lucky me, i get to watch the billabong pro at teahupoo while sitting at my cozy front desk at work.
though the waves didn't look as big as it had in past years, it is still one of the most hectic waves on the planet. it breaks super heavy over such shallow dry reef. ouch. just the idea of surfing there makes my body hurt.
Andy Irons snipes his first V of the season, and just in time for the newly implemented cut offs in the top 45. his victory must have been that much sweeter considering he took out his long-time rival and sometime friend Kelly Slater in the semi's. with the way AI competes once he gets a few wins under his belt, hopefully this turns out to be a big season for him. cocky as the guy is, i love cheering for a comeback.
and a few words of mention for Lennox Head's very own Adam Melling who made it through to round 4 before being taken out by Kelly Slater. Melling, who lives just 20 minutes away from me in Byron, is killing it on his rookie year on the tour. he seems to really be finding his stride and feeling really comfortable on all the of the WCT tour venues. Go Melling Go!
**Melling also rides for Emery surfboards, my favourite shaper. I got to meet Al Emery the other day out at Lennox and I could barely look him in the eyes. I was so nervous to surf his board in front of him, especially because he just cut me a massive deal on a brand new shortboard he'd lent my roommate before I took it over. I could barely even paddle for a wave and totally kooked out. Next time though...**
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