In this edit, Curren is by far the best... His bottom turns are incredible, and so are his roundhouse craves... More radical, more speed projection, and incredible technique. Revolutionary even today.
Love Currens organic, reactive, energetic style. He actually looks like he's freely surfing for the love of it rather than trying to be technical. I was surfing Gnaraloo in 2020 and got to see Dave Macaulay attack double overhead Tombies with such enthusiasm and raw energy. There's something about that generation of surfers that's missing in most of the new school pros.
As along a time local at J Bay I would love to have seen Tom Curren on modern boards at JBay. He is and was by far the most stylish and most impressive surfer to grace the face of Supers... His style and timing was unbelievable..
Great rides for sure but I wouldn't say the best. For example, there is video footage of Occy vs. Bruce Irons where Occy absolutely crushes it backside like no one ever has before. Let's also not forget rides by Slater and Toledo, Mick Fanning etc.
Aside from Curren and Occy, More than likely the top 5 waves ridden at J-bay were probably by South Africans free surfing... Tomson, Parmann, Burness, Potter and D. Stolk..just to name a few.
Narrow and thick semi-gun thrusters shaped in the late 80's (before things would get to narrow and thin) as Curren is riding in the vid were the fastest boards ever shaped by hand, and still are as computer designers don't get out of thin rails and domed decks.
I really think you need to find some stuff of our goat Frankie Oberholzer!!!! Him @ J bay rips everyone to shreds!!!!! Even Curren was like 💩 I better follow some of those moves🤣🤣😂😂
Author seems confused by the difference between “Best Waves” and “Best Surfers”. This is a video of 5 of the best surfers who have surfed at J-Bay. Video shows some of their better waves.
Although every single one of these waves are historic, nothing fits J-Bay like a twin. Doesn't have to be a fish, but ideally it would. The perfect match would be Mikey February on a fish, going really fast down the line and making use of all that beautiful canvas without the hickups thrusters always have (or Torren Martyn on any of his boards).
I was fortunate to enough to ride super tubes when it was pumping in July in the 80’s on a Seaflight thruster (Made in Jeffries)has anybody got more info? I remember his face
Other than Curren’s I don’t agree with any of these. Slater’s performance here in the Billabong Challenge smokes the field and he didn’t even get a mention?!? Laughable.
Truth. These guys ripping off other peoples work is pretty lame. I can see for Hollywood movies to use a clip but for surfing movies/footage the cinematographer owns the shot and should be compensated or credited.
Well, everyone certainly has and are entitled to their opinion and perspective. Kudos, on a decent post, but we've seen way longer and better rides and in well over double overhead stuff. *Tony White. *Greg Day ("Bonjour G'day") - who did a pre 2005 A.I. v Slater thing where he surfed himself out of further contention by just disappearing down the point (circa 85/86 I stand corrected on the year. It was during an event heat). You're thumbnail is a big, bold statement and shows a lack of depth. Think about it. You could have titled it as "Some of the best rides" but even that's beyond the pale. Remember, a fact is a fact is a fact. You are speculative at best. Nonetheless take heart on an ordinary effort LOL. *You oughta be a WSL judge. NOT. Regards from Tuckombil via Alstonville and East Ballina. MATE.
In this edit, Curren is by far the best... His bottom turns are incredible, and so are his roundhouse craves... More radical, more speed projection, and incredible technique. Revolutionary even today.
I vote Jordy Smith’s ride out of those clips, for the variety of moves and that epic floater at the end.
Love Currens organic, reactive, energetic style. He actually looks like he's freely surfing for the love of it rather than trying to be technical. I was surfing Gnaraloo in 2020 and got to see Dave Macaulay attack double overhead Tombies with such enthusiasm and raw energy. There's something about that generation of surfers that's missing in most of the new school pros.
Tom Curren's 1st wave that day on a new board or one he hadn't ridden yet, incredible surfing & graceful, those bottom turns are a thing of beauty
I say the same thing about Laura enever 🤣
Curren's first wave EVER at JBay. Insane instinct. That first snap could win a contest today.
Maurice Cole shape?
Occy's wave was so good he even changed from a blue vest to a yellow one half way through
As along a time local at J Bay I would love to have seen Tom Curren on modern boards at JBay. He is and was by far the most stylish and most impressive surfer to grace the face of Supers...
His style and timing was unbelievable..
Great rides for sure but I wouldn't say the best. For example, there is video footage of Occy vs. Bruce Irons where Occy absolutely crushes it backside like no one ever has before. Let's also not forget rides by Slater and Toledo, Mick Fanning etc.
Yeah Occy really stood out when it got bigger
Mr Curren ... Ma man! Brilliant
Great collection and thanks for posting 📫👍
No. 0: DANE REYNOLDS
We all know that wave where he does a turn and then somehow makes a bottom turn to sneak under the lip and get absolutely pitted
Taylor Knox gave a clinic on wave there many years ago. One of the best rides ever there.
Wow! 45 to 50 second rides! J-Bay has to be the most consist and best right hand break in the world!
