Some people here are saying, “all he did was turns”. If that’s you than you are not watching or seeing the new level of surfing with a style that prior to him was not known. Tom Curren was the pivot point and the catalyst of evolution in surfing as we know it. Why do you think top pros still point to his flow style and skill. Kelly Slater (referred to as the GOAT) even says they were watching and looking up to TC as he led the way. As a grom (and I am the same age as KS) I had looked up to and idolized Tom Curren and any surfer today who can surf with Tom’s flow of his day, anyone would say that dude can rip. That’s because all of that flow and skill sets a baseline to do all the other maneuvers in a way that is controlled and stylistic. Long live the King.

Watching in 2023. A surfer from back in the 80-90s, still enjoying Curren's flawless style.

Great song, great surfing. Man, it was a golden age.

This was in my time. Power surfing. MR. Simmon Anderson. Shaun Thompson Tom curren. THANK YOU

The last great emperor before surfing went corporate. Curren was/is the best.

I was surfing a beach break near Ventura about 10 years ago. It was good, and I had caught a few on a peak alone. I noticed someone sitting a little ways behind me, and he looked a lot like TC. He caught an incredible wave, and it was TC! He was out with his brother, and they got more barrels than I've ever seen. I'll never forget it. An absolute legend

Tom's genius was becoming one with the wave. He is part of it's movement. All his manuveres flow in accordence with the wave's energy. That's what makes him timeless.

Anyone watching in 2019? This clip never gets old! Flow, power and style exemplified!

Seriously this is clean flawless power surfing with that unmatchable Tom Curren style. No wasted movement just clean carving, pocket turns and cutbacks, so sweet to see.... This is surfing. Not just airs. This is how you surf!!

To this day nobody has ever had a better bottom turn than this guy or the control he has of the wave it's absolutely amazing 💯

For me one of the best surfers of all times. Also a very humble guy.

Best surfer of all times!!!! Kelly came after him as a student and continue the show, but even Kelly said that Curren was the inspiration. Tom Curren is still the inspiration for Kelly Slater! Curren can surf with any board! He is a master of any wave! Small, big, medium... doesn't matter...

Growing up watching Tom Curren surfing was a big part of all our lives. Inspiring!

TC is a legend Gave him a ride to the airport after he did a concert at our beach. Don’t know how it got arranged but I was pumped. Cool guy. This was when he started riding 5’6” boards at pipe and we talked about that for 30 min until I dropped him off. I drove away in disbelief that that just happened

Why isn't life this simple anymore...and this good.

I doubt there will ever be another Tom Currren!

Hero never gets old❤

Grew up surfin in the 80's. Tom Curren will always be my favorite surfer of all time.

Smooth like butter . Curren

The surfer with the best style I have ever seen. That totally straight left leg when he turns was perfect.

My all time favorite surfer!!!

I Beleive Curren is the best forehand surfer that has ever lived. Once when i ws on a trip o the gold coast, i went to the tambourine mountains west of the coast an old combie pulled into a camp site i was resting at and in the kombie was a blonde pretty girl, and a Surfer looking dude, he got out and walked alittle ways to my right and stood looking into the bush. It was curren my hero with his french wife good memories.

Dude is still the greatest example of surfer, board, and wave connected as one entity. Was and still the greatest soul surfer ever. Long live the search.

He is the King of the Bottom Turn, so smooth and fluid.

Tom Curren....That just made my day. He deserves a high quality bio-flick!

Back for my weekly routine of watching the master.

Recently was shown Tom Curren! Now is officially my favorite surfer.

TC = "Da Best of Da Best".

That late late drop at Sunset is unbelievable, and at the bottom the nose of his board is oscillating.

Andy irons and Tom Curren are my favourite surfers ever

tom curren used his hands and arms in more stylish positions than any surfer I've ever seen. watch the placement of his hands when he hits the lip. just adds a cool extra style.

Saw Tom surf Haleiwa in 1986. He took time to give me his autograph. I still have it. GREAT EVER!!!!!

Curren and INXS...80s kings

Best ever, Will always be my favorite surfer!

No tricks are for kids BS. Pure style, power, grace. Tommy Curren ladies and gentlemen.

Turns over airs any day . No one Sinked there rales like Tommy boy ! F’n Legend as it gets …

I couldn’t agree more. Curtem was/is the man!

The Goat. And they couldn’t have picked a better song.

Curren had beautiful flow & power a great talent. The turns hes making in some of these clips are 40 yrs ago. Looks as good as todays.

So pleasing to watch. Has to be the best style of all time.

Best American surfer ever! One of the best in the world ever! Slater couldn't even wax Tom's board & he knows it!

Tom became connected with the wave he could get power from nothing he is the most naturaly gifted surfer I have ever seen not like these aerial obsessed surfers today

Power, speed and flow. The three staples of a good surfer. Now ad style. The one thing every surfer aspires to have. Tom Curren has all four mastered. Not to mention humble

What a combo of song, surfer and the clips

Tom Curren is the best

Uno de los mejores del planeta the best ! Tom Curren !!

