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GRINDTVNEWSWIRE - TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Wednesday, September 1, 2010) The idyllic
conditions of the past two days were washed away this morning under heavy
south wind and rain, forcing the Billabong Pro Tahiti to call competition
off after completing the remaining four heats of Round 3.
Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Tahiti is
both a pivotal point in the hunt for the 2010 ASP World Title as well as the
midyear field..... More >
These are dark days in Taiji, Japan, as far as conservationists are concerned, because this week marks the beginning of the annual dolphin hunt in the remote village made famous last year by the Academy Award-winning documentary, "The Cove."
The hunt began Thursday despite swelling international opposition and protests in Tokyo.
Ric O'Barry, who trained dolphins for the 1960s show "Flipper" and helped produce "The Cove," has traveled to Tokyo to deliver a petition..... More >
Australia's Chippa Wilson bolted onto the surfscape like a bat out of hell recently. Within the past year, the 22-year-old has gained the notoriety of being one of the most tech surfers alive, standing out on an all-star Kustom Air Strike trip with Kai Neville and the most talented surfers around while ushering surfing into a new age. Needless to say, when Chippa moves, we watch. Closely.
As the latest installment of Analog's Moving Picture Project, Chippa's teamed up with..... More >
GRINDTV NEWSWIRE via ASP TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Tuesday, August 31, 2010) - The Billabong Pro Tahiti recommenced today in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves for the completion of Round 2 and the first 12 heats of Round 3.
Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Tahiti played host to an incredible day of action, with major shifts in the hunt for the ASP World Title as well as surfers falling off the Dream Tour, the result of the midyear cut-off..... More >
After the premiere of his episode of Firsthand on FuelTV, New Zealand's own professional wakeboarder, surfer and adrenaline junkie, JeffWeatherall, is proud to announce the launch of his website, JeffWeatherall.com.
Jeff's website now gives his peers and fans a brand new medium to follow the only professional wakeboarder in the world simultaneously competing on the ASP's World Qualifying Series.
With two World Wakeboarding Championship titles under his belt, Jeff's..... More >
Rip Curl has a new webisode series all revolving around a season-long boat trip journey through relatively uncharted areas of Indonesia. Instead of telling you more about it, why dont you just watch the videos, there are a bunch of em and they will explain everything...... More >
Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater looked fresh in their Round One heats at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti, looking undisturbed by the extended wait that has ripened even the most patient souls down there. Examine their demeanor and it's easy to see why these two could be heading for a world title showdown. Jordy's judo aerial and Slater's serious lip gashing are signs that these guys are having fun.
During the recent 6-star swing through Southern California in August we had a chance to..... More >
While most people on the East Coast express concern whenever a major hurricane approaches, surfers typically become excited about the prospects of thrilling rides on huge waves.
They should not get too excited about Hurricane Earl, a powerful storm that will be moving too swiftly toward shore and remain too close to shore to allow for clean conditions with the swells it produces.
"It's not a good scenario at all and it's downright dangerous," said Mike Watson, a..... More >
Blake Thornton keeps his tour dreams alive by winning his round 1 heat
After 7 straight days of flat conditions greeted the Billabong Pro Tahiti, a small swell has finally arrived on the reef and the top 44 got to dust off their quivers. While not the big scary tubes we were hoping for, the waves did look very contestable, with some overhead barrels bending into the west bowl on the best sets. With the waiting period rapidly coming to an end, contest director Luke Egan started..... More >
With tomorrow being the August 31st deadline for the contest period, Kustom put together this little video with the top 9 contenders for this year's prize. Last year it was Dusty Payne winning the 50 geees after much debate about the numerous mind-blowing entries, and this year it looks like the judges will have some debating to do as well. The technical brilliance of Chippa's big spin, the innovation of Novak's backflip, or the sheer amplitude of Kerr, Mitch, Craike and Carlson.. Or maybe..... More >
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Round 3 Finished at Billabong Pro Tahiti
Posted: 09/01/2010GRINDTVNEWSWIRE - TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Wednesday, September 1, 2010) The idyllic
conditions of the past two days were washed away this morning under heavy
south wind and rain, forcing the Billabong Pro Tahiti to call competition
off after completing the remaining four heats of Round 3.
Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Tahiti is
both a pivotal point in the hunt for the 2010 ASP World Title as well as the
midyear field..... More >
Despite swelling opposition, dolphin h..
Posted: 09/01/2010These are dark days in Taiji, Japan, as far as conservationists are concerned, because this week marks the beginning of the annual dolphin hunt in the remote village made famous last year by the Academy Award-winning documentary, "The Cove."
The hunt began Thursday despite swelling international opposition and protests in Tokyo.
Ric O'Barry, who trained dolphins for the 1960s show "Flipper" and helped produce "The Cove," has traveled to Tokyo to deliver a petition..... More >
Chippa Wilson Is So NOW
Posted: 09/01/2010Australia's Chippa Wilson bolted onto the surfscape like a bat out of hell recently. Within the past year, the 22-year-old has gained the notoriety of being one of the most tech surfers alive, standing out on an all-star Kustom Air Strike trip with Kai Neville and the most talented surfers around while ushering surfing into a new age. Needless to say, when Chippa moves, we watch. Closely.
As the latest installment of Analog's Moving Picture Project, Chippa's teamed up with..... More >
Jordy Smith eliminated as 12 surfers f..
Posted: 08/31/2010GRINDTV NEWSWIRE via ASP TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Tuesday, August 31, 2010) - The Billabong Pro Tahiti recommenced today in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves for the completion of Round 2 and the first 12 heats of Round 3.
Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Tahiti played host to an incredible day of action, with major shifts in the hunt for the ASP World Title as well as surfers falling off the Dream Tour, the result of the midyear cut-off..... More >
Action Sports Crossover Athlete Jeff W..
Posted: 08/31/2010After the premiere of his episode of Firsthand on FuelTV, New Zealand's own professional wakeboarder, surfer and adrenaline junkie, JeffWeatherall, is proud to announce the launch of his website, JeffWeatherall.com.
Jeff's website now gives his peers and fans a brand new medium to follow the only professional wakeboarder in the world simultaneously competing on the ASP's World Qualifying Series.
With two World Wakeboarding Championship titles under his belt, Jeff's..... More >
Tip to Tip: Rip Curl Team Explores Unc..
Posted: 08/31/2010Rip Curl has a new webisode series all revolving around a season-long boat trip journey through relatively uncharted areas of Indonesia. Instead of telling you more about it, why dont you just watch the videos, there are a bunch of em and they will explain everything...... More >
Jordy and Slater are out front for a r..
Posted: 08/31/2010Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater looked fresh in their Round One heats at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti, looking undisturbed by the extended wait that has ripened even the most patient souls down there. Examine their demeanor and it's easy to see why these two could be heading for a world title showdown. Jordy's judo aerial and Slater's serious lip gashing are signs that these guys are having fun.
During the recent 6-star swing through Southern California in August we had a chance to..... More >
Even surfers should be concerned about..
Posted: 08/31/2010While most people on the East Coast express concern whenever a major hurricane approaches, surfers typically become excited about the prospects of thrilling rides on huge waves.
They should not get too excited about Hurricane Earl, a powerful storm that will be moving too swiftly toward shore and remain too close to shore to allow for clean conditions with the swells it produces.
"It's not a good scenario at all and it's downright dangerous," said Mike Watson, a..... More >
Day 1 at Teahupoo... finally
Posted: 08/31/2010Blake Thornton keeps his tour dreams alive by winning his round 1 heat
After 7 straight days of flat conditions greeted the Billabong Pro Tahiti, a small swell has finally arrived on the reef and the top 44 got to dust off their quivers. While not the big scary tubes we were hoping for, the waves did look very contestable, with some overhead barrels bending into the west bowl on the best sets. With the waiting period rapidly coming to an end, contest director Luke Egan started..... More >
The top 9 entries to the Kustom Airstr..
Posted: 08/30/2010With tomorrow being the August 31st deadline for the contest period, Kustom put together this little video with the top 9 contenders for this year's prize. Last year it was Dusty Payne winning the 50 geees after much debate about the numerous mind-blowing entries, and this year it looks like the judges will have some debating to do as well. The technical brilliance of Chippa's big spin, the innovation of Novak's backflip, or the sheer amplitude of Kerr, Mitch, Craike and Carlson.. Or maybe..... More >
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