By making history with their third straight final against each other, Kelly and Owen Wright’s rivalry is shaping up as one for the ages, and we say that literally: when Kelly won his first world title, Owen was two-years-old.
Pop Magazine – Issue 17
Issue 17 of Pop Magazine, Australia’s premier free press skate/snow/surf magazine is in stores. Summer 2011 is here. With it comes Issue 17, The 2011 Swimsuit Issue! We talk with skate photographer turned Iraq war photojournalist, Ashley Gilbertson. He gives us the low down on his career beginnings and what it’s like …
Kelly Slater – 10X ASP World Champion
Just a quick update to let you all know that Kelly Slater has won his 10th ASP World Title and proved again Chris Mauro’s point that he is one of the worlds greatest athletes. Slater dedicated the achievement to his family and to Andy Irons saying “It’s been a week of extremes …
Is Kelly Slater The Worlds Greatest Athlete?
Chris Mauro over at Yahoo7’s US site has got a rad editorial asking the very valid question, is Kelly Slater the worlds greatest athlete? After his win at Trestles on Saturday, almost 20 years to the day since Slats took out his first win, Mauro argues that he is. The article …
Kelly Slater Rumored For 2010 Boost SurfSho
I’ve just heard an unconfirmed rumor that next years Boost SurfSho is going to have a ridiculous line up including …
Hurricane’s won’t stop the Quiksilver Pro
It wasn’t just rumours. Until yesterday, the possibility of the Quiksilver Pro New York being cancelled was very much on the cards. How will Kelly go from huge Chopes to shifty city beachbreaks? If this clip is anything to go by, he’ll be fine.
Quik Pro Rd 2 Results – Rd 3 On Today
Round two of the Quik Pro went down at Snapper yesterday in difficult conditions… Summed up best by Mick Fanning who tweeted “Can’t believe they are running the event in these conditions. Feel sorry for the guys out there“. Brett Simpson got the highest …
2011 Boost Mobile SurfSho
The 2011 Boost Mobile SurfSho is coming up fast. Scheduled for March 11th to 13th the comp has got the likes of Taj Burrow, Jordy Smith, Owen Wright, Julian Wilson and Oscar Wright locked in. Last year was a pretty epic couple of days – hoping for more of the same this year. Check the …
Quiksilver Pro At Snapper Is On
Just a quick note to let you know that the Quiksilver Pro is on this morning. Check below the cut for the full press release and head over here for the live webcast.
Top 10 Hollywood Action Sports Moments
No, this isn’t the same as the story Dave wrote last week. Would we’re so productive here at Pop Magazine …
Matt Hoy Surf Clinic’s This Weekend
The good guys at Cactus Black are holding a clinic this weekend with Matt Hoy. Included is surf lessons on the Saturday with Hoyo surfing against locals in a comp on Sunday. Looks like it’ll be a rad day. Peep the flyer above and the full release below.
Josh Kerr Qualifies For the World Tour
It has been a big year for Josh Kerr with 2 QS wins, 1 QS final (Hawaii/ Sunset) Innersection DVD qualification, Kustom Airstrike contender, Waves and Stab magazine cover shots and he is about to release his profile DVD…. Oh, and I just got a release saying that “… it was …
Paddle Out In Puerto Rico For Andy Irons
Competition at the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico has been canceled today out of respect for the passing of Andy Irons yesterday. According to the ASP release, “A paddle out memorial service was held on-site in Porta Del Sol, attended by the world’s best surfers and …
The Eddie 2009
There’s no other event like The Eddie. Steeped in history and the perfect amount of mysticism, it is arguably the most prestigious event in surfing. The minimum 20 foot swells needed to run the event means that it’s only been held eight times in the last 25 years …
Mick Fanning Wins at Rip Curl Pro in Portugal
As Jay reported in the Shoutbox, Mick Fanning beat Bede Durbidge in the finals of the 2009 Rip Curl Pro …
World Title Scenarios Going Into Portugal
ASP sent out a release the other day which lays out the possible scenarios for this years World Title. Going …
Billabong Pro Mundaka Highlights Clip
Simon at Billabong shot me through a highlights clip from the Pro in Mundaka. The comp was won by Brazilian …
Mick Fanning Wins Quik Pro France
Mick Fanning has seized back to back wins on the ASP tour taking out the Quik Pro in France on …
Clay Marzo and Aspergers
Most of you will have heard of Quiksilver rider Clay Marzo… It’s unlikely that a surfer Kelly Slater has described …
Fanning Wins Hurley Pro at Trestles
Just a quick update to let you know Mick Fanning is US$105k richer today after winning the Hurley Pro at …