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Mr. Price Pro BallitoWhile there has been a little break in between major events as of late, the schedule is about to heat up again and the ASP Prime Mr. Price Pro Ballito will be leading the pack. With a waiting period from July 2 through 8, several ASP WCT surfers will take on the global field of up and comers in search of points towards their ASP World Ranking at one of South Africa’s most premier waves. Last year saw an amazing barrel fest, so tune in to see what unfolds for the 2012 edition of the Mr. Price Pro Ballito. WATCH IT LIVE! INTERVIEW: C.J. Hobgood Talks FijiC.J. Hobgood is always one to watch in heavy lefthand barrels. With standout performances throughout his career at Cloudbreak, Teahupoo and Pipe, fans and critics alike were chomping at the bit to see what Hobgood was capable of at this year’s Volcom Fiji Pro and the Floridian goofy-footer didn’t disappoint on the way to his Semifinals finish. Eastern Surf Magazine (ESM) sat down with C.J. to get his insight into the resurgence of Fiji on the ASP WCT Schedule and Hobgood touches on everything from his heated rounds with Adriano de Souza, to potential future world champs. READ THE INTERVIEW: Copa Quiksilver El SalvadorWhile several international campaigners will be battling it out at the Mr. Price Pro Ballito, on the other side of the globe the ASP 3-Star Copa Quiksilver El Salvador will be going down at the amazing righthander of Punta Roca. Several of Latin America’s top talent will be taking on the next generation looking to establish themselves on the global scale and Punta Roca’s world-class canvas will provide the perfect opportunity. With a solid swell forecast for the event, it’s set to be another sick one. WATCH IT LIVE! INTERVIEW: Fred PatacchiaFred Patacchia has been a staple on the ASP WCT for eight years, representing the Hawaiian flag alongside the world’s best surfers. This year, the veteran campaigner is currently battling on the ASP Top 34 as first alternate and is working hard to climb back to his rightful place atop the rankings. Transworld SURF caught up with Patacchia to see what life has been like for the talented goofy-footer and what his future plans hold. FULL INTERVIEW: INTERVIEW: 20 Questions with Josh KerrJosh Kerr has been in the spotlight this year. The combination of a competitive breakthrough and consistent top-notch free surf clips gracing the internet placed the high-flying Australian at the forefront of progression in 2012. Transworld SURF shot 20 questions at Kerr and this is what he came up with. CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW: | | |