John John Florence and Mick Fanning are among the top surfers in the world. Each one of them is known for its specialty. Naturally, when the two top talents of different teams come together, the conversation is bound to be impressive. While Mick Fanning is known for his combination of high speed and intricate turns, Florence is considered “one of the most dominant pipe surfers of his era.” The two stars of varied expertise got together for a little chat in 2020. HOW COMPETITIVE IS JOHN JOHN FLORENCE? In April 2020, John Florence joined Mick Fanning on a video call with Sam McIntosh. They later posted the video on the YouTube channel, Stab: We like to surf. On the call, the three-spoke about a diverse range of topics. From their styles to injuries to rehabs and favorite surgeons. [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDNJb-8VQAIBf1Y?format=jpg&name=small] At some point in the call, Fanning addressed a question to Florence related to the stigma attached to him and his competitive image. Sharing his story, Florence revealed that he spends a huge chunk of his time and life thinking about surfing and competitions. Furthermore, he spends most of his time planning out his strategies and remains focused. Couldn’t Keep Laird Hamilton off the Surfing Board for Too Long [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-surfing-news-got-speared-in-the-face-by-a-huge-even-a-hole-in-his-cheek-couldnt-keep-laird-hamilton-off-the-surfing-board-for-too-long/] Impressed by his dedication, Fanning shared how he looks at Florence. “I almost look at you as the Roger Federer of our sport. Roger Federer, in his early years, gave zero emotion. Even still, to this day, he keeps zero emotions,” Mick said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdfABm9qnDw]. “He’s just won and I feel like that’s where you are and people don’t appreciate it. I wish they would see how competitive you really were sometimes,” he added. WHO ARE FANNING AND FLORENCE? Born in June 1981, Mick Fanning is an Australian Surfer. He is among the greatest surfers in Australia. He started his career with the 1999 Men’s CT. Throughout his career, Fanning has won 22 Tours with 5 Top finishes. Additionally, he also has 3 World Titles added to his name. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Web-capture_30-11-2022_02538_imageresizer.static9.net_.au_.jpeg] Named after the son of John F. Kennedy, John John Florence is a surfer from Hawaii, United States. The 30-year-old star won the World Surf League, the most elite competition of the sport, for two consecutive years in 2016 & 2017. The Hawaiian surfer’s current net worth is around $12M. Watch Story: Here’s what happened when Michael Phelps raced a great white shark [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-swimming-news-heres-what-happened-when-michael-phelps-raced-a-great-white-shark/] Let us know about your views on the iconic interaction between the two surfing stars. 

The American surfer, John Florence, and the Australia surfer, Mick Fanning, sat
down for a little chat with Sam McIntosh about their careers.

Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. The holder of a
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has previously worked as
an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. A sports
person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for
fun and adventure. She has participated in state and national-level basketball
and athletic tournaments. She spends her free time engaging in new hobbies or
keeping up with the activities of Justin Gatlin, her favorite athlete, and Exo,
her favorite band.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Aaradhana_Singh_USS.png

Aaradhana Singh

YouTube video player

iframe

strong

“He Keeps Zero Emotions”: Rugged Surfing Champ Brings Up Roger Federer While
Describing Rad Prodigy

Suspension Rumors Linger for Joel Embiid After Brian Windhorst & ESPN Colleagues
Take Offence to Public Meltdown

Away From Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles in Tears and Swollen Face After
Gymnastics Tour Ends

Jordan Spieth’s Downfall Is Due to More Than Just His Injuries as Fellow PGA
Tour Star Makes 8-Word Revelation

At Atlanta Falcons Game, Sha’Carri Richardson’s Rumored Boyfriend Celebrates
Track and Field Star

Calls Mount for CBS’ Tony Romo To Stop Misusing Popular NFL Play Term During
Broncos vs Ravens SNF Coverage

When put simply, surfing is the act of standing up on a specially designed-board and riding a wave. The choice of construction of the board varies from level of experience to personal preference. It is an exhilarating water sport that seems pretty straightforward but is far from one. From different kinds of surfboards to events to even particular kinds of waves, each factor changes the face of the game in an instant. In the early days, surfing was done exclusively in the ocean but now also happens in the US Great Lakes, The Mediterranean Sea, and even artificial wave pools.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1401608" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/surfingwipeouts.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" />
<h2>History of Surfing</h2>
Famously dubbed 'the sport of Kings,' Surfing originated in Hawaii. The island's royalty and commoners practiced the sport as a recreational activity in the early 20th century. Touring surfers took the sport with them back to countries like the US and Australia, where it transformed into a global phenomenon. In 1976, a World Surfing Tour was founded, which is now called the World Surf League (WSL). Surfing has now grown into a multi-billion dollar industry and is governed by the International Surfing Association, representing 55 nations across the planet.
<h2>The four kinds of Surfboards</h2>
There are majorly four different kinds of surfboard that a surfer can choose from. Ranging from a short one to a long one, every surfer chooses these based on personal preference and expertise. But amateur surfers are advised to start with the longest possible board.

