• The Surf News Insider

    The latest surf-related news from the coconut wireless. Edited by Chris Mauro.

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "This is what I love about Kelly Slater...He's made a career out of doing what he loves but he doesn't put himself on top of the world just because he's the best there is and possibly one of the best overall athletes around. He has fun and just does his best, and even though he is the best, he's not arrogant about it. He has a great attitude and everyone should learn from him! Keep grinding hard Slater!"

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "I think everyone likes winning more than losing. The important thing is to enjoy what you're doing....take it seriously but not so serious that you're walking around with a stick up your a$$."

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "I agree. Surfing is way underrated in the US and Slater deserves more credit than the press gives him. He always has been and always will be a beast! Keep grinding hard Slater!"

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    catherine gwen

    catherine gwen says:

    "This American can appreciate the talents of Slater... in fact I know quite a few Americans and one Canadian @ www.backsidefive.com that feel the same way. Grinding harder ;)"

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  • Where's Wardo? - Chapter 1047

    Quik Pro France
    LES BOURDAINES, France -When pro surfers travel great distances in a short amount of time there are always repercussions, and the Quik Pro in France has certainly seen its share. Both CJ Hobgood and Chris Ward are the early casualties.

    Competitors had less than 48 hours to get settled in France after the completion of the Hurley Pro. Hobgood arrived half asleep. Before hitting the sack he dragged his quiver of boards out to the balcony of the same rental flat that he's been renting year after year, then woke up to find them missing.

    "He thought it was a joke at first," said his coach Chris Gallagher. "All his magic boards were gone. CJ's pretty much a dwarf, so it's not like those things are easy to ride. And they're pretty easy to spot, so we've put out an award."

    Meanwhile, Chris Ward's whereabouts remained a mystery as his Round One heat got underway. Contest officials and his fellow competitors were uttering the ubiquitous "Where's Wardo?" theme. Speculation is Wardo was confused by the event location going mobile, and was probably sitting on some lonely beach in the early morning fog.

    Wardo needn't worry. He'll be able to make his Round Two heat. After today, he'll be joining the likes of CJ Hobgod, Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge and Adriano De Souza in that round. The aforementioned all came up short in their Round One heats, and have been sent to the losers round.

    Meanwhile, Slater, Parko, Taj, Dane and Jordy all looked solid today, and have jumped directly to Round Three.

    More to come...stay tuned.
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