Hah, as a rookie watercameraman I remember "discovering" the force of the rip out there when it's big. Didn't see any other water guys out shooting one contest day, so I didn't hesitate when I saw Tom Carroll and 3 other contestants scoring bombs. I jumped into the toilet bowl and was instantly out at the peak with all the boys just as a 12ft set came in. I shot the 1st half of one of Tommy's rides and had to swim under a big one. It just ragdolled me, smashed my waterhousing into my face and broke my nose. I came up bleeding profusely and realized I was way out of my league. I immediately started thinking of all the sharks out there, so I flipped over and sprinted a backstroke as fast as I could towards the beach. Luckily I made it to shore just before I got swept sideways into the river of current coming out the harbor.
Thank you, so many people talk shit the trolls about Hawaii waves & how to surf it comments & judgments until they come here I feel the power of just. 4ft. Hawaiian, let alone a 10-12' which is a 15'-18' face lol 🤣 rip tides river rips, wind, Powerful.
Are you still a water cameraman? Just curious. I’m always so scared of you guys being hit by another surfer or attached by sharks. Your job is definitely as dangerous as surfing itself. Hats off to you! 👏
Mad respect for all the Hawaiian locals who always charge the North Shore. There's no other place on the planet. Go team FLORENCE! John, Nathan, Ivan, Koa and Eli set the bar really high. Aloha from the San Fernando Valley in So Cal. Can't wait to watch you guys rip this winter. Good luck JJF we're rooting for you, always!!!! Mahalo
One of the best surf vids I've seen because of the interesting commentary. Really beats just watching wave after wave with no explanation of what's happening.
I had a four year love affair with this wave. I can't not add a single thing to this narration. Absolutely spot on. It will wear you out on that conveyor belt of paddling to get/stay in position. High risk... high reward. My leash broke once..... Never saw that board gain. 30 minute swim. July '87 - July '91 ..... Plenty of standouts. Marvin Foster was my biggest inspiration at Haleiwa.....
wow bro thanks for sharing. I'm reading the comments before I watch it, and know I'm going to watch it twice (that footage of John tearing it up out there last year blew my mind) - reading your stories makes it so much more amazing to watch. because I will never surf the place haha but I remember Marvin Foster from the pages of Surfer and Surfing magazines as a grommet from Aotearoa ...
@stuarm2002 I fought hard for six months because of some surgical history. But..... I got the U.S. Army to guarantee Hawaii in my contract. Schofield Barracks is in the middle of Oahu. I could head to all sides of the island easily. I grew up surfing in Florida. I was already a very good surfer when I got there. I was 22. After about 3 years, I hit my peak. I stopped improving. There's a certain level that an individual can reach and I hit that level. So... my 4th year was surfing as well as I was physically capable on some of the best waves in the world, on waves that I was very familiar with. Thank you Uncle Sam for the best 4 year surf trip ever. My friends tell me "Thank for your surf-ass". instead of service.....
Wow … so many great memories for me of the 60’s as a teen paddling from friend’s house down the river under that historic bridge for small kine wonderful Hono Hono Hale’iwa surf (Amy Hanai Gilliom does it best) … was always a very special treat as our family lived on rip between Laniakea & Himalayas (no car) … so inside Himalayas was only place when too big … Barry Webster was my surfing buddy … no leashes, only long boards … we could never imagine how much surfing would change … big mahalo nuis for all you & Nate give in Aloha & in Pono globally … and keeping alive NS for the keiki support … so Love your family … many 🌺 blessings from Kona
I was there too. Our first two days had just macking swell, especially in October. From our house we could see right down the barrel. Most everywhere else was washed out closed out. Insane to watch these guys. Pua’ena Point was good these days. Next two days Avalanche was super fun 8-10’
arrived as a young surfer from New Zealand in the Winter of 81 went to North Shore and happened upon a contest at Haleiwa to find guys ripping I'd only seen in magazines (not seen much film footage back then). It's a blur but I can see Mark Richards on his Twinnie, waves that size, riding waves in a way I'd never imagined possible ---- like a zig zag....dominating... Anyway turned tail and went to Maui to learn to surf reefs at Hookipa and graduate to Honolua. Maui no ka oi
ya, the first jewel of the triple crown so was a mandatory watch issue and so good at times too. it was nice to see CM at the beginning of vid. cool. oh and what a smile off of sunny. hehe.
Haleiwa my favorite town in the entire world the best memories of my life entire life comes from the country and all the locals who made me feel so welcome
Love this video. Great to hear the wave breakdown and historical perspective. Feel privileged to have taken in the vibe and surf here a few times in modest conditions.