Totally agree :)
Aside from Curren and Occy, More than likely the top 5 waves ridden at J-bay were probably by South Africans free surfing... Tomson, Parmann, Burness, Potter and D. Stolk..just to name a few.
Yeah man... Peter Daniels, Chris Knutzen, Peers Pittard.
Good watch brings back memories. Kids are the future !
I agree with many of you that Curren's ride is a thing of beauty - more so than the other fine riders.
Anyone who does a soul arc in a contest should be inducted into the surfing hall of game immediately (Wade Carmichael ❤️)
Awesome
Narrow and thick semi-gun thrusters shaped in the late 80's (before things would get to narrow and thin) as Curren is riding in the vid were the fastest boards ever shaped by hand, and still are as computer designers don't get out of thin rails and domed decks.
Great!!!
Glad you like it!!!
Don’t know about Occhy’s and Parko’s waves ?
Tom Curren was a very stylish surfer like Michael Peterson.
I met Shaun Thompson and both Tom Curren In My Youth Surfing The NSB & Sabastion Inlet Florida USA 🇺🇸
Did you live in Myrtle? 😂
Filipe Toledo the greatest wave ever surfed at J Bay surely.....
Shaun was super soulful,where is Sean Holmes ?
You could have Tom Curren in the top 5 at J Bay and I'd be happy. Hes a style and soul icon.
This should be based on best wave of the era.
awesome
I couldn't tell which pixel was occy and which was the wave?
none my best rides ever seen by anybody much less filmed. Bet it the same for you.
I really think you need to find some stuff of our goat Frankie Oberholzer!!!! Him @ J bay rips everyone to shreds!!!!! Even Curren was like 💩 I better follow some of those moves🤣🤣😂😂
That Tom Curren chick sure surfs good.
Curren controlled driving power yeah!reminded of when surfers actually surfed instead of doing rhythmic gymnastics.
Most historic waves, but definitely not the best. Toledo's double alley oop?!
Gott update this list and knock Joel out for Toledo...that double ali-oop should be here
Author seems confused by the difference between “Best Waves” and “Best Surfers”. This is a video of 5 of the best surfers who have surfed at J-Bay. Video shows some of their better waves.
Although every single one of these waves are historic, nothing fits J-Bay like a twin. Doesn't have to be a fish, but ideally it would. The perfect match would be Mikey February on a fish, going really fast down the line and making use of all that beautiful canvas without the hickups thrusters always have (or Torren Martyn on any of his boards).
Curren had such power but it looked so amooth
I was fortunate to enough to ride super tubes when it was pumping in July in the 80’s on a Seaflight thruster (Made in Jeffries)has anybody got more info? I remember his face
Other than Curren’s I don’t agree with any of these. Slater’s performance here in the Billabong Challenge smokes the field and he didn’t even get a mention?!? Laughable.
Occys last wave in the final against Bruce Irons 2005 shits all over your one here.
It's missing Felipe Toledo's one.
Cool vid, but anyone that thinks these waves riden are top 5 at JBay is smoking model airplane glue.
I like your choices but you forgot Felipe.
Best wave in my opinion was Shaun Thomsons.
Where is DH?
JJF had better rides here than Occy's repetitive one
The master Tom Curren. No one matches his style
Kelly and Toledo......?
if TC was the same age as current wsl surfers he would wipe the floor with them!
Agreed! He has Flawless technique but even more than that he is a really innovative and creative surfer. One of a kind!
Toledo beat beat them all of theses examples by a mile.
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Currens smooth flawless style trumps Toledo's frantic aggression in my opinion
How about credits for the film makers?
Truth. These guys ripping off other peoples work is pretty lame. I can see for Hollywood movies to use a clip but for surfing movies/footage the cinematographer owns the shot and should be compensated or credited.
I’ve seen better at Jbay from Slater. Missed the reel?
no, Slater's style is missing something. world titles aside
How is jordy smith not number 1
Well, everyone certainly has and are entitled to their opinion and perspective. Kudos, on a decent post, but we've seen way longer and better rides and in well over double overhead stuff. *Tony White. *Greg Day ("Bonjour G'day") - who did a pre 2005 A.I. v Slater thing where he surfed himself out of further contention by just disappearing down the point (circa 85/86 I stand corrected on the year. It was during an event heat). You're thumbnail is a big, bold statement and shows a lack of depth. Think about it. You could have titled it as "Some of the best rides" but even that's beyond the pale. Remember, a fact is a fact is a fact. You are speculative at best. Nonetheless take heart on an ordinary effort LOL. *You oughta be a WSL judge. NOT. Regards from Tuckombil via Alstonville and East Ballina. MATE.
ya missed Terry Fitzgerald.....
i vote felipe toledo. come on
Nope, you obviously haven’t seen any recent footage at JBay. Not even close to what the current generation have done. Boring video
Good to watch. But I've seen better waves ridden at j
Not even close.
Don’t concur
No. Not even close.
Filipe Toledo is the king of this wave
I have better rides than those ..😅
You're out of your mind