The third event of the ASP World Tour kicks off this Wednesday as the boys converge on Rio De Janeiro, BRAZIL for the Billabong Pro... Out of all the waves on tour this one is probably the worst but the city and the crowds that show up might be the best. The Brazilian takes their surfing as serious as a heart attack and they treat the surfers like absolute rockstars!!!! While I was in Brazil I got to check the contest site out and while they're were no waves I was there I could see the potential. It really is right in the city, in a great neighborhood, surrounded by a vibrant and lively scene.
The swell forecast for the event is looking promising at this point for the contest to run on wednesday with a decent ground swell and some offshore winds at Arpoador. The Brazilians are extra stoked right now after seeing Gabriel Madina claim victory at Trestles just the other day. I expect we'll see some of the other Brazzos surfing well fueled by the energy of their homeland.
As far as picking your Fantasy Team for the event goes take into account that the wave is primarily a left, last year airs were earning the scores (with the exception of one floater), and the Brazilian will be going for broke in front of the home crowd. Also something to consider in the long term is that this event and the next two are all lefts and the next two are mostly focused on barrel riding. Stocking the team with goofys that can blast airs and get pitted wouldn't be a bad idea.
At this point I'm not 100% sure who's gonna make the cut but this is what I'm thinking at the moment.
Gabriel Madina- Hot off a victory, his frontside attack is on point, he's got the home field advantage.
Josh Kerr- Surfing very well in the past events, awesome air game.
Jon Jon- Maybe the best backside reverse in the game and finds barrels when no one else does.
Wilko- Go to goofy for airs and barrels
Fanning-Hot off a victory and his fire is lit, fast as hell in the beach break conditions.
Wilson- If he doesn't get an interference he could go all the way here.
CJ- Priced right and surfs lefts as good as anyone
Yadin- Priced right and surfs beach break as good as anyone
Shea has yet to post his picks so your stuck with mine for the moment. FCS has a tee for the winner of the event. The girls will also be surfing in this event so get your ladies team in order as well.
Waves have been pretty damn fun in NH lately and the week long forecast is very promising for waist high surf every day. It was pretty epic waking up to perfect waist high peelers and a blue sky. Hope everyone got a chance to sample the good. We'll see you in the water all week long!
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Taylor Knox WILL win this event!!!
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