Volcom fiji pro surfing competition begins june 2nd. O ne aspect that will strike visiting surfers is the almost total lack of localism, this steams partly from the friendliness inherent in small countries, but also the fact that in the west, around nadi and sigatoka many surfers in the water will either be surf guides, instructors or boat drivers who derive a living from surfing tourism. In episode 3 of made in the basque country, pro surfer natxo. The volcom fiji pro surfing competition last year was considered by many as one of the most memorable stops of the 2012 asp world tour, and today june 2, 20 marks the beginning of the day waiting period which falls directly in the middle of fiji s prime surf season. Hawaiian surfer mark healey leaves a 10ft surfboard on the face of the biggest wave on june 8 2012, and dives under. From june 7 to 19, 2015 follow in live the 2015 fiji pro this page is a nonofficial page of the event fiji pro. The volcom pipe pro is the longest running deep blue surf event and has continually set the bar for what it means to make a surf comp sustainable. Kelly slater commentates massive cloudbreak free surf volcom fiji pro 2012. Not only will the fijian people be able to enjoy the surf, but the local economy will directly benefit from surf industry jobs and free market competition. For 2020, volcom s commitment to sustainability will go even further to make the volcom pipe pro not just the most exciting but also one of the most progressive events in professional surfing. After those two heats, it was time for a freesurf session along the lines of the now famous code red. Everyone should be free to enjoy the worldclass surf surrounded by natural beauty and paradisiacal. Congratulations kelly kelly slater usa, 40, reigning 11time asp world champion, claimed his 49th elite tour victory today, taking out the volcom fiji pro over gabriel medina bra, 19, in pumping fourtosix foot 1. Cloudbreak, tavarua fiji monday, june 11, 2012 kelly slater usa, 40, reigning 11time asp world champion, claimed his 49th elite tour victory today, taking out the volcom fiji pro over gabriel medina bra, 19, in pumping fourtosix foot 1.
Many times the local surfer beside you in the lineup will. Kelly slater commentates massive cloudbreak free surf volcom fiji pro 2012 duration. He also performed rockin in the free world with grunge band pearl jam on july 7, 2006 in san diego. Kelly slater wins volcom fiji pro 2012 channel islands. Robert kelly slater born february 11, 1972 is an american professional surfer, author, actor, model, businessman, and innovator, best known for his unprecedented 11 world surfing championships. In march 2014 he won the quiksilver pro gold coast. I dont know why but this image remains one of my favourite surf photos that i have taken to date.
Large swells loom for volcom fiji pro swellnet analysis. At cloudbreak, rated by many as the best wave in the world, local boatman and surf guide, isei tokovou has won a wildcard entry into the volcom fiji pro, a world championship competition with. Round two completed in massive conditions at 2012 volcom fiji pro. Kelly slater was born on february 11, 1972 in cocoa beach, florida, usa as robert kelly slater. The world surf league announced yesterday that ok signed on to become the main sponsor for the next three years. Cloudbreak super swell during the 2012 volcom fiji pro. Rip curl, oakley, fcs, gorilla grip, cabianca surfboards, guarana antarctica, samsung, gillette. A momentous swell rolled smackbang into the middle of the contest window for one of professional surfings most anticipated events, the volcom fiji pro, and surf fans salivated at the thought of the worlds top rated surfers being put to the ultimate test. Robert kelly slater born february 11, 1972 is an american professional surfer, author, actor. Top 5 stories of the week, mike prickett, the boardroom, gopro, scott bass 03 june 2012 this weeks show 0 june 03, 2012 down the line surf talk radio with bassy n baldy on xtra sports 60am in san diego. Get news, videos, photos and results from the world surf leagues 2012 volcom fiji pro surf competition.
How good was cloudbreak during the 2012 volcom fiji pro. The free surf was a great result for volcom, not so good for the asp. Thundercloud is the first fully independent feature length offering to the public from one palm media. But, with the wsl camera crew still in place, a live broadcast of the freesurf action was, fortunately, called on. And while it was an entertaining event, its hard not to think back five years to 2012, when one of the largest swells to to ever hit fiji slammed cloudbreaks reef during the event window. Cloudbreak, tavarua fiji monday, june 4, 2012 cloudbreak turned on once again for the worlds best surfers as the opening 10 heats of the elimination round 2 of the volcom fiji pro were completed in clean fourtosix foot 1 1. Hence today, with pipe pumping at six feet, they canned it for better surf.
From its ancient fijian heritage through to the incredible swell that rocked the volcom fiji pro in 2012 and everything in. Surfing fiji surfing associationfiji surfing association. Outerknown just became the fiji pro title sponsor for men and women. Cloudbreak greeted the volcom fiji pro with some excellent waves this morning and the second day of competition was on. The slightly smaller swell lined up perfectly on the reef providing wide open barrels and some high scores right off the bat. These events are historic landmarks on the scenic, quadrupledecker bus tour that is modern bigwave surfing. Alex florence of hawaii, john john florences mother carries his broken boards on june 9, 2012 in tavarua, fiji.
