best surfer to never win a world title. he wasnt aggressive enough in heats. sorry i mean he didnt want to act like the Brazilians to win. like drop in on each other to win heats etc he just loves surfing and was always good enough to win with just that alone. with our the BS politics afterwards. when he won, he won off pure surfing, not tactics. if he wanted to be a snake, he would have a tittle in his hands now, his to nice :D he was my favorite surfer when i was 10. im now 31 and he still is up there with the best. keep the clips coming taj miss seeing you surf!
I don't think it is about dropping in on people, but he just never had the killer instinct and drive of say a Mick Fanning, Kelly or AI. Taj also struggled a bit in bigger surf, probably because of his size, more suited to destroying smaller surf.
i dont think this is true. taj was always in the mix and on everyones favourite surfers list, i think along with andy, kelly and probably josh kerr he was the guy that made airs functional and scored well in competition. i think taj will be the first to admit his lack of a world title or 3 is all on him.
@@kylerose2157 christian fletcher was groundbreaking and ahead of his time. but he didnt make aerials mainstream like the momentum generation did. but i take your point.
I always felt his competition surfing never quite hit it’s mark , as if he was overthinking it ...... his free surfing is just off the scale , seems more relaxed
@Luke Armstrong I remember seeing an interview with Jeremy Flores, mentioning the toll airs take on your body over time, probably not worth the chance of injury especially with longer recovery times as they got older.
after Kelly, Taj probably had the best longevity in professional surfing history . I remember him bursting on to the international comp scene winning the QS in Newquay England in 1996 and went on to be on tour for over 20 years and was always right up there!
The sickest Surfer from the 90's, who is still ripping in 2020 well into a Freesurfing career. Thank you for all the legendary videos, Indo parts, West Oz slabs footage, a surfing guidebook, the Taj's Small Fries signature contests and a ton of stoke we will never really know about. Yeowww Taj. Oh, and our good mate from Perth, who always admired you, named his son after you not so long ago.
The timing in Taj's career came to early in the surfing world.The judging criteria wasn't for him and his radical aireal approach. A Master way ahead of his time. Big ups to his career ,,,it was outstanding.
"End of an era" lol I don't give a crap which commercial brand sponsors anybody. This prodigy is going to surf the same no matter what sticker is on his board. I never realized how much I missed his surfing until I saw this. Gawd dang this guy rips!
@ I know what sponsorship is and why It's important to both Taj and Billabong. I just don't see why others would care so much that it's an "end of an era" or at all really.
If Sam Mcintosh is able is reading this by some long shot. Can you put an end to the 'progressive' and 'woke' writings that have seeped into Stabs articles and gradually increased to the point where it's on par with Vice and The Inertia. Compared to the loose material that was written at Stab ten years ago the quality has shot so far downhill. If you'd like to see how unpopular your articles have become look at the levels of engagement. Comments seem to range from 5 to 30 on average with some few articles cracking the 100 mark here and there. By comparison Beach Grit articles are regularly getting hundreds of comments. Also in regards to comments what's up with deleting so many comments that don't fit with your new agenda? Anyway. Your new direction is bad for business. Only a minority of your readers appreciate it. Rediscover your roots. That's where you had your success. Well that and the Surfstich sell off and buy back at a cheaper price. Well played Sir.
Beachgrit comments are no way reflective of the quality or journalistic writing style that appear with each written piece. The articles are nearly always provocative which stimulates the torrent of engagement in the comment section. Curious, have you even read the comments? It is clear that alot of people don't even bother reading the piece, their only agenda is to engage in witty commentary. Each to their own, but be wary of assuming commentary is the single barometer of reader engagement. How do you think journalism has survived for the time it has, long before comment sections were around? Lastly, there really is no comparing the two sites (yes they cover surfing but that is the only similarity they share).
@@bh2861 Yes. The two sites are quite different. I have read comments and articles on both sites. You're correct commentary is not the only barometer of reader engagement but it is an indicator non the less. My main point is people that enjoy 'woke' and progressive writing on surfing websites are a minority. Stabs recent articles are taking on a distinct political bent. From a business perspective it's a poor direction to take.