Here is the breakdown of every board:

<strong>1. Shortboard:</strong> Is a six and a half feet or shorter board. Has little volume and three fins attached to the bottom. It is specifically designed for high-performance surfing.

<strong>2. Mini Mal, Mini Tanker, Funboard, Fish, Egg, Bonzer:</strong> These boards make up the rest of the shorter-side boards. While varying between five and eight feet, these boards have more volume than a shortboard.

<strong>3. Gun:</strong> A seven to nine feet board designed for surfing on large waves.

<strong>4. Longboards:</strong> The biggest of the bunch. These boards measure at nine feet or up. These boards come with either a tri-fin setup or a single-fin setup (best for classic surfing).
<h2>Types of Surfing Waves</h2>
Much like the boards, the waves also make a huge difference to the surfing experience. A swell is essential for surfing, without which one cannot surf. On average, a swell travels at roughly 15-20mph when it hits the shore. Broadly, there are three major waves identified in the surfing world.

<strong>1. Surging Waves:</strong> Useless for surfing. These waves come from deep water and onto steep beaches. And instead of breaking, these waves surge up on the beach.

<strong>2. Spilling Waves:</strong> A gently sloping sea floor gives way to these waves, causing a gradual peak. The energy release is rather slow, hence the crest spills down a wave.

<strong>3. Plunging Waves:</strong> The perfect wave for a surfer. These happen when a swell moves from deep waters to shallow ones. This obstructs the forward momentum of waves, resulting in a peak.
<h2>Key Tricks in Surfing</h2>
Let's be honest, the best part about watching surfing is seeing the tricks. And the best part about being one? Performing them! While there are many iterations of tricks in the sport, here are the five most important ones.

<strong>1. The Barrel:</strong> Surfing's most prized and difficult maneuver. It forms as the wave's crest pitches forward and over, leading to a hollow chamber within the wave.

[caption id="attachment_1329324" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1329324" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-473055354-1.jpg" alt="Kelly Slater" width="1920" height="1280" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO - MAY 12: Kelly Slater of the United States of America surfs during his Round 1 heat at the Oi Rio Pro on May 12, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Daniel Smorigo/World Surf League via Getty Images)[/caption]

<strong>2. Bottom Turn:</strong> The most fundamental move in surfing. It happens when a surfer has stood up and dropped down the face of a wave. Once at the bottom of the wave, a surfer pivots their momentum towards the open face of a wave.

<strong>3. Top Turn:</strong> For a shortboard surfer, this is the most fundamental move. While riding a wave, the crest hangs there, begging to be 'hit.' And that is what surfers do by generating extra speed by dipping back in the wave's trough.

<strong>4. The Floater:</strong> Some waves do not break along the beach perfectly. When a surfer faces the situation, they must use their speed to ride up, onto, and across the crest to reach the other side of the wave's breaking section.

<strong>5. The Air:</strong> It is essentially launching off a wave into the air. What began as a simple jump has transformed into Air reverse or a 360 off the lip. This trick has the most variations, including inverted 540s, back-flips, and alley-oops.
<h2>Different Kinds of Surfing</h2>
Venturing into the final 'variety section' of the sport, we stumble upon the various kinds of surfing. Five major kinds of surfing are popular around the globe.

<strong>1. Freesurfing</strong>: This is simply non-competitive surfing. While there are no rules here, a strict code of conduct is duly followed.

<strong>2. Competition Surfing:</strong> While competitive rules vary between organizations, all of them have divisions. Broken down by age and gender, two to four surfers go against each other.

<strong>3. Shortboarding:</strong> Fast moves and quick tricks are the goals when surfing on a shortboard.

<strong>4. Longboarding:</strong> The 'classic' style of surfing. It consists of smooth and relaxed control of the board.

<strong>5. Tow Surfing:</strong> The sport's most recent and exclusive iteration. A jetski, tied with a waterski rope, held by a surfer doing tricks — that is Tow Surfing.
<h2>Major events in Surfing</h2>
<strong>1. Pipe Masters -</strong> Held at the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Consists of one of the most dangerous waves anywhere in the world.

