Following the events at Sunset Beach in Hawaii and Anglet France, the third event of the tour is kicking off this weekend in Tahiti.
Aussie riders include Dave Muir and Scott McKercher.
2010 is the first year of the tour and we are looking to hold a major event in Australia next year.

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teatrea said...

Any one heard of those two Aussies , suprised guys like Billy Watson , the young takka from the sunny coast and a few others dont get an invite.Maybee when it comes to Oz!

I hope it comes to the Goldy.

Yeah.. they're two top Aussies.. I'm pretty sure Jamie and Billy will also be there.

Thanks for the post WL and welcome to the Breeze.. Looking forward to some great new vids.

I hope it comes to Bells..

DJ

The selection process looks pretty political to me - depends on if you are aligned with a big SUP company. To call it a "World Tour" implies it is looking to find a World Champion yet the assumption seems to be all the best riders are from Hawaii or the USA.

With all due respect, watching some of these guys trying to ride production 'Tankers' at Chopes looks ridiculous to me and does nothing for the sport. For crying out loud why would you ride a round nosed thing that looks like a mal at a place like Chopes.

Bnaccas said...

Yeah Scott McKercher absolutely rips.

I've no doubt he does and I reckon a good rider can ride anything, but am still curious as to how the whole 'World Tour' thing is decided and on what criteria.

goatman said...

The selection process looks pretty political to me - depends on if you are aligned with a big SUP company. To call it a "World Tour" implies it is looking to find a World Champion yet the assumption seems to be all the best riders are from Hawaii or the USA.

With all due respect, watching some of these guys trying to ride production 'Tankers' at Chopes looks ridiculous to me and does nothing for the sport. For crying out loud why would you ride a round nosed thing that looks like a mal at a place like Chopes.

Agreed on all points....if its a world tour there should be trails and all that **** as well as the seeded surfers

Will be great to see some of the World Tour Action down under for sure!!!

goatman said...

With all due respect, watching some of these guys trying to ride production 'Tankers' at Chopes looks ridiculous to me and does nothing for the sport. For crying out loud why would you ride a round nosed thing that looks like a mal at a place like Chopes.

Not having a go in any way, shape or means goatman, but you bring up an interesting point. I've long been a believer that the shape of the nose is irrelevant in the performance of the board.

Thoughts??

aussiefreebs said...


Not having a go in any way, shape or means goatman, but you bring up an interesting point. I've long been a believer that the shape of the nose is irrelevant in the performance of the board.

Thoughts??

No worries aussiefreebs, guess that why I threw it out there, love to hear what other people think. Thought I would have gotten roasted by now

From what little I know about design and from experience the nose shape plays an important role in making steep drops and holding a line in the barrel, which is why you don't see too many videos of Mals riding places like Chopes or Pipe - not to say it can't done - just not the ideal equipment IMO. You would want a nice sleek, narrow rocket for that place I would have thought.

Hopefully we will see some of the new gun production boards in action like the new JLs, Naish and PSHs. Love to see some Aussie designs in there as well.

I think there would be heaps of aussies who could give it a nudge sh!t I would love to give it a go but one thing that holds most people back is $$$$$$$

jacko

I guess they dont call it a world championship , just a world tour.Like some one said its a start , when it does come to OZ no doubt the Aussie bregade will kick ass.Hopefully it will be a good showcase for the sport and encourage more young guys and girls to get into it.

Dave Muir ...wasn't he a ruckman for the Dockers for awhile. There were some pics of him carving it up at Gracetown. I swim in a squad with his cousin who is a keen surfer and has surfed with Dave heaps.. He says Dave is fearless... frequently pushing the limits at Strickland Bay Rotto.. Nothing for him to break a board or two.
Go Dave

10:45 am Tahiti time:Sapinus Pro Main event is on now!!
..and Aussie Dave Muir is through to the quarter finals.

8-10ft Hawaiian glassy swell (15-20ft faces)

Incredible conditions and riding with Duane Desoto getting a 9.5 in a gaping barrell. We are in heat 5 with the following riders through the first round:
Patrice Chanzy, Didier Tin Hin,Peyo Lizarazu,Vetea David, Dave Muir,Duane Desoto,Tama Audibert,Arsene Harehoe

Where are the Videos at ???? This is killing me

Belly

That's great Scotty.. How did you go?. and what did you use?

DJ

scott mckerc said...

Dave muir just made it to semi's in 8ft macking saupinus today.
Won both his heats taking down the likes of garret macnamarra and duane desoto.
yewww

Go the Aussie...I bet there are a few bruised ego's.... Any video....

Yer that's cool. Hey Scotty next time if you need a caddy/board bitch to carry you bags etc, give me a call. Sounds all time...

Where would be the best spot for an Australian event?