@@user-jy7yn1ro8j if you dont like or agree with an opinion piece thats completely fine but its also unrealistic to not expect society and culture to evolve (for instance to become more civilized, educated or 'woke' as you call it).
@@philpetersen4477 The direction they want to take doesn't lead to being more 'civilized and educated' . It's a surf rag buddy. If people want an opinion piece they can read The Guardian. haha
@@user-jy7yn1ro8j fair enough, its all personal peference anyway. I dont actually read stab and personally prefer beachgrit type humour articles with different layers tbh. Not everyone is going to enjoy or agree but hope you find what you want and forget about articles you dont like and just enjoy going surfing 🤙
For many surfers I had zero interest in their Tour results. Taj, Dorian, Jordy, many many more...just good to watch them surf anytime, anywhere. So surf trips and vids. Yes its nice to see them compete but that was never the main thing. Sponsors need to be smart about who the office grinding competitors are versus who the stylish pioneers/ free surfing personalities are. Some can be both, Occy, Kelly, Curren, Jordy, AI, Machado, John John etc . . . . . but not very many.
Wasn't sure if the rights after were sped up as well? I think quite a few videos are sped up slightly to make the surfer look better but those lefts were just stupid.
Taj’s free surfing is ferocious, like Dane Reynolds.
Agree, he is a totally different animal style-wise, but the raw attack they both display is amazing.
@@ckarjala Yeah, both are such incredible surfers. Taj is the Dane Reynolds of Australia and Dane is the Taj Burrows of the US.
He's a World Champ in my eyes.
best surfer to never win a world title.
he wasnt aggressive enough in heats. sorry i mean he didnt want to act like the Brazilians to win. like drop in on each other to win heats etc
he just loves surfing and was always good enough to win with just that alone. with our the BS politics afterwards. when he won, he won off pure surfing, not tactics.
if he wanted to be a snake, he would have a tittle in his hands now, his to nice :D
he was my favorite surfer when i was 10. im now 31 and he still is up there with the best.
keep the clips coming taj miss seeing you surf!
so true saw him im west oz when i was a young backpacker, total legend talking to us giving us stuff to work on , humble dude
Chad Sugden - A tittle❔🤔 🦆
I don't think it is about dropping in on people, but he just never had the killer instinct and drive of say a Mick Fanning, Kelly or AI. Taj also struggled a bit in bigger surf, probably because of his size, more suited to destroying smaller surf.
Chad Sugden lm ten years older than you and he was my fav surfer at 21... still is in a way. Montaj was sick.
@Riggson Lillis I consider both Dane and Taj two of the best surfers to have never won a title.
I've always admired Taj's backhand surgery, and pure liquid lussst...
Surgery: brilliant.
WSL wasn't ready for Taj in his prime, he always pushed the boundaries and wasn't rewarded as much as he should have been. Absolute legend!!!
i dont think this is true. taj was always in the mix and on everyones favourite surfers list, i think along with andy, kelly and probably josh kerr he was the guy that made airs functional and scored well in competition. i think taj will be the first to admit his lack of a world title or 3 is all on him.
@@boobtuberebornChristian Fletcher might disagree
@@kylerose2157 christian fletcher was groundbreaking and ahead of his time. but he didnt make aerials mainstream like the momentum generation did. but i take your point.
Taj has one of the best backhands ever! And how were those rights at the end 😳
Greatest surfer never to claim a world title, I rate this dude he absolutely shreds!
The hero we need, not the one we deserve.
My friends and I would watch that Montaj tape over and over, true legend.
San Pedro EZ the good one was saboTAJ! I still have it in vhs somewhere
I always felt his competition surfing never quite hit it’s mark , as if he was overthinking it ...... his free surfing is just off the scale , seems more relaxed
@Luke Armstrong I remember seeing an interview with Jeremy Flores, mentioning the toll airs take on your body over time, probably not worth the chance of injury especially with longer recovery times as they got older.
The waves on the last spot looks so powerful it’s insane
Indo?Hollow trees?
@@fcs77 looks like it yes or maxing rifles.
Seeing him in WA home breaks, thats my favourite! Powerful waves, no one surfs them better!
Most underrated surfer
Was a massive asset for Billabong that's for sure ….
OMG still killing it, best surfing I've seen in a while.