Watch thundercloud online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Be sure to download the free red bull tv app and catch the surfing action on all your devices. Thundercloud tells the story of one of the worlds most spectacular waves, cloudbreak in fiji. The wind wasnt exactly perfect but as the afternoon wore on, the wind lightened, swung around to a more offshore direction and the waves started to.
Kelly slater commentates massive cloudbreak free surf. Nick pollet, a video editor and surfing enthusiast, captures competitors at the 2012 volcom fiji pro riding the cloudbreak wave off the island resort of tavarua. That guy works hard and im stoked to have shared that session with such a legend. We should have known it was going to be a historic day of surfing when tavarua resort was struck by a. Kelly slater commentates massive cloudbreak free surf volcom fiji pro 2012 midgetmoney. The action continues on day 2 of the volcom fiji pro. This is a shot of legend surf photographer brent bielmann at restaurants the evening of the last day of the volcom fiji pro 2012.
He has excelled in all types of surf and continues to match it with pro surfers who are almost half his age. Cloudbreak turned on once again for the worlds best surfers as the opening 10 heats of the elimination round 2 of the volcom fiji pro were. A feature film about isei tokovou earning the right to compete against kelly slater in the 2012 volcom fiji pro. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace.
He is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time. Amazing cloudbreak barrel ride by gabriel medina at the 2012 volcom fiji pro. Slater did it again in june 20 at the quarter finals at the volcom fiji pro with two perfect ten. Kelly slater images surfing images from peter joli. He also performed rockin in the free world with grunge band pearl jam on july 7. Chopes jim caldwells photolog of hawaiis north shore. In 2012, a fijian surfer the world had never heard of earned the chance to compete against the best surfer the world has ever seen. I cant see on the volcom fiji pro website where to download the app which url is it.
Red bull signature series s2 e12 volcom fiji pro 20 full tv episode. Slater did it again in june 20 at the quarter finals at the volcom fiji pro with. Kelly slater commentates massive cloudbreak free surf volcom. We are a multimedia production company located on the north shore of oahu, hawaii. Robert kelly slater is an american professional surfer, author, actor, model. Gabriel medina pinto ferreira born 22 december 1993 is a brazilian professional surfer, also the 2014 and 2018 wsl world champion. Medina joined the worlds elite of the world surf league tour in 2011, and in his rookie year he finished within the top 12 of the asp now wsl world tour at the age of 17. The volcom fiji pro 2014 was an event of the association of surfing professionals for 2014 asp world tour this event was held from 1 to june and contested by 36 surfers. In june of 2012, fiji s cloudbreak delivered one of surfings most historical days. On june 8th 2012, mick fanning was one of the brave wct surfers that decided to paddle out at cloudbreak regardless of the asp volcom fiji pro being called off for the day. In 2012, a fijian surfer the world had never heard of earned the chance to compete against the best surfers the world has ever seen. Ever since the historic june 2012 swell at cloudbreak in fiji, big wave surfers have pondered the.
Cloudbreak turned on once again for the worlds best surfers as the opening 10 heats of the elimination round 2 of the volcom fiji pro were completed in clean fourtosix foot 1 1. He was shooting a couple brazilian pros in the fading light and i offered my board for him to try and get a couple nugs. The fijian islands of namotu and tavarua are home to some of the most amazing people, and surf. Fantasy surfer is a fantasy sports league for surfing.
Matt wilkinson won the ok fiji pro yesterday in fun though a bit underwhelming 4foot cloudbreak. I had strapped in for a sleepless night of watching keg fest 2012. The organisers of the volcom pipeline pro have been handed an ideal waiting period. The tournament was won by gabriel medina, who beat nat young us in final. Photo cred should read brents camera gear, stus trigger. Sign up for a free account and access these great features. Congratulations kelly slater, the volcom fiji pro champion. Bigwave surfers arent professional paramedics, but when.
In june of 2012, fijis cloudbreak delivered one of surfings most historical days. Craig els was on one of the first waves and i have no idea who was on this wave, but if you look carefully you can see the front of a surfboard sticking out of the barrel. You may remember that one epic day back in 2012 during the volcom fiji pro, when the worlds best big wave surfers healey, the long brothers, twiggy. Thundercloud, the cloudbreak documentarys usa tour the. The north shore is seeing an abundance of swell and the organisers plan to pick the eyes out of it. The next big swell hits in two days so the opening hooter should blow soon enough. From its ancient fijian heritage through to the incredible swell that rocked the volcom fiji pro in 2012 and everything in between. Subscribe to our free newsletter and stay uptodate with the latest from surfer magazine.
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