i agree with jb: A surfer must perform radical controlled maneuvers in the critical section of a wave with speed, power and flow to maximize scoring potential. Innovative / progressive surfing as well as variety of repertoire (maneuvers), will be taken into consideration when rewarding points for waves ridden. The surfer who executes this criteria with the maximum degree of difficulty and commitment on the waves shall be rewarded with the higher scores."

dont care if you ride a twin tip a surfboard, strapped hooked in or whateva - if you hit the lip vertical with power and throw buckets smoothly and consistently you are wave riding, the vehicle and approach is sort of irrelevant...how you got from point a to b is up to the rider to make it function.

i saw some really good turns from guys unhooked and unstrapped - the best turns of the event were made by ryland blakeny..stuey did some tight and functional turns..jb threw some spray hooked and unstrapped..some galoots did backrolls strapped and little frontside ollies..some cruised through the event smoking cones and won.. some trained like it was a world title and bled..it was all pretty funny really..what do you make of it all ??

silly sport really.