Fantasy Surfer Announcement Regarding Teams After Tahiti
(2010-09-07)
With the mid-year cutoff happening after the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the ASP will be making some major changes to how an event is run. Accordingly, Fantasy Surfer will be making some subtle adjustments to the game to take full advantage ...
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Hurley Pro Trestles Prepares for ASP Top 34, New Competition Format and Promising Swell
(2010-09-07)
LOWER TRESTLES, California/USA (Tuesday, September 7, 2010) – The Hurley Pro Trestles will host the world’s elite ASP Top 34 from September 12 through 18, 2010 for Stop No. 6 of 10 on the ASP World Tour.
North America ...
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Tom Whitaker: Second Life
(2010-09-06)
SYDNEY, New South Wales/Australia (Tuesday, September 7, 2010) – Tom Whitaker (AUS), 30, a veteran of the elite ASP World Tour of eight years, will return to competition for the next several events as the first replacement surfer for injured ...
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Andy Irons Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti
(2010-09-03)
Andy Irons Wins Billabong Pro Tahiti, Slater Moves to ASP World No. 2
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Friday, September 3, 2010) – Andy Irons (HAW), 32, past three-time ASP World Champion, has won the Billabong Pro Tahiti, besting C.J. Hobgood (USA ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 11 (9/2): Lay Day Called
(2010-09-02)
Lay Day for Billabong Pro Tahiti, Final Day Tomorrow
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Thursday, September 2, 2010) – Small surf and heavy rains have forced event organizers to call a lay day for the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
Event No. 5 of 10 ...
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ASP Wildcard Committee Determines Surfer Wildcards for Remainder of 2010 Season
(2010-09-02)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Thursday, September 2, 2010) – Yesterday’s action at the Billabong Pro Tahiti finalized the Top 32 finishers after the first five events on the 2010 ASP World Tour, and the ASP Wildcard Committee convened immediately following to ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 3 Wrap-Up
(2010-09-01)
ASP Top 32 Finalized as Billabong Pro Tahiti Completes Round 3
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Wednesday, September 1, 2010) – The idyllic conditions of the past two days were washed away this morning under heavy south wind and rain, forcing the Billabong ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 2 Wrap-Up
(2010-08-31)
ASP Frontrunner Smith Eliminated as 12 Surfers Fall Off Tour at Billabong Pro Tahiti
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Tuesday, August 31, 2010) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti recommenced today in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves for the completion of Round 2 ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 1 Wrap-Up
(2010-08-30)
Battle for Survival and Big Upsets as Billabong Pro Tahiti Gets Underway
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Monday, August 30, 2010) – After seven, consecutive lay days, the Billabong Pro Tahiti commenced action today, and the world’s best surfers unleashed a barrage ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 7 (8/29): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-29)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Sunday, August 29, 2010) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti, Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, has called its seventh, consecutive lay day today with the new southwest energy failing to fill in completely ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 6 (8/28): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-28)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Saturday, August 28, 2010) – After going on hold for the majority of the morning, event organizers called the Billabong Pro Tahiti off for the sixth day in a row, but a new southwest swell projected to fill ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 5 (8/27): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-27)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Friday, August 27, 2010) – The swell projected to pulse through this morning has failed to manifest, resulting in the fifth consecutive lay day for the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 4 (8/26): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-26)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Thursday, August 26, 2010) – With virtually no surf to speak of today, event organizers at the Billabong Pro Tahiti have called the fourth consecutive lay day, but with swell projected to rise throughout the afternoon and tomorrow ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 3 (8/25): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-25)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Wednesday, August 25, 2010) – Event organizers for the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, have called its third consecutive lay day today, but with swell projected to build through ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 2 (8/24): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-24)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Tuesday, August 24, 2010) – Small surf in the one-to-two foot (0.5 metre) range has forced event organizers to call another lay day for the Billabong Pro Tahiti, but a slightly improved forecast for later in the ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 1 (8/23): Lay Day Called
(2010-08-23)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Monday, August 23, 2010) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti, Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, has been called off for the day, with only small, inconsistent surf available at the main site of ...
