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GRINDING GEARS

The Cry is Free. And the Cry was Loud. From all over the globe, really. Australia, Hawaii, USA, and surprisingly, Brazil. Everyone had some kind of complaint about the judging/scoring during the Ballito Pro. Here are a few of my favorite comments: “This is surfing, not ice skating, scores are not determined by how many […]

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MINOR LEAGUE

Less than 4% of Division 1 college basketball players will make the NBA. This is why I prefer college basketball over the NBA. Those kids play with so much more passion, so much more love and respect for the game, and they don’t expect anything from it. A college scholarship and an education (if they […]

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SNAPSHOT

I’m watching the new Billabong Team Movie ‘Merge’ while Sublime’s “Santeria” is playing from a speaker in the adjoining room. My wife is painting with some family, who have been in town visiting for the past couple of days. I’m also reading about DSRT Surf, the New Kid on the Wave Pool block. My Social […]

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CLOUD 9

Well, it’s not exactly what I was expecting, but I’m pretty stoked. If you haven’t heard the news yet, the WSL has officially added a new stop to the 2026 Championship Tour schedule, halfway through the year. Cloud 9 in the Philippines will now be on the 2026 ‘Post Season’ Championship Tour Schedule. The World […]

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NEW TOUR STOP

So the WSL is back at it again. Remember last year when just before Finals Day, they implemented that new Rule where if the 1 seed won their first Heat, they won the Title? Well anyways, they are back again with another mid-year Format (read: Schedule) change. The WSL will officially announce a “new” wave […]

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WARM UPS

So we are three (plus) days into the El Salvador Pro, and the Fantasy Surf World is reeling. Griffin got knocked out by Al Cleland Jr, Ethan Ewing lost to Callum Robson, and Filipe was beaten by Kauli Vaast. Three event favorites out in Round 2. Eli Hanneman threw me a (tiny) middle finger for […]

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EL SALVADOR POWER RANKINGS

Instead of a typical prediction piece I might pen for an upcoming event, I wanted to change things up a bit – add a little spice. This is the First Ever hvoide Power Rankings. The forecast, even though I don’t trust Surfline, looks really solid. That’s going to play a part in these rankings, as […]

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RAGLAN – FINAL THOUGHTS

“If you know what happened in the Mets game, don’t say anything, I taped it. Hello..” What is that from? Drop a comment. First person to get it right wins a prize. Well as you noticed, I got straight to the point of the New Zealand Pro. Just a brief recap on the Event Winners […]

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HELLO, MY NAME IS: SURF STATS

Alright, we’re back with Edition Two. Today’s guest has recently grabbed my attention by sharing some very interesting content online. Throughout the CT Event at Raglan, this page was updating projected picks and results daily, backing their selections with useful info and statistics. It’s a really good follow if you’re in any kind of Fantasy […]

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NOT REAL

What’d you think of that New Zealand comp? Pretty sick, hey? Hear what? That Seal Attack? Yeah! Haha, pretty heavy! What are you on about? What the fuck are you talking about? ..Okay.. ? (Chuckling)  You’re tripping.  What does any of that shit have to do with New Zealand? Yeah.. … You’re fucking lying. … […]