Jordy Smith rampages into quarterfinals in Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres. by Snickers Stop No. 2 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour South Africa’s Jordy Smith continued his rampage through the ranks of world’s best surfers, reaching the quarterfinals and delivering the highest single ride score on the fourth day of action at the Rip Curl Pro Bells […]
O’Neill signs renowned big wave charger Chris Bertish
O’Neill signs renowned big wave charger Chris Bertish O’Neill, the iconic multinational boardriding brand, has signed renowned Cape Town based big wave charger Chris Bertish and will be supporting his participation in big wave events globally. Bertish, whose decade of legendary feats in giant surf culminated in victory at the Mavericks Surf Contest that featured […]
Eastern Province claim team title at OXBOW South African Longboard Championships in Jeffreys Bay
Justin Bing (WP) was crowned the 2009 SA Open Longboarding champion The team from the host province outpointed defending champions Western Province and newcomers Southern Cape in third and KwaZulu-Natal taking fourth overall. The premier Open Men’s division saw a new champion crowned when Justin Bing (WP), the Junior champion last year, clinched victory over […]
Joel Parkinson (Parko) won this years Bells Pro and rings the bell for the second time in his career
South African Jordy Smith, 21, rocketed to No. 3 on the 2009 ASP World Tour rankings thanks to a career best third place finish in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia. Smith was on fire throughout the event, posting the highest scores on Day 1 and advancing to the semifinals before losing a […]
Grant Twiggy Baker wins Biggest Wave and Best Overall Performance
Greg Long claims 50k Ride Of The Year The gladiators of big wave surfing took centre stage in California on Friday night for the ninth annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. Regarded as the Oscars of big wave surfing, the XXL awards recognise the biggest and most powerful waves ridden over the past twelve […]