<strong>2. WSL Finals -</strong> Lower Trestles, California, USA.

<strong>3. Surf Ranch Pro -</strong> Lemoore, California, USA. It is the only stop at an artificial wave.

<strong>4. Nazaré Tow Surfing -</strong> Nazaré, Portugal. Home to the world's biggest waves.

<strong>5. Triple Crown of Surfing -</strong> North shore of Oahu hosts two more events. Together, they are known as the Triple Crown of surfing. It is one of the most coveted titles in pro surfing.

<strong>6. Red Bull Cape Fear -</strong> A fan-favorite, it is the only big wave slab event in the world.

<strong>7. Jaws Big Wave Championships -</strong> Maui, Hawaii.

<strong>8. International Surfing Association World Surfing Games</strong>
<h2>Famous Surfers</h2>
<strong>1. Kelly Slater:</strong> Talking about individual achievements, Kelly Slater is the GOAT of surfing. He has won 11 World Titles in his career and owns the record for the youngest as well as the oldest Men's champion in history. Away from the waves, he also pioneered a wave pool technology that creates man-made waves for surfing.

[caption id="attachment_1329330" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1329330" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-97653498.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1262" /> SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Kelly Slater of the United States rides a wave into shore during an aerial expression session on day one of Surfsho at Bondi Beach on March 12, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)[/caption]

<strong>2. Duke Kahanamoku:</strong> Famously called the 'Father of Surfing.' His contribution to surfing is what James Naismith's was to Basketball. An Olympic champion swimmer, Kahanamoku invented modern surfing in the 1920s.

<strong>3. Layne Beachley:</strong> The seven-time Women's World Champion is one of the most accomplished women to have taken up surfing. The Australian won six consecutive world titles from 1998 to 2003 — the only time any woman or man has achieved the feat. Her final title win came in 2006. She is also one of the few women to have competed against men.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Surfing

