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Ewald Stander - 6 years ago

How to remove all the passion out of surfing and everything it stands for. Thank America.

Alan DeRossett - 6 years ago

nice video its time to update our tech many will not make it

WaterBucket - 7 years ago

i want those eye trackers to replace my go pro

RJ_MEDIA PRODUCTIONS - 7 years ago

hey,
Amazing movie!
Have a nice evening :-)

Nunya Bizness - 7 years ago

Another reason why I want my own wave pool.

Joe Wind - 7 years ago

as if surfing wasn't ruined enough.

Elisheval - 7 years ago

Drones should be banned from beaches. such a menace.

Eric Hirsch - 7 years ago

part of the fun of surfing is being in nature and not using electronics if you are going to do this minus well surf in virtual reality and not in real life.

Robert Freeman - 7 years ago

Dumb.....techo out a soul sport......why?

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sVMZ - 7 years ago

Surfing was an escape for me, to be alone or with a few friends. Getting up early or travelling for something special something awesome, and to learn on my own and be at one with nature. This kinda defeats that purpose, its more jockish, but thats pro sports for ya. I guess I wouldn't mind the pros paycheque, and I am sure they love it too. Maybe not such a free spirit feeling though?

Stefan Zivkovic Media - 7 years ago

Now we know what they think, next we are going to insert a canera directly into the anus and track vowel movment to see when they get scared.

michael kuipers - 7 years ago

stupid science bitches

Vinícius de Andrade - 7 years ago

Funny is that these guys don't need no training. They're already good. haha

Patrick Dumas - 7 years ago

drones are cool but i hate the sound they make when youre just trying to enjoy the water

M.W - 8 years ago

idiotic.

Frank Sorry - 8 years ago

Jack is ripping!! That's his name, right? Can't be easy surfing with all that gear on. Better still that he is keen too. I remember growing up dreaming of going pro, but I was so young and dumb I blew off so many gigs that in hindsight would have been stepping stones to my goal. I'm just talking about uncool brand sponsors. If anyone asked me to strap all that shit to my head and surf with a laptop on my back... I would have told them to go F*** themselves. And then some. Hmmm. Hindsight.
Good kid! Please get him a smaller computer for his next season.

Frank Sorry - 8 years ago

Jaco Taljaard - 8 years ago

stupid waist of time, work on a new fuel source for cars, and just surf and have fun, dont annalise the fuck out of it!

Jeff Mangum - 8 years ago

You don't have to use the tech. All I'm gonna say.

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papapetad - 8 years ago

"Yeah this is awesome. I will remember to apply 23% more pressure on right toe number 3 as I negociate the bottom turn in front of that massive wall of water about to crash on my head and send me face first into the reef below." When poison money turns art into commercial sport. Welcome to modern corporate greed, when you have to look at a fucking computer screen to tell you how you felt in the water. This is f'd up and a little bit scary.

Thomas V. - 8 years ago

"When science meets surfing"; there i fixed it for you.
Now go back selling your poison to kids...

Oscar Vella - 8 years ago

he is clearly 15 years+

Kaussie - 8 years ago

k you can fuck off now

Thomas V. - 8 years ago

Jesus Christ. What are you, ten years old? Whatever man, good for you

Kaussie - 8 years ago

You're the only one taking potshots, im just standing up for scientists

Thomas V. - 8 years ago

Learn how to spell first before you take potshots boy

Kaussie - 8 years ago

Thomas V. Your the defenition of a laugh

Thomas V. - 8 years ago

+Kaussie haha thanks, i needed a good laugh ;)

Kaussie - 8 years ago

your a kook, probally never surfed a day in your life. scientists are actually doing amazing jobs and anyalising data so standard people can find out how to surf like the pro's

Surf Editing Media - 8 years ago

What beach is this please RED BULL?

Shane Cox - 7 years ago

Surf Editing Media Salina Cruz

Kingsley Davis - 8 years ago

New technologies = more crap to buy.

mykeydrive - 8 years ago

When I was young we had to pay someone in pot to film from the beach for us; with an analog video recorder... wow things have changed

0 0 - 8 years ago

sounds like some pretty affordable equipment

Dale Bergeron - 8 years ago

When will the 3D game and home virtual board be coming out? Look I'm pushing 60 so I don't have much time left. Lets step it up.