Right!!! & they didn't even create it, it's a jewel in the island legendary event, some co-op private effort should bring it back during Huge breaks, it would definitely have tons of views, probably way more than wsl in shitty low level waves...
Well, damn. This is, at the same time, both the best Hale’iwa I’ve ever seen and the best surfing at that spot. They were ALL killing it there. Carissa was gouging masses out of those faces.
He's not joking about how gnarly that current is on a big day. When its on, all you see is the manliest dudes just absolutely destroying the lip. Not for the faint of heart at all. It's pound for pound one of the most testing waves. You won't even catch a wave unless you have super strong paddle power.
JJ is a really good back foot surfer - "lean on the rail and push that tail" (my original) My only suggestion is loosen the body - flow with it. Not to say he's stiff or anything. Overall way smoother than 90%. I think I know what it is that he could improve on, even though he's one of the very best surfers in the world already... - it's the arms, and the upper body position. When he's turning, the upper body is often stuck going the direction of the wave peel, and not the direction of the turn (not always - just sometimes). Likely just his chosen style. Upper body should be positioned towards the direction of the turn, not away - not always easy depending on how fast the peel is oc. Surfing is a lazy sport - not the padding, oc, but the riding itself is (that's the way I view surfing anyways - it's about the timing, wave read, body position, and sometimes flowing with patience - not much else) Also, get out in front on it more and do a FULL roundhouse. Not all time, but switch it up. Certainly not easy at Haleiwa though So, I know what you're thinking. Who is THIS GUY to give JJ surfing "tips"??? Well, I'm certainly not a Pro surfer, but I am a Pro surfing watcher, and I see stuff. I see stuff
I love your videos, i think there are one of the best out there. Can you please in your videos put music from City Of the Sun? thank you for making these awesome videos.
I grew up here....and when i come surf here on the weekdays in the middle of the day there are all these haole kids and haole people surfing there. Go the same time in Makaha and its totally empty. Do these haole kids go to school?
Wow john john is waaayyy beyond anyone else in serious waves. Incredible
And making videos! 👍
Too bad they don't hold contests in real waves anymore...
@@woodnbikes. What do you mean?
Yes, and so is the dude at 07:36.
Be cool to see Ethan and Robbo out there with these guys... proper waves of consequence, a far cry from the wsl shit from the last few years
Hah, as a rookie watercameraman I remember "discovering" the force of the rip out there when it's big. Didn't see any other water guys out shooting one contest day, so I didn't hesitate when I saw Tom Carroll and 3 other contestants scoring bombs. I jumped into the toilet bowl and was instantly out at the peak with all the boys just as a 12ft set came in. I shot the 1st half of one of Tommy's rides and had to swim under a big one. It just ragdolled me, smashed my waterhousing into my face and broke my nose. I came up bleeding profusely and realized I was way out of my league. I immediately started thinking of all the sharks out there, so I flipped over and sprinted a backstroke as fast as I could towards the beach. Luckily I made it to shore just before I got swept sideways into the river of current coming out the harbor.
Thank you, so many people talk shit the trolls about Hawaii waves & how to surf it comments & judgments until they come here I feel the power of just. 4ft. Hawaiian, let alone a 10-12' which is a 15'-18' face lol 🤣 rip tides river rips, wind, Powerful.
Good share bro. Only those who've not grown up with it, then get into it can relate
3ft board breaker out here...
Are you still a water cameraman? Just curious. I’m always so scared of you guys being hit by another surfer or attached by sharks. Your job is definitely as dangerous as surfing itself. Hats off to you! 👏
LEGENDARY
That wave looks above my pay grade. Respect to the pros.
Way above …
Way above …
Mad respect for all the Hawaiian locals who always charge the North Shore. There's no other place on the planet. Go team FLORENCE! John, Nathan, Ivan, Koa and Eli set the bar really high. Aloha from the San Fernando Valley in So Cal. Can't wait to watch you guys rip this winter. Good luck JJF we're rooting for you, always!!!! Mahalo
Only other place that compares is Tourmaline!
Great commentary from Joel Centeio, that couldn’t of been done any better!
finally a video of no airs just power modern surf
One of the best surf vids I've seen because of the interesting commentary. Really beats just watching wave after wave with no explanation of what's happening.
I had a four year love affair with this wave.
I can't not add a single thing to this narration. Absolutely spot on. It will wear you out on that conveyor belt of paddling to get/stay in position. High risk... high reward. My leash broke once..... Never saw that board gain. 30 minute swim.
