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“Oddly Satisfying”: After Failing Multiple Times Back to Back WSL Champ Stuns Internet With a Mighty Catch

Published 12/15/2022, 2:45 PM EST

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John John Florence is one of the most respected surfers in the surfing community. The 30-year-old is one of the most dominant pipe surfers of his era. He keeps sharing glimpses of his surfing wonder on social media, which amasses his great love and appreciation. John John recently shared an eye-catching video of him surfing in the sea with his friends.

Florence is the only Hawaiian surfer in a long time to win two consecutive world titles on the 2016 World Surf League and 2017 World Surf League Men’s Championship Tour. The self-titled “prisoner of danger” shared a horrific yet mesmerizing video of his surfing that collected amazing reactions from fans.

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John John Florence surfs with his friends

John John Florence is fond of spending time surfing in the ocean. The surfers look marvelous while performing breathtaking tricks in big waves.

In his recent YouTube video, the Hawaiian-born surfed with his brother Nathan and tour strongman Zeke Lau.

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He titled his video ‘Someone Has To Go’, John’s video attracted several reactions from his fans. They commented, “I can’t lie, seeing some the of the best surfers on Earth get absolutely dealt with is oddly satisfying”

“So Happy these are becoming a regular thing”

“The fact you guys take those drops knowing you are just there to get annihilated is both impressive and hilarious every time you film there. That fact that anyone makes some of those is wild.”

Many also noticed Nathan’s attempt at a failed drop. Fans pointed out saying, “You know it’s tough when Nate can make borderline tow Teahupoo but can’t make the drop on this!”

“John’s smile when he saw Nate was going to get destroyed on that drop”

Others also commented on the intriguing sandbar video saying that they eagerly look forward to it, “These sandbar vids are my favorite videos every season”

“Every year I look forward to you guys going Sandbar and putting out a video lol”

“Sandbar is being a bit extra naughty this year.”

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Florence’s video was quite an entertaining affair for his fans. They were indeed amazed to see his unbelievable tricks and him spending a relaxing time with his close ones. As a professional surfer, Florence relentlessly tries to stay above the rest. He ranks 12th in the 2022 Championship Tour Final Rankings.

John John Florence’s mother taught him surfing

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John grew up in Banzai Pipeline at an ocean-side house. His mother, Alexandra Florence was a surfer herself. She made John his first ride on a surfboard when he was merely six-month-old. By the age of five, he began on his own.

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Moreover, John became the youngest surfer ever to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at 13. He was unstoppable on the waves and continued to show a string of watch-worthy performances.

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