That JJ 9.43 is complete bull$hit, judges completely forgot about their own scale and behaved like a fan girl at a One direction concert. Taj won that heat no doubt! Anyway.... both surfers absolutely rip and that was some amazing surfing at some amazing cloudbreak... respect ✊🤙❤️
one of the best heats i've ever seen. both guys having a blast and surfing their brains out. for those complaining about overscoring, get over it. if they'd wanted to follow some story line having taj in it to the end would have been the better one. he fell and didn't quite get it. great surfer--doubt if he has any regrets about that.
Taj won that heat easily. What happened?? Judges messed up huge. But both surfers just did an amazing work, two legends, perfect waves, beautifull to watch.
That was ridiculous judging on Taj , honestly he was way more committed in turns , length of ride , and top turns in critical positions and wave choice. Not impressed with that even though both put on a good show.
One of the best heats I’ve ever watched live! I agree Taj should have won for sure, although I will say it was so close! Both surfers were completely shredding! Epic conditions! So fun to watch! I think both of them are winners!
Face, cool nick name ripped off JJ Kennedy, super popular, looks. MARKETABILITY. SALES. The surfer that wins a certain contest is "sponsored" by that contest. He did get good deep barrels though, but slow weak carves. His barrel riding hype is justified, but....
Taj's last barrel vs John John's clearly showed Taj's was the better wave: bigger, deeper, longer... Amazing to have witnessed you over the years Taj, you're truly a mindblowing who deserves the level of recognition John John, Slater, Irons, Medina etc all garner - hope you're still out there shredding somewhere brother!
to Phu Cue, first of all it was super close, it could have gone either way. so I sympathize with you. personally, I am content with the result, mainly bc in those last 2 waves at ~12:30 Taj DID win, he got a 9.4 to John's 9.33. so that was justice, I felt. but not enough justice to turn the heat. Taj needed to do more on that wave (instead of falling) to win the overall heat. I have to say one more thing, the turns these guys were doing are amazing. incredible hacks/turns. power and aggression.
darn it! Taj had it too. I think his wave at 6:00 got a low score, but I'd say he's happy with what he did. Hope he comes back after a year or two like Kelly did. He still needs a title and maybe he can clear his head enough to make a comeback.
I was born and raised in laguna beach and my dad produced many surf films and that meant I was always there with my old man meeting a lot of the best surfers in the world and didn't understand until i got older how rad it was to hangout with john john and his family at trestles and to see him get to where he's at now especially considering Taj Burrow was my favorite surfer growing up and i remember doing a biography on taj in 4th grade haha
Damm I swore it was ass wopin by Big T but politics against him many heats I've seen them take from the guy still all time. Imagine if they counted airs back then like they do now with those hacks multiple titles. And if u dont know now you know.
How were they, in a context or contest? test= testicles! jja- both attacked, and said, gay as hell, aymen! French is, part of- ja! Your version of, water- is what? Blank! I see, security.
Difenitly one of the best heats I have ever watched
Keep coming back to watch this, so crazy good. Best heat I've seen. Electric energy from both guys, brilliant
TAJ has always been in the cutting edge of surfing...
The man kills it
One of the best surfers on the planet .
Taj got duped. Easily won that. That backside hook under the lip was a ten.
That JJ 9.43 is complete bull$hit, judges completely forgot about their own scale and behaved like a fan girl at a One direction concert. Taj won that heat no doubt! Anyway.... both surfers absolutely rip and that was some amazing surfing at some amazing cloudbreak... respect ✊🤙❤️
Jay C no way mate. Taj has the barrel but then fell. If he didn’t fall he would have won but he did fall. JJf won that definitely
I agree. I’m a huge JJF fan, but Taj won.
I thought the 9.43 was a tad overscored, but the 9.3 I thought was underscored. Either way, great heat
That happened many times in 2016. The WSL was running high on making JJ the world champ.
I agree
This The Best Heat of The Year period!!!
TAJ's backside tail drift was insane! 8:15
filthy
WOW. That was literally mystical at the very end.
one of the best heats i've ever seen. both guys having a blast and surfing their brains out. for those complaining about overscoring, get over it. if they'd wanted to follow some story line having taj in it to the end would have been the better one. he fell and didn't quite get it. great surfer--doubt if he has any regrets about that.
ksmd
Florence 9.43 for a chandalier small wave was overcooked
Taj won that heat easily. What happened?? Judges messed up huge. But both surfers just did an amazing work, two legends, perfect waves, beautifull to watch.
Emotional to watch. Taj you legend, going out in style, don't think he would be too disappointed with result.
Taj you legend yewwwwwww
eddy
JJF 9.43 was a massive over score! Tajs 9.4 was a way bigger and cleaner barrel.
john did a real big turn after the wave and they were scoring both barrels and turns this contest
That was ridiculous judging on Taj , honestly he was way more committed in turns , length of ride , and top turns in critical positions and wave choice. Not impressed with that even though both put on a good show.
