Before I had even met Stu Kennedy, I had heard some big props from a mutual friend, Photographer Stuart Gibson. If you know Gibbo, then you will know it takes a lot to impress the man. Stuey is currently sitting on the cusp of qualification for the Dream Tour, and after spending the past few months shooting and surfing with him, I couldn’t think of a more deserving surfer to rise up into the ranks of the big league. As you are about to see in this clip, Stuey has the full package, Speed, Power and Progression, all polished with a silky smooth style.
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Kai Lenny (Naish) from Maui went into the Final day of competition behind: a disappointing 4th place finish in the long distance created even more of a challenge for him to defend his World Title, as Connor Baxter (Starboard), had the points advantage from the events leading into the Finals, as well as a 3rd place in the long distance race on Day 1.
However, with rising surf and dead winds, it was all to play for, as the day would provide some of the most spectacular and high octane racing action ever witnessed … More
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Medium surf and unfavorable wind conditions have forced event organizers at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal presented by Moche to call a lay day for competition. Stop No. 9 of 10 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Rip Curl Pro Portugal completed Round 1 in clean conditions on the opening day of the competition window and will recommence when conditions improve.
“We had hopes this morning that … More
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