Watch: John John and Rasta

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John John, Rasta, and Dan Ross hop a propellor plane for a strike mission south. The quality of wave is a little subdued, at least compared to other trips, but the cross-hatched wedges still look a barrel of fun.

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Jaspo Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 9:53am

this is the best clip i've seen in since vintage dane or something

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Gowsa Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 2:17pm

JAspo - You need to get out more

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Patrick Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 10:06am

I'd go surfing with them

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Sprout Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 10:07am

Looks fun as hell.

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bunge Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 10:20am

I really enjoyed that. Fair to say that wave is a grower. JJF transplanted from the North Shore into rural oz countryside, taking it all in and the dry Aussie wit made it work. Good clip.

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Solitude Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 11:15am

There’s a nice little article somewhere about that trip.

Apparently first time Dave and John had met. Made it kind of seem like it was a happen-chance thing (not sure about that). Both would suit each other I reckon.

Apparently a few other crew of pros were there at the same time and those two just bolted kms down the beach to avoid them and surf on their own.

Interestingly although I’d say John is a superior surfer, Dave’s boards seem to flow better on those waves.

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spaceman Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 12:45pm

At least there was one whizzy. Check the 7.20m mark if you missed it.

Super fun clip!

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crg Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 12:46pm

That looked fun...love a random wedge setup.
Fans of Rossy’s surfing should check out his section in RePulse...some of his waves are insane!

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Dave Drinkwater Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 1:34pm

What a great wave, never tell secrets.

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wax-on-danielson Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 3:17pm

Most people would know where it was wouldn’t they? Think it’s a big mission for a freezing beach break, rather head north for some Bintangs and multiple consistent reef options.

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tango Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 2:00pm

Love a good kick stall.

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bluediamond Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 6:34pm

Great vid. Great surfers.
Check this out from last week for more JJF, especially after the 14min mark at what looks like Sunset. Some of the most mind melting turns you'll ever see.

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ringmaster Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 8:36pm

Great clip!

Those brothers are the living definition of the dream surfing life. The sunset at the end was a perfect full stop.

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joesydney Sunday, 14 Nov 2021 at 3:27am

Pretty sure that was Rock Piles (or maybe Kammy Land) not Sunset though

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billie Monday, 15 Nov 2021 at 7:21pm

looks soooooo fun

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Spuddups Sunday, 14 Nov 2021 at 7:16am

It's interesting when you see JJF surfing good powerful waves with other good surfers. Gives you a real gauge of how good he is compared to everyone else. You see other people trying that turn of his and they're still miles off. Mind Melting is a good phrase to describe it. It's like TC's snap at Pipe for its critical nature, but then he draws it out with the finesse and style of Curren at Bawa in 94. On top of that he can do it on demand any time. No one comes close.

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goofyfoot Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 8:48pm

Jesus those John turns... there is no one like him.

What does Ivan do? Is he earning enough to just do fuck all and surf a bit and skate a bit? Or you reckon big bro John has just said listen bruv, I've got ya, just cruise?

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Kham Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 10:13pm

Loved it, Rasta must have been a surprisingly honest down to earth refreshing change for JJF.
It must be hard for them both to surf that good and all you want to do is go surf and you have the "You have to go meet these people" and "You need to get clips" and all the shit that goes with being sponsored etc etc.
Surely can't complain though, could be digging trenches in the red hot sun.

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campbell Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 10:24pm

That was good , just surfing and good surfing, making wonky waves look fun , Rasta still trying hard to please the sponsors with the giant labels but soul pro surfing is a complicated gig I imagine , especially as you get old . JJF miles above the rest of the world

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groundswell Friday, 12 Nov 2021 at 11:13pm

was that Ted Grambou talking about that island and swell directions?
Id like to travel a quarter of as much as that guy has.

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brandonrooney14 Monday, 15 Nov 2021 at 7:56am

yep!

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groundswell Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021 at 8:13am

Thanks thought so...legend, a grade above most surf photographers.

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udo Sunday, 14 Nov 2021 at 1:44pm
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boogiefever Sunday, 14 Nov 2021 at 5:57pm

I found this clip mildly entertaining.....
like squeezing a pimple or vacuuming a car.
3/10

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Hoodie Monday, 15 Nov 2021 at 7:25pm

Great part of Australia, but cold. Loved it.