July '87 - July '91 ..... Plenty of standouts.
Marvin Foster was my biggest inspiration at Haleiwa.....
wow bro thanks for sharing. I'm reading the comments before I watch it, and know I'm going to watch it twice (that footage of John tearing it up out there last year blew my mind) - reading your stories makes it so much more amazing to watch. because I will never surf the place haha but I remember Marvin Foster from the pages of Surfer and Surfing magazines as a grommet from Aotearoa ...
@stuarm2002
I fought hard for six months because of some surgical history. But..... I got the U.S. Army to guarantee Hawaii in my contract. Schofield Barracks is in the middle of Oahu. I could head to all sides of the island easily. I grew up surfing in Florida. I was already a very good surfer when I got there. I was 22. After about 3 years, I hit my peak. I stopped improving. There's a certain level that an individual can reach and I hit that level. So... my 4th year was surfing as well as I was physically capable on some of the best waves in the world, on waves that I was very familiar with. Thank you Uncle Sam for the best 4 year surf trip ever. My friends tell me "Thank for your surf-ass". instead of service.....
Wow … so many great memories for me of the 60’s as a teen paddling from friend’s house down the river under that historic bridge for small kine wonderful Hono Hono Hale’iwa surf (Amy Hanai Gilliom does it best) … was always a very special treat as our family lived on rip between Laniakea & Himalayas (no car) … so inside Himalayas was only place when too big … Barry Webster was my surfing buddy … no leashes, only long boards … we could never imagine how much surfing would change … big mahalo nuis for all you & Nate give in Aloha & in Pono globally … and keeping alive NS for the keiki support … so Love your family … many 🌺 blessings from Kona
Much respect uncle. Would love to hear your stories 🤙🏽
Happy birthday that loves big surfing of John!❤
Great video! Rare to see Ross Williams out there ripping in fierce Haleiwa. He's a gem of a coach.
Da Cat! Such a distinctive drop-knee stance
Must be pumping out there today!.. go get em, Johnny🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great show Happy birthday thanks for the rides appreciated..
I was sitting on the beach yesterday watching this live 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 John is so freaking powerful and these waves were not small !!!
yewww
Sick
@alikajohnson9250 I got a few clips on my phone,shitty quality, but still rad !!
I was there too. Our first two days had just macking swell, especially in October. From our house we could see right down the barrel. Most everywhere else was washed out closed out. Insane to watch these guys. Pua’ena Point was good these days. Next two days Avalanche was super fun 8-10’
What a great narration!! Yeah Joel!
Happy birthday!!! Your my favorite surfing to ever exist. I love your surfing style personality and everything! Much respect ❤
Love watching you free surf , hoping you’ll get on the Slab Tour
KILLA VID of the OG Hale'iwa Surfers 👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👌🏼👌🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Even-though I will never surf this wave, I admire it with respect and admiration
Some real good surfing there. Nice piece with Joel narrating (not mention some sick carves at the end). Love it gang!
arrived as a young surfer from New Zealand in the Winter of 81 went to North Shore and happened upon a contest at Haleiwa to find guys ripping I'd only seen in magazines (not seen much film footage back then). It's a blur but I can see Mark Richards on his Twinnie, waves that size, riding waves in a way I'd never imagined possible ---- like a zig zag....dominating... Anyway turned tail and went to Maui to learn to surf reefs at Hookipa and graduate to Honolua. Maui no ka oi
Big Haleiwa is so gnarly and John makes it look sooooo easzzzaaaayyyy
ya, the first jewel of the triple crown so was a mandatory watch issue and so good at times too. it was nice to see CM at the beginning of vid. cool. oh and what a smile off of sunny. hehe.
Be of good spirit.ocean spirit.respect and recieve..legendary stuff
More videos like this great sound track and narrator. Good Work!
Hawaii needs the title back this year! No pressure though 😂
Haleiwa my favorite town in the entire world the best memories of my life entire life comes from the country and all the locals who made me feel so welcome
Great video! How about a series like this on different waves around Hawaii and the world with a local narrating???
So good, John. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing the history and knowledge of this special place
Never get tired of watching JJ
I really enjoyed this short film
Holy shit. John surfs these massive faces like 3'. It's unreal.
Beautiful
Very enjoyable (Music) Narrative and video.
Wow Thanks for sharing these beauty edits with us JJF
Insane footage of Haleiwa! So Good
Top notch photography and narration guys and gals.epic Hawaiì.love from West Oz.
