Though in internet terms this video is old - it was released over a week ago - there's been movement and machination since it was released. None of which is mentioned in the clip.

Since November, that Billabong sticker you see on R-Cal's nose has gone missing - the end of a 19-year relationship. However, rather than going the full Gentil this CT season, Ryan has found a replacement sticker for the nose of his board.

As of now, he'll sport the double VV logo of Rivvia Projects, but rather than the typical master/servant relationship, R-Cal has bought equity in the company Julian Wilson founded in 2021. R-Cal will be surfing as if he owns it.

As for the edit, the first song in particular is a stark example of what it takes to make the Championship Tour. Ryan is no classic stylist, your eyes aren't attracted to the aesthetics of a bent back knee or hand jive flair that'll subtly grease the judges sheet. He's nothing if not utilitarian: judge him solely on the moves and nothing else.

And those moves are outrageous in their contempt for safe surfing. Bigger than big, faster than fast, taken beyond the point of control and recovered again.

Just wish he brought 'em out in his heats more often.