Fred Jones - 8 years ago

Maybe redbull can create a drone to wipe my ass for me

Indiana Hill - 7 years ago

Lol

pbigoud - 8 years ago

actually they know their shit about proper shit as well. just picture yourself after having a few too many of their product and you'll get what i mean. BTW, some different kind of scientists studied the effects of the mix redbull booze, turns out it has the same damage effects on brain cells and other parts of your body than cocaine. but they're probably not gonna make a sweet advertising video on that one

pbigoud - 8 years ago

but i guess they know their shit about making money and use the science to do so

pbigoud - 8 years ago

Thats pretty funny .. and they'd rather spend their time science the shit out this instead of poisoning kids and not anymore kids minds and bodies

Fred Jones - 8 years ago

Fuck redbull what a fucking sellout company

Bobby Droback - 8 years ago

the only way to get better at surfing is by surfing more. everything else we've seen here is truly interesting in a scientific setting. With that said, I stand by my belief of surfing any and all conditions as often as possible will make you a better surfer. 37 years of doing this is proof.

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DarkSagan - 8 years ago

The eye tracking was very cool. I always wanted to know what surfers are looking at when making split second decisions. I would like to see that used on proximity wingsuit sky divers.

Daratheprofessional 1 - 9 years ago

Crap vid

Jack Toouli - 9 years ago

this is absolute crap, plain and simple

Jocky Rohnson - 8 years ago

Oh look at you, all manly and shit. Lol

DarkSagan - 8 years ago

+Jack Toouli That's what the religious thought about science way back too.

János Tokity - 9 years ago

How about sensors built within a surfboard that detects sharks nearby...that would be usefull

Indiana Hill - 7 years ago

RandomGamer no there's not

RandomGamer - 7 years ago

Jocky Rohnson did you know, there is always a shark within 5 feet of you...

Jocky Rohnson - 8 years ago

I don't know about that. What if they've always been near and we just don't know. Last thing I need is that sensor just non-stop going off. Lol kinda scary

Silkaz7 - 9 years ago

+János Tokity this!

Bob RK - 9 years ago

As a fan of the sport, and a lover of youtube, I can see why people would watch this video. But this is taking it too far... eye tracking leading to increased performance in non professional surfers.... cmon, please, just let them surf

axt114130 - 9 years ago

It's cool to see the advance metrics involved.

REESE FROIO 11 - 9 years ago

what happened to an amazing sport

actually retarded - 9 years ago

Surf coach lmao

Aidan Gunn - 9 years ago

What is happening surfing ...? This is not what surfing is about "being better" its about having fun! parents want there kid to be a pro surf at the age of 12 just have fun surfing and progress

DarkSagan - 8 years ago

+Aidan Gunn Its a competitive sport now day and these test are used in just about every sport you can think of (football, baseball, MMA,golf). If you want to be the best you need to be on top of everything. Having a slight advantage over your opponent can be the difference between a 9 and a 9.5.

Gustavo Ortega - 9 years ago

I see that a lot of you don't understand the video at all. This is not showing off the future of surfing- nobody's gonna be wearing backpacks and goggles and neuron hats- this is just the tools the scientists use in order to analyze surfing and understand what makes the pros so good in order to improve training techniques as well as technology (best board shapes and materials)

Raul Martinez - 9 years ago

What part of Mexico is this?

Malibu LongBoards Surf School - 9 years ago

Nice

ranndino - 9 years ago

Wow, judging by the comments the surfing community is not as chill as I thought.

Lincoln Norton - 7 years ago

ranndino these aren't surfers these are fridos and wanna be savages and surfers

joel simpson - 8 years ago

are you kidding me? Only people that want to be surfers act all cool and chilled. Actual surfers are no different to any of us. In fact, they're probably a lot less chilled and hot headed

Elephant Empire - 8 years ago

ikr like chill if the don't like it they ignore it this for scientist

DarkSagan - 8 years ago

+ranndino Yeah I noticed that on a lot of videos lately especially after finding out that two Brazilians won.

