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Michael Novy preparing for Fronton

November 23, 2011

Michael Novy preparing for Fronton

Since being home from Puerto Rico the waves in Australia has been non existent and its been stinking hot and stormy. Pretty typical Spring weather but frustrating when your trying to get practice for the … read more here

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Jared Houston pumped for The Canary Islands

November 22, 2011

Jared Houston pumped for The Canary Islands

Not much else to say other than that i’m so pumped for the upcoming Canarian season. Looks like all the locals headed up by Elliot Morales have been taking shit to a new level at … read more here

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The Latest from Dallas

November 18, 2011

The Latest from Dallas

Nearing the end of 2011, exciting time with Fronton around the corner. A step in a new direction, traditionally Pipeline was seen as the finale in most surfing tours including ours until only a few … read more here

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Amaury preparing for Fronton

November 18, 2011

Amaury preparing for Fronton

Im in Bordeaux, France, at the moment, relaxing at my mum’s home. This week end I will drive down to Spain to catch a Monday flight to the Canary Islands. I was going to go … read more here

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Jared Houston – Gearing up for the Encanto Pro

October 28, 2011

Jared Houston – Gearing up for the Encanto Pro

I have been in Puerto Rico now for just on two weeks and its been insane! So much work going into the Encanto comp, it leaves me with no doubt in my mind that this … read more here

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Mark McCarthy restarted and ready for The Encanto Pro Puerto Rico

October 28, 2011

Mark McCarthy restarted and ready for The Encanto Pro Puerto Rico

After a bad run at the last event in Reunion I had to clear my mind and restart the year. I took a week off and just spent some time with friends and family. For … read more here

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Ryan Hardy at home

October 27, 2011

Ryan Hardy at home

This is the centre of my life when I’m at home in Margaret River in-between contest trips on the IBA tour; being with my wife Leah and son Oli.   At the moment he’s just … read more here

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Ben Player in Bali

October 27, 2011

Ben Player in Bali

The last week has felt like an eternity! I came to Bali a week ago and it has ben the most wave rich week I have ever surfed in my life with two 8-10 ft … read more here

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KIM FEAST ‘IN-BETWEEN’ Part 5.. ‘NORTH POINT’

October 24, 2011

KIM FEAST ‘IN-BETWEEN’ Part 5.. ‘NORTH POINT’

Part 5.. ‘NORTH POINT’ Presenting part 5 of ‘IN-BETWEEN’… A 6 part series bought to you by www.inverted.net.au andwww.kimfeast.com NORTH POINT Is a very special wave to me. One of the premier breaks in the south west region and my … read more here

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Pierre Louis Costes enjoying an early Portuguese winter

October 21, 2011

Pierre Louis Costes enjoying an early Portuguese winter

While the surfers were having pumping waves at supertubes for the CT, others waves in Portugal were also firing, I surfed 4 days in the row at one of my favoritre wedge in the world, … read more here

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Mens GSS Tour Event 2 of 8

The Box Pro
Western AustraliaMar 26-Apr 4

Margaret River, Australia

Last years extreme final day conditions set the stage for another amazing contest at one of Australia wildest slabs.

Trials (Gas Bay) March 26th & 27th
Main Event March 28th - April 4th
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Mens GSS Tour Event 3 of 8

Arica Chilean ChallengeMay 18-27

Arica, Chile

Chile is fast becoming one of the superpowers of the sport by hosting 3 IBA World Tour events in 2012. Antofagasta (6 Star GQS) Arica (GSS) and Enqueque (GQS 1 Star). But its the heaving barrells of El Gringo that will once again be the star attraction after GT set a new standard last year in perfect 10 foot lefts. Don't miss this one!

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Mens GSS Tour Event 4 of 8

The Itacoatiara Pro
BrazilJun 7-17

Itacoatiara, Brazil

The IBA Makes a welcome return to Brazil in 2012 with the wedgey peaks of Itacoitaria hosting a Mens GSS event. This place is perfect to showcase the sport to a large audience of dedicated fans and is close to the city of Rio. GT says if the banks are good we are in for a real show!

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Mens GSS Tour Event 5 of 8

The Zicatela Pro
MexicoAug 1-11

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

The second semester launches again in August with the Zicatela Pro (GSS -Aug 1-11) and expectations are high after the platform that was set at Puerto Escondido this year. An amazing venue and expect more high-octance action again in 2012!

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Pierre-Louis Costes
01

Pierre-
Louis Costes

Hossegor, France

Mens World Tour (GSS)

  • 1stDave Winchester (AUS)2920
  • 2ndJeff Hubbard (HAW)2800
  • 3rdMark McCarthy (ZAF)2720
  • 3rdMitch Rawlins (AUS)2720
  • 5thBen Player (AUS)2440
  • 5thMike Stewart (HAW)2440
  • 7thSam Bennett (AUS)2060
  • 8thRyan Hardy (AUS)2020
  • 8thJones Russell (AUS)2020
  • 10thPierre Louis Costes (FRA)1910

Mens World Tour (GQS)

  • 1stDamian King (AUS)4800
  • 2ndSacha Specker (ZAF)3316
  • 3rdJoe Clarke (AUS)3240
  • 4thJones Russel (AUS)3220
  • 5thLewy Finnegan (AUS)3162
  • 6thNick Ormerod (AUS)3160
  • 7thCharlie Holt (AUS)3152
  • 8thSam Strachan (AUS)3092
  • 9thJacob Romero (HAW)3050
  • 10thRuyman Rey (CNY)2834

Womens World Tour

  • 1stIsabella Sousa (BRZ)4610
  • 2ndKarla Costa-Taylor (BRZ)3060
  • 3rdLilly Pollard (AUS)2950
  • 4thLumar Guittard (VNZ)2630
  • 5thEunate Aguirre (ESK)2360
  • 5thNeymara Carvalho (BRZ)2340
  • 7thAnne Cecile Lacoste (FRA)2310
  • 7thMinami Hatekayama (JPN)2260
  • 9thMaylla Venturin (BRZ)2120
  • 10thNatasha Sargardia (PRI)2080

Dropknee World Tour

  • 1stCesar Bauer (PER)4420
  • 2ndSacha Specker (ZAF)4000
  • 3rdPancho Galdos (PER)3892
  • 4thArdiel Jimenez (CNY)3727
  • 5thKiko Galdos (PER)2507
  • 6thGrant Molony (AUS)2480
  • 7thDamian King (AUS)2360
  • 8thRyan Hardy (AUS)2220
  • 9thMason Rose (AUS)2100
  • 10thRicardo Sotelo (PER)2022