J-Bay Lines With John Florence, Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, Kolohe Andino, Julian Wilson And More

Here’s a study in alternative yet equally dynamic ways of approaching the canvas of Jeffreys Bay.

Mick Fanning’s a technician. He never bobbles nor double-pumps bottom turn. He just applies speed. Julian Wilson, the spring. Coiled and ready. Spontaneous yet restrained. And lil’ Connor Coffin! How does that frame throw so much spray? Jordy Smith has never seen a section at J-Bay he didn’t like.

And John, well, while he’s generally quiet, his surfing won’t shut up. Kolohe Andino, why aren’t you in the top five every year? Has the goatee and bass fishing gone got you lost in the reeds? And then there’s Kelly, pre-busted hoof, as good as ever minus a hint of amplitude.