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    Category: 2016 WSL Contests

    One Minute Final

    A flurry of action in the last minute sees spartan warrior, Michel Bourez, come out on top.  A low scoring final, and strange, but Michel outlasts. Flex… Read more “One Minute Final”

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Kanoa Snags First Wave

    With 5 minutes remaining in the Pipe Masters, Kanoa Igarashi paddles into his first wave of the heat. He receives a 4.17, and needs a 2.07 to… Read more “Kanoa Snags First Wave”

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Mind Bottling

    This lull is putting my mind in a bottle.  Below is a recap of the heat thus far.

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Where Have All the Good Waves Gone?

    That was meant to be musical…that, up there ^^^ The finals have started off with a massive lull.  Michel Bourez gets a little one to start things… Read more “Where Have All the Good Waves Gone?”

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Kanoa the Undertaker

    Igarashi snags a beauty with less than a minute.  Is it enough to take down Kelly? Yes.  Oh, yes it is. Moments before, Kelly, risking body and… Read more “Kanoa the Undertaker”

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Kelly Going Textbook

    All that wave pool training paying off.  

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Zeke Lau Qualifies a la Kanoa

    Here’s the celebration.  Nat Young falls off. Slater hunting tubes in the water…a la a lion hunting on the Savannah? If he wins, he’s got his third… Read more “Zeke Lau Qualifies a la Kanoa”

    December 20, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Too Little Too Late from Kerrzy

    Slater looks like he’s going to take it.  Still waiting on scores from this wave below…needed a 6.23.  Don’t know! Comes in 4 point something and Kelly… Read more “Too Little Too Late from Kerrzy”

    December 19, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Strider Addressing Ocean, People

    This is the ocean. There are the people. You are the people.

    December 19, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

    Backdoor Battalion!

    Spartan Warrior, Michel Bourez, locks in another strong one.  Fist pump! John John turns and goes, but gets swallowed.  Heating up.

    December 19, 2016January 6, 2017 by S. Ben Willoughby

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