Update: 13 December Live Projection for the Pipe Masters following R2: As the drama is defers, it compounds; this anticipation can’t be good for my heart. There’s no shortage of potential discussion following the 2015 Pipe Masters’ Act II, a Round that taught every CT invasive a lesson in elimination. Jamie O’Brien and Mason Ho avoided this massacre following their R1 Heat wins … 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
We finally had some Heats! After 8 long lay-days the 2015 Target Maui Pro got underway in exciting fashion. The women of the CT put on a great show through R3, here are some key notes and takeaways… Updated Projections: Conlogue Drops to 3rd Courtney Conlogue is now projected to take 3rd behind Carissa Moore … Read more
Settle down, settle down. The 2016 CT will return to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, following the Final-heard-round-the-world between Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson and a juvenile Great White shark. Before we jump down the WSL’s collective throat about “marketing/profit over athlete safety,” let’s take a quick step back and analyze this universe. Jeffreys Bay has been … Read more
Injury Update: 4 October, 2015 – Jordy Smith (back) and Matt Banting (knee) have officially withdrawn from the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France. They will be replaced by Aritz Aranburu and one still TBD, most likely Caio Ibelli following the Cascais QS. Was Trestles a ride or what? De Souza finally gave the Gold up to Mick … Read more