Pure artistry on so many levels.
after Kelly, Taj probably had the best longevity in professional surfing history . I remember him bursting on to the international comp scene winning the QS in Newquay England in 1996 and went on to be on tour for over 20 years and was always right up there!
ageing like a fine wine
the lines that he creates are insanityyy
Taj is a surf legend. I wish him all the best in his new ventures. I'd buy what he's selling. His surfing speaks for its self. Taj RIPS!
The sickest Surfer from the 90's, who is still ripping in 2020 well into a Freesurfing career. Thank you for all the legendary videos, Indo parts, West Oz slabs footage, a surfing guidebook, the Taj's Small Fries signature contests and a ton of stoke we will never really know about. Yeowww Taj. Oh, and our good mate from Perth, who always admired you, named his son after you not so long ago.
Stunning surfing to watch; masterful & a coruscating exhibition. Some excellent videography. Altogether a great video clip.
The king of the hill! A true legend of surfing
Could easily still be on tour
D GT you think lol 😂
that song was sick aswell great choice
Void music kinda sounded like rose windows (I know it wasn’t)
GOAT - Let It Burn
The greatest surfer to have never won a title. He’ll always be number 1
Owen Wright could be another one
Honestly how could you thumbs down this footage? I love watching great surfers free surf
That doubleup righthander at the end left me trembling. My god where on earth is it
Dd Sss was wondering as well ! Probably somewhere in Indo
@J F definitly!
I thought the first spot was a little more powerful, if not as large. Those barrels were wider than they were tall!
Never disclose locations, many spots have been destroyed by the mighty dollar. Go search🤙
Lances right? Idk somewhere in mentawai islands
That's one bad man, backside style is wicked
One of my favorite surfers of all time
one of the most influential surfers of all time. yew!!
Surfing like that, might as well be back on tour!
Guy freaking rips. He would still be top 10 on the CT today if he'd stayed on tour.
So impressed with that backside hack attack
Taj Burrows Big Book of Surfing. Thanks for my first cut back snap oppo.
Taj Reynolds 😅🔥
That backhand whip though... just plain sick
...and this frontside combo th-cam.com/video/zgWmV0MGwv0/w-d-xo.html
Legend!
The timing in Taj's career came to early in the surfing world.The judging criteria wasn't for him and his radical aireal approach. A Master way ahead of his time. Big ups to his career ,,,it was outstanding.
Such a legend
Straight legend!
whoa! dude is just insane
Taj surfing like he's not retired! Enjoyed the x1.1 edit. I wonder if billabong is cutting fat to make way for a new ex-hurley surfer on their team.
Taj and Maccas .Perfect combo, doesnt get much better .No need for airs.
Great work
Goat is such a good band
Couldn't find the music credits but was that jazz flute solo by Ron Burgundy? Fckn 🔥🔥🔥
IMO taj is the best surfer on his backhand, in terms of style. look at how much he drives, seamless
Taj!
"End of an era" lol I don't give a crap which commercial brand sponsors anybody. This prodigy is going to surf the same no matter what sticker is on his board. I never realized how much I missed his surfing until I saw this. Gawd dang this guy rips!
All my surf heroes moving on
Legend 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I tried to hit thumbs up multiple times!!! 👍
Other than Taj and Billabong, does anyone really give a f*ck what sticker is on his board? Great video though.
@ I know what sponsorship is and why It's important to both Taj and Billabong. I just don't see why others would care so much that it's an "end of an era" or at all really.
Super groovy sounds n visuals. Mahalo suckas!
One of the best in the world to not win a title... Crazy
Fabulous video-tell me about the music.
The music is shite!!!
true legend
RIP Taj... legends never die
Uh, he's just changing sponsors.
Indeed he hasn't
WTF... dude ain’t dead!
MY FAVORITE SURF😎
Wow!
NICE
Taj’s next sponsor? Johnny Bigg
This is better than watching those WSL Neeeeeerrrddddsssssss....
Mental !! thks Taj
are the first few clips rabbits?
waw beautiful
Song??
GOAT - Let it Burn
Soundtrack ?
If Sam Mcintosh is able is reading this by some long shot. Can you put an end to the 'progressive' and 'woke' writings that have seeped into Stabs articles and gradually increased to the point where it's on par with Vice and The Inertia.
