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Rip Curl Podcast powered by switchpod.com en Rip Curl International Rip Curl International webmaster@ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/podcast_logo_144.jpg http://www.ripcurl.com 144 144 Sports & Recreation Rip Curl, Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl no Rip Curl International The finals of the Rip Curl Australian FreeRide Pro 2008 at Thredbo’s famous Bluff showed some of the best action ever seen in a freeride competition. Also included is the Rip Curl Invitational Throwdown, a spectacular under-lights rail and big air event. The finals of the Rip Curl Australian Freeride Pro were run today in perfect snow in the “black diamond” advanced terrain of Thredbo’s famous Bluff. Spectators and competitors were calling it the best action ever seen in a freeride competition with 29 of Australia’s best skiers and snowboarders revelling in the perfect snow conditions and aiming to take a large share of the $20,000 prize money on offer. It was a very difficult task for the judges, but in the end it was the superior technical tricks and difficult lines of Sam Foster (men’s ski), Nate Johnstone (men’s snowboard) and Wiki Jones (women’s snowboard) that edge them into first place. The course consisted of man-made jumps, and log rails mixed in with the natural rock bands and cornices. The skiers and snowboarders really stepped it up with the announcer running out of superlatives as they threw down a variety of 540s, 720s, front flips and back flips with speed, control and precision. Each competitor had two runs through the course, the results coming from the highest scoring runs. Highlights were Sam Foster’s huge 1080 spin off a 10-foot cornice, Andrea Berchtold’s 50-foot front flip and Nate Johnstone’s cab 540 (reverse spin). The results in the men’s snowboard were very close, only a point separating first and third, but it was Nate Johnstone’s (Mona Vale, NSW) flawless second run that gave him the edge over Shayne Pospisil (Mammoth Mountain, USA) and Ryan Tiene (Port Macquarie, NSW). In the men’s skiing Jindabyne’s Sam Foster nailed an aggressive, creative line to push Andrea Berchtold (Jindabyne, NSW) into second with Watkin McLennan (Mt Buller, Vic) third. For Foster the win in his first major victory. In the women’s snowboard, Ali Deane, number one qualifier and 2007 Rip Curl Freeride Pro champ, had to pull out due to a knee injury. That left Wiki Jones (Thredbo, NSW), Kym Cragnolini (Jindabyne, NSW) and Laura Williams (Thredbo, NSW) to battle it out in the final. Jones emerged as a clear winner, with Cragnolini second, just ahead of Williams. The finals capped off a sensational week of skiing and snowboarding and included a spectacular under-lights rail and big air event last night – The Rip Curl Invitational Throwdown. A big crowd was entertained as the invited athletes made the most of the unique set-up which include two jumps, two rails and two spectacular wall rides. In a unique twist the riders and skiers judged the overall winners themselves with Boen Ferguson (Jindabyne, NSW), Tom McGrath (Canberra, ACT) and Erin Tanner (Canberra, ACT) taking the tile and the cash. The Rip Curl Australian Freeride Pro has gone down as the best and most unique snow event of 2008 and will be an integral part of the 2009 snow event calendar. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/391.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:18:42 +1000 Sports no 00:03:58 Skiing, Snowboarding, Rip Curl, FreeRide, Thredbo, Jim Beam, Bluff, Boen Ferguson, Tom McGrath, Erin Tanner, Nate Johnstone, Wiki Jones, Sam Foster, Throwdown Rip Curl International Day 1 of the Rip Curl Australian FreeRide Pro was held in perfect alpine conditions in the natural terrain of the Bluff at Thredbo. Australia's best snowboarders and skiers treated spectators to a combination of big aerial manoeuvres and rock jumps. Day one of the Rip Curl Australian Freeride Pro supported by Jim Beam was held in perfect conditions in Thredbo today with many spectators calling it the best ever ski and snowboard event held in Australia. The contest is different as it is not held in the controlled environment of the terrain park or half pipe, but was held in natural terrain of the Bluff/Cannonball area which contains some of Australia’s most advanced and varied terrain. The Rip Curl Australian Freeride Pro attracted some of Australia’s best skiers and snowboarders as well as international competitors, and carried $20,000 prize money. The event involved eight divisions – Men’s Open Ski and Snowboard, Junior Men’s Ski and Snowboard, Open Women’s Ski and Snowboard and Junior Women’s Ski and Snowboard. Competitors were judged on two runs, their best score counting towards the results. In the Open Men’s 12 skiers and 12 snowboarders have made it through to tomorrow’s finals and the action was fast and furious. Today spectators were treated to a combination of big aerial manoeuvres and rock jumps as the competitors revelled in the soft dry snow. In the Men’s Open the top three qualifiers in snowboard were Nathan Perry, Tyson Carr and Ryan Tiene. In the skiing Boen Ferguson, William Dawson and Jordan Houghton were the top three. The open women’s snowboard saw three Thredbo riders take the top spots for tomorrow’s finals – Ali Deane, Wiki Jones and Kaura Williams. The forecast is for another good day and great snow and organisers are expecting the competitors to step it up even further. The other divisions were wrapped up today with Zoe Jaboor from Mount Buller, Vic wining the open women’s ski, Torie Hamilton-Wilson the junior women’s ski. The junior division was a great showcase of Australia’s future snow talent with Lucas Marshall (Jindabyne, NSW) winning the skiing and Billy Hayman (Jindabyne, NSW) the snowboarding. Jess Shanahan won the junior women’s snowboarding. After tomorrow’s open finals the action continues with the Rip Curl Invitational Throwdown. It is a rail and air comp and will be held under lights tomorrow night, followed by a huge after party. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/390.mp4 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:39:51 +1000 Sports no 00:02:42 Skiing, Snowboarding, Rip Curl, FreeRide, Thredbo, Jim Beam, Bluff, Boen Ferguson, Ben Mates, Jordan Houghton, Russ Holt, Zoe Jaboor, Tori Hamilton-Wilson, Jess Shanahan, Lucas Marshall Rip Curl International After five epic days of action at the Rip Curl Pro Search there were only 8 surfers remaining for the Final heats. This vid shows all the highlights from the Quarters to the Semis to the big one - the Rip Curl Pro Search Final. After five epic days of action at the Rip Curl Pro Search there were only 8 surfers remaining for the Final heats. This vid shows all the highlights from the Quarters to the Semis to the big one - the Rip Curl Pro Search Final. The final result saw Hawaiians Bruce Irons and Fred Patacchia finish 1st and 2nd overall. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/389.m4v Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:09:22 +1000 Sports no 00:06:58 Rip Curl, Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl Rip Curl International Round 4 was a beauty at the Rip Curl Pro Search and the results were full of upsets. We saw Parko, Bede, Bobby, Fanning and AI got knocked out on the way through to the finals... Round 4 was a beauty at the Rip Curl Pro Search and the results were full of upsets. We saw Parko, Bede, Bobby, Fanning and AI got knocked out on the way through to the finals... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/388.m4v Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:06:05 +1000 Sports no 00:03:03 Rip Curl, Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl Rip Curl International Day 4 was a huge one at the Rip Curl Pro Search, with solid waves and 5 star surfing for the entirety of Round 3. The big news? Kelly Slater knocked out by Tiago Pires... Day 4 was a huge one at the Rip Curl Pro Search, with solid waves and 5 star surfing for the entirety of Round 3. The big news? Kelly Slater knocked out by Tiago Pires... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/387.m4v Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:43:44 +1000 Sports no 00:02:50 Rip Curl, Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl Rip Curl International Day 3 was a little inconsistent at the Rip Curl Pro Search, but the afternoon swell turned on enough for us to finish Round 3 by running Heats 11 to 16. Shallow, racey tubes and great barrel riding followed... Day 3 was a little inconsistent at the Rip Curl Pro Search, but the afternoon swell turned on enough for us to finish Round 3 by running Heats 11 to 16. Shallow, racey tubes and great barrel riding followed... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/386.m4v Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:26:58 +1000 Sports no 00:02:41 Rip Curl, Surfing, Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl Rip Curl International Day 2 was Round 2 at the Rip Curl Pro Search and we moved back to "Somewhere Spot 1" for Heats 1 through 10. The waves continued to pump and the surfing was insane. Enjoy... Day 2 was Round 2 at the Rip Curl Pro Search and we moved back to "Somewhere Spot 1" for Heats 1 through 10. The waves continued to pump and the surfing was insane. Enjoy... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/385.m4v Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:51:40 +1000 Sports no 00:03:00 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008 Rip Curl International Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Search was an amazing one with the waves 'somewhere in Indonesia' turning on for the entire session. All of the world's Top 45 surfers were in action, with big barrels, big scores and plenty of highlights. Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Search was an amazing one with the waves 'somewhere in Indonesia' turning on for the entire session. All of the world's Top 45 surfers were in action, with big barrels, big scores and plenty of highlights. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/384.m4v Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:52:56 +1000 Sports no 00:06:49 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008 Rip Curl International Australian supergrom Owen Wright has been awarded a Wildcard into the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search, being held "Somewhere in Indonesia". The goofy footer has been traveling to Indo since he was ten, so feels right at home in the fast paced reef breaks of Bali Australian supergrom Owen Wright has been awarded a Wildcard into the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search, being held "Somewhere in Indonesia". The goofy footer has been traveling to Indo since he was ten, so feels right at home in the fast paced reef breaks of Bali. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/383.m4v Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:11:15 +1000 Sports no 00:02:42 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008, owen wright Rip Curl International The 2008 Rip Curl Cup was held in Bali, on August 26 & as well as being part of the ISC calendar it doubled as the Rip Curl Pro Search Trials. Kuta local Komang 'Gogo' Sujaya won the event and the "wildcard ticket" into the Rip Curl Pro Search main event. The 2008 Rip Curl Cup was held in Bali, on August 26 & as well as being part of the ISC calendar it doubled as the Rip Curl Pro Search Trials. Kuta local Komang 'Gogo' Sujaya won the event and the "wildcard ticket" into the Rip Curl Pro Search main event. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/382.m4v Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:11:06 +1000 Sports no 00:03:54 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008, indonesia Rip Curl International In 2005 the ASP World Tour of Surfing joined THE SEARCH... After 3 crazy years in Reunion, Mexico and Chile, we're ready to showcase another one of the world's best waves in 2008... In 2005 the ASP World Tour of Surfing joined THE SEARCH... After 3 crazy years in Reunion, Mexico and Chile, we're ready to showcase another one of the world's best waves in 2008... Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Taylor Knox and the rest of the ASP Top 45 will be in attendance and the whole shebang will be webcast live on www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/381.mp4 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:47:23 +1000 Sports no 00:01:45 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008, Chile, Mexico, Reunion, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Andy Irons, Jeremy Flores, Pancho Sullivan Rip Curl International Rip Curl's Event Manager & Hollywood star wannabe Andy Higgins strolled around the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach asking the World's Top 45 where they think this year's Rip Curl Pro Search is located in 2008... The answers? The lads have no idea... Rip Curl's Event Manager & Hollywood star wannabe Andy Higgins strolled around the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in March asking the World's Top 45 where they think this year's Rip Curl Pro Search is located in 2008... There were some interesting answers and overall the Tour had no real idea where we were off to... It's a big secret, but we can tell you that it's going to crazy. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/380.mp4 Fri, 16 May 2008 10:15:32 +1000 Sports no 00:02:52 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Pro Search 2008, Chile, Mexico, Reunion, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Andy Irons, Jeremy Flores, Pancho Sullivan Rip Curl International Arriving in Brazil looking to successfully defend his Hang Loose Pro title in Imbituba, Mick was also on the verge of claiming his maiden World Title win. Arriving in Brazil looking to successfully defend his Hang Loose Pro title in Imbituba, Mick was also on the verge of claiming his maiden World Title win. The world title chase started to unravel when Kelly Slater was defeated in Round 4 eliminating him from contention. The remaining World Title contender Taj Burrows was next to fall in the Quarter Finals and the rest is history. Check out Mick Fanning's profile on www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/379a.mp4 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:44:07 +1100 Sports no 00:09:09 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International Mick had to be content with an equal 3rd finish in J-Bay after getting knocked out by a hungry Taj Burrow. Mick then turned his focus to Trestles looking to strengthen his lead in the world title race. Mick had to be content with an equal 3rd finish in J-Bay after getting knocked out by a hungry Taj Burrow. Mick turned his focus to Trestles looking to strengthen his lead in the world title race but came unstuck when he lost to event wildcard Dane Reynolds in Round 3. Hossegor and Mundaka were the next stops on the tour where Mick bounced back with some amazing surfing. Check out Mick Fanning's profile on www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/378a.mp4 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:03:52 +1100 Sports no 00:06:58 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International After finishing 