Owen Wright (AUS), 19, Rip Curl Pro wildcard, caused the upset of the event, eliminating reigning nine-time ASP World Champion and defending Rip Curl Pro winner Kelly Slater (USA), 37, during Round 2 of competition. The young Australian drove out to an early lead with his critical backhand attack, netting a 14.67 out of a [...]
Round One Highlights from the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop 2 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour.
Michael Peterson looking so progressive at the 77′ Stubbies. This contest saw the first man-on-man heats held at Burleigh Heads in Queensland, Australia.
Joel Parkinson’s 10 point ride from the Quiksilver Pro final. Good on ya Parko! First win since 2006?
Dane Reynolds round two winning 10pt ride. Quiksilver Pro
Gather round pro-ho’s Kelly Slater and the rest of the Quiksilver crew have arrived on the Gold coast for this years Quiksilver Pro. It looks like Kelly has been busy in the shaping bay again and it is going to be hard to beat him on these boards. This is Belly’s Blog Episode 1.
Surfing dad, idyllic home location, intelligence, humility, former child prodigy, the ability to win contests and a titanic mass of natural ability. Adrian Buchan talks a bit about beating Kelly Slater in France and being on the WCT.
Josh Kerr talking about his surfing and re qualifying for the WCT.
This is the first part of a 10 minute video created by Quiksilver that delves into the psyche of 9x ASP World Champion Kelly Slater.
Pipe Masters, Nelscott Reef and Marlon Lipke on Shralp Surf!