Power moves.
The World Surfing Games in stunning El Salvador has developed into a white-knuckle narrative not seen in our favorite sport since… since… well maybe since ever.
There is, of course, the stress of surfers competing for the few remaining Olympic spots. There is International Surfing Association chief Fernando Aguerre staring down the World Surf League in a bold power grab. There are already-Olympic-qualified surfers fleeing the event without completing it.
There is Owen Wright.
Already on Australia’s team, the lanky blonde from Cuburra has had a rough few events and opened the World Surfing Games losing his Round 2 heat to Spain, Argentina and Brazil with a very poor score of 3.67.
Thankfully there is repechage.
Unlike his fellow Irukandjis, whose motto remains “Deadly in the Water,” Wright decided to stay and fight and fight he did regaining smashing form and mashing Argentina, Morocco and Sweden with a series of devastating slashes in chocolate surf.
16.26.
Could it be that Wright is finding his form, his momentum, at exactly the right time headed in to Tokyo?
Tell me this is not inspired surfing.
The only worry, I suppose, is the upcoming Surf Ranch Pro presented by Barefoot Wine.
Kelly Slater’s tub has undone the hopes, dreams, inspiration of countless lanky blondes.
White knuckle, I tell you.
The greatest time ever to be a professional surf fan.
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Does the US female commentator have to plagiarise every Australian she’s ever heard as if no one in the US surfs?
I doubt that mate. A pro tour carries more weight than the olympics or do you remember who won the olympics in tennis?
Can we put this women commenting with Joe turps? Think she passes the annoying vibe check.
Haha , yes..
Actually shitty happy box wine pairs perfectly with the joint. The stench of cow shit will complement it’s bouquet nicely.
Prediction: Owen pulls out of the Kelly Pro with the squirts.
Sometimes during a dry spell you have to go and root some donkeys.
They had me at repercharge #36
Ironically, by the look of that water… Covid is the least of your worries.
The entire Brazilian team abandoned the contest.
Gabe, Italo, Fil, Tatiana.
“Obri-gottago!”
I’ve devastated chocolate gash plenty of times….
you sweet talkin charmer, you
I bet
this is awesome watching – best surf contest entertainment for ages. Especially the CT pros that used their dual citizenship to surf for countries they dont reside in are now chucked into the mix of strong national teams proudly surfing for their home countries. Definitely mixes it up a bit and I really like the fact that the prequalified and CT surfers have to surf on equal terms with equal opportunity with everyone else and are not having it all their way at all. Good waves, good surfing and a mix of superstars of the pro tour going head to head with excellent but lesser known amateur surfers – what’s not to like!
I’m also finding this to be way more entertaining than current WSL season
Owen is just trying to wash off some of the ever increasing excitement around the release of his new feature film during the Surf Ranch Pro…
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Dane R and Mason Ho are making a shred film together to be released on finals day called Surfing Cow Farts in the Valley of Bleached Earth Born Agains and Immigrant Pickers
I don’t know if this is real or is just another one of NonJohn’s rum soaked, micro (closer to medium) dosed imagination memories.
First it giveth you a dream face for a laid out turn, then it taketh your actual face via flesh eating bacteria in the manky brown water.
The ISA Surfing Games a.k.a I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
Open Wright.
…err Open Wleft.
“Just balls out rail!” This guy vs Turpel. Discuss.