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VIDEO: Classic Moments From The Billabong Pro Tahiti
2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti Round 1 Heat Draw (updated 8/21)
(2010-08-21)
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Saturday, August 21, 2010) – The greatest assemblage of surfing talent in history is converging upon the idyllic South Pacific island of Tahiti, home of the world’s heaviest wave, Teahupoo, for Stop No. 5 of 10 on ...
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Billabong Pro Tahiti Facts And Info (Updated 8/21)
(2010-08-18)
As of today (8/21), we are two days away from the start of the 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti.
On August 17th, the Von Zipper Trials were completed, and two Tahitians found themselves in the final. Taumata Puhetini defeated Tamaroa ...
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ASP Top 45 Prepare for the Heaviest Billabong Pro Teahupoo in History
(2010-08-16)
Event No. 5 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, boasts a venue largely considered one of the most dangerous waves on the planet, and with solid swells projected and the added pressure of the ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Dean Morrison
(2010-08-16)
Fantasy Surfer: What do you think about the mid-year cutoff and the shrinking of the World Tour field?
Dean Morrison: I don't really understand why it's happening or why it is necessary, I thought it was fine the ...
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Shea's Take
(2010-08-12) By Shea Lopez
Shea Lopez Makes His Predictions for the Billabong Pro, Tahiti
Ha! The ASP have played a cruel joke on everyone competing at this year’s Teahupoo event. In previous years, Teahupoo has been a pharmaceutical company’s ...
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(2010-08-11)
A quick explanation of the ASP's new 36 man format set to begin at the Hurley Pro Trestles:
From the mind of long-time ASP International Judge and new ASP Tech Comm member, Pritamo Ahrendt, the newly-approved 36-man ASP World ...
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Fantasy Surfer Announcement Regarding New Format For Hurley Pro Trestles And Beyond
(2010-08-04)
With the mid-year cutoff happening after the upcoming Billabong Pro Tahiti, the
ASP will be making some major changes to how an event is run. Accordingly,
Fantasy Surfer will be making some subtle adjustments to the game to take full ...
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Who's In And Out For The 2010 Mid-Year Cutoff After Tahiti
(2010-08-02) As you may or may not know, after the upcoming 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti, the ASP World Tour will be reducing the amount of surfers on tour from 45 to 32. Starting at the Hurley Pro at Trestles, there will ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Billabong Pro Winner Jordy Smith
(2010-07-26)
With all the chaos that accompanied his first career win, Fantasy Surfer was able to get Jordy on the phone for a few minutes to ask him a few questions:
Fantasy Surfer: Congrats on your win at J-Bay, Hollywood couldn ...
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Fantasy Surfer Results For The 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay
(2010-07-19)
With the completion of the Billabong Pro Jeffrey's Bay, final Fantasy Surfer points have been determined for each of the 48 surfers who competed in the event. Scoring for your individual dashboards will be posted today (7/20). Trading ...
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Jordy Smith Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay
(2010-07-18)
Jordy Smith Takes Maiden Win and ASP Ratings' Lead at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Sunday, July 18, 2010) - Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, has claimed his maiden ASP elite victory, taking out the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay ...
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2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 3 Wrap-Up
(2010-07-17)
Smith Ascends as Slater Falls in ASP World Title Race at Billabong Pro J-Bay
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 17, 2010) - The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay sprung back into action today as the greatest assemblage of surfing talent in ...
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2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 2 Wrap-Up
(2010-07-16)
High Drama as World's Best Battle for Survival at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Friday, July 16, 2010) - South Africa's premier pointbreak delivered once again with clean three-to-four foot (1.5 metre) surf roping along ...
