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A look at the “One Ranking” system - decoding CJ Hobgood’s lead

By ASP Addict · February 12, 2010
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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.
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CJ’s win in the 6 Star Prime [...]

Another WQS contest gets the axe

By ASP Addict · June 16, 2009
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It was bound to happen sooner or later, and now a major event has been canceled due to the state of the economy. The 6 Star Buondi Billabong Pro, which was to be held in Ericeira, Portugal from September 15th to 20th, has become the global recession’s latest victim. Sandwiched between a number [...]

Sri Lankan Airlines Pro underway in the Maldives

By ASP Addict · June 12, 2009
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The 2009 6 Star Sri Lankan Airlines Pro wrapped up its fourth day of competition on Thursday in the Maldives, setting the stage for the Round of 24 for when competition resumes.
While the first few days have suffered from less than perfect conditions, many of the world’s best and brightest have turned out and fought [...]

2009 World Qualifying Series rankings following the 6 Star Prime Quiksilver Pro Durban and 6 Star Estoril Quiksilver Pro

By ASP Addict · April 28, 2009
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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

By ASP Addict · April 27, 2009
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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 [...]

Estoril Quiksilver Pro goes live in Portugal - Euros dominate the early heats

By ASP Addict · April 22, 2009
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Running concurrently with the 6 Star Prime Quiksilver Pro Durban, the Estoril Quiksilver Pro went live on Tuesday in Portugal.
World Tour surfer and German Portugal local, Marlon Lipke was the standout surfer on Tuesday, showing his elite tour training by posting the highest heat score of the day,16.23 out of 20. Advancing alongside Marlon on [...]

World Qualifying Series power week – 6 Star Prime and 6 Star running through Sunday

By ASP Addict · April 21, 2009
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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 [...]

Jordy Smith wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic

By ASP Addict · March 29, 2009
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The O’Neill Cold Water Classic finished up in Tasmania on Sunday, crowning sophomore, World Tour surfer Jordy Smith (ZAF) the inaugural champ. Jordy took down first place in a convincing win over fellow World Tour surfer, Damien Hobgood (USA) in the final.
On his way to the win, Jordy destroyed the on-fire young Aussie, Owen [...]

O’Neill Cold Water Classic, Tasmania - Saturday recap

By ASP Addict · March 28, 2009
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Another day in Tasmania, and the 6 Star WQS O’Neill Cold Water Classic drew closer to an ending, setting up the quarterfinal heats for when action resumes. Unfortunately, we home viewers are left to once again catch the action via the live score stream (the above video is from the first day of competition).
Picking [...]

O’Neill Cold Water Classic, Tasmania - Friday recap

By ASP Addict · March 27, 2009
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The action went live again on Friday at the 6 Star WQS O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Tasmania, bringing big wins and bigger upsets for some top seeded competitors.
Round 3 brought the pain for the international hopefuls. Some of the more notable exits in Round 3 were World Tour surfers, CJ Hobgood (USA), Aritz [...]