I know this belongs in the surfing section, but many kiters surf too. This is the most compelling final I have seen ever. So much at stake, quality waves, and drama everywhere. Must see!


http://vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com/billabongpipemasters2013/live

Thanks for posting the link dude

wow, how harsh. Life is too short to buy into the crap. Watch if you want, ignore if you want, enjoy life because your only guarantee is this moment.
Tough crowd.....

dafish said...
Hey Main, Slater did think that the wave that Mick won could have gone either way. It was an amazing come from behind win with only a few seconds left. Could have gone either way. But I have to say, Slater's next heat was sensational. Absolute domination and made everything look soooo easy Had Mick lost on a lower wave score and Slater won the event he would have been WC. He did congratulate Mick and seemed to take is as good as anyone could. Those waves were just insane......

**** u gave away the ending

9.7? Please discuss

It was that epic fade to set up the barrel that won it. Such a smooth and sweet bottom turn. If you looked at the two waves scores, and the waves themselves, you can see that the fade was the difference. The barrel time and depth was about the same.
Three time champ, sets himself in rare company. Deserved champ.
John John Florence will be the king soon enough. His barrel followed by a 360 in the demolition of Fanning was just too much. Also, you might scroll around and see his free surf early in the morning when it was maxed out and they nearly called it off. His aerial at the end that he almost pulled off shows what he is capable of, and such a young dude.

Hey TB, glad you enjoyed it. Driving me crazy right now, been sick "as" and it's driving me crazy. I haven't been couch bound in a very very long time. The original wind forecast for this week was not so good, but ramped up nicely. And I am stuck here feeling like crap. This footage eased the pain a little, I have a couple of good books to read, but I am restless and want to get out. I have to give it one more day so hopefully thur or friday I will get out of here! Let me know when you are headed this way so we can go for a session.

Awesome write-up by Sean Doherty:

http://www.coastalwatch.com/surfing/12544/final-day-billabong-pipe-masters-2013