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2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Shea's Take On Round 1
(2010-07-15) By Shea Lopez
Irons, Slater, Reynolds All Shine In Round 1 At The Billabong Pro J-Bay
Today at J-Bay was a perfect example of what the World Tour is all about. You see, for the majority of us viewers the ...
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2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 1 Wrap-Up
(2010-07-15)
Epic Conditions Witness World's Best Dominate Day 1 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Thursday, July 15, 2010) - The 2010 ASP World Tour returned with a vengeance today, bearing witness to Day 1 of the Billabong Pro ...
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2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Round 1 Heat Draw (Updated 7/13)
(2010-07-13)
IMPORTANT INFO & QUESTIONS FOR THE 2010 BILLABONG PRO J-BAY
2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay
Upcoming Round 1 Heats:
Heat 1: Taylor Knox, Luke Munro, Adam Melling
Heat 2: Jadson Andre, Andy Irons, Jay Thompson
Heat 3: Bede Durbidge, Luke Stedman, Nate ...
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(2010-07-09)
JOEL PARKINSON WITHDRAWS FROM BILLABONG PRO JEFFREYS BAY AFTER INJURING FOOT
Joel Parkinson (29, Coolangatta) has officially pulled out of next week’s Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, after badly slicing his foot while surfing at his home ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Jordy Smith
(2010-07-09)
You're currently sitting second on the ASP ratings coming into
J-Bay, how are you feeling?
This year I feel a lot more relaxed coming into the J-Bay.
What do you think of the new judging criteria and the one ...
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Dean Morrison Assaulted
(2010-07-07) Despite Being Assaulted Dean Morrison Will Compete at J-Bay
By Jeff Mull
The Australian website, GoldCoast.com.au, is reporting that Dean Morrison was assaulted early Sunday morning near the Griffith Street Hotel in Coolangatta. As a result of the ...
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Fantasy Surfer J-Bay Preview
(2010-07-06) By Shea Lopez
Before you begin picking your Fantasy Surfer team for the Billabong Pro J-Bay
there are two facts that you need to know.
Fact 1: J-Bay will always be one of the best waves in the world, no ...
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Michel's Blog: The Spartan Speaks about the Tour, his Training and his Goals
(2010-06-25)
TAHITI, French Polynesia (Tuesday, June 22, 2010) - While enjoying a break from the ASP World Tour after three events, Tahiti native Michel Bourez (PYF), 23, sat down to give us some news and insights about the tour, his training and ...
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(2010-05-14) SURFER's own pro surfing pundit, Shea Lopez, has been keeping an eagle eye on the tour for us this year, studying every heat, dissecting every turn, filling his mind with facts, figures, and heat scores. Shea has broken down ...
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Groundswell's Call: Performers And Pretenders
(2010-05-13)
Performers And Pretenders
For years, many viewers, fans, and people in the fold have said that the ASP world tour was a bit bloated with 45 full-time surfers on tour. Events typically took at least 4 days to complete, and ...
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Jadson Andre Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
(2010-04-29)
Jadson Andre Wins Billabong Pro Santa Catarina, Slater Takes ASP Rankings' Lead
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Thursday, April 29, 2010) - Jadson Andre (BRA), 20, 2010 ASP World Tour rookie, has defeated former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 3
(2010-04-28)
New Guard Ascends at Praia da Vila for Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Wednesday, April 28, 2010) - The Billabong Pro Santa Catarina put in a marathon 20 heats of competition today as Round 3 and ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 2
(2010-04-26)
Top Seeds Rebound Via Rookie Massacre in Round 2 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Sunday, April 25, 2010) - Round 2 of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina was completed today in offshore but challenging two-to-three foot ...
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2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 1
(2010-04-24)
Parkinson Soars Amidst Upsets in Round 1 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Saturday, April 24, 2010) - The opening round of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina was completed today in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) rights ...