Compared to the loose material that was written at Stab ten years ago the quality has shot so far downhill.
If you'd like to see how unpopular your articles have become look at the levels of engagement. Comments seem to range from 5 to 30 on average with some few articles cracking the 100 mark here and there. By comparison Beach Grit articles are regularly getting hundreds of comments.
Also in regards to comments what's up with deleting so many comments that don't fit with your new agenda?
Anyway. Your new direction is bad for business. Only a minority of your readers appreciate it.
Rediscover your roots. That's where you had your success. Well that and the Surfstich sell off and buy back at a cheaper price. Well played Sir.
Beachgrit comments are no way reflective of the quality or journalistic writing style that appear with each written piece. The articles are nearly always provocative which stimulates the torrent of engagement in the comment section. Curious, have you even read the comments? It is clear that alot of people don't even bother reading the piece, their only agenda is to engage in witty commentary. Each to their own, but be wary of assuming commentary is the single barometer of reader engagement. How do you think journalism has survived for the time it has, long before comment sections were around? Lastly, there really is no comparing the two sites (yes they cover surfing but that is the only similarity they share).
@@bh2861 Yes. The two sites are quite different. I have read comments and articles on both sites.
You're correct commentary is not the only barometer of reader engagement but it is an indicator non the less.
My main point is people that enjoy 'woke' and progressive writing on surfing websites are a minority. Stabs recent articles are taking on a distinct political bent.
From a business perspective it's a poor direction to take.
@@user-jy7yn1ro8j if you dont like or agree with an opinion piece thats completely fine but its also unrealistic to not expect society and culture to evolve (for instance to become more civilized, educated or 'woke' as you call it).
@@philpetersen4477 The direction they want to take doesn't lead to being more 'civilized and educated' . It's a surf rag buddy. If people want an opinion piece they can read The Guardian. haha
@@user-jy7yn1ro8j fair enough, its all personal peference anyway. I dont actually read stab and personally prefer beachgrit type humour articles with different layers tbh. Not everyone is going to enjoy or agree but hope you find what you want and forget about articles you dont like and just enjoy going surfing 🤙
epic
Just as valid now as ever. That song though...WTF come on guys you're better than that.
Which boards is he riding now?
dope
Hell ya
Name of the song anyone?
let it burn- goat
Was the back-hand surfing sped up? It looks strange and robotic, especially his arm movements. If so, why?
It's the framerate and the shutter speed.
Isane 👊🏻🙌🏻
SICK🤙FULL SEND!
For many surfers I had zero interest in their Tour results. Taj, Dorian, Jordy, many many more...just good to watch them surf anytime, anywhere. So surf trips and vids. Yes its nice to see them compete but that was never the main thing. Sponsors need to be smart about who the office grinding competitors are versus who the stylish pioneers/ free surfing personalities are. Some can be both, Occy, Kelly, Curren, Jordy, AI, Machado, John John etc . . . . . but not very many.
Where is he surfing?
Some looked like west OZ. Some looked like indonesia.
CJ Gamer oh thanks. Do you know where the end clips were?
@@zainsiddiqui6858 My guess would be Macaronis.
why’d he leave?
Those lefts were hilariously obviously sped up
Ali Cichlid couldn’t understand why, maybe it fit better with the song?
Wasn't sure if the rights after were sped up as well? I think quite a few videos are sped up slightly to make the surfer look better but those lefts were just stupid.
Ali Cichlid but surely if anyone doesn’t need speeding up its taj!
why does it matter if it's his last video with a billabong sticker he’s still going to keep surfing
Still better than most CT surfers
Wow
Surfs so good, his flow is much better off the FireWire boards 👏
That backside my goal to get done. Practice practice....
Annoying that the entire video was sped up...
Taj surfing slabs is comparable to brown sugar and outmeal
Assaults the lip like Andy
HAMMERS
Called his own shots including departure. Floor less
Don’t know why I suddenly hate billabong but now I really fucking do! Surf companies are clueless
el segundo
Loves a pit
Slo Mo Sux
My kids won't wear Billabong or Quicksilver cause they don't wanna dress like there dad !!!?
Billabong dropping the ball. What a joke.
why flutes have that horrible tone? Screwing the magic XD