Windy conditions forced the postponement of John John Florence's Round One heat at the Margaret River, but he didn't mind the breeze. The high-flying Hawaiian just put his wings on.
There are rare moments in surfing when conditions are finicky, with the ocean wooly and unpredictable, but beneath the surface turmoil there are fun waves to be had. And every now and then a photographer (ahem Ed Sloane) is present when a guy like John John Florence aligns with all the elements.
Now feast your eyes on 16 frames of wonder:
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John John Florence's Afternoon Delight at Margaret River
Daniel Jenks
There are rare moments in surfing when conditions are finicky, with the ocean wooly and unpredictable, but beneath the surface turmoil there are fun waves to be had. And every now and then a photographer (ahem Ed Sloane) is present when a guy like John John Florence aligns with all the elements.
Now feast your eyes on 16 frames of wonder:
John John Florence
In a major upset, the top Leaderboard surfers are eliminated at the Corona Bali Protected, adding drama to the season's World Title race.
Despite a vast difference in age and experience, the GOAT and the Grom both needed to show the world they can win.
The Jeep Leader moves into the Round of 32 after stomping an authoritative full rotor to kick off the Corona Bali Protected.
Catch up on the history, wave science and rankings going into the Corona Bali Protected
With the Bali Corona Protected starting on May 13, see what it takes to bag a 10-point ride at the famed high-performance right pointbreak.
Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
The one-hour, narrated version of a classic WSL event.
The Brazilian surfer, who's known for his explosive maneuvers above the lip, suffered an ankle injury after the Quik Pro Gold Coast.
The Hawaiian goes from missing the bus to No. 2 in the world within a three month stretch.
A good portion of stories from the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro were happening back on land
Sebastian Zietz barrou o potiguar Italo Ferreira nas semifinais e tirou a vice-liderança no ranking do brasileiro.