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ASP/Robertson, Kirstin

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Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 2

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 19 August 12:00am

Apologies if you came here looking for info on the contest, I didn't watch a single wave. Looks like the usual suspects are still in the running so all is well in the world.

If you'd like a well-researched and written report on the day by someone who knows how to do their job click here.

However, if you just want to look at pretty photos, well, here they are.

Swellnet Sessions

Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 2

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 19 August 12:00am

Apologies if you came here looking for info on the contest, I didn't watch a single wave. Looks like the usual suspects are still in the running so all is well in the world.

If you'd like a well-researched and written report on the day by someone who knows how to do their job click here.

However, if you just want to look at pretty photos, well, here they are.

Swellnet Sessions

Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 3

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 19 August 12:00am

The third and final day of the Billabong Pro Tahiti was a marathon affair with 19 heats surfed from the end of Round 3 onwards. Ace Buchan went on a tear claiming Jordy, John John, and Mick Fanning before claiming the biggest scalp on tour - Old Baldy - to win Chopes 2013.

Read the full report here.

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Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 3

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 19 August 12:00am

The third and final day of the Billabong Pro Tahiti was a marathon affair with 19 heats surfed from the end of Round 3 onwards. Ace Buchan went on a tear claiming Jordy, John John, and Mick Fanning before claiming the biggest scalp on tour - Old Baldy - to win Chopes 2013.

Read the full report here.

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Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 1

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Fri 16 August 12:00am

Contest organisers never like to wait when the waiting period starts. First day action establishes a momentum for all the people who make the contest happen, both contestants and organisers alike. Give 'em a half decent day and they're off...

Such was the case today when a four foot swell - not great but wholly contestable - broke on the Chopes reef and organisers sounded the horn. Conditions deteriorated through the day but organisers pressed on regardless.

Swellnet Sessions

Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 1

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Fri 16 August 12:00am

Contest organisers never like to wait when the waiting period starts. First day action establishes a momentum for all the people who make the contest happen, both contestants and organisers alike. Give 'em a half decent day and they're off...

Such was the case today when a four foot swell - not great but wholly contestable - broke on the Chopes reef and organisers sounded the horn. Conditions deteriorated through the day but organisers pressed on regardless.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Finals Day

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 13 June 12:00am

You know how it went down, and if you didn't watch the webcast get yourself over to Heats on Demand pronto, or read Braithy's epic recap from the day. Here are the photos, I'll get out of your way now.

All photos ASP/Robertson, Kirstin.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Finals Day

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 13 June 12:00am

You know how it went down, and if you didn't watch the webcast get yourself over to Heats on Demand pronto, or read Braithy's epic recap from the day. Here are the photos, I'll get out of your way now.

All photos ASP/Robertson, Kirstin.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Rounds 3, 4 & 5

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 11 June 12:00am

It started with a high tide wobble and fresh trades threatening to turn the corner, it ended with grinding low tide Cloudbreak under a true trade offshore. Day 3 of competition at the Volcom Pro Fiji was an epic day of surfing with many incredible barrels and the odd high speed lip hit. Classic stuff that was rewarded with huge scores. Check the Heats on Demand if you missed the webcast.

ASP press release and day's results here.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Rounds 3, 4 & 5

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 11 June 12:00am

It started with a high tide wobble and fresh trades threatening to turn the corner, it ended with grinding low tide Cloudbreak under a true trade offshore. Day 3 of competition at the Volcom Pro Fiji was an epic day of surfing with many incredible barrels and the odd high speed lip hit. Classic stuff that was rewarded with huge scores. Check the Heats on Demand if you missed the webcast.

ASP press release and day's results here.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Round Two

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 6 June 12:00am

I had to search long and hard to find photos of surfers not in the barrel today. They weren't easy to find. It was all some surfers could do to keep up with the rifling Restaurants lip, and even then many of the barrels simply freightrained past the surfers like they were driving 60 in a 90 zone.