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InSurfNews: Getting There - Brazil
(2010-04-23) Insurfnews.com - Getting There - Brazil from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.This marks Insurfnews' first official trip to Brazil (Andrew didn't get his visa in time last year). Unfortunately, all we've had so far is a lot of rain ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Luke Stedman
(2010-04-23)
After a year off for the most part - how does it feel to be back on tour full time again?
Last year was one of the most difficult of my life. I went through several injuries that kept me out ...
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Bede's Blog: Bells Requiem and Viva Brasil
(2010-04-22)
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, April 22, 2010) - From what I've seen from the first two events, if this year's ASP World Title isn't the most competitive ever, I'll be massively surprised.
The Gold Coast and ...
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Heat Draw And Info For The 2010 Billabong Santa Catarina Pro
(2010-04-22)
UPCOMING ROUND 1 HEATS:
(1st Adv to Rnd 3; 2nd & 3rd adv to Rnd 2)
HEAT 1: Fred Patacchia, Jeremy Flores, Adam Melling
HEAT 2: Dane Reynolds, Roy Powers, Jay Thompson
HEAT 3: Adriano de Souza, Jadson Andre, Neco Padaratz ...
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Shea Lopez's Brazil Picks
(2010-04-21)
Brazil Picks
Shea Lopez breaks down his team, and the judges.
By Shea Lopez
With a solid showing at Bells I left my FS team exactly the same. Not sure who the wildcards will be at this time, but they ...
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Groundswell's Hot Picks For The 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
(2010-04-21)
Just a few days to go until the start of the waiting period for the 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina, so it's time to roll out my picks for the event. This event has been playing much more of ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Kai Otton
(2010-04-20)
What's your game plan for Brazil after a 5th and a 17th in the first two events? Are you feeling any added pressure for the upcoming drop in surfers from 45 to 32?
I'm not feeling any pressure ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Kekoa Bacalso
(2010-04-19)
The men's Brazil event is just a few short days away. Top 45 surfers from around the world are prepping for an event that for the most part has a history of being unpredictable. One year, competitors are grovelling ...
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Brazil Facts And Tips From Surfer X
(2010-04-19)
Back for a second event, Surfer X gives us the lowdown on tour headed into the Brazil event:
Bells proved once again to be a testing event for both competitors and Fantasy players alike with all the different locations used ...
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Shea Lopez's Brazil Preview
(2010-04-19)
Shea Lopez's Brazil Preview
What To Expect As The Tour Heads To Florianopolis
By Shea Lopez
Two events down and three to go...well, at least for the unlucky back 13 surfers that is. After the mid-season cut, the ...
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Carissa Moore Wins The 2010 TSB Bank Women's Surf Festival
(2010-04-16)
FITZROY, Taranaki/New Zealand (Friday, April 16, 2010) - Carissa Moore (HAW), 17, 2010 ASP Women's World Tour rookie, has claimed the 2010 TSB Bank Women's Surf Festival over Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 19, in pumping offshore barrels at Fitzroy ...
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2010 ASP World Tour and the Future
(2010-04-14)
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, April 14, 2010) - With two events done and dusted on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the dynamic transitions instituted this season are starting to take shape. The unified organization, dubbed the "ASP World Rankings", will soon ...
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Kelly Slater Wins 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
(2010-04-09)
JOHANNA BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Friday, April 9, 2010) - Kelly Slater (USA), 38, former nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS title over reigning two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 28 ...
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Burrow, Smith and Fanning Light Up Winkipop for Rip Curl Pro Rounds 3 and 4
(2010-04-07)
WINKIPOP, Victoria/Australia (Wednesday, April 7, 2010) - The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS, Event No. 2 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, relocated to Winkipop for Round 3 and the opening four heats of Round ...
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World's Best Flare at Thirteenth Beach for Rip Curl Pro Round 2
(2010-04-06)
THIRTEENTH BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, April 6, 2010) - Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS was completed today as event organizers relocated to nearby Thirteenth Beach to take advantage of the available swell on offer ...