When put simply, surfing is the act of standing up on a specially designed-board and riding a wave. The choice of construction of the board varies from level of experience to personal preference. It is an exhilarating water sport that seems pretty straightforward but is far from one. From different kinds of surfboards to events to even particular kinds of waves, each factor changes the face of the game in an instant. In the early days, surfing was done exclusively in the ocean but now also happens in the US Great Lakes, The Mediterranean Sea, and even artificial wave pools. History of Surfing Famously dubbed &#8216;the sport of Kings,&#8217; Surfing originated in Hawaii. The island&#8217;s royalty and commoners practiced the sport as a recreational activity in the early 20th century. Touring surfers took the sport with them back to countries like the US and Australia, where it transformed into a global phenomenon. In 1976, a World Surfing Tour was founded, which is now called the World Surf League (WSL). Surfing has now grown into a multi-billion dollar industry and is governed by the International Surfing Association, representing 55 nations across the planet. The four kinds of Surfboards There are majorly four different kinds of surfboard that a surfer can choose from. Ranging from a short one to a long one, every surfer chooses these based on personal preference and expertise. But amateur surfers are advised to start with the longest possible board. Here is the breakdown of every board: 1. Shortboard: Is a six and a half feet or shorter board. Has little volume and three fins attached to the bottom. It is specifically designed for high-performance surfing. 2. Mini Mal, Mini Tanker, Funboard, Fish, Egg, Bonzer: These boards make up the rest of the shorter-side boards. While varying between five and eight feet, these boards have more volume than a shortboard. 3. Gun: A seven to nine feet board designed for surfing on large waves. 4. Longboards: The biggest of the bunch. These boards measure at nine feet or up. These boards come with either a tri-fin setup or a single-fin setup (best for classic surfing). Types of Surfing Waves Much like the boards, the waves also make a huge difference to the surfing experience. A swell is essential for surfing, without which one cannot surf. On average, a swell travels at roughly 15-20mph when it hits the shore. Broadly, there are three major waves identified in the surfing world. 1. Surging Waves: Useless for surfing. These waves come from deep water and onto steep beaches. And instead of breaking, these waves surge up on the beach. 2. Spilling Waves: A gently sloping sea floor gives way to these waves, causing a gradual peak. The energy release is rather slow, hence the crest spills down a wave. 3. Plunging Waves: The perfect wave for a surfer. These happen when a swell moves from deep waters to shallow ones. This obstructs the forward momentum of waves, resulting in a peak. Key Tricks in Surfing Let&#8217;s be honest, the best part about watching surfing is seeing the tricks. And the best part about being one? Performing them! While there are many iterations of tricks in the sport, here are the five most important ones. 1. The Barrel: Surfing&#8217;s most prized and difficult maneuver. It forms as the wave&#8217;s crest pitches forward and over, leading to a hollow chamber within the wave. RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO &#8211; MAY 12: Kelly Slater of the United States of America surfs during his Round 1 heat at the Oi Rio Pro on May 12, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Daniel Smorigo/World Surf League via Getty Images) 2. Bottom Turn: The most fundamental move in surfing. It happens when a surfer has stood up and dropped down the face of a wave. Once at the bottom of the wave, a surfer pivots their momentum towards the open face of a wave. 3. Top Turn: For a shortboard surfer, this is the most fundamental move. While riding a wave, the crest hangs there, begging to be &#8216;hit.&#8217; And that is what surfers do by generating extra speed by dipping back in the wave&#8217;s trough. 4. The Floater: Some waves do not break along the beach perfectly. When a surfer faces the situation, they must use their speed to ride up, onto, and across the crest to reach the other side of the wave&#8217;s breaking section. 5. The Air: It is essentially launching off a wave into the air. What began as a simple jump has transformed into Air reverse or a 360 off the lip. This trick has the most variations, including inverted 540s, back-flips, and alley-oops. Different Kinds of Surfing Venturing into the final &#8216;variety section&#8217; of the sport, we stumble upon the various kinds of surfing. Five major kinds of surfing are popular around the globe. 1. Freesurfing: This is simply non-competitive surfing. While there are no rules here, a strict code of conduct is duly followed. 2. Competition Surfing: While competitive rules vary between organizations, all of them have divisions. Broken down by age and gender, two to four surfers go against each other. 3. Shortboarding: Fast moves and quick tricks are the goals when surfing on a shortboard. 4. Longboarding: The &#8216;classic&#8217; style of surfing. It consists of smooth and relaxed control of the board. 5. Tow Surfing: The sport&#8217;s most recent and exclusive iteration. A jetski, tied with a waterski rope, held by a surfer doing tricks — that is Tow Surfing. Major events in Surfing 1. Pipe Masters &#8211; Held at the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Consists of one of the most dangerous waves anywhere in the world. 2. WSL Finals &#8211; Lower Trestles, California, USA. 3. Surf Ranch Pro &#8211; Lemoore, California, USA. It is the only stop at an artificial wave. 4. Nazaré Tow Surfing &#8211; Nazaré, Portugal. Home to the world&#8217;s biggest waves. 5. Triple Crown of Surfing &#8211; North shore of Oahu hosts two more events. Together, they are known as the Triple Crown of surfing. It is one of the most coveted titles in pro surfing. 6. Red Bull Cape Fear &#8211; A fan-favorite, it is the only big wave slab event in the world. 7. Jaws Big Wave Championships &#8211; Maui, Hawaii. 8. International Surfing Association World Surfing Games Famous Surfers 1. Kelly Slater: Talking about individual achievements, Kelly Slater is the GOAT of surfing. He has won 11 World Titles in his career and owns the record for the youngest as well as the oldest Men&#8217;s champion in history. Away from the waves, he also pioneered a wave pool technology that creates man-made waves for surfing. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA &#8211; MARCH 12: Kelly Slater of the United States rides a wave into shore during an aerial expression session on day one of Surfsho at Bondi Beach on March 12, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) 2. Duke Kahanamoku: Famously called the &#8216;Father of Surfing.&#8217; His contribution to surfing is what James Naismith&#8217;s was to Basketball. An Olympic champion swimmer, Kahanamoku invented modern surfing in the 1920s. 3. Layne Beachley: The seven-time Women&#8217;s World Champion is one of the most accomplished women to have taken up surfing. The Australian won six consecutive world titles from 1998 to 2003 — the only time any woman or man has achieved the feat. Her final title win came in 2006. She is also one of the few women to have competed against men. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Surfing Archives

Surfing Archives - EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

title

The American surfer, John Florence, and the Australia surfer, Mick Fanning, sat down for a little chat with Sam McIntosh about their careers.

description

link

“He Keeps Zero Emotions”: Rugged Surfing Champ Brings Up Roger Federer While Describing Rad Prodigy

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-surfing-news-john-florence-he-keeps-zero-emotions-rugged-surfing-champ-brings-up-roger-federer-while-describing-rad-prodigy/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-13-4-23.png

“He Keeps Zero Emotions”: Rugged Surfing Champ Brings Up Roger Federer While Describing Rad Prodigy

How competitive is John John Florence?

Who are Fanning and Florence?