How good is the European leg? Sure, you have some of the most unpredictable conditions on offer, with 8’ kegs just as possible as Huntington-esque dribble. Sure, the time difference sucks for our US friends. Sure, the holding spells can suck the energy out of the event. But there are positives; there’s the consequences for … Read more
Here is the wildcard and injury replacement info for the WSL Mens Trestles Hurley Pro 2016 (7th – 18th September) Mick Fanning – IN Mick will be rejoining the ‘CT in California to defend his 2015 Hurley Pro title, and solidify his seeding for 2017. Something tells us that MF is having fun dipping in and out of the tour this … Read more
We just want to dedicate this piece to the life and legacy of the legend that was Midget Farrelly, the first champion of Australian professional surfing (and so much more). Who doesn’t love a Tahiti contest? And with Medina and John John breathing down Wilko’s yellow-jersey’d neck, it’s got the makings of a great event. … Read more
We’ve outdone ourselves with our Notes from the Line-up guest this contest: Stuart Johnson has lived and surfed in Fiji since 2010, working for the FijiSurfCo as a full-time photographer, life guard and boat man – taking hundreds of pros and Joes alike to catch the waves of their life around the Cloudbreak area. Aside … Read more
Does anyone remember a time when the Brazilian CT event was held later in the year; wedged between the fickle Mudaka contest and the deservedly hyped Triple Crown circus? Back then, there was a period in his career when Slater would avoid the Brazilian leg if he believed that he could still win a title … Read more
SS: Fale um pouco sobre você FP: Fala galera, meu nome é Francisco Pimentel, sou cientista da computação, de recife e tenho o surf como esporte favorito para praticar e acompanhar. Gosto de buscar dados dos surfistas online para alimentar meus programas de computador e prever os surfistas que irão mandar bem nos eventos da … Read more
As the picture above implies, the tour is no longer being held at heaving West-Australian reef breaks. Our new destination – Grumari, Brazil – brings with it a new set of conditions and a fresh slate for surfers to prove themselves. We spoke to the founder of Fantasy Surfing Tips and Brazilian local Francisco Pimentel … Read more
Updates (10 December, 2015) Owen Wright’s injury and status are still unknown. The latest suggests it could be water in the lungs – not something of a long-term worry, but would definitely impact his participation in the Pipe Masters. We’ll keep an eye on it at our Injury Hub, but since we didn’t suggest him … Read more
Enjoy our Fantasy Research Tools for the Billabong Pipe Masters! Including Conditions AHS and Fantasy Surfer Pts/$ Tables. With plenty of time until December 8th, there’s no excuse for losing! Join our Surf-Stats Clubhouse (Password: fantasy) and try to beat our projections-based Numbers Team for the Pipe Fantasy Championship Title and $10 in Fantasurf.com credits! Don’t forget … Read more
Firstly, let me apologise for the lateness of my article; Travis Logie forced me to go on hold every few hours in order to reflect the true nature of the contest. The final result may be spectacular, but you could just lose your mind getting to it. Speaking of losing one’s mind: How bat-shit-crazy was … Read more