2nd in Tahiti to Damian Hobgood, Mick took time out with two of his best mates Joel Parkinson and Dean Morrison on a freesurfing trip to Indonesia. Mick then headed to Chile with high hopes of capitalizing on his win at Snapper Rocks. After finishing 2nd in Tahiti to Damian Hobgood, Mick took some time out with two of his best mates Joel Parkinson and Dean Morrison on a well deserved freesurfing trip to Indonesia. Keen to capitalise on his win earlier in the season at Snapper Rocks, Mick headed to Chile with high hopes but came unstuck against Andy Irons in the semi-finals. Mick then travelled to J-Bay as the defending event champion confident of another strong result. Check out Mick Fanning's profile on www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/377a.mp4 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:44:19 +1100 Sports no 00:09:05 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International Mick headed to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells as World #1, keen to continue his world title charge with another win. Fellow Aussie Taj Burrow had other ideas though and ruined the party. After finishing =3rd, Mick then headed to Tahiti with more high hopes... Mick headed to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells as World #1, keen to continue his world title charge with another win. Fellow Aussie Taj Burrow had other ideas though and ruined the party. After finishing =3rd, Mick then headed to Tahiti with more high hopes... Check out Mick Fanning's profile on www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/376a.mp4 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:58:29 +1100 Sports no 00:05:47 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International The first half of this Podcast captures Mick's emphatic win at Stop 1 of the 2007 ASP World Tour on the Gold Coast. The second half of this Podcast showcases Fanning as a grom and the team that helped build a superstar. The first half of this Podcast captures Mick's emphatic win at Stop 1 of the 2007 ASP World Tour on the Gold Coast. After stealing the "heat of the year" against Josh Kerr in the quarters, Mick smashed Taj Burrow in the semi-finals then overcame a big challenge by Bede Durbidge in the final. The second half of this Podcast showcases Fanning as a grom and the team that helped build a superstar. See Mick as a skinny, blonde micro-grom and hear from Doug 'Claw' Warbrick, Mark Occhilupo and others as they explain Mick's career start. www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/375a.mp4 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:58:53 +1100 Sports no 00:05:42 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International In the opening chapter of Rip Curl's "Lightning Strikes Collection" we're introduced to Australian surfer Mick Fanning. It sets the scene for the year ahead and the 2008 ASP World Title assault... Enjoy Chapter 1 of 6 of this Rip Curl Collectocast. In the opening chapter of Rip Curl's "Lightning Strikes Collection" we're introduced to Australian surfer Mick Fanning. It sets the scene for the year ahead and the 2008 ASP World Title assault... Follow Mick Fanning as he rips his way through 10 stops on the ASP Dream Tour and his first ever ASP World Title. High energy competition mixed with brilliant freesurfing from Mick and his mates Dean Morrison and Joel Parkinson makes you want to get off the couch and go surfing - as fast as you can. With great flashbacks to Mick as a micro-grom, his wildcard win at the Rip Curl Pro in 2001 and his career threatening injury in 2004 this is a true Australian surf story... Enjoy Chapter 1 of 6 of this special Rip Curl Collectocast. www.ripcurl.com www.ripcurl.com/lightningstrikes http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/374a.mp4 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:28:25 +1100 Sports no 00:08:30 Lightning Strikes, Mick Fanning, Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, ASP, Eugene Rip Curl International The combination of 10 epic locations, 11 unique video editors and the world's best searchers... Somewhere: The Movie is being released soon! Stay tuned... The combination of 10 epic locations, 11 unique video editors and the world's best searchers... Somewhere: The Movie is being released soon! Stay tuned... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/373.mp4 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:15:53 +1100 Sports no 00:00:59 Rip Curl, Surfing, Snowboarding, Skiing, Surf, ripcurl, Somewhere DVD, Many hands making the Search Rip Curl International Stephanie Gilmore who has just secured the 2007 ASP Women’s World Title stokes out about the dual Rip Curl World Title win with fellow team rider Mick Fanning. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi. Stephanie Gilmore who has just secured the 2007 ASP Women’s World Title stokes out about the dual Rip Curl World Title win with fellow team rider Mick Fanning. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi. http://www.ripcurl.com/happygilmore http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/372.mp4 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:03:26 +1100 Sports no 00:00:32 Rip Curl, Surfing, Stephanie Gilmore, ASP World Champion, Women's, Australia Rip Curl International Congratulations to Stephanie Gilmore who has just secured the 2007 ASP Women’s World Title in Maui. Gilmore will now go down in history as the first surfer to ever win an ASP World title as a rookie. Congratulations to Stephanie Gilmore who has just secured the 2007 ASP Women’s World Title in Maui. Gilmore will now go down in history as the first surfer to ever win an ASP World title as a rookie. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/371.mp4 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:30:11 +1100 Sports no 00:00:55 Rip Curl, Surfing, Stephanie Gilmore, ASP World Champion, Women's Rip Curl International This event is the largest participation based all girls surfing event in the world. It has continued to grow because it promotes fun and healthy outdoors activity in a supportive and professional environment. This event is the largest participation based all girls surfing event in the world. It has continued to grow because it promotes fun and healthy outdoors activity in a supportive and professional environment. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/370.mp4 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:11:20 +1100 Sports no 00:00:33 Rip Curl, Surfing, Girls Go Surfing Days, Learn to Surf Rip Curl International Mick's World Title win in Brazil will be remembered by thousands of people around the world, but his journey back home to Australia as surfing's World Champ was only shared with a few lucky so-and-so's... until now. Mick's World Title win in Brazil will be remembered by thousands of people around the world, but his journey back home to Australia as surfing's World Champ was only shared with a few lucky so-and-so's... until now. Check the clip & enjoy Mick's trip back to Oz! Check out www.ripcurl.com/lightningstrikes http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/369.mp4 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:08:46 +1100 Sports no 00:02:04 Mick Fanning 2007 Foster's ASP World Champion, Brazil Rip Curl International Mick was on fire in Chile mid-2007 & although he blasted his way to 3rd in the Rip Curl Pro Search, we also captured him going nuts during the down time. In this little video Mick takes apart a local beachie and proves why he dominates in all conditions. Mick was on fire in Chile mid-2007 & although he blasted his way to 3rd in the Rip Curl Pro Search, we also