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Fred Patacchia Speaks His Mind
(2010-04-05) Following his Round 1 heat at Bells, Fred Pattachia was interviewed about his heat. He won, so nobody was really expecting to hear what he said. Below is the video - just a little warning, the language may be a little ...
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Round 1 Wrap Up With Surfer's Sean Doherty
(2010-04-04)
Sean Doherty Laments The Completion Of Round 1 Of The Rip Curl Pro.
By Sean Doherty
Standing in the pre-dawn dark yesterday, a cup of acrid instant java in left paw, and the waves don't sound promising. As the ...
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FANTASY SURFER ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TEAMS AND THE WEBSITE
(2010-04-04)
In the past few weeks, as you are more than likely aware, the Fantasy Surfer website has operated at a less than acceptable level. We here at Fantasy Surfer sincerely apologize for this problem. We are currently sorting out the ...
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Andy Irons Back in Form at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Round 1
(2010-04-03)
The opening 10 Round 1 heats of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS were completed this afternoon, and despite the shifty two-to-three foot (1 metre) peaks on offer at Rincon, the world's best surfers unleashed a ...
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Top Seeds Flawless in Challenging Conditions at Rip Curl Women's Pro Round 3
(2010-04-02)
BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Friday, April 2, 2010) - Challenging one-to-two foot (0.75 metre) waves broke through the Bells Bowl and at Rincon today as the world's best female surfers contested Round 3 of the Rip Curl Women's ...
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2010 Fantasy Surfer Grand Prize Announced
(2010-04-02)
The Grand Prize for the 2010 Men's Fantasy Surfer winner was announced last week. Fantasy Surfer is going bigger than ever this year awarding the 2010 winner a VIP trip for two to Indonesia for a nine day stay ...
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What Is Dane Reynolds Riding At Bells?
(2010-04-01)
CARPINTERIA, California/USA (Thursday, April 1, 2010) - Dane Reynolds (USA), 24, current ASP World No. 3, put in a blistering performance at the opening event on the Gold Coast and all eyes will continue to remain focused upon him at ...
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Round 1 Heat Draw For The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (UPDATED 3/31)
(2010-03-31) Ratings leader Taj Burrow
Below is the upcoming Round 1 heat draw for the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Please keep in mind that this draw is subject to change and could be altered at any time. Use it ...
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Fantasy Surfer Strategy With Damien Hobgood
(2010-03-30)
When we hit up Damien Hobgood for an interview request prior to Bells, we expected to hear back with the standard quotes like "Bells is a great event filled with traditon", or "I always love going there to meet the ...
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Joel Parkinson Interview
(2010-03-30)
Interview by Sean Doherty
Happy with how you surfed at Snapper?
Yeah I was. I thought it was unlucky that I got Dane Reynolds in that kind of form. All in all though I thought I was in pretty good ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Mick Fanning
(2010-03-29)
After a 9th at Snapper, how do you bounce back into form? Anything special to shake off a tough loss?
I actually felt like I was in form, I just had one of those heats where I couldn't find ...
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Hedges Lays Down Gauntlet on Opening Day Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach
(2010-03-29)
BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, March 30, 2010) - The opening two rounds of the Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by Ford Fiesta were completed today in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves breaking through the "Rincon" section of the ...
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Fantasy Surfer Interview With Taylor Knox
(2010-03-28)
Californian Taylor Knox has been travelling to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach longer than almost any surfer currently on the ASP World Tour. Fantasy Surfer checked in with him to get his perspective on the upcoming Bells event ...
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Clash Of The Icons Set For Bells Beach
(2010-03-27)
Clash of the Icons II: Occy Vs. Curren at Bells Beach
BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Saturday, March 27, 2010) - Californian style guru Tom Curren vs Australian surf hero Mark Occhilupo. One heat. Two legends. Three reasons to be at Bells ...
