfers and footage blow all other irish surf films (with the exception of litmus) out of the water. best film since the occumentry!! brup brup brup!!!
damien puglisi1097 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
you blokes are some of the biggest legends iv ever had the privilege to watch doing wot you love. very down to earth and super humble plus a great attitude...dont sell out lads do it for you!
Philshoz1097 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Epic...........
Kkickass!1097 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Tom Lowe, Fergal Smith......ARE Surfing!
bruce carnegie1097 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
thankyou thankyou thankyou ... easily the best surf film i have seen in a long time.
barracuda1098 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Great editing. The darkness makes it look hard, and the waves like they are hunting the riders. I rate it as an all-time classic.
Sunshine Surf Safari1098 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
this is great work love it
Kut_bak21098 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
fucking sick.... keep it up boys!
pakucho1098 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
i think the best and most inspirational surffilm i've seen for a loooong time !!! i am just fascinated...
Adzo1099 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Great stuff! And nice to see something of the man behind the lenses too- Mickey Smith, bringing the thick end of the european surf wedge right to our eyeballs. Cheers!
Danny Bastiaanse1099 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Wow.. this is one of the best movies i've seen in a long time!
toofarnorth1099 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
I'd just echo the sentiment from one of the other comments: this is actually a non-overtly commercial beautifully shot and produced narrative worth paying for. So quality! Congrats to the entire crew and to the 3 maniacs! Bless Ireland!
Doz1098 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
How can you say its 'non-commercial' when theres a Relentless logo every minute? Mick, Ferg and Tom have been doing their own thing and good on them for that and Relentless (as in the CocaCola corp) have just hi-jacked it for their own ends... I just hope the surfers are making some coin from them...
Nobby D1099 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
This is the most refreshing surf video I have seen in recent times - both inspirational and humbling. Congratulations to all those concerned in the making.
nelch1099 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
epic win
Jonnysprmanager1099 days ago -1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
The Dogs. what more can you say
Brian G1099 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
This is a really well made piece of work. Really enjoyed it, and it emphasises the magic of surfing in ireland, heading down to a deserted beach on the west coast in the early morning in winter, with wild horses in a nearby field, perfect surf, nobody around, amazing. This had much more of an impact on me than waveriders, which I saw recently, also very good but doesnt quite capture the mood as well as this film does.
Luke Gartside1100 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
incredible just so insperational.
Ciaran1100 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
Sea Fever was pretty horendous - using the same photage over and over again and pretty amatuer interviews etc Waveriders wasn't much better - 35 minutes about Hawaii and California. Well made though overall and last 5 minutes of that mongo day was savage. This documentary is savage. Fair play to the boys. Heavy waves, surfed well, shot fisheye, and edited and produced nicely. I would've paid for this one compared to the money I wasted on the others.
jonboy25071100 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Stunning and inspirational. One day... Is the music written specifically for the film? I didn't see a track list at the end.
BEARE1100 days ago -3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
An awesome insight into three inspirational men!! well done lads and keep doing it! Cornish / Irish not that far apart!! wicked.
sl8r1100 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
This dvd is free with the latest issue of Carve. Its the best and most inspiring surf flick ive seen in ages.
johndanielneth1100 days ago -2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Brilliant.
bradleyjones1100 days ago Unrated Rate Positive Rate Negative
man unbelievable!!! think i could ride bigger lol !!!
Ita_Gian1100 days ago +1 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
This is just so sick! Really loved it, keep up the good, heavy surf.
BuzyG1101 days ago +3 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Wow!
 
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