So the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in OZ officially started yesterday. Steve and I are both super stoked! This has become one of our favorite contests of the year. Things got started right away yesterday with the ladies. The surf looked to be in the waist to chest range and all the usual suspects are looking pretty good. As the women head into round 3, I am stoked to say that my fantasy team is intact and looking strong. If you check the Rip Curl Pro page HERE you can see all the stats, what heats on demand, and just get your fill of daily news from OZ.
Adam Robertson "ROBBO" made it through the trial and is the Pro wild card. Last year Robbo lit it up and made it all the way to the finals where he was defeated by Parko. It was a pretty great story and I was definitely rooting for the underdog. I hope that Robbo has the same luck this year because I definitely have a spot for him in on the Fantasy Team. If you don't know what I am talking about step back in time to the Pioneers archives... HERE.
As far as the remainder of the contest goes the forecast isn't looking all to promising for Bells Beach or Winkipop, the two preferred surf locations. But the forecast for Johanna looks very good and I wouldn't be surprised if they move the contest there if the forecast doesn't change. Johanna is a classic beach break set up so make sure your Fantasy team has a couple of good beach break surfers in the mix.
The other big thing is the winner take all Occy vs Curren heat. This will probably happen right before the finals and it should be EPIC. Ripcurl just released the following video to hype the boys up, Check it!
Thrasher just recently posted interview with oz ripper Lewis Marnell. He's a solid dude, reps Volcom hard and skates for Almost. Take a look and enjoy the read HERE.
New Volcom Women's gear just showed up today. I will spend most of my afternoon unpacking it all. Pictures to come tomorrow.
Don't float away on us and we'll see you in the water sooner or later.
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