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Perrow Wins Billabong Pipe Masters, Florence Takes Vans Triple Crown Kieren Perrow (AUS), 34, has won his inaugural ASP World Tour event, taking out the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons over fellow countrymen Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, in four-to-six foot waves.... -
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Reef Hawaiian Pro - Day 1 Australian Jack Freestone, 19, the reigning ASP World Junior Champion, set a high-flying pace at the Reef Hawaiian Pro today. The event finally got underway in head-high surf after nine days ...
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Tahiti Necessities
Five things to stuff in your boardbag you shouldn’t be without
Traveling to Tahiti with a few big boards, non-chaffing boardshorts and an extra-large set of cojones is a given (oh yeah, and lots of sunscreen). But French Polynesia is more than just chucking barrels and it’s smart to be prepared for the down time. Here are some essentials to smash into the extra space in your boardbag:
1. Mask and Snorkel – Tahiti has pristine reefs and crystal
clear water that is world-renowned for free-diving, snorkeling
and spearfishing.
2. Mosquito Repellent – With ample rain and lush vegetation comes a tropical downside: hordes of voracious mosquitoes. Unless you’re sealed away in a five-star resort, it’s a good idea to slather it on.
3. French Dictionary – Remember, Tahiti is in French Polynesia and the locals speak...French. Signs and menus are in French as well and knowing a few words in the language of love might help you hook up with a lovely lady in the club.
4. First Aid Kit – Reef breaks are the norm and beach breaks are few so reef cuts are inevitable. If you’re pulling in, you’re guaranteed to make contact eventually.
5. Camera – While you might think you’ll be in the water 10 hours a day getting the shacks of your life, chances are you’re going to need some time to rest and relax—no better way than busting out a small digi to capture the island’s beauty and intricacies.
—Kevin Whitton
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Long Live the Queen
FREESURF: It seemed like you just took off on a roll this year. Granted there was some talk of a rivalry between you and Sally [Fitzgibbons], but it seemed like it was more of a matter of when, not if, you would secure your title this year. Was there a point this year when you felt like, “yeah, I can win a title this year”?
Carissa Moore: I think every woman on tour wants and believes that they can win a world title, otherwise they wouldn’t be competing at this level. Dad and I talked about the title a few times, but never more than using it as motivation. Sally was nipping at my heels the whole year and there was a placement shift halfway through where I was nipping at hers. It was so close that I never really could let my guard down, just had to keep my head focused and take everything one step at a time. When the seconds started counting down in the Steph-Sally semi in France and Steph was ahead, I think that was finally the moment that I let it all go. Read more...
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Billabong Team Manager/Mentor to Keanu Asing
Freesurf: What was your life like before you became a team manager?
Rainos Hayes: Well, I grew up on the North Shore pretty much in the same place that I live now, kind of by Sunset Beach. I was a pro for a while and rode for Quiksilver from about 15 to 25 years old and had a limited amount of success.
