Watch: JJF // If I Was A Goofy

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You've seen all the waves before, just not from this viewpoint.

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Hall of Lame Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 1:14pm

I watched it in the mirror so I could see how this guy surfs as a natural foot.

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DAW Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 1:17pm

most talented human to ride any surfcraft.....by far!

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Solitude Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 1:22pm

That's really cool. How trippy seeing the above view of the North Shore in 'reverse'.

Still really couldn't compare any other goofy to him could you?

Would be interesting to watch him going top to bottom on his backhand a little more in this view.

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Ray Shirlaw Saturday, 18 Sep 2021 at 8:43am

Ry Craike at big fat "******"

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Blowin Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 2:44pm

Much prefer him as a goofy. It seems to smooth out his style even more. Not sure how this is possible considering it’s the exact same surfing? It just resonates better. Harmonises with how I relate to surfing.

Funnily enough, I’ve been binging on reverse clips of naturals as goofies lately. There’s an epic one of Ethan Ewing kicking around. Pure goofy porn.

JJF for World Champ!

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Hutchy 19 Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 2:52pm

Best goofy surfing I have seen . JJF rules the waves !

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mredhill Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 4:27pm

That turn at 23sec...and 26sec...and 28sec...and 33sec...37sec...........

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lucky-al Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 5:38pm

Ah, makes sense now. Always thought he was over-rated. Turns out I was wrong.

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goofyfoot Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 6:10pm

That is very very nice

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goofyfoot Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 6:10pm

Actually it doesn’t get better than that, fucking incredible he is

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The MIDdleman. Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 6:15pm

Amazing how different it feels to watch.

I can mind surf even better now because of it...imagination level up.

Those big turns....mwah.

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Lukas_Z Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 at 8:46pm

He seems like a natural goofy (pun intended)

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Thegrowingtrend.com Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 at 11:47am

im confused/

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Addo Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 at 7:03pm

Amazing surfer, smooth and powerful, makes well overhead look like 3 foot, could win either switch way

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Remigogo Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 at 11:19pm

In my next life I want to tear mother natures swells up like...

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batfink Saturday, 18 Sep 2021 at 8:18am

Pretty incredible. He draws lines on big open faces that no-one else can, or can see. And those delayed bottom turns and how much zip he gets out of them …

So was that him riding goofy, or just a camera replay trick. I’m also confused.

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mikethepsych Saturday, 18 Sep 2021 at 1:19pm

Wow - my new fav goovie!
Flashes of Occ and a little Tom Carroll
Thanks for sharing

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liplauncher Saturday, 18 Sep 2021 at 7:45pm

I'm a goofy and couldn't watch it
made me nauseous, didn't look real.
whats the point?
still hes definitely one of my top favourite surfers to watch.
doesnt need this fake representation

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etarip Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 at 2:31pm

I’ve actually wondered if it would make the WSL more interesting if competitors (athletes?) had to ride switch for at least one scoring wave per heat. 3 best waves, one switch. Would love to see that in a format. Anyone know if there’s many of the pros that can stick the other foot forward and still rip?

Skaters and snowboarders have to be able to ride out of tricks fakie and launch into their next stage of the run. I find that snowboarding switch for a few runs at the start of the day improves my overall riding.

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manic- mat -rider Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 at 9:21pm

Italo and Medina are both pretty good .JJF surfing switch at Waimea was pretty impressive .

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manic- mat -rider Monday, 20 Sep 2021 at 1:48am


around the 7.03 mark you can see JJF going goofy at Waimea .

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bluediamond Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 at 8:13am

Make them swap boards for a couple of waves too. Imagine the strategies at play in that!

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Rusty Forest Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 at 4:11pm

Seen Kelly do it a few times. Can't think of any others though.

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bluediamond Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 at 10:30pm

Typical goofy. Only sees the lefts. That was insane. Was fun trying to work out where the waves were in reverse. Definitely the best style we've seen in this generation, and i wonder how Italo and Gabes the goofys felt after watching this. Might be time for some self reflection (literally in front of the mirror).

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Kham Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 11:06am

Best goofy foot surfing I have ever seen, although I still prefer him as a natural footer.

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Ray Shirlaw Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 1:40pm

Listen to you star-struck bitches!! You seriously think that's a better style than Marzo,Craike or any number of other goofies,famous or unknown? How?

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bluediamond Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 2:48pm

You're saying you think JJF has a lesser style? I personally like his style better. This upsets you?

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Ray Shirlaw Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 3:29pm

Not exactly upset... but it seems most who have commented think its the best goofy style "ever" and that "no one comes close", which personally,I think just isn't true

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bluediamond Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 4:09pm

Fair enough. Fair points, Will concede i probably forgot a couple of notable exceptions that you mentioned. Having said that, you seen Margo surfing in reverse? Trumps them all! ha

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bluediamond Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 4:13pm
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Ray Shirlaw Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 7:26pm

Serious hack!! Re. Margieson,yes,not surprised, Judging by his style I'd always thought he was a big guy,around 6'3" or 4" but Google puts him at6foot. Styles can be like personalities I guess,some are just Larger than Life

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bluediamond Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 at 8:48pm

Wow really! I thought same.
For anyone that hasn't seen it, here's the clip of Margo flipped.


Still like him as a natural footer better :-P