captured him going nuts during the down time. In this little video Mick takes apart a local beachie and proves why he dominates in all conditions. Check out www.ripcurl.com/lightningstrikes http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/368.mp4 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:52:31 +1100 Sports no 00:01:11 Mick Fanning 2007 Foster's ASP World Champion, Brazil Rip Curl International Mick developed his surfing amongst a hotbed of talent, taking over the punchy beach breaks of D'bah and the grinding world class points of Kirra and Burleigh. He's an all-round class act and evolved into one of Australia's "future surfing stars". Mick Eugene Fanning was born in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith in 1981, but has called the north coast of NSW home since his family relocated him there as a youngster. Mick developed his surfing amongst a hotbed of talent, taking over the punchy beach breaks of D'bah and the grinding world class points of Kirra and Burleigh. He was turning into an all-round class act and evolved into one of Australia's "future surfing stars". Fanning forged a close bond with fellow teenage stars Joel Parkinson and Dean Morrison and the infamous 'Cooly Kids' crew eventually pushed their way onto the world stage. In 1999 Mick made some marks on the contest scene that set him apart from other juniors chasing glory. Seven skins in a row at the money-rich Konica Super Skins event at Sandon Point netted him $21,000 and proved he could mix it with the world's elite after beating Occy, Luke Egan, Beau Emerton, Dooma Hardman and Davo along the way. He then claimed the prestigious HB/OE Pro Junior title at Narrabeen and followed it with a win the next week at the Jetty Surf Pro Junior at Bells Beach. In 2001 Mick was given a wildcard entry into the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach - a ticket straight to the main stage of international surfing. Mick lived up to the hype and won the contest in emphatic fashion, dedicating the victory to his deceased brother, Sean. He also won the ASP WQS Title that year. 2002 was Fanning's first year on the ASP World Championship Tour and the 21-year-old won the Billabong Pro in South Africa on his way to finishing 5th overall on the ratings. This result is the highest ranking achieved by a WCT rookie since Kelly Slater won the World Title in his 1992 debut season. 2003 was another awesome year for Mick and he was a contender for the WCT Title right until the second last event of the season. Mick ended up finishing fourth overall on the Top 45 ratings behind Andy Irons, Slater and Taj Burrow. A lot of people expected 2004 to be Mick's World Title year and the season was set to be a huge one, but a horrific freesurfing mishap on a Search trip mid-year put him out of action for five months with a heavy hamstring tear. Some feared he'd never surf at his top level ever again. Mick made his way into the water in December and after flying to Hawaii to attend WCT Meetings and watch the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters, Mick was awarded a Tour wildcard by his peers for re-entry into the 2005 WCT. Undergoing vigorous rehab training, Mick got himself fit and ready for the 2005 season. His comeback event would be Stop 1 of the season - the Quiksilver Pro at Mick's home break of Snapper Rocks in Australia. Matching Rip Curl teammate Steph Gilmore's remarkable title win in the Women's WCT at Snapper Rocks that week, Mick proved to the world that he was well and truly back by smashing the field and starting the year in first place on the WCT rankings. He kept himself in the World Top 3 by winning the inaugural Rip Curl Pro Search WCT in Reunion Island and finishing runner-up to AI at the season's final event, the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters. Congratulations Mick - bring on 2008! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/367.mp4 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:58:41 +1100 Sports no 00:04:50 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Mick Fanning 2007 Foster's ASP World Champion, Brazil Rip Curl International Mick secured the 2007 Foster's ASP World Title as well as successfully defending his Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro title in Imbituba, Brazil. Mick secured the 2007 Foster's ASP World Title as well as successfully defending his Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro title in Imbituba, Brazil. The World Title chase started to unravel when Kelly Slater was defeated in Round 4 eliminating him from contention. Then in the Quarter Finals the remaining contender Taj Burrow was eliminated resulting in Mick securing his maiding World Title. He then defeated close friend Joel Parkinson in the first Semifinal to meet Kai Otton in the final heat of the event. Despite already having claimed the title, Mick continued to surf in fine form to win the event and be crowned the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro 2007 Champion. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/366.mp4 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:44:04 +1100 Sports no 00:00:30 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Mick Fanning 2007 Foster's ASP World Champion, Brazil Rip Curl International Kuta Beach in Bali is the proving ground for any surfer in Indonesia. it is the spot where most of the Bali Boys started surfing and it is where Indonesia’s most progressive surfing can be witnessed on a daily basis. Kuta Beach in Bali is the proving ground for any surfer in Indonesia. it is the spot where most of the Bali Boys started surfing and it is where Indonesia’s most progressive surfing can be witnessed on a daily basis. The day started out at 6:30 am with two trial heats, before going into the first round at about 7:15 am. The final wrapped up at 5:30, so it was a full day of surfing with fairly consistent 2-3 foot conditions early with the higher tide, then dropping a bit to 1-2 foot on the low tide. A fair amount of close out waves gave the boys some challenges, but local knowledge had most of the top seeded surfers like Rizal Tanjung, Bol, Made “Garut” Widiartha, Ketut “Mega” Semadhi, Marlon Gerber, and Mustofa Jeksen getting through into the quarterfinals. And though it would seem that the smaller and lighter guys would have had the best shot at the win, due to the small waves, a look at the final four proved otherwise. Local knowledge and experience were critical, and all the finalists have surfed Halfways since they were kids, so knowing its quirks and kinks were key success factors. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/365.mp4 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:35:32 +1000 Sports no 00:03:13 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Indonesia, Rip Curl Rocks, Music Rip Curl International Rip Curl introduced a new event formula, mixing up surfing and live music, and creating Indonesia’s first SURF AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, held on Bali’s world famous Kuta Beach on Sunday October 7. Rip Curl introduced a new event formula, mixing up surfing and live music, and creating Indonesia’s first SURF AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, held on Bali’s world famous Kuta Beach on Sunday October 7. Similar to Rip Curl’s International Surf and Music festivals in Bells Beach, Australia and Hossegor, France the event featured an ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship tour) sanctioned surf event followed by a concert featuring some of Indonesia’s most up and coming bands drawing around 2000 people to the beach to check out this innovative event. The day started out at 6:30 am with two trial heats, before going into the first round at about 7:15 am. It was a full day of surfing with fairly consistent 2-3 foot conditions early with the higher tide, then dropping a bit to 1-2 foot on the low tide. A fair amount of close-out waves gave the boys some challenges, but local knowledge had most of the top seeded surfers like Lee Wison, Rizal Tanjung, Bol, Made “Garut” Widiartha, Ketut “Mega” Semadhi, getting through into the quarterfinals. And though it would seem that the smaller and lighter guys would have had the best shot at the win, due to the small waves, a look at the final four proved otherwise. Local knowledge and experience were critical, and all the finalists have surfed Halfways Break since they were kids, so knowing its quirks and kinks were key success factors. In the end, current ISC Pro Series points leader Lee Wilson continued his charge for the championship with his win at the Rip Curl Surf and Music Festival on Sunday, waiting until the final minutes to pick off two high scoring waves and wrestle the lead away from Tipi Jabrik, who looked to have the win solidly in hand. After the awards presentation, the crowd moved down the beach to the big Rip Curl Stage, where they were treated to several hours of live music. Headlined by Saint Loco, a popular band from Jakarta local bands Fuzz Clan, Painful by Kisses, Discotion Pill and Scared of Bums rocked the beach playing powerful rock until late at night. All in all the Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival was a fantastic mix. The big crowd of surf and music fans rocked Kuta massively, dancing through the night…so be sure to be there next year! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/364.mp4 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:24:23 +1000 Sports no 00:03:02 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Indonesia, Rip Curl Rocks, Music Rip Curl International It's back up to the jibbing wonderland known as Snowpark for our international snow team and this video has plenty of high quality action footage from Andy Finch, Nate Sheehan, Chris Booth and Per Loken. It's back up to the jibbing wonderland known as Snowpark for our international snow team and this video has plenty of high quality action footage from Andy Finch, Nate Sheehan, Chris Booth and Per Loken. To close the TV show, USA snowboarder Nate Sheehan gives up his wrap on Rip Curl's "Search" philosophy... www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/363.mp4 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:51:02 +1000 Sports no 00:06:02 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International This video follows the Rip Curl snow team to a super fun day at a south island ski resort and to NZ's world famous man-made playground, Snowpark. The boys session everything they can and turn it on for the cameras. This video follows the Rip Curl snow team to a super fun day at a south island ski resort and to NZ's world famous man-made playground, Snowpark. The boys session everything they can and turn it on for the cameras. Plenty of big hits, fun jibbing, halfpipe and other tasty bits. www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/362.mp4 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:30:42 +1000 Sports no 00:06:53 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International This video follows the Rip Curl snow team to a super fun day at a south island ski resort and to NZ's world famous man-made playground, Snowpark. The boys session everything they can and turn it on for the cameras. This video follows the Rip Curl snow team to a super fun day at a south island ski resort and to NZ's world famous man-made playground, Snowpark. The boys session everything they can and turn it on for the cameras. Plenty of big hits, fun jibbing, halfpipe and other tasty bits. www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/362.mp4 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:30:42 +1000 Sports no 00:06:53 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International Per Loken and Nate Sheehan arrive in New Zealand and meet with their fellow Rip Curl team members in Christchurch. The boys then board a plane and head to the country's highest elevated mountain - Mt Cook. Per Loken and Nate Sheehan arrive in New Zealand and meet with their fellow Rip Curl team members in Christchurch. The boys then board a plane and head to the country's highest elevated mountain - Mt Cook. Plenty of sick riding and good quality action. Enjoy... www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/361.mp4 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:36:59 +1000 Sports no 00:05:45 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International Per Loken and Nate Sheehan arrive in New Zealand and meet with their fellow Rip Curl team members in Christchurch. The boys then board a plane and head to the country's highest elevated mountain - Mt Cook. Per Loken and Nate Sheehan arrive in New Zealand and meet with their fellow Rip Curl team members in Christchurch. The boys then board a plane and head to the country's highest elevated mountain - Mt Cook. Plenty of sick riding and good quality action. Enjoy... www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/361.mp4 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:36:59 +1000 Sports no 00:05:45 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International Conditions have cleared up for the Rip Curl snow team, so the boys are excited about their first taste of high mountain action in New Zealand this year. Conditions have cleared up for the Rip Curl snow team, so the boys are excited about their first taste of high mountain action in New Zealand this year. After an early wake-up by Rip Curl stallion Dan Warbrick, the team gears up and heads for the helipad to get a VIP ride up the hill to session a kicker jump they built specifically the day before. www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/360.mp4 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:10:01 +1000 Sports no 00:05:45 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International Conditions have cleared up for the Rip Curl snow team, so the boys are excited about their first taste of high mountain action in New Zealand this year. Conditions have cleared up for the Rip Curl snow team, so the boys are excited about their first taste of high mountain action in New Zealand this year. After an early wake-up by Rip Curl stallion Dan Warbrick, the team gears up and heads for the helipad to get a VIP ride up the hill to session a kicker jump they built specifically the day before. www.ripcurl.com http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/360.mp4 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:10:01 +1000 Sports no 00:05:45 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International This is Part 1 of 5 of the most recent Search TV Snow shows. Skier Chris Booth talks about the Search philosophy & the Search journey to NZ. He also goes on the search for a ping pong table, hunting here, there & everywhere while the team waits for snow. This video is Part 1 of 5 of the most recent Rip Curl Search TV Snow television shows. Australian skier Chris Booth talks about the Search philosophy and the Search journey to New Zealand. Boothy also goes on the search for a table tennis table, hunting here, there and everywhere while the team waits for snow... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/359.mp4 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:08:16 +1000 Sports no 00:04:09 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International This is Part 1 of 5 of the most recent Search TV Snow shows. Skier Chris Booth talks about the Search philosophy & the Search journey to NZ. He also goes on the search for a ping pong table, hunting here, there & everywhere while the team waits for snow. This video is Part 1 of 5 of the most recent Rip Curl Search TV Snow television shows. Australian skier Chris Booth talks about the Search philosophy and the Search journey to New Zealand. Boothy also goes on the search for a table tennis table, hunting here, there and everywhere while the team waits for snow... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/359.mp4 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:08:16 +1000 Sports no 00:04:09 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Per Loken, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Nate Sheehan, New Zealand, Searching, Search Rip Curl International You want the honey and you want it right now, don't you! Well, this video features the TOP 10 Waves of the Contest and it's easy to see why Peru's Sofia Mulanovich went on to win the Rip Curl Girls Festival title. You want the honey and you want it right now, don't you! Well, this video features the TOP 10 Waves of the Contest and it's easy to see why Peru's Sofia Mulanovich went on to win the Rip Curl Girls Festival title. Sofia owned 6 of the 10 highest wave scores... Stephanie Gilmore, Silvana Lima, Claire Bevilacqua also get a mention. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/358.m4v Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:54:45 +1000 Sports no 00:04:03 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Sofia Mulanovich was the standout surfer all week at the Rip Curl Girls Festival and her final hurdle on the way to the title was Brazilian ripper Silvana Lima in the final. Sofia Mulanovich was the standout surfer all week at the Rip Curl Girls Festival and her final hurdle on the way to the title was Brazilian ripper Silvana Lima in the final. Silvana was in great form all week, but the Mulanovich was just too good on her backhand and slashed her way to a comfortable and deserved win. Congratulations Sofia! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/357.m4v Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:54:43 +1000 Sports no 00:03:34 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International It is semi-finals time and that means there are only four girls left in the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival world tour event. It was Samantha Cornish matched up against Sofia Mulanovich in semi 1, and Amee Donohoe vs Silvana Lima in semi 2. It is semi-finals time and that means there are only four girls left in the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival world tour event. It was Samantha Cornish matched up against Sofia Mulanovich in semi 1, and Amee Donohoe vs Silvana Lima in semi 2. Check out the highlights! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/356.m4v Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:54:39 +1000 Sports no 00:03:13 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International It is semi-finals time and that means there are only four girls left in the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival world tour event. It was Samantha Cornish matched up against Sofia Mulanovich in semi 1, and Amee Donohoe vs Silvana Lima in semi 2. It is semi-finals time and that means there are only four girls left in the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival world tour event. It was Samantha Cornish matched up against Sofia Mulanovich in semi 1, and Amee Donohoe vs Silvana Lima in semi 2. Check out the highlights! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/356.m4v Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:54:39 +1000 Sports no 00:03:13 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International The quarter-finals were quality at the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival and it was Samantha Cornish, Sofia Mulanovich, Amee Donohoe and Silvana Lima finishing first in their heats to advance through to the semi-finals. The quarter-finals were quality at the 2007 Rip Curl Girls Festival and it was Samantha Cornish, Sofia Mulanovich, Amee Donohoe and Silvana Lima finishing first in their heats to advance through to the semi-finals. This video features all of the highlights, so hit play and enjoy. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/355.m4v Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:54:35 +1000 Sports no 00:04:28 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International This video features all of the highlights from Heats 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Round 3 - including waves from Layne Beachley, Silvana Lima, Rochelle Ballard and Amee Donohoe. The biggest upset of Round 3 was the elimination of current world #1 Steph Gilmore. This video features all of the highlights from Heats 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Round 3 - including waves from Layne Beachley, Silvana Lima, Rochelle Ballard and Amee Donohoe. The biggest upset of Round 3 was the elimination of current world #1 Steph Gilmore by Rosanne Hodge. Good video - check it out! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/354.m4v Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:10:29 +1000 Sports no 00:03:58 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Round 3 of the Rip Curl Girls Festival was full of upsets and the biggest seed to fall in the first four heats was former world champion Chelsea Hedges. This video features Chels' heat and all of the other highlights from Round 3 Heats 1, 2, 3 and 4. Round 3 of the Rip Curl Girls Festival was full of upsets and the biggest seed to fall in the first four heats was former world champion Chelsea Hedges. This video features Chels' heat and all of the other highlights from Round 3 Heats 1, 2, 3 and 4. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/353.m4v Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:10:24 +1000 Sports no 00:04:42 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International It suprised everyone, but current world #1 Stephanie Gilmore had to paddle out for Round 2 after losing her opening heat of the Rip Curl Girls Festival at Liencres Beach in Spain. It suprised everyone, but current world #1 Stephanie Gilmore had to paddle out for Round 2 after losing her opening heat of the Rip Curl Girls Festival at Liencres Beach in Spain. Although Steph scored a low 6.30 points in her first heat, she hit back with avengance in Round 2, totalling the highest score of the event so far - 17.00 out of 20.00. Check out the highlights! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/352.m4v Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:04:19 +1000 Sports no 00:02:35 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International All of the world's top female surfers hit the water for Round 1 of the Rip Curl Girls Festival at Liencres Beach in Spain, but it was former world champion Sofia Mulanovich and reigning world champion Chelsea Hedges who set the standard. All of the world's top female surfers hit the water for Round 1 of the Rip Curl Girls Festival at Liencres Beach in Spain, but it was former world champion Sofia Mulanovich and reigning world champion Chelsea Hedges who set the standard. This video is an action edit featuring all of the best waves and best surfers from the event's opening round. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/351.m4v Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:04:15 +1000 Sports no 00:03:56 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Steph Gilmore is on top of the world right now and enjoying every challenge thrown at her in professional surfing. Although she's an ASP Women's World Tour rookie this year, she's already charged to the front of the ratings. Steph Gilmore is on top of the world right now and enjoying every challenge thrown at her in professional surfing. Although she's an ASP Women's World Tour rookie this year, she's already charged to the front of the ratings and is gunning for the World Title. We spoke with Happy during the Rip Curl Girls Festival in Spain to hear how things have been travelling. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/350.m4v Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:04:09 +1000 Sports no 00:04:20 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Jessi Miley-Dyer took time out to speak with Rip Curl's Dane Sharp about her time in Spain this week, travels in 2007 and World Tour season so far. The 2006 ASP Women's World Tour rookie of the year is one of surfing's funniest characters. Jessi Miley-Dyer took time out to speak with Rip Curl's Dane Sharp about her time in Spain this week, travels in 2007 and World Tour season so far. The 2006 ASP Women's World Tour rookie of the year is one of surfing's funniest characters and is hoping to win the contest in Spain this week. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/349.m4v Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:19 +1000 Sports no 00:03:19 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Rip Curl kite-surfer Gisela Pulido is only 13 years old, but the youngster is already a four-time World Champion in her sport. What? That's right, she's one of Europe's most successful athletes and she's only just a teenager. Rip Curl kite-surfer Gisela Pulido is only 13 years old, but the youngster is already a four-time World Champion in her sport. What? That's right, she's one of Europe's most successful athletes and she's only just a teenager. She's also super cool girl and very friendly, so please meet Spain's kite-surfing phenom... http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/348.m4v Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:16 +1000 Sports no 00:02:48 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Hawaiian teenager Alana Blanchard upset a quality field of European surfers to win the Rip Curl Pro Junior at Liencres Beach on the eve of the Rip Curl Girls Festival. The win earns Alana the Wildcard entry into Round 1 of the ASP World Tour event. Hawaiian teenager Alana Blanchard upset a quality field of European surfers to win the Rip Curl Pro Junior at Liencres Beach on the eve of the Rip Curl Girls Festival. The win earns Alana the Wildcard entry into Round 1 of the ASP World Tour event. French phenom Pauline Ado finished runner-up in the event, giving her the 2007 ASP Europe Pro Junior title over defending champion Anne Lee Curren (yep, Tom Curren's daughter) For the full report, check out www.ripcurl.com/girlsfestival http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/347.m4v Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:11 +1000 Sports no 00:04:08 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, Womens WCT, Santander, Spain, Rip Curl Girls Festival, womens surfing, girls, Liencres, Pro Junior Rip Curl International Semi #1 put CJ Hobgood up against Shaun Cansdell, while Semi #2 saw Dane Reynolds face Rodrigo Dornelles. It would be Cans and Dane through to the final, to fight it out for 2007 Rip Curl Pro Super Series glory. Watch it all here! Semi #1 put CJ Hobgood up against Shaun Cansdell, while Semi #2 saw Dane Reynolds face Rodrigo Dornelles. It would be Cans and Dane through to the final, to fight it out for 2007 Rip Curl Pro Super Series glory. Watch it all here! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/346.m4v Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:01:32 +1000 Sports no 00:04:25 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The four quarter-final match-ups were awesome, starting with CJ Hobgood vs Jordy Smith in QF1. Watch the highlights from that and the other 3 heats right here! The four quarter-final match-ups were awesome, starting with CJ Hobgood vs Jordy Smith in QF1. Watch the highlights from that and the other 3 heats right here! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/345.m4v Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:01:29 +1000 Sports no 00:04:47 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International This is Part 2 of our Day 4 Highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Super Series. We were getting towards the business end of competition and things were starting to heat up. Check out this video for all of the highlights! This is Part 2 of our Day 4 Highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Super Series. We were getting towards the business end of competition and things were starting to heat up. Check out this video for all of the highlights! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/344.m4v Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:01:24 +1000 Sports no 00:04:56 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International We were getting towards the business end of the 2007 Rip Curl Pro Super Series on Day 4 and things were starting to heat up. Check out this video for all of the highlights from the first half of the day! We were getting towards the business end of the 2007 Rip Curl Pro Super Series on Day 4 and things were starting to heat up. Check out this video for all of the highlights from the first half of the day! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/343.m4v Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:01:19 +1000 Sports no 00:04:23 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International This video is part 2 of the Day 3 highlights at the Rip Curl Pro Super Series in France. This video is part 2 of the Day 3 highlights at the Rip Curl Pro Super Series in France. This event is the most important World Qualifying Series contest of the year, with more points and money up for offer than any other. We had some amazing surf from some of the world's best young surfers. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/342.m4v Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:46:59 +1000 Sports no 00:03:50 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The Rip Curl Pro Super Series is the most important World Qualifying Series event of the year, with more points and money up for offer than any other. This video shows the best highlights of Day 3, so press play and get weird. The Rip Curl Pro Super Series is the most important World Qualifying Series event of the year, with more points and money up for offer than any other. This video shows the best highlights of Day 3, so press play and get weird. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/341.m4v Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:46:55 +1000 Sports no 00:03:27 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International You've probably watched the two previous video podcasts and are chewing at the bit for more Super Series action, right? Well, maybe you even think you know the three best waves of Round 1? Press play on this podcast and see if you were right! You've probably watched the two previous video podcasts and are chewing at the bit for more Super Series action, right? Well, maybe you even think you know the three best waves of Round 1? Press play on this podcast and see if you were right! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/340.m4v Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:25:35 +1000 Sports no 00:01:13 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The weather was terrible, the wind was horrible, but the waves kept crashing through at the Rip Curl Pro Super Series for the entirity of Round 1. This video podcast is Part 2 of the Round 1 highlights, so check it out and start frothing! The weather was terrible, the wind was horrible, but the waves kept crashing through at the Rip Curl Pro Super Series for the entirity of Round 1. This video podcast is Part 2 of the Round 1 highlights, so check it out and start frothing! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/339.m4v Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:25:31 +1000 Sports no 00:05:19 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International It was a wild stormy day for Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Super Series WQS, but there were still plenty of great waves churning through Les Bourdaines in Seignosse. It was a wild stormy day for Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Super Series WQS, but there were still plenty of great waves churning through Les Bourdaines in Seignosse. Adam Melling & Adam Robertson were standouts and here are Part 1 of the highlights of the Round of 144! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/338.m4v Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:25:29 +1000 Sports no 00:05:23 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The surf was pumping for the final rounds of the Rip Curl Pro Junior 3 star in France and the surfing was outstanding. The leading surfers were overall champion Romain Cloitre and runner-up Julian Wilson. Check it out! The surf was pumping for the final rounds of the Rip Curl Pro Junior 3 star in France and the surfing was outstanding. The leading surfers were overall champion Romain Cloitre and runner-up Julian Wilson. Check it out! http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/337.m4v Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:25:23 +1000 Sports no 00:05:56 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The Rip Curl Pro Super Series surf & music festival in Hossegor, France is one of the years most cracking events & we are ready to light it up again on the beach this year. Sick surfing, great music, parties galore, hot chicks & plenty of sun. The Rip Curl Pro Super Series surf & music festival in Hossegor, France is one of the years most cracking events & we are ready to light it up again on the beach this year. Sick surfing, great music, parties galore, hot chicks, plenty of sun & all round good times! For more information on the Rip Curl Pro Super Series you can check out www.ripcurl.com/ripcurlpro http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/336.m4v Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:09:35 +1000 Sports no 00:00:37 Rip Curl, Surfing, Surf, ripcurl, WQS, Hossegor, France, Super Series Rip Curl International The Rip Curl Freeride Pro presented by Redken saw Ryan Tiene and Boen Ferguson take-out first place in their divisions, claiming their share of the $25,000 prize money. The Rip Curl Freeride Pro presented by Redken saw Ryan Tiene and Boen Ferguson take-out first place in their divisions, claiming their share of the $25,000 prize money. Boen Ferguson’s hopes were realized today “There’s $3,500 in prize money so it’d be nice to win”. With early morning storms looming, event organizers decided to move the event to mid-mountain, but as the first competitor hit the course the sun broke through the clouds, making it a spectacular day at Thredbo. The Thredbo events & park team worked through the night, and pulled together a fantastic course with a rail, two fifty-foot jumps and 1 hip jump to finish. With high-profile athletes like Andy Finch (USA Olympian) in the event, the riders definitely pushed themselves to the limits in their attempt to win a share of the $25,000 prize money. Eventual winner Ryan Tiene said “It’s been rain, snow, clouds this morning, now we got sun. It’s Australia! But we’ll see what happens with the ‘big dog’ [Andy Finch]”. The winners in the ladies divisions were Alison Dean (Victoria) in Open Women’s Snowboard and Zoe Joboor (Victoria) in Open Women’s Ski. USA Olympian Andy Finch came in second and young Nate Johnstone placed third in the Open Men’s Snowboard. Other standouts were Russell Henshaw (NSW) and Chris Booth (NSW) who came in second and third, respectively in the Open Men’s Ski. Presenting sponsor Redken threw down $500 for the most experimental manoeuvre in both the ski and snowboard divisions. Andrea Berchtold pulled off a switch back flip on skis. Jim Cunningham on snowboard pulled off a half-cab nollie front-flip (a backwards 180 spin to forward flip) - making him one of the only riders in the world to have landed this trick. Russell Henshaw commented, “Everyone’s doing really well and the standard is really good. The jumps are good and it’s a good atmosphere” The village backdrop along with some periodic sunshine provided the perfect setting for the event, with riders and event organisers both commenting on the great vibe. “Everyone’s riding pretty good, it’s fun, the weather’s good. You can’t ask for much more,” Russell Holt said. The first year in it’s running the Rip Curl Freeride Pro has proven to be an outstanding success. After the testing conditions earlier this week, event organisers and competitors were all smiles at the end of the day. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/335.mp4 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:09:31 +1000 Sports no 00:02:25 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Freeride Pro, Thredbo, NSW, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Russ Holt Rip Curl International The Rip Curl Freeride Pro kicked off at Thredbo on Wednesday August 15th, with some of Australia’s best skiers and snowboarders strutting their stuff at Thredbo’s Advanced Terrain Park. Rip Curl Freeride Pro gets underway today at Thredbo The Rip Curl Freeride Pro kicked off at Thredbo on Wednesday August 15th, with some of Australia’s best skiers and snowboarders strutting their stuff at Thredbo’s Advanced Terrain Park. Originally planned for Thredbo’s famous Bluff run, the event was moved to the Terrain Park due to early morning conditions on The Bluff being unsuitable for even the best skiers & snowboarders. Freeride Pro Competition Director, Tim Stuart stated, “It was unsafe to run on The Bluff”. As expected, the Open Men’s Ski & Snowboard divisions showcased some great Australian and International talent. Leading the ratings after Day 1 are: Open Men’s Snowboard: Ryan Tiene (Port Macquarie, NSW) Open Men’s Ski: Russ Henshaw (Jindabyne, NSW) Max Timmins (Jindabyne Skier) commented on the overall vibe of the event, “Everyone’s having fun so it doesn’t matter about the rankings”. Other standouts were Nate Johnstone & Russ Holt in the Open Men’s Snowboard division and Johnny Lipzker & Chris Booth Alison Dean in the Open Men’s Ski division. All riders and event personnel will meet tomorrow at 9 am to decide on the event, with two days left in the waiting period and only half a day required to finish the competition, organisers will pick the best conditions to run the finals. http://media.switchpod.com/users/ripcurl/334.mp4 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:51:09 +1000 Sports no 00:01:33 Rip Curl, Snowboarding, Skiing, ripcurl, Freeride Pro, Thredbo, NSW, Andy Finch, Chris Booth, Russ Holt Rip Curl International The Men’s Rip Curl Boardmasters 5 star World Qualifying Series (WQS) surfing contest came to a close this afternoon, with former Foster’s ASP World Tour surfer Ben Bourgeois (USA) defeating Brazilian excitement machine Heitor Alves. The Men’s Rip Curl Boardmasters