Tony Ghetoo - 9 years ago

Dude found this Kid named Justin Louden pretty good content very cool. Check him out guys

manitsmatt - 10 years ago

How bout they show some more results like come on. I want to see the foot pressure on cut backs and airs

raul2hash - 10 years ago

i don't see all this necessary, surfing will loss it's magic. scientist should look for a way to clean the polluted waters, for example...or try to bring artificial surf to the cities with no sea..but all that technology right there has no propose at all. What's the point on measuring facts we all can realize? choosing waves is an instinct that the surfer has to develop by instinct.

Petr Polách - 10 years ago

its a lol crap...

xtzu2 - 10 years ago

Jorge Ferreira - 10 years ago

surf doesn't need tech, surf only needs passion!

Christopher Ho - 10 years ago

This is really cool and all... but I think the soul of action sports comes from the pure talent, adrenaline, and practice of these dope individuals. Any amount of technology won't substantially progress the sport itself. The people are what make the sports crazier and crazier and crazier... with no technology that is.

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Ho Stevie! - 10 years ago

What happened to Josh Moniz's pec?

Germán Palacios - 10 years ago

This test was filmed in a excellent place for surf in Mexico just at the spots of Punta Conejo y Las Salinas; SALINA CRUZ OAXACA- MEXICO!

Mike Foster - 10 years ago

worst use of technology

Wicked City - 10 years ago

This sux so much. It's so fucking lame to think that in 5-10 years you'll go to paddle out for a relaxing surf and be surrounded by a bunch of rich douch-bags with computers on their backs and drone helicopters hovering overhead filming the whole abomination. GET FUCKED RED BULL.

Ralph Lowe - 10 years ago

Iron Lee hit the nail on the head ,keep it simple and just go surfing.

Rhodri Hardy - 10 years ago

I love how surfing has developed. Who needs purity anyway?

finleyyy - 10 years ago

Stop it, just stop things like that. Go out and surf or do whatever you want to do, technology might be good in some points - but it's too much. Saw an ad for a toothbrush with bluetooth for your smartphone, I mean - WHAT THE HELL

Jamey Liddell - 10 years ago

one of the unfortunate symptoms of surfings popularity,

finleyyy - 10 years ago

WORD!!

Teddy Parker - 10 years ago

I can't even express how pointless this "science" was. I can't think of a single thing done here that improved surfing, except maybe putting some money into these kids' pockets so they can surf more which is all they care about. Watching replays encourages self critique which hinders competitor performance. If you want science focus on performance diets, paddling strength training to win paddle battles, and better boards, shorts, and wetsuits. All of this technology serves no significant purpose. Typical Red Bull nonsense. Throw money at a half-baked idea just to promote your company. Great.

lane - 10 years ago

Edwin Ivan - 10 years ago

This is bullshit, u should create something that keeps SHARKS away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

samuel rogers - 10 years ago

ure dont need a brain scan to tell me that I get pumped when I see a good wave.

National Pornographic - 10 years ago

Surfing's originally for fun, take your bullshit and fuck off to a beach where it won't annoy anyone, If I see a drone hovering above my head i'll smash it when I come in.

michael cotton - 10 years ago

Nothing wrong with seeing your own footage if your training at a school or somthing im sure kelly has watched himself a few times and its not like every surfer in the water at snapper would be doing this

loki475 - 10 years ago

+Damian Benson You would be right, except this is from a caffeine peddling beverage company. Should I smoke a joint and chug a redbull? I'll stick with the joint...

National Pornographic - 10 years ago

Word

Jessica Bjornson - 10 years ago

"Now that we solved the problem of instant replay in the water..."
Umm... i didnt know that was a problem. This is the kind of shit that ruins things that dont need fixing. This is the stupidest most pointless crap.

Mollie Emery - 10 years ago

looks awesome but when will the be available to buy? thesed be great to train and cut out faults.

davrossovich - 10 years ago

'Thats the first time I've had the chance to see Josh paddle in a controlled environment like this' Everyone involved in this video- go kill yourself. Seriously.

