There’s Nowhere Quite Like Pipe Hawaii is one of the world’s most famous locations, and for surfers there’s nothing quite like the challenge of Pipe. Owen Wright and the other competitors on the ASP World Tour will face off at surf’s ultimate humbler, as the season draws to a memorable close with the Billabong Pipeline Masters In Memory of Andy Irons. Wright is currently […]
Champ Opens Up Earlier this month legendary Kelly Slater was crowned the 11th ASP world champion, only to realize he hadn’t yet accumulated the necessary points to nab the award. The ASP endured significant embarrassment over the snafu leading to ASP CEO Brodie Carr stepping down and the next ‘Rip Curl Pro Search’ being pushed back to 2013. (more…)
Kelly Slater Vs Owen Wright Here’s a cool montage that shows off some of the best moments that took place between the two top surfers at the recent Tahiti Billabong Pro and the New York Quiksilver Pro. (more…)
G-Mac Tames a 90-footer With all the commotion surrounding Kelly Slater‘s ASP crown snafu now over, it’s time to report some news concerning big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara. (more…)
Case of Mistaken Champ There were plenty of celebrations when Kelly Slater was crowned the 11th ASP World Champ – but due to a math error, it would seem that the title was somewhat premature. (more…)
Congrats Ke11y Kelly Slater has made history in San Francisco with a record 11th world title. Thousands gathered on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach to see the legend clinch the 2011 crown with a third-round victory at the penultimate event, the Rip Curl Search. (more…)
I Surf Because November 2, 2011, marks the loss of the much revered ASP Surfer Andy Irons, respected by many as a fierce competitor and big wave charger, and an all round regular guy. At the recent Billabong Pro Tahiti, it was bittersweet for many in the surfing community who remembered last year’s champion. (more…)
Clean Ocean Beach Turns On For 2011 San Francisco Rip Curl Pro Search: Day One The Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco 2011 is critical for surfers on the world circuit to re-qualify. The contest opened yesterday in clean three-to-five foot waves at Ocean Beach as the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, Event No. 10 of […]
Wildcards To Give Champ Run For his Money Two wildcards have been announced ahead of the November 1st 2011 ‘San Francisco Rip Curl Pro Search’. Dillon Perillo and Dean Brady will pit their wits against the world’s finest. While Rip Curl won’t be holding any trials to offer local talent a shot, the surf community is still excited to […]
Kelly Slater Debuts The Nubster World No.1 Kelly Slater seems to make news wherever he goes, though this time it wasn’t for winning an event, but for the new addition to his surfboard which got people talking. It’s what many are calling the fifth wheel, more affectionately referred to as the ‘Nubster‘ and designed by former pro-surfer and USA team coach Sean Mattison. (more…)