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Taj Burrow wins the Hurley Pro 2013

Taj Burrow has conquered the Hurley Pro 2013, at San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California. Burrow had never tasted victory at the jewel of Southern California. At 35, the Yallingup wave rider could seal his 12th ASP World Tour title. Julian Wilson, 24, was chasing the second triumph in the Dream Tour, […]

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All you need to know about surf judging criteria

Competitive surfers should rely on their own skills, but it’s also important to know what surf judges will be looking for when scoring waves. Have you heard of judging criteria? Surf contests are a dice game. The best surfer doesn’t always comes out with the trophy because there are too many variables at stake. Judges […]

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Covelong Point Classic Surf Contest defies Indian riders

The Covelong Point Classic Surf Contest will be run at the famous Covelong Point, Chennai, in India, between 27th-29th September. The event will host surfers from all of India’s coastline, competing against each other under different age categories. The aim of the event is to promote surfing as a premier water sport activity in Tamil […]

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World title race heats up at Lowers

The world title race is on, as Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson lose their Round 3 heats at the Hurley Pro 2013. Lower Trestles’ freight train has caused damages and, among the world title contenders, only Jordy Smith has secured a place in the Quarterfinals. Mick Fanning survived Round 3, but failed to win his […]

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Tricky waves come into play at Lower Trestles

The Hurley Pro 2013 as completed the remaining eight heats of Round 2, in glassy one-to-three foot (1 metre) waves, at Lower Trestles. John John Florence suffered the biggest upset of the day. The Hawaiian was defeated by Alejo Muniz, who unloaded polished backhand combinations to earn his position in Round 3. “I was a […]

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The importance of the back foot in surfing

The secret of surfing lies in your feet. Whether you’re a natural-footed surfer or a goofy-footer, it’s important to know how to use your heels and toes when riding a wave. “Your back foot is your accelerator pedal. Your front foot does not assist at all in the turning process, but is basically there for […]

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Justin Quintal stands out at the Belmar Longboard Pro 2013

Justin Quintal has taken out the Belmar Longboard Pro 2013, in offshore one-to-three foot waves, at Belmar, New Jersey. With this victory against Tony Silvagni, Quintal has also qualified for the 2013 ASP World Longboard Championships, in China. “I’m not looking to just ride the nose. I’m just trying to ride the wave the best […]

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Wildcards leave the 2013 Hurley Pro at Lowers

The 2013 Hurley Pro has entered Round 2 in the first day of competition at Lower Trestles, California. Surfers hit the water in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Lower Trestles, for a week of barrier-breaking surfing and dramatic competition. Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson failed to win their Round 1 heats, and had […]

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