Stab Magazine

“Everybody’s Gonna Pay For Being Out Today”

Nathan Florence, a well‑known surf YouTuber, posted a documentary‑style video recounting a perilous session on a haunted outer reef. He initially forgot his inflatable vest, and when he finally strapped it on, the vest failed to inflate because ocean pressure at depth prevented CO₂ expansion. The malfunction forced Florence, Tome Lowe and Russ Bierke into two near‑fatal drops, costing them boards and nearly their lives. The episode has sparked a broader conversation about the limits of current surf safety equipment.