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455 - Rip Curl Pro Search 2009: Teaser

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:52:04 -0700

The world's most exciting professional surfing event - the Rip Curl Pro Search - is headed to Peniche, Portugal this year and we're taking the ASP's best with us this October.

Slater, Fanning, Parko, Steph, Reynolds, TKnox and the rest of the crew will all be ready to rock.

Get set, get psyched, get ready to live the search... live.ripcurl.com

//86// Billabong Pro Jeffrey’s Bay / Lightboard / Maldives WQS

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:38:35 -0700

Billabong Pro Jeffrey’s Bay / July 2009 / Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa // Lightboard by Pascal Schneider and Pukas // Sri Lankan Airlines Pro / Maldives /// Billabong Pro Jeffrey’s Bay July 2009 / Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa This was it… The best ASP contest in J-Bay ever. That’s at least what a lot of people said. And if you [...]

SUrf Tour: Behind the Scenes Chicks Photoshoot

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:10:30 -0700

Behind the Scenes with the Top Girls on the ASP Surf Tour. Stephanie Gilmore / Layne Beachley / Rebecca Woods / Paige Hareb and more ....

Dean and Coco at Snapper - 1st WCT of 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:44:59 -0700

Check out the footage of Dean Morrison and Coco Ho at the very first ASP event of 2009, the Quiky Pro at Snapper Rocks.

Bobby Martinez Winner of the 2009 Billabong Pro Tahiti

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:02:28 -0700

Bobby Martinez (USA) was also the winner of the "heaviest wave" award by Nixon. He is now the 2009 Billabong Pro Tahiti.

6.0 Lowers Pro Preview

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:06:15 -0700

The Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro has joined with the Oakley Pro Junior to create a 6-Star PRIME ASP WQS / Grade 2 Pro Junior event that boasts a field of 128 professional surfers who will compete for a part of the impressive $145,000 prize purse. The second largest event to hit US waters, this will be one event not to miss.

Watch the live webcast, May 1 & 2, at FUEL.TV!

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Final Highlights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:49:15 -0700

With Hells Bells blaring from the speakers across the Bells Beach surfing reserve, all eyes were on Current ASP World No. 1 Joel Parkinson and local Victorian Wildcard Adam Robertson as they descended the famous Bells stairs and took the water for the Final. The all-Aussie matchup was an awesome battle, but Parko was just too good and rode away with the win and his second Bell trophy.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Quarter-Final Highlights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:48:14 -0700

The surf was pumping for the Quarter-Finals and the match-ups were stacked. Eventual Rip Curl Pro champion Joel Parkinson defeated CJ Hobgood, Jordy Smith took down Mick Fanning, Adam Robertson knocked out Kekoa Bacalso and Fred Patacchia defeated Kieren Perrow. Huge!

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Semi-Final Highlights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:48:14 -0700

The Rip Curl Pro started with 48 surfers, but when the semi-finalists lined up on Friday afternoon we were down to four... Joel Parkinson, Jordy Smith, Adam Robertson and Fred Patacchia. In semi-final, Parko and Smith matched up in one of the most highly anticipated heats of the event. Parko raised his game again and knocked out the South African. In Semi 2, local Vicco surfer Adam Robertson pulled off a dramatic win over Freddy P in the final 5 minutes. Clutch.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Virgin Blue Mile High Expression Session

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:13 -0700

Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, Taylor Knox and Kekoa Bacalso were some of the ASP World Tour's Top 45 that took to the water in Virgin Blue rashvest to express themselves in the Virgin Blue Mile High Expression Session on Friday afternoon. With $1000 up for grabs, the money was split between Slater and Fanning tying for 1st place.

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Round 3 Highlights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:12 -0700

The first three heats of Round 3 were held in epic 4-6ft Bells Beach conditions with CJ Hobgood, Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning all advancing through to the quarterfinals. The contest was moved to Winkipop for Heat 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, with classic waves on offer all afternoon for the remaining surfers. Also making it through to the quarters were Jordy Smith, Adam Robertson, Kekoa Bacalso, Kieren Perrow and Fred Patacchia.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Round 2 (Heats 13-16)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:46:11 -0700

After smashing through 12 of the 16 Round 2 heats on Tuesday April 14, the contest restarted on Thursday morning in classic Bells Beach conditions. The final four heats were held in clean 4-6ft surf and stiff offshore winds at Bells, with Jay Thompson knocking out Taj Burrow, Kieren Perrow beating Tim Reyes, Dean Morrison taking down Adrian Buchan and Freddy P defeating David Weare.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Heats 9 to 12

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:46:10 -0700

The surf was pumping for Round 2 and the highlights were plenty. This video showcases the best action from Heats 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Round 2. Winners were Adam Robertson, Tom Whitaker, Drew Courtney and Kekoa Bacalso.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Heats 5 to 8

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:45:10 -0700

The surf was pumping for Round 2 and the highlights were plenty. This video showcases the best action from Heats 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Round 2. The winners were Mick Fanning, Bobby Martinez, Jordy Smith and Owen Wright.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA

Rip Curl Pro 2009: Heats 1 to 4

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:45:09 -0700

The surf was pumping for Round 2 and the highlights were plenty. This video showcases the best action from Heats 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Round 2. The winners were CJ Hobgood, Taylor Knox, Kai Otton and Joel Parkinson.

Rip Curl Pro proudly presented by SNICKERS
Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD NEW FIESTA