All five nominees for the 2014 Wipeout of the Year Award are presented for your review. Featuring Shawn Dollar, Alex Martins, Jamie MItchell, Alain Riou and Koa Rothman. A category in the 2014 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, coming May 2
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For the opening of the AWT season the countdown has really started now with just eight weeks until the first event in California which kicks off a whirlwind few months for Sam and her team of riders, helpers, sponsors and judges.
Working alongside the PWA judges at the Aloha Classic was an extremely rewarding experience for me and the other AWT judges, a great confidence boost and a perfect opportunity to discuss ideas and views. An interesting statistic highlighted was that despite magical performances by … More
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Soli Bailey has conquered the 2014 Rangiroa Pro Junior, after winning the final over Kai Hing, in two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf, at Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
Bailey held his nerve in the final after Hing started with a bang posting a 8.00, answering back with a 9.00 and a 9.70.
Bailey lost in the final in 2012 and finished third last year, but wouldn’t be denied in 2014. Huge gouging carves and tweaked aerials saw him take the win, he was by far the standout surfer of the event.
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Taking a downhill corner with speed and confidence could shave minutes off your time. Team Madison-Genesis rider Liam Holohan provides a few pointers to help you make the most of gravity and hit the bends like a pro!
Confidence is key
The key with any corner on a descent is to be smooth and confident. This comes from having a bike that fits you correctly so you’re comfortable and balanced. A reliable pair of tyres with … More
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