He came out of a 3year retirement. Had to surf through the trials in every event to get to the main contest,He won 7 contests that year . in a league of his own. Beautiful soul, a surfer born to ride waves he and waves were one.Smooth, powerful, flawless, flowing, Style A wonder to behold.

So nice to see such beautiful, connected surfing and not a single air reverse.

Legend. Man as a kid i wanted to even look like him.

Master of masters!

Tom Curren was, and is still, my all time favorite surfer!

No one rips smoothly like TC , friggin epic ! 🌊🤙

Tom Curren’s surfing is so great and that song made this video epic!🔥

O começo de tudo.

Watching tom curren surf makes every surfer question there own style and technique .low compression,arms close to body and chest facing along stringer is necessary for balance and stability.tom certainly mastered all these areas and more.

Tom is a legend here in Brasil...inspire my generation.... Now , we dont belive that we have a Brazilian Legend, Medina!!!we are wainting since Flávio Padaratz and Fábio Gouveia!!! Thanks God of surfers!!!

Love and peace .

I love watching TC surf, the quickness, flow, power and the way he always seems to find the wave’s sweet spot is just mesmerizing to me. Saw him a few times at OP Pro in HB, glad to have seen him at his peak even though now he still is solid!

best surfer of all time

❤ this is the best tom curren video i have ever seen :)

Best surfer of all time. Slaters good but Curren was the style master that everyone tried to emulate.

The king of style. Sure modern surfers can do tricks he couldn't even fathom in his day, but when it comes to pure style and artistry, no surfer even comes close. He was one of a kind and god broke the mold.

Thanks for this video the very Best of the Great Legend. A beautiful surfer to watch and a Gentleman in real life. Dane Reynolds will follow in his footsteps now.

Met him at Moss Landing Ca. Talked for a bit. Really a nice person. He then went out on a teeny tiny board and flew !

11.2020 Power style and flow is timeless.

I'd read a few articles about Tom before he came to Oz with the tour and I knew that his dad got him surfing at a very early age - there was a maturity to his surfing even back then. I wasn't surprised when he got his share of waves in Hawaii that season - he was a natural whether the swell was 3' slop or 30' Waimea.

Tom is so natural & in tune with the wave...as if they are one. He is just following his gut instinct. SO many of the pros these days are not using their gut instinct when surfing waves, they are relying to heavily on their coach to tell them how to ride the wave & were to sit to catch the wave. Not this old school generation they didn't have the “team” support like pros do now. And it really shows how great the surfing was back in the 80’s. Love the music to this video also. The coolest thing, Curren still rips a wave now!! 🏄🏿And even now he always finishes off his wave. So cool to watch this video (my 10th time in a row LOL😳😱).

Clinical power moves,style,just another step,towards innovation of surfing today!????

T C THE LEGEND!!!

the most elegants surfer all times

Yep, best surfer ever in my mind. And I always seen to come back to this video...so thanks to the person(s) who created it! And with a classic Aussie song. Gold!!! And thank you!!!

Such a great song for this footage!!!! Curren for President!!!!

my hero!

Tom Curren will always be legendary in Western Australia for riding a fifteen foot plus bomb from surfers point all the way to the rivermouth during the Margarets Masters in early nineties. The south west misses you Tom Come back and play music with us again!

This song + Tom Curren ripping is just immaculate vibes wish I lived in the 80s

Best Surfing !!!

love the style

What a living legend. I use to love the shape of those Ocean Pacific boards he surfed. He made those boards perform like it had outboard motors strapped to it....

Awesome. Thanks Tom, amazing in the tube learned to take the big ones on too. Impressive

Melhor surfista de todos os tempos!!

Tommy will always be one of the most stylish rippers ever.

This video is timeless. The truest form and style I have ever seen, still unmatched in terms of freestyle and approach rail to rail. And it was 20 to 30 years ago. One of the nicest humble people I have ever met. And he was surfing on subpar equipment. I hope everyone stays stoked and keeps the good vibes flowing. You all have carried me with your love. Hope to see you in the water soon.

Une connaissance parfaite de l'océan, une lecture ultra-précise de la vague, un style fluide à ce jour inégalé. Outre sa personnalité empathique, Tom Curren a hissé son surf au statut de chef-d'oeuvre. Tom, une légende vivante ; le meilleur surfeur de tous les temps.

Artist.

this song is classic.

brilliant, brilliant , brilliant, class surfing and great song 2 go with it

Tom Brady is my GOAT in football, Michael in basketball, RUSH for my band, and Tommy Curren is GOAT of surfing. Just my world view…

Back in 2021 to see the GOAT! never gets old.

I can watch this everyday. Still inspires me to push it with my surfing.

a lot of HIS turns ..an style .. still holds out .. till to today ..many blessings T.C.

OLD SCHOOL RULES!!!

The best Tom Curren video on KZfaq.

Style man…… style !!!!!

Might be my favorite video on KZfaq...If I could like a 100 times I would.

Dang. Is this from Beyond Blazing Boards?! One of my favorites. Reminds me of my childhood. I can't believe I'm posting on a 7 year old video.

Olha a linha de surf desse cara!!

Such a good video part!

Poetry in motion! Finesse/Power at it's finest! Great song as well!

Peace and out .

From one Curren fan to another... Thank you