Teahupo’o comes alive living up to it’s infamous reputation.
Round 1: Kelly 1, Owen 0
Battle of the wounded: Dane v. Jordy
Judging controversy: Taj v. Travis
Serious shocker: Mick v. Taylor
I spent the best part of Thursday evening chatting with Kelly Slater, and I couldn’t help but wonder
Is he the greatest sportsman of all time?
As Brett Simpson tweeted yesterday: “They maybe should just make every comp Owen vs. Kelly, that’s what these judges want! Nobody has a chance.”
Tahiti, New York, Trestles — Round 3 goes to Slater
“I’m trying to take this seriously for Lowers but it’s hard when the waves aren’t going to be very serious. We’re in for a long week folks.” —Jimmicane
And The Song Remains the Same.
Top seeds dominate, Kelly & Owen win, Julian Wilson posts highest heat total
“September 9th, 2011 is now officially the greatest day in East Coast surfing history. It really could not get any better. “ –Jimmicane
Moments from around and beyond the Quiksilver Pro, as captured through the lens of Steve Sherman
…and the lips of Bobby Martinez
Cheater-five tube stalls and all kinds of rad behavior from Ke11y at the peeling-est lefthander around
As the dust of HB settles and with the crowds finally dispersed, we leave you with this artful edit of the world’s best
Just play it. Swoosh
Highlights from the Tourist Issue in widescreen
Jimmy’s riding high after his picks smashed at Bells. Now on to Rio with a mostly Brazilian roster…
Memories of our 2010/2011 winter in Hawaii