[2] He continued his surfing development on family trips to Australia, Europe and Hawaii, maintaining his education through correspondence courses.

In 2015, Florès beat reigning champion Gabriel Medina in the prestigious Billabong Pro Teahupoo, Tahiti with a 16.57 total heat score.

[6] In 2021, Florès announced that he was stepping back from full-time competition in order spend more time with family and developing the next generation of Francophone surfers.

[7] Florès was head coach for Team France in the surfing event of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Teahupo‘o in Tahiti.

[8] Florès lives on Tahiti with his partner Hinarani de Longeau and their daughter, Hinahei.