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Bells Facts And Tips From Surfer X
(2010-03-25)
Starting here at the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Fantasy Surfer introduces a new feature - 'Facts And Tips From Surfer X'. Surfer X is a former pro surfer who does extensive research into the strategy that has become Fantasy ...
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Bede's Blog: One Down, Nine to Go
(2010-03-25)
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, March 25, 2010) - Another year, another circuit. But already in 2010, I've got a feeling this year's ASP World Tour is going to set the performance bar at a whole new level.
The ...
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Important Info And Links For The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
(2010-03-24)
Throughout the lead-up to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, we'll be posting info and links on this page that will give you all the latest for the event.
The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers is ...
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Groundswell's Hot Picks For The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
(2010-03-24)
With the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach just around the corner, we're going to change things up just a little for our Hot list. We'll be looking at 3 surfers for each price category that can help ...
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Scene Set for High-Performance Shootout at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
(2010-03-24)
BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Thursday, March 25, 2010) - With less than a week remaining until the commencement of the waiting period for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS, the greatest assemblage of surfing talent in history has ...
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Mick Fanning And ASP Release Statements Regarding Interview Comments
(2010-03-23)
Mick Fanning Releases Statement Regarding December Incident
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Monday, March 22, 2010) - Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, reigning two-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 5, has issued a statement regarding a situation that occurred in Hawaii ...
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Shea Lopez's Bells Preview
(2010-03-19)
Shea Lopez's Bells Preview
By Shea Lopez
I totally blew it by changing my team for Snapper at the last minute. But I've learned my lesson. For Bells I will be picking my team and sticking by them ...
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InSurfNews: On The Road To Margarets
(2010-03-16) Insurfnews.com - On the Road To Margarets from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.With the introduction of the new One World Ranking system on the ASP, many of the top 45 is scrambling to cover their asses on the WQS in ...
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Sunny Garcia Steps Up At 6-Star Drug Aware Pro
(2010-03-15)
MARGARET RIVER, West Australia (Monday, March 15, 2010) - Hawaii's Sunny Garcia provided most of the spectator excitement on the opening day of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) six-star Prime rated Drug Aware Pro presented by Rusty at Margaret ...
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Owen Wright Defies Gravity to Win the Boost SurfSho
(2010-03-14)
AUSTRALIAN young gun Owen Wright is flying high after winning the Boost Mobile SurfSho presented by Samsung (an ASP Specialty event) at Bondi Beach today.
The 20-year old from Lennox Head, NSW, competed against some of the biggest names in ...
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Taj Burrow Wins The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
(2010-03-05)
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Friday, March 5, 2010) - Taj Burrow (AUS), 31 has taken out the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover over Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, in rippable two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks.
The ...
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Champions Fall as Dane Reynolds Detonates at Quiksilver Pro Quarterfinals
(2010-03-04)
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, March 4, 2010) - Pumping three-to-five foot (1 - 1.5 metre) pulsed down the point at Snapper Rocks today, setting the stage for the world's best surfers to unleash upon the warm-water walls at the ...
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World's Best Light Up Snapper Rocks for Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round 3
(2010-03-03)
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, March 3, 2010) – With pumping three-to-five foot (1 – 2 metre) waves running down the point at Snapper Rocks today, Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover went off in front ...
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InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Round 2.5 With Jake Patterson
(2010-03-03) Insurfnews.com - Quiksilver Pro Round 2.5 from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.The second half of Round Two of the Quiksilver Pro was a bit of a damper, literally. While hiding out from the rain in the competitors area, we ...
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Thoroughbreds and New Bloods Mix Up Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round 2
(2010-03-02)
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, March 2, 2010) – Pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) righthanders raced down the point at Snapper Rocks today, bearing witness to the concluding eight Round 2 heats of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land ...
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Mega Talents Smith and Reynolds Find Form at Quiksilver Pro Round 2
(2010-03-01)
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Monday, March 1, 2010) - The opening eight heats of the elimination, man-on-man Round 2 at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover were completed this afternoon in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) barrelling righthanders ...
