Here's what I feel are the Top 10 surf stories of 2008 in no particular order. It is only my opinion, if you feel differently tell me about it. Sorry Barca and Coco, I tried to squeeze you two in there. If it was a Top 12 you guys qualifying would of so made it. Photo: MORINformed

1. Slater wins his 9th WCT title, ridiculous.
2. Bruce retires from the WCT.
3. Andy may retire as well.
4. Still no Kickflip. As in no one has stuck one and taken the 10K from Volcom in the Kickflip Off.
5. ...LOST's 5'5" Redux is finally released.
6. Peter Davi dies at Ghost Trees.
7. Bruce wins The Search contest in Bali, and pretty much teases the ASP with a, "See Ya!"
8. Bird Rock kook is convicted of murder.
9. Joel Parkinson surfs a perfect heat in the Pipe Masters, and wins the Triple Crown.
10. Slates wins Pipe on a 5'11".