Rutger Engbersen - 10 years ago

What a bunch of red bull shit!

nuhhhhhhh - 10 years ago

leave it to shitty energy drink companys to add pointless shit to surfing...

nawaz jan - 10 years ago

+nuhhhhhhh aedyvub

Codgerism - 10 years ago

+omgitsjonnn Red Bull is just a marketing company, they don't even make the energy drinks that they push.

nuhhhhhhh - 10 years ago

aside from being a multi billion dollar corporation that exploits profesional athletes?make pointless things in surfing obviously

omgitsjonnn - 10 years ago

holy shit you have no idea what Red Bull does, do you?

Sašo Muc - 10 years ago

hm fascinating. That what wave dose he like is interesting.

SandCamer 1 - 10 years ago

Cool

Putrino Lab - 10 years ago

Thanks to RedBull High Performance for this amazing video. Putrino Lab was incredibly honored to take part in "Surf Science". I think it is so important to point out that these projects represent science exploration to a degree that is not being attempted by anybody else. It promotes innovation and dialogue between scientists and tech developers (who ordinarily would not interact as readily) in creative, challenging and fun environments. On behalf of Burke Rehabilitation and Weill-Cornell Medical College we thank you for helping us to develop technologies that will improve the standard of care that we can provide to our patients.

Scott C - 10 years ago

Tits.

Chris Ryan - 10 years ago

Next we install a computer driven robot so surfers don't even have to surf at all.

Chris Ryan - 10 years ago

Next we strap on a fax machine to see if we can fax competition details to surfers during the heat.

Next will install computer software into the board so surfers can trade the stock market while surfing in remote locations.

St. Mark - 7 years ago

the red bull ohmibod will vibrate soon as the surf hits 6 ft at their favourite spot. a plotter will print out the cheapest flights automatically.

Chris Banks - 10 years ago

lame

Eliot Robinson - 10 years ago

lol just buy one of the Rip Curl watches instead of fucking around with all those gadgets, too much...

SoStoked - 10 years ago

Surfing rhymes with pleasure. These are just useless toys for surfers. Just marketing scientists. Real surfing scientists should develop eco-friendly surfing material and equipment to improve safety in crowded spots.

Qais ' Zix - 10 years ago

Drones to kill the art of cinematography... Thanks Redbull!

National Pornographic - 10 years ago

+Tone Read What Tone said. Agreed and i'm a young fuck.

Tone Read - 10 years ago

I've had enough I think this whole approach to a pastime that was free n easy is frankly so fucked it takes the fun out of the experience and turns it into a money making op from which only those that live on marketing can only gain!!!!!! stick it the can you fucking narcissistic lunatics and let the art of surfing remain forever free

Chris Christy - 10 years ago

2:05 The Walking Dead Season 1 was definitely filmed there

Digital Insan1ty - 10 years ago

some of these technologies were kind of lame like the EEG proved that someone who is good and likes surfing gets excited when he starts surfing but the Airdog is super awesome.

igloo productions - 10 years ago

One thing I like about surfing is the simplicity of it. It's me, my board shorts, my board, and the ocean. Half the reason I go surf is to get away from all the technology. Away from my phone and computer, and other people. Plus I don't want to go surfing looking like a fuckin android, sorry.

Fred Jones - 8 years ago

Hahahhaha amen brother

National Pornographic - 10 years ago

What Iron Lee said.

kay834 - 10 years ago

WOT A KOOK

irishsnowsurfnskate - 10 years ago

amazing how red bull continue to push sport to new heights and limits... fantastic

toby blake - 10 years ago

I got my first surfboard in '59, and I gotta say, the sport has really progressed into an amazing thing to watch; we only had long boards so no one was doing acrobatics or spinning the board 360 ; I'm worried if I sat on a short board it would sink; the best surfers out there now, are the best surfers ever. Myself, I'm 67 and couldn't stand on one of those things if my life depended upon it. But surfing is one of the greatest and most beautiful sports this side of Uranus.

Bradley Strickland - 10 years ago

I am one who is all for enhancing a sport through science but I think they are getting a little crazy with this. What happened to surfing logs, turning with your toes, and avoiding da hui?