One of the best heats I’ve ever watched live! I agree Taj should have won for sure, although I will say it was so close! Both surfers were completely shredding! Epic conditions! So fun to watch! I think both of them are winners!
Beast heat i have ever seen
Taj did much better... don't know how could the judges decide for Florence.
Face, cool nick name ripped off JJ Kennedy, super popular, looks. MARKETABILITY. SALES. The surfer that wins a certain contest is "sponsored" by that contest. He did get good deep barrels though, but slow weak carves. His barrel riding hype is justified, but....
taj won that! jj over scored i think
5:06 and after was epic
Taj's last barrel vs John John's clearly showed Taj's was the better wave: bigger, deeper, longer...
Amazing to have witnessed you over the years Taj, you're truly a mindblowing who deserves the level of recognition John John, Slater, Irons, Medina etc all garner - hope you're still out there shredding somewhere brother!
Close...but I think Taj had this. Best heat in years.
anothter historic robbery from WSL to promote they gold kid, JJF, he surf amazing but Taj for sure should got a win in this heat!
Dos grandes Pros, Taj increíble pero no lo suficienteme puntuado como siempre...
1 of Top shelfs classics heat of all times🤙🤙yeww
to Phu Cue, first of all it was super close, it could have gone either way. so I sympathize with you. personally, I am content with the result, mainly bc in those last 2 waves at ~12:30 Taj DID win, he got a 9.4 to John's 9.33. so that was justice, I felt. but not enough justice to turn the heat. Taj needed to do more on that wave (instead of falling) to win the overall heat. I have to say one more thing, the turns these guys were doing are amazing. incredible hacks/turns. power and aggression.
Taj 100% Biggest waves, tubes and turns.
darn it! Taj had it too. I think his wave at 6:00 got a low score, but I'd say he's happy with what he did.
Hope he comes back after a year or two like Kelly did. He still needs a title and maybe he can clear his head enough to make a comeback.
why did they take Fiji off the tour? Fuuny decsions all all round I reckon
in 2018 still the best heat ever, and taj got that one!
Sick event and great waves too
Classic Hits in the mix still exsist.
I was born and raised in laguna beach and my dad produced many surf films and that meant I was always there with my old man meeting a lot of the best surfers in the world and didn't understand until i got older how rad it was to hangout with john john and his family at trestles and to see him get to where he's at now especially considering Taj Burrow was my favorite surfer growing up and i remember doing a biography on taj in 4th grade haha
What a perfect wave! Awesome heat!
Que isso essa bateria era do Taj.
Apito amigo do John John não que ele precise.
another sick scores
How does John John always get guys surfing at their best... Slater at chopes taj at cloudbreak
They know that's what it's gonna take to beat john.
@@MoustacheCloud u kno that
BEST BACKSISDE ATK EVER, TAJ LEGEND!!!!!!!
incredible waves!
John's style such an amazing combination of elegance and power
Kooky judging
Amazing surfing🤙🤙🤙
best heat of all time
taj won hands down
Taj was frequently underscored. He never won a title thanks to judges errors. He always pushed the boundaries, way ahead of its time.
went out with a bang.
man taj should stay on the tour if he's gonna surf like that!
Taj got underscored on his 8 and John John got overscored on his first one
amazing
Not even 2k cameras in 2017... Was this someone's flip phone footage?
Incredible
john john never earned that title nor the world title just their poster boy to promote the WSL!!!!!!!
am I just being american or do we need more amped up commentators for this? let's get some more emotion in that commentary boys this was mental
Damm I swore it was ass wopin by Big T but politics against him many heats I've seen them take from the guy still all time. Imagine if they counted airs back then like they do now with those hacks multiple titles. And if u dont know now you know.
that is how JJ won world championships rip of those who surf better than him at the moment and then give JJ the crown sad commentary
at least he finished on the best day...they shoulda run the quarters too
again again again
taj win
Cloudskes ya it’s best🤙🤙🤙
At its best 🍺🍺
on 7:15 a shark fin appears next to john
That's his board
Why tha fuck they don't surf in Fiji anymore
WSL GO BACK TO FIJI
That thumbnail, taj looks like an older jj.
taj won
1
This makes me want to surf!
TAJ
both deserved
Fuck that was good
Taj the best surfer to never win a world title
He won one. Don’t talk when you don’t know
e caciiilda mano... wtfwt?
Absolute buttuh
it was sick but jjf won fairly
How were they, in a context or contest? test= testicles! jja- both attacked, and said, gay as hell, aymen!
French is, part of- ja! Your version of, water- is what? Blank! I see, security.
fuckin spoilers in the clip titles guys wtf