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InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Day 2 Video
(2010-03-01) After watching the waves deteriorate this morning through the first round of the Roxy Pro, it seemed like the call to have the men's 2nd Round was more than a gamble. But, I guess the ASP hasn't run ...
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ASP Top Seeds Dominate Day 1 of Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks
(2010-02-27)
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, February 27, 2010) ' Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover was completed today in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks on Australia's Gold Coast.
The opening event ...
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InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Day 1 Video
(2010-02-27) Insurfnews.com - Quiksilver Pro Round One Highlights from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.With a great start to the Quiksilver Pro, the 2010 ASP World Tour season is out the gates. This first event is the surfers response to the months ...
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Tips For Building Your Team With Shea Lopez
(2010-02-24) Shea Lopez
When picking your surfers it's important to think about the heat draw and seeding. Surfers seeded 17-22 are usually a good value and very talented. However in the first round they will face a top 5 surfer ...
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ASP Launches iPhone App for World's Best Surfing LIVE Wherever You Go
(2010-02-24)
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 24, 2010) ' ASP International iPhone application, ASPtogo, is now available for download online, putting the worlds best surfing in your pocket wherever you may roam.
The ASPtogo application gives the user live scores, heat results ...
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Slater Ready For Gold Coast, Wildcards Announced
(2010-02-22) Kelly Slater
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Monday, February 22, 2010) - The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover, Stop No. 1 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, will commence its waiting period this weekend, ushering in the greatest ...
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Hot Picks For The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
(2010-02-22)
Fantasy Surfer’s Hot Picks For
The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
Here it is, the start of the 2010 ASP season and we are fast approaching the start of the Gold Coast events. As the Fantasy Surfer technical team ...
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Tiago Pires Interview
(2010-02-18) Tiago Pires
GOLD COAST, Queensland.Australia (Thursday, February 18, 2010) ' Tiago Pires (Ericeira, PRT), 28, is back for a third consecutive year amongst surfing's elite and will line-up for the 2010 ASP World Tour kick-off, the Quiksilver Pro Gold ...
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Fanning and Parkinson Lead Top 45 Into Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
(2010-02-16) Mick Fanning
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, February 16, 2010) ' The 2010 ASP World Tour season is just weeks from commencing with the world's best surfers descending upon the idyllic coastal town of Coolangatta for the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast ...
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Road to Recovery with Luke Stedman
(2010-02-10) Luke Stedman
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 10, 2010) - In 2008, Luke Stedman posted his best result ever on the ASP World Tour, finishing 11th in the world and was looking for an assault at the Top 10 in 2009 ...
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Fred Patacchia Re-Signs With Quiksilver
(2010-02-09) Fred Patacchia
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, February 9, 2010) - Fred Patacchia (HAW), 28, ASP World No. 15, has re-signed with Quiksilver for a further two years. Entering his sixth season as a member of the elite ASP Top 45 ...
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Bede's Blog: Preparation For The Gold Coast
(2010-02-09)
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Monday, February 8, 2010) - Ever since Simon Anderson's breakthrough with the thruster, surfers on the pro tour have looked for any design edge they can get.
Board design is a constant evolution and if there ...
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Jeremy Flores Interview
(2010-02-04) Jeremy Flores
CAPBRETON, France (Thursday, February 4, 2010) ' Jeremy Flores (Capbreton/New Caledonia, FRA), 21, has hit Australia last week, the only French surfer of the ASP Top 45 getting back to work to prepare the 2010 ASP World Tour ...
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Rip Curl Search To Be Held Somewhere In Caribbean
(2010-02-01)
TORQUAY, Victoria/Australia (Monday, February 1, 2010) - Rip Curl International has today revealed that the Rip Curl Pro Search - the ASP World Tour's only globally-mobile surfing tournament - will call "somewhere in the Caribbean" home this year, from October 30 ...
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