Opana Binladen - 10 years ago

i used to be one of those 13 year old kids who was good at stuff and just wanted to play sports all day, awesome to see that some of those kids are going pro before 18 and actually doing what i wanted to do when i was their age

Rafael Ruales - 10 years ago

+Red Bull where in mexico is this spot?

DevilishMoth - 10 years ago

You should get this technology tested on a water polo player (me)

Julie Prescott - 10 years ago

dream job

Sheni Hamitaj - 10 years ago

I don't like this! Its like bike running, but if I do smth, I do it for my pleasure, I guess there is no bigger joy than feeling the water while surfing, why do you need all this stuff that translates surf into shitty challenges

Sheni Hamitaj - 10 years ago

Nike#

Kriztyle - 10 years ago

Its surfing, not rocket science. Keep it simple and natural, guys. Aloha.

steveo8947 - 10 years ago

Looks like this was a lot of fun, and some cool gadgets out there :D

Michael Bell - 10 years ago

Robot surfing. Next generation. This is some BS

Shazin - 10 years ago

I absolutely love this video. I must share. appeals to the tech geek in me as well as the sports and film side. Amazing!

nico nico - 10 years ago

last spot in NZ !

Red Robot - 10 years ago

Am I the only one bothered that we didn't actually see any scientists surfing?

indyo7 - 10 years ago

no wonder they've got a kid to do this , no way an old school champ would get involved in this mess

indyo7 - 10 years ago

these projects make me sad and disappointed for the future , and the loss of any freedom that comes along with stepping in the water and away from tech

nandoss oss - 9 years ago

your board have a lot of tech..

Michael - 10 years ago

This is cool and all but its only putting surfing and whatever other sports this evolves to into the the hands wealthier people. I think its a getting a little out of hand nowadays. Eventually the only people who will be able to succeed and move up in sports are the ones who can financially do so.

National Pornographic - 10 years ago

+Emmanuel Nunez I hope it gets shoved up your ass you faggot. Don't come to the beach with it or you'll earn yourself a free slap and one less drone.

José Silva - 10 years ago

That will never happen in sport, you can have all the money in the world if you dont have quality you will never be sucefull!

Nightbot - 10 years ago

I got my drone for only about $1500 in Chicago

Edgar Pereira - 10 years ago

In Oporto, Portugal

https://vimeo.com/107318391

bokeflo - 10 years ago

Not sure it's what surfing is about but it's a great excuse to get some cool new toys for surfing

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Airdog - 10 years ago

Thanks Red Bull, it was great to be a part of this project! We really hope that our technology will help athletes to analyze and improve their performance.

AirDog team

ranndino - 9 years ago

+midevilmonkeyterd Don't you think they've already thought of that? Check YT for some sick footage.

I am stupid - 10 years ago

womackke - 10 years ago

+Emmanuel Nunez anyone can buy already up for pre order with freee Feb delivery

Nightbot - 10 years ago

Omg dude. We need that in skateboarding. like this post if u skate. :)

midevilmonkeyterd - 10 years ago

hit up some skateboard teams with that drone thing it would be awesome for filming hill bombs and long lines.

Freaky Links - 10 years ago

stop the fashion of great caps and big glasses they look like nothing!

Scott B - 10 years ago

Who is this little guy?

goticab - 10 years ago

The blonde gay it seems crying when he has got above of his head these white thing with circles of different colours

Ken Hall - 10 years ago

i love teknallajee

Robert Houben - 10 years ago

Now THIS is COOL!

Adriano Silva - 10 years ago

Surf

Caden Richter - 10 years ago

bad ass

jordan ward - 10 years ago

I dont see why people think this is stupid this could really help surfing and change our sport

TraceUp.com - 10 years ago

Thanks Red Bull! We're excited Trace is helping your athletes improve their performance. Honored to be part of this project.

- Team Trace

Nathaniel Tambakis - 10 years ago

that technology is unbelievable

RCAirControl - 10 years ago

Sick

Cnasty006 - 10 years ago

Definitely not what surfing's all about but I guess its cool for the pro surfers

Luis Alemán - 10 years ago

Jayson Carey - 10 years ago

More like "when product designers go surfing"

Red Robot - 10 years ago

"when product designers watch kids go surfing"

B - 10 years ago

Je suis le premier a maître un commantaire

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