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SLATER HOLDS OFF MACDONALD TO WIN BOOST MOBILE PRO

BOOST MOBILE PRO PRESENTED BY QUIKSILVER (September 13-18, 2005)

EVENT #8 ON THE ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP)
FOSTER’S MEN’S WORLD TOUR

Every event live on www.aspworldtour.com

Photo courtesy of www.aspworldtour.com

[i][size=small]Putting on a clinical display of surfing in the excellent one metre (three foot) plus conditions on offer, Kelly Slater (USA) held off a strong challenge from Aussie Phil MacDonald to claim victory in the Boost Mobile Pro Of Surf presented by Quiksilver.[/size][/i]The win at Trestles, located just south of San Clemente in Southern California, was his fourth on this years Fosters ASP Mens World Tour and will serve to increase his lead on the tour rankings.

Going into the final Macdonald was adamant he wouldnt let Slater get away with an easy win and dominated for much of the 35-minute duel. Opening with some powerful frontside turns he notched up a 6.83 out of 10 then followed through with an 8.17 soon after.… Read the rest

IRONS WINS HIS 3RD QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE AND KEEPS 2005 WORLD TITLE HOPES ALIVE

QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE (23 September 2 October)

EVENT #9 ON THE FOSTER’S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN’S WORLD TOUR

Andy Irons – Photo courtesy of www.aspworldtour.com

Live on www.quiksilver.com and www.aspworldtour.com

[i][size=small]Showing the form of a true champion and with his fists punching the air, Andy Irons kept his Fosters ASP Mens World Tour crown hopes alive by claiming victory in the Quiksilver Pro France presented by Samsung.[/size][/i]Taking place in two to 2.5 metre (six to eight foot) conditions at La Graviere, and with the early elimination of Kelly Slater (USA) in the quarter finals, Irons put the pedal to metal to defeat Damien Hobgood (USA) in the 35 minute battle royale, defeating him 17.00 out of 20 to 12.83.

Irons went straight to work from the onset of the final, notching up small scores but really drove it home after 12 minutes, scoring a 7.67 on a strong left breaking wave.… Read the rest

ROCKSTAR GAMES HONOLUA BAY PRO: DAY ONE

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IBA World Tour

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Day one of the Rockstar Games Honolua Bay Pro, presented by Mike Stewart Science Bodyboards, saw early morning waves in the 3-5 ft. range with classic conditions and mild offshore trade winds at around 10 MPH. The morning crew checking the waves looked like a page right out of Movement Magazine, with 2x World Champion Damien King, Jeff Hubbard, 9x world champ, Mike Stewart and South African/World Traveller Brandon Foster all looking poised for yet another memorable day at the Bay. [/i]By the start of Round 1 at 10am, the waves were already pushing six feet and riders were pushing limits from the outset. The first standout wave of the day came in Heat #2 as Jason Pembrook pulling into a clean, hollow, six-foot wave on the outside, exiting cleanly a few seconds later, scoring him a 7.0 out of 10.… Read the rest

SURFERS CIRCLES AT PATONG AND KAMALA BEACHES

[i]December 26 2005 posted by SWD

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In ceremonies held on December 26 2005 at Patong beach and Kamala beach, Phuket’s surfing community honoured the victims of last years Tsunami caused by a 9.0 earthquake near Sumatra which devastated southern Thailand on Dec. 26, 2004, with a “paddle out” to form a “surfers circle” with a minute’s silence in the water and casting of flowers into the ocean.[/i]The circle and strong emotions that went with it only helped in strengthening bonds between surfers on the island.

Though traditionally a way to mourn the loss of a fellow surfer, Phuket surfers felt that a surfer’s circle was the most appropriate way for them to pay their respects to those who were lost to the sea’s wrath one year ago.

As most of the surfers live or at least spend a good deal of time on or near the beach, the ceremony was especially poignant as they themselves lost family, friends, and livelihoods to the Tsunami.… Read the rest

Bustin’ Down the Door

The surfing documentary “Bustin’ Down the Door” focuses on the Australian and South African surfers that pioneered pro surfing back in the 1970s. It is a true and candid story of how the early pioneers of modern day surfing made the almost impossible climb to the top.

If you are a surfer you will love this movie, if you don’t surf…..You will love this surf movie 🙂

I have watched this movie many times and would recommend it as one for the collection…..Definitely a keeper as far as surf movies go!

Filled with beautiful original footage as well as open, honest, and sometimes emotional interviews, the movie successfully conveys the challenges that Shaun Tomson, Mark Richards, Peter Townend, Ian Cairns, Wayne “Rabbit”
Bartholomew, and Michael Tomson faced in their quest to bring surfing to a worldwide, professional level.

… Read the rest