A few surfers had incredible last-second heat wins, while the Brazilian contingent was decimated by the end of the day - just two Brazilians remain in the draw. Also, there are just 9 goofyfooters left among the remaining 24 surfers. Incredible in this screwfoot paradise.

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Volcom Pro Fiji - Round Two

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 6 June 12:00am

I had to search long and hard to find photos of surfers not in the barrel today. They weren't easy to find. It was all some surfers could do to keep up with the rifling Restaurants lip, and even then many of the barrels simply freightrained past the surfers like they were driving 60 in a 90 zone.

A few surfers had incredible last-second heat wins, while the Brazilian contingent was decimated by the end of the day - just two Brazilians remain in the draw. Also, there are just 9 goofyfooters left among the remaining 24 surfers. Incredible in this screwfoot paradise.

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Volcom Pro Fji - Round One

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 4 June 12:00am

Cloudbreak was six foot and perfect, World Champion Parko went fishing at a place called Jurassic Park, while Kelly Slater was sending Instagrams from Florida. It would've been absurd if it wasn't so damn perfect.

For those who missed it, here are the pics.

You can also read about this perfectly absurd day of competition at Braithy's Semi Pro Shakedown.

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Volcom Pro Fji - Round One

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 4 June 12:00am

Cloudbreak was six foot and perfect, World Champion Parko went fishing at a place called Jurassic Park, while Kelly Slater was sending Instagrams from Florida. It would've been absurd if it wasn't so damn perfect.

For those who missed it, here are the pics.

You can also read about this perfectly absurd day of competition at Braithy's Semi Pro Shakedown.

Swellnet Sessions

The best of Fiji 2012

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 30 May 12:00am

Last year's Volcom Fiji Pro was a great contest with many highlights: Gabriel Medina rode the wave that would later be deemed the Wave of the Year; CJ Hobgood grabbed his 'nads and gestured to the judges after beating Adriano in the Quarters; and Slater, as he so often does, dominated and took home the tropy.

So many great moments.

Swellnet Sessions

The best of Fiji 2012

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Thu 30 May 12:00am

Last year's Volcom Fiji Pro was a great contest with many highlights: Gabriel Medina rode the wave that would later be deemed the Wave of the Year; CJ Hobgood grabbed his 'nads and gestured to the judges after beating Adriano in the Quarters; and Slater, as he so often does, dominated and took home the tropy.

So many great moments.

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Four Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 2 April 12:00am

It was a day of big upsets set amongst excellent Bells Beach bowl. There's plenty to be said so check the photos then skip over to Braithy's Semi Pro Shakedown.

Photos ASP / Kirstin, Robertson.

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Four Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 2 April 12:00am

It was a day of big upsets set amongst excellent Bells Beach bowl. There's plenty to be said so check the photos then skip over to Braithy's Semi Pro Shakedown.

Photos ASP / Kirstin, Robertson.

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Five Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 2 April 12:00am

Ain't nothing like going back to the office after a four-day holiday and having a webcast to watch. Work? That can wait till the finals are run and the fat lady sings.

As all webcast watchers know Adriano De Souza prevailed over Nat Young, the rookie from Santa Cruz. Adriano was so excited he broke the famous Bells trophy when ringing it. A claim for the ages.

Read more time wasting details about the day here.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Five Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Tue 2 April 12:00am

Ain't nothing like going back to the office after a four-day holiday and having a webcast to watch. Work? That can wait till the finals are run and the fat lady sings.

As all webcast watchers know Adriano De Souza prevailed over Nat Young, the rookie from Santa Cruz. Adriano was so excited he broke the famous Bells trophy when ringing it. A claim for the ages.

Read more time wasting details about the day here.

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Two Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 1 April 12:00am

Except for the first two heats the waves were wild and wooly at Bells today. It was 6-8 feet and a bit loose and wobbly - tough waves to surf well in.

Braithy has much more to say about it here, as does the ASP with a polished press release.

Swellnet Sessions

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Day Two Photos

ASP/Robertson, