Old new school vs. New new school. Yoda vs. Skywalker. Taj v.s Jordy
In yesterdays action, much like this hit YOU TUBE VIDEO, age and wisdom prevails over youth. Will this be Taj’s year?
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Well with only a few hours to go until round 1, and trading still not open on the fantasy surfer website, I now feel confident that ASG is not going to make it happen for the first contest of the season. They need to hire data back, and get him to regulate.
Well, with a few days until snapper the verdict is still out on if Action Sports Group will complete the much needed revamp of the fantasy surfer website (fantasysurfer.com) prior to the first round of competition. I became skeptical when they missed their own deadline two weeks ago. They later updated their site to allow for pre-registration, and to preview surfer values which is basically just a bs way of trying to buy time. Will they make the deadline, or will this failure help bolster more support for Fantasy Actions Sports League (fantasyactionsportsleague.com/surf). The cool part about FASL is that you can actually win money, the downside is it is fairly expensive. Only Time will tell. I am looking forward to the quiksilver pro 2010 at snapper rocks, and kicking off the new season.
PIPE MASTERS IS ON AT 8AM HAWAII TIME – Watch it Live Year Winner Edward Ryan Makua Hanai Aikau (Kahului, Hawaii, May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) was a well-known Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. The words Makua Hanai in Eddie Aikau’s full name mean feeding parent,[1] an adoptive, nurturing, fostering parent,[2][3] in the Hawaiian language. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved many lives and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. Life Lost at Sea The last person lifeguard Eddie Aikau rescued at Waimea Bay was a young TV producer named John Orland, who had just wrapped up production on a TV pilot called the “Hawaii Experience,” starring Bob Crane from Hogan’s Heroes. He was rescued on February 19, 1978, less than a month before Eddie Aikau was lost at sea. Memorial surfing invitational Since its inception (Eddie Aikau’s brother Clyde Aikau[8] won the first Eddie in 1985), the tournament has only been held seven times, due to a precondition that open-ocean swells reach a minimum of 20 feet (this translates to a wave face height of over 30 feet).[9] The most recent tournament was in December 2004, when waves in the bay reached 30 to 50 feet (15 m) high. The contest only invites 24 big-wave riders to participate in two rounds of competition. The event does not allow the use of jet skis to tow surfers into the waves. Popular culture Another variation of the aforementioned popular phrase is “Eddie wouldn’t tow.” This phrase is in reference to the method of big wave surfing in which one surfer must accelerate another surfer (the former on a jet ski, the latter towed on a surfboard) to the speed of a large, fast wave. It is also partially in response to the controversy over the “unnaturalness” of tow-in surfing; many surfers feel that being towed in to a wave, as opposed to paddling, is against the spirit of the sport.[10] Other variations of the phrase include “Eddie would throw” (in support of the University of Hawaii’s passing attack by Colt Brennan under June Jones), “Eddie wouldn’t crow” (in opposition to boastful and egotistical surfers), and “Eddie would hoe” (in support of Native Hawaiian agricultural outreach programs). Another variation used recently during the 2008 election campaign for Honolulu rail transit was the slogan, “Eddie would ride.” Jesse “the surf stalker” Somberg has taken to the streets of O.C. again in pursuit of some of today’s most prominent surf stars. Last year, he and his flat hat camped out in the marsh at trestles waiting for the likes of Slater, Reyes, and Garcia… Now with a cash infusion to the US Open Purse, offering $100,000 to the winner, Hurley has some how made the US Open interesting again. The big players are back in HB: Slater, Both Irons Brothers, Knox, Machado, The Hobgoods, Lopez, Ward, Garcia, Fanning, Pistachio, Not to mention the swell forecast looks good for the first time in ten years. I wish I were there. It is going to be an awesome shit show with everyone from 56th st to the 909 showing up for the party. Will there be another riot? It will be worth watching this year. Not to worry, The Surf Stalker (TSS) will be in attendance and will be providing almost live coverage of the event. TSS could be taking pictures with scantily clad barely legal girls, but if he did that he would just be “The Stalker”… Instead he he sticks to his roots and scalps a few more pros for the mantle. Here is TSS with Andy Irons after one of the early rounds of the 2009 US Open Of Surfing presented by Hurley.  What is the point of taking pictures with hot girls? Parkinson Leads ASP Top 45 into the Jaws of the Billabong Pro Tahiti TEAHUPOO, Tahiti (Thursday, May 7, 2009) – The 2009 Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui is days away from commencing with the world’s best surfers descending upon the tiny town of Teahupoo at ‘the end of the road’ for Stop No. 3 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, running from May 9 – 20, 2009. This year’s event will run the new format, seeding all competitors directly into man-on-man elimination heats, with the Top 16 seeded directly into Round 2 while the remaining surfers battle it out in Round 1. Joel Parkinson (AUS), 27, current ASP World No. 1, has been in devastating form this season, collecting two wins in two events with an eye on an inaugural ASP World Title. The phenomenal natural-footer has demonstrated incredible focus thus far and is the frontrunner heading into Tahiti. “The difference this year has been my understanding of what it takes to get the best out of myself and then my desire to do what it takes,” Parkinson said. “Making sure that every day, I am better prepared than what I was the day before and that preparation is specific to each contest that I compete in.” Parkinson’s recent results at the Billabong Pro Tahiti have been impressive, netting equal 3rd place finishes in 2007 and 2008, establishing himself as a legitimate contender at Teahupoo. “I do feel like over the years I have become more familiar with the wave and whilst Teahupoo is never predictable, it is reassuring to know that I have done the work here before.” Parkinson said. “I am excited to go back there this year and build on my results from the last two years.” Despite his excellent results this season and his solid track record at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Parkinson is wary of the many challenges he’ll face as the world’s best surfers angle for a result in Teahupoo’s ledging lefthanders. “I think everyone will be in the mix for a win,” Parkinson said. “Remember, it is only the third event so everyone is still keen to do well – myself included. But on an individual side of things, the wildcards will be sure to shake things up like they have the first two events. Andy Irons will be challenging for the title. And of course Mick (Fanning) will be a threat because he is the best surfer right now and probably the hungriest.” Parkinson is seeded directly into Round 2, where he’ll meet one of the advancing surfers from Round 1. Fred Patacchia (HAW), 27, current ASP World No. 3, has been in sizzling form this season, racking up a 9th and a 3rd in his first two events on the ASP World Tour before collecting an impressive win at the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Prime 6.0 Lowers Pro in Southern California over the weekend. “I’ve been really focusing on my backhand surfing,” Patacchia said. “My first couple years on tour, I felt like my backhand attack wasn’t good enough. I’d go into a heat feeling negative and defeated. This year, I’m feeling confident and more prepared. I’ve made some slight changes with my boards and that’s made a big difference. No big plans for Tahiti, just pull in deep and come out. Not much to it.” Patacchia came as close as runner-up in Tahiti in 2006, but the young Hawaiian is keen to improve his personal best at the infamous lefthander in hopes of maintaining a solid footing in the ASP World Tour ratings. “I love getting shacked,” Patacchia said. “Tahiti is one event I’d love to win. I don’t necessarily feel comfortable, but I know for a fact I feel more comfortable than most of the Top 45. I’d love to break into single digits. I’m sick of getting second. I want to win an event.” Patacchia is seeded directly into Round 2, where he’ll meet one of the advancing surfers from Round 1. Bruno Santos (AUS), XX, defending event champion who surfed from the trials to the title in 2008, will join former three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons (HAW), 30, and Von Zipper Trials Winner Heiarii Williams (PYF) as wildcards in the 2009 Billabong Pro Tahiti. Santos, Irons and Williams will face Kai Otton (AUS), 29, Jihad Khodr (BRA), 25, and Kekoa Bacalso (HAW), 23, respectively in Round 1 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Surfline, official foreers for the Billabong Pro Tahiti, are tracking a head-high Southwest swell for the upcoming weekend before a stronger tem moves into place early the following week. The Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui boasts a waiting period from May 9 through May 20, 2009. The event web LIVE via www.billabongpro.com For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com BILLABONG PRO TAHITI ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS: BILLABONG PRO TAHITI ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS:  mick fanning BELLS BEACH, Victoria (Tuesday, April 14, 2009) – Excellent surf in the six foot (2 metre) range is on offer this morning at Bells Beach and Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro presented by Snickers will commence at 7:30am. Event No. 2 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro saw the elimination of 16 of the world’s best surfers in Round 1 last week, and today’s action will see the top seeds hit the water for Round 2 “The surf has arrived and we’re seeing consistent sets in the six foot (2 metre) range and we’ll be commencing Round 2 at 7:30am at Bells Beach,” Damien Hardman, Rip Curl Pro Contest Director, said. “We are monitoring nearby Winkipop should conditions improve over there, but at present, Bells is pumping and the boys will start out there.” Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will see the top seeds of the ASP battle it out with dynamic match-ups such as former ASP World Champion and past Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach winner (2001) Mick Fanning (AUS), 27, against Tiago Pires (PRT), 29, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 37, taking on lethal wildcard Owen Wright (AUS), 19, and current ASP World No. 1 Joel Parkinson (AUS), 27, up against 2009 Dream Tour rookie Michel Bourez (PYF), 23. Swellnet, official foreers of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, are calling for surf to maintain throughout the day with swell on offer throughout the week. Up first today will be former ASP World Champion C.J. Hobgood (USA), 29, against Mick Campbell (AUS), 34, in the opening heat of Round 2, ning at 7:30am. The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres. by Snickers will be web LIVE via www.live.ripcurl.com For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com RIP CURL PRO BELLS BEACH ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS: After several lay days and the completion of the women’s event, the men’s should hopefully be back underway soon. There are 5 days left in the waiting period, and 2 days of competition to get through. I have highlighted my picks for the best heats of round 2, the remaining heats don’t seem very exciting. I am starting to doubt the new format. |
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