Coruscating surfing by John John; it certainly is a pleasure to watch him take surfing to this level. Some great videography on your part. Thanks!
love to see you havin fun dude,this is gonna be such an awesome winter,what a beautiful video on Hale'iwa i didnt know most of that about the wave
So much fun! Thank you for sharing us with!
Love this video. Great to hear the wave breakdown and historical perspective. Feel privileged to have taken in the vibe and surf here a few times in modest conditions.
Great breakdown on this break.
Marty Saito is awesome! Sick video
Thank you so much
watching good power surfers at haleiwa inspires my snowboarding style more than watching snowboarding. respect.
Really like this type of content from your team JJf, keep it up
Hard to believe wsl dropped the triple crown events. They need to bring it back
Right!!! & they didn't even create it, it's a jewel in the island legendary event, some co-op private effort should bring it back during Huge breaks, it would definitely have tons of views, probably way more than wsl in shitty low level waves...
nice work. I thought that was Jack Johnson what a beast 👏
Joel was the perfect narrator , especially for haleiwa. Joel rips haleiwa
Awesome BRADDAH!!!
wow this content is next level- hearing Joel spell it all out is so good
Well, damn. This is, at the same time, both the best Hale’iwa I’ve ever seen and the best surfing at that spot. They were ALL killing it there. Carissa was gouging masses out of those faces.
This is getting me pumped to get out in that current more this year 😅
World's best free surfer does it again, ty
deserves to be a spot on tour, over sunset
good job lotsa good surfing
Great content always, thank you!
Love it when I see a new Florence drop. Thanks man!!! ❤
What an amazing video, thanks for making this
that place is a heavy duty spin cycle when its pumping. i felt like i went through some sort of grinder and gave me a beat down to remember.
Nice little film man .
He's not joking about how gnarly that current is on a big day. When its on, all you see is the manliest dudes just absolutely destroying the lip. Not for the faint of heart at all. It's pound for pound one of the most testing waves. You won't even catch a wave unless you have super strong paddle power.
love this so much
JJ is a really good back foot surfer - "lean on the rail and push that tail" (my original)
My only suggestion is loosen the body - flow with it. Not to say he's stiff or anything. Overall way smoother than 90%. I think I know what it is that he could improve on, even though he's one of the very best surfers in the world already... - it's the arms, and the upper body position. When he's turning, the upper body is often stuck going the direction of the wave peel, and not the direction of the turn (not always - just sometimes). Likely just his chosen style. Upper body should be positioned towards the direction of the turn, not away - not always easy depending on how fast the peel is oc.
Surfing is a lazy sport - not the padding, oc, but the riding itself is (that's the way I view surfing anyways - it's about the timing, wave read, body position, and sometimes flowing with patience - not much else)
Also, get out in front on it more and do a FULL roundhouse. Not all time, but switch it up. Certainly not easy at Haleiwa though
So, I know what you're thinking. Who is THIS GUY to give JJ surfing "tips"??? Well, I'm certainly not a Pro surfer, but I am a Pro surfing watcher, and I see stuff. I see stuff
Great video !! 🤙🏼
HBD muad dib 🤙🏽
sick video man congrats Haleiwa top 5 aloha!
So many good memories here! Also the most brutal wipeouts of my life hahaha. Such a special spot!
Great music btw
Ohhhhh ❤ 🙌
Bloody hell, Joel was ripping at the end there too
Great spot for the @wsl final.
W0W! Any body know who the girl shredder was on the pink board 1:27?
pretty sure it's Carissa Moore 🤙
I can only try to imagine laying a carve like those into a wall like that...
So sick! 🥹🔥
Yeah Joel!
beautiful
Jack claiming that wave at 5:15 is hilarious 🙌🏾
I love your videos, i think there are one of the best out there. Can you please in your videos put music from City Of the Sun? thank you for making these awesome videos.
Apenas john john o melhor
Full respect
I woulda watched that in a movie theater 🤙🏾
more of these, please
Amazing wave!
Surf film vibe is awesome
Jack Johnson @ 5:13?
Lêgênds point Waleiva a .melhór onda do mundo !!!!😮😊👍🙏
Looks like a great workout to me
Andy Irons!! AI FOREVER
❤❤❤
I grew up here....and when i come surf here on the weekdays in the middle of the day there are all these haole kids and haole people surfing there. Go the same time in Makaha and its totally empty. Do these haole kids go to school?
Very nice!
Swooping Wildly
🔥🔥🔥🔥
dats da heavy stuff!
Carissa charging ❤
Nice ❤❤❤❤
Can somebody clarify this for me please.. 1:37, Kelly Slater going switch??
I love how there are no major hotels and the local vibes