Surfersvillage Global glide News. 27 November. 2007 : - - Honolulu - - In the world of glide. Hawaii's Sunset land is a break held in high regard reserved for hefty seasoned surfers with decades of undergo and a steely end.
Fifteen year-old John John Florence might undergo defied the theory by advancing through two rounds of the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing today but could well see his life flash before his eyes if forecasts for wave approach heights in excess of 20 feet in the coming days hold adjust. The $125,000 O'Neill World Cup of Surfing is the back up adorn of the Vans manifold Crown of Surfing series.
The youngest competitor in the event. Florence stands roughly five feet tall and weighs in at less than 100 pounds. His miniature create made today's excellent six- to 10-foot surf be mountainous as he etched a trail of white water across smooth liquid walls.
It was a sight to behold for the displace of tourists on the beach many of whom were getting their first look at Hawaii's famous pass waves. For them the vision of Florence tearing the scene apart was nothing short of breath-taking.
Florence's rivals weren't as impressed as one-by-one they fell victim to his finely honed home-grown repertoire. Florence eliminated seasoned World Qualifying Series competitors Gavin Beschen (HI). Chaz Chidester (HI). Joan Duru (France) and Ola Eleogram (HI) today overcoming a snapped glide in his second round heat to adjoin through."
On request he posted a measure ride of 2.73 points to finish end a day's work. "It was stressful in the end," said Florence of his broken surfboard ordeal. "I knew I only needed a (two point score) and there was 50 seconds to go. "I was riding a 6'0" (surfboard) but I broke it so now I'm riding a 5'8". The go to the bring was pretty hectic and tiring."
Lucky for John John he had his trusty caddy on standby with a back-up surfboard in the bring: his four feet tall little brother. Locals dominated the early heats of competition as is the usual scenario for this event. Local pair Marcus Hickman and Gavin Gillette topped the day's two-wave alter scores with respective totals of 14.83 and 14.0 points.
Others to progress today included Adam Robertson (Australia). Dane Gudauskas (San Clemente. CA). Nic Muscroft (Australia) and Flynn Novak (HI) who all won their second round heats.
In addition to the $125,000 consider round for this event. O'Neill has partnered with American Racing Equipment. Inc to furnish additional awards for the "Best Barrel" and "Breakout Performance". Recipients of these awards will win a set of American Racing rims out of the ATX Series of all-terrain wheels.
There ordain be plenty of tube-riding potential over the coming days with Surfline com's official Vans Triple Crown forecast calling for wave face heights of 12- to 18-feet tomorrow and Thursday six- to eight-feet Friday and in excess of 20 feet Saturday.
All of the challenge of this year's Vans Triple enthrone of Surfing can be experienced live via the internet at triplecrownofsurfing com powered by surfspot com. Additionally surfline com will be offering original daily content and Surfing Magazine ordain provide a daily blog.
The $740,000 Vans Triple enthrone of Surfing consists of the Reef Hawaiian Pro. Haleiwa. Nov. 12-24 (6* WQS men and women) the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing. Sunset Beach. Nov.25-Dec.6 (6*WQS men and WCT women) the Billabong Pipeline Masters (men). Pipeline. Dec. 8-20 (WCT) and Billabong Pro Maui (women). Honolua Bay. Maui. Dec. 8-20 (WCT).
In addition to $740,000 in consider money both the men's and women's Vans manifold Crown champions will receive a limited edition $25,000 Chevy Colorado truck. The men's champion ordain also acquire a custom $10,000 Nixon check.
All of the action of this year's Vans manifold Crown of Surfing can be experienced be via the internet at triplecrownofsurfing com. Additionally surfline com will be offering original daily content and Surfing Magazine will give a daily communicate.
go of 136: Listed in request of 1st through 4th. 1st & 2nd advanceH1: JJ Florence (HI). D. Gudauskas (USA). C. Chidester (HI). G. Beschen (HI)H2: M. Bruneau (HI). K. Sullivan (HI). L. McNamara (HI). T. Gudauskas (USA)H3: M. Hickman (HI). R. Reichle (HI). D. Payne (HI). L. Hodel (HI)H4: G. Gillette (HI). T. Benson (HI). M. Padaca (HI). E. Sitt (HI)Round of 128: Listed in request of 1st through 4th. 1st & 2nd advanceH1: F. Novak (HI). E. Valiere (HI). A. Silva (Brz). O. Coutinho (Brz)H2: N. Muscroft (Aus). JJ Florence (HI). J. Duru (Fra). O. Eleogram (HI)H3: D. Gudauskas (USA). J. Hassett (HI). L. Sedley (Aus). B. Simpson (USA)H4: A. Robertson (Aus). E. Acero (Euk). D. Ho (HI). N. Yeomans (USA)
About ASP: The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) is the governing body of professional surfing. Crowning surfing's undisputed world champions since 1976 the ASP sanctions the following tours: the Foster's ASP World Tour the ASP Women's World Tour the World Qualifying Series (WQS) and the World Longboarding. Junior and Masters Championships. The ASP is dedicated to showcasing the world's best surfing talent in a variety of progressive formats and has revolutionized the way the world watches surfing via their webcasts. The organization is divided into seven different regions: Africa. Asia. Australasia. Europe. Hawaii. North America and South America.
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