Today's Notes - raw clips John & Ivan

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Published 2024-05-16

I've been recording notes for myself the last few years to keep records on the boards and fins I ride. They have been super helpful as a way to organize those thoughts, and give feedback to Pyzel or the team at Futures. It instantly improved our design process when we could add a visual record to the feedback I give them. It also became a big part of my competitive process, going back through different sessions to choose which boards I pack for tour, or what I choose to ride in a heat based on conditions. And an added way to get feedback from someone like Ross. As we kept recording them, it developed into a way to test other kinds of gear as well, whether that's sample boardshorts for Florence, or something like a new pad design with Veia. I thought it would be fun to share a few of them just to show the process. Also, this was my first dad surf. Pretty stoked on that!

Surfers featured: @JJF Ivan Florence
Gear featured:

@PyzelSurfboardsInternational Power Tiger
@futuresfins Techflex (L), and Fiberglass (L) signature templates
@FlorenceMarineX Test Sample 2-in-1 board shorts, hooded rashguard
@veiasupplies squash tail pad

All Comments (21)

@brynnjones8799 14 days ago

Out of all things people will remember you for... being a good dad is definately one of those.
@ohhreally92 14 days ago

First dad surf...congrats on the new baby John! You are the greatest surfer to walk the face of this earth.
@thomassawicki2065 14 days ago

It's amazing to me that in 2024 Pyzel , a leading progressive shaper, is still using the " Brewer Rail". This was a huge innovation of the 1970's. The fat rounded soft down rail was actually faster than a hard sharp down rail , and did not catch a rail when you were doing a turn off the lip. Dick Brewer was a genius designer and a meticulous craftsman. JJF and Pyzel are benefitting from Brewer's creation here 50 years later.
@mattbellina5485 14 days ago

Super stoked for you guys. Hopefully your family can grow up beside Kelly and his. You’re going to be awesome parents! As always, you and Ivan were ripping of course. It would be so killer to see Ivan and Italo surfing for your company.
@crf5370 14 days ago

Exactly wut the world needs, another Florence💯 congrats ma braddah, keep poppin em out🙌🏽
@user-fs8hk7qs9d 14 days ago

congrats John! we need a Spotify playlist from you, really enjoy a lot of the songs on your videos.
@rodrigoantunes1336 14 days ago

Watching JJ compete is amazing and something that amazes me even more is how good he is creating content. I genuinely could hear him speak about surfing for hours and hours. He’s not just this amazing talent, probably the peak versatility of a power surfer and his knowledge on surfing all around is out of this world. I would really love to see him win a 3rd world title (has a solid chance this year, my finals prediction is JJ vs Ethan) but I’m also really looking forward to seeing him doing something similar to Nate and developing the Florence brand. Really well done John, you are really a one of a kind. Get that title! 🏆
@SoNJFF 7 days ago

Congrats to you and your wife and new addition! Being Dad, best job ever...but it will exhaust you, in a very good, humbling way. Having you talk about your notes and thoughts are really helpful. Good luck in Tahiti
@hman7236 14 days ago

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs Florence, on the new little Joy of life.. God bless..
@SasoCasablanca63 14 days ago

The absolute best surfing dad in the whole wide world. I love the music choices in JJF videos. (oh, also enjoy watching one of the best surfer of all time bar none...)
@richlowe5082 14 days ago

Congratulations JJF family. How good is this kid gonna be with Dad and 2 uncles teaching how to surf? The legacy continues!
@gfischmanc24 14 days ago

This raw clips are epic! Congrats on becoming a father!
@keithallison3756 14 days ago

Congrats JJ. That grom will send it no matter what they choose in life. Hopefully they will follow dads legendary skills in all things water!! 🤙🏻
@usedsurfboard 14 days ago

congrats on being a dad John, i always watched your vids in slow mo
@cory_hugs7850 14 days ago

JJF was the ultimate chosen one as a grom on the north shore, back then everyone knew and said “ this kid is future champ” can’t wait to see this happen again with his little “boy or girl” I haven’t heard yet. 🤙🏼
@craigclark9345 14 days ago

…the bossa samba Brazilia surf station! Oh my!❤
@michelob. 14 days ago

Congratulations John. I hope you mama and that new lil surfer baby are all doing well! You’re officially now a new super hero 🦸‍♂️ Diaper Dad 😂 God Bless! Always great videos!
@adrianlandig8447 12 days ago

Loved it! More of this where you guys have a chat in the off. It’s a pleasure✨🦦🧚🏻‍♂️
@migueldomigues4178 14 days ago

First dad surf wow congrats!!
@mattgurin6168 14 days ago

Wow John, congratulations... everyone's gotta be buzzing all around. Tutu wahine Alex beaming, unko Ivan on bottle rotation, save daiper duty for Koa, its only fitting😂 ....hope you n your wife are just getting as much rest as you both can. Hope to see you with good around your neck this summer 🤙🏼