One of pro surfing’s greatest crimes was scheduling the Brazilian event in a window in which the world title could be decided there. Why? Because it was, twice, by both Mick Fanning in 2007 and Kelly Slater in 2008, with all the fanfare broadcast live via webcast in completely mangled English.
Wisely, this year the ASP has moved the Brazilian event to a time when it’s impact — while still significant — is appropriately marginalized. And with Billabong stepping up to make the event their own event fans are likely be treated to a high-quality webcast … DetailsÂ
Karla Costa Taylor and Anastasia Ashley won the North Shore Soap Factory Pipeline Women’s Pro today in 3-5 foot surf at the Banzai Pipeline.
Dominant rights were the factor today as strong trade winds swept down the beach pushing the nw swell that came in. “I worked really hard in the final, I could not find a wave for 8 minutesâ€, said bodyboarder Taylor. †I finally took a right and got a score but I never thought I won it. It is nice to be back in Hawaii and competing, this was a good come back after having two kids.â€
Taylor is a former  … Details
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