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Preview: Surf Ranch Pro

I think whoever can handle the pressure the best is gonna win. That’s what it’ll come down to – Griffin Colapinto Are you excited by the Surf Ranch event? Does it tickle any of your fancies? It’s certainly going to be a bit of a fantasy dud as far as contest formats go, but let’s … Read more

Contest Wash-Up – Portugal 2016

The Winnner Destiny: has there been a more over-used word in professional surfing these past 72 hours? Maybe it’s just my jaded world-view, but destiny is a bullshit concept that serves to undermine the true elements that lead to success (like focus, hard work, talent and maybe a bit of good fortune). Destiny Attained was … Read more

The Other Guys – Cutoff Scenarios

There is no shortage of drama and action heading into this year’s Billabong Pipe Masters.  They’ll be naming the Wildcards prior to the event on opening day,  there’s roughly 7 million World Title scenarios that can unfold,  we’re still stoked over the Pe’ahi Challenge …oh,  and someone will be crowned the 2015 Pipe Masters Champion. There’s no need … Read more