Posted by
Fulton Anthony
5:03 PM
Lacomare Wins Billabong WJC, Freestone Takes ASP World Junior Title The inaugural ASP World Junior Tour wrapped up the 2010 season last week when Frenchman Marc Lacomare snagged the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships, allowing Aussie Jack Freestone to bring home the men’s ASP World Junior Title for Australia for the first time since Joel Parkinson won the under-21 crown in 2001. In addition to the impressive accomplishment, Freestone has earned a berth into all of the ASP PRIME events of 2011.
FULL REPORT:
Buitendag Takes Billabong Women’s WJC, Arnaud Snags ASP World Junior Title Before the men’s competition was done and dusted, South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag won the Billabong ASP Women's World Junior Championships while French talente Alizee Arnaud grabbed the 2010 ASP Women’s World Junior Title with a second place finish at the Oakley ASP World Pro Junior in Bali and an equal 3rd in Narrabeen. The prestigious crowning marks Arnaud as the third French ASP World Junior Champion in three consecutive years.
FULL REPORT:
Reynolds Sidelined for Snapper by Grind TV Progressive American mastermind Dane Reynolds is set to go under the knife following a knee injury that unfolded last season during a free-surf in Hawaii. In an effort to repair his broken wheel once and for all, the Californian has opted for surgery which will inevitably sideline Reynolds for up to 10 weeks. The good news for Reynolds is that the injury is not as severe as originally feared, but there is a chance the natural footer will miss the season opening Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
FULL REPORT:
Will the Eddie Run this Week? The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau fueled by Monster Energy is monitoring a colossal sized swell that could see the world’s finest big-wave chargers putting it all on the line at the North Shore’s iconic amphitheatre of Waimea Bay for arguably the most prestigious big-wave surf contests in the world. Will Californian Greg Long retain his title over his fellow brethren or will a new big-wave barbarian emerge victorious should this year’s Eddie run? Make sure to tune in, because between the carnage and jaw dropping rides, you won’t want to miss the Eddie!
FULL REPORT:
Carissa Moore Interview on Surfline Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, is one of the most prodigious figures in women’s surfing history. After impressing the world with wildcard appearances in select ASP Women’s World Tour events, the Oahu native made her presence known on her rookie year amongst the Top 17, snagging two event wins to finish the year at ASP Women’s World No. 3. Now that Moore has completed her education and gotten her feet wet around the globe, the Hawaiian talent is hungry to hunt down her first ASP Women’s World Title. Surfline.com recently caught up with the charming natural-footer to catch up on her year in 2010 and what she’s expecting for her sophomore year on the women’s elite stage.
CHECK IT OUT:
| | |
Post destacado 1
Post destacado 2
Post destacado 3
Post destacado 4
Post destacado 5
Post destacado 6
Post destacado 7
Post destacado 8
Post destacado 9