The Championship Tour Is Churning Out 10-Point Rides This Season
Ten-point rides are still rare in the context of how many waves are scored in a given heat. But there have been plenty on the championship tour this season.
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Ten-point rides are still rare in the context of how many waves are scored in a given heat. But there have been plenty on the championship tour this season.
After days of barreling along the huge waves of Tahiti's island paradise, French Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro has even more reason to look forward to this summer's Olympics. Fierro and Italo Ferreira of Brazil won the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Teahupoʻo on Tahiti this week as surfers got a taste of the tropical venue that will host the surfing events for the Paris Olympics.
French Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro and Brazilian Italo Ferreira triumphed at the World Surf League Championship Tour in Tahiti. This event previews the surfing venue for the Paris Olympics, showcasing spectacular waves. Critics voice environmental concerns, but necessary preparations are underway. Next tour stop: Punta Roca, El Salvador.
The U.S. Board Riders National Championships came to Lower Trestles last week, and once again it was the hometown team topping the podium.
The Shiseido Tahiti Pro presented by Outerknown is just about to fire the starting gun. Here are five perfect 10s from over the years, in no particular order.