Vans US Open of Surfing

Looks about the same out there today. Guys are surfing really well given the conditions.

I know this has been said before, but what is up with all the Brazilians "claiming" it after 4.0-5.0 rides. Like, Alex
Ribeiro just did two backside snaps, pumped for 30 seconds into the reform and did two weak as$ little frontside snaps and he stared at the beach, one arm first pump and claimed it with a dropping of the hammer arm motion and a scowl on his face while he screamed out at the top of his lungs. They gave him a 6, but that was the lowest high score of the heat.

WTF?

I am happy as the next guy to get a good wave, but that was one of the worst of the heat, and home boy just claimed it with authority.

Must be a Brazilian thing. Ugh.

 

is it just me, or is the stream cutting out for everyone every couple minutes?...worse stream ever

 

My stream is okay, it just fades in and out of HD. The Low Fi feed is horrendous.

 

just learned bunny chow is a new board by jordy

fyi

 

kelly knew that.
he did not want you sad.
cue 'happiness' song....
a true champ.

 

Was that an attempt at a haiku?

 

The shortboarders would look ridiculous in the current conditions.

Whats the deal with the LB comp? Never really watched one.

What are the rules? Must be a single fin log. No leash. And just freestyle it after that?

The waves are crap, but these single fins are making the guys look like its the 60s. Not in a bad way, just a trippy style. Very unstable looking. Lots of nose riding though.

 

Got it. This must be the "Duct Tape INV"

Surf Equipment
Must be a single fin
No plugs on board (leash or side fins)
9'2 minimum length (or 3ft. over your head)
12lb. minimum weight