A look at the “One Ranking” system - decoding CJ Hobgood’s lead
With the “one ranking” system slowly creeping up on us, CJ Hobgood has taken down the first major event of 2010, and has shot to first in the world under the coming system. But what does it all mean? Let’s take a look.
****** It’s all in the Stars ******
CJ’s win in the 6 Star Prime [...]
2009 World Qualifying Series rankings following the 6 Star Prime Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and the 6 Star Prime O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland
Two more high ranking contest down and we see still more changes in the top of the World Qualifying Series rankings. The 6 Star Prime Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and the 6 Star Prime O’Neill Cold Water Classic recently wrapped up, with each offering 3500 ever so important points to their respective winners. [...]
O’Neill Cold Water Classic – Aussie Adam Melling takes the win at Thurso
Australia’s Adam Melling has once again risen to the top of the pack by taking top honors at the 2009 WQS 6 Star Prime O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Thurso, Scotland. He took the title and 3500 points in solid waves in the picturesque northern Scotland.
Adam began his campaign with a Round 2 seed, [...]
2009 World Qualifying Series rankings following the 6 Star Prime Quiksilver Pro Durban and 6 Star Estoril Quiksilver Pro
Two more events down and plenty of changes amongst the rankings front runners on the 2009 World Qualifying Series. Following the concurrent completion of two high ranking Quiksilver events, the 6 Star Prime Quiksilver Pro Durban and the 6 Star Estoril Quiksilver Pro, the ratings leaders have seen a shuffle.
Winners post Durban and Portugal [...]
Concurrent Quiksilver WQS events wrap up - Brazilians kick ass, take names
The 6 Star Prime Quiksilver Pro Durban and the 6 Star Estoril Quiksilver Pro completed in fine fashion this weekend, propelling two Brazilians up the current ASP World Qualifying Series ratings. Serious campaigner Jadson Andre took down the 2009 Quiksilver Pro Durban, while fellow countryman Alejo Muniz destroyed the local competition at the 2009 [...]
Quiksilver Pro Durban off and running – South Africans shine
After a lay day on Monday, the 6 Star Prime 2009 Quiksilver Pro Durban presented by Virgin Mobile officially kicked off on Tuesday. With 3,500 points and $20,000 on offer for the winner, the Durban event has attracted many of the world’s top competitive surfers.
Standout performances on Tuesday went to rising Australian talent, Owen [...]
World Qualifying Series power week – 6 Star Prime and 6 Star running through Sunday
Following on the heels of the 4 Star Protest Vendee Pro in France, and the earlier 6 Star Prime Drug Aware Pro in Western Australia and 6 Star O’Neill Coldwater Classic in Tasmania, the World Qualifying Series kicks into overdrive this week with two high ranking events running through Sunday April 26th.
The 6 Star Prime [...]
Drug Aware Pro - Daniel Ross takes top honors
Following up on his stellar performance of a few days earlier, former World Tour surfer, Daniel Ross (AUS) took the win on Sunday at the 2009 Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River, West Australia. The win was Ross’ highest career win to date, and puts him near the top of the rankings and on [...]
Drug Aware Pro – Rounds 2 and 3 recap – the Brazilian board theft conspiracy
The 6 Star Prime, Drug Aware Pro had another amazing day of waves on Friday at Margaret River, West Australia. The remaining heats of Round 2 and all of Round 3 were completed in the overhead to double overhead surf.
Former World Tour surfer, Daniel Ross was the big standout of the day. Opting [...]
Drug Aware Pro – Rounds 1 and 2 recap – big names continue to fall
The 6 Star Prime, Drug Aware Pro has been off and running this week at Margaret River, West Australia. The WQS men have been grinding through the early heats of this high points event, with Wednesday and Thursday seeing the completion of Round 1 and most of Round 2.
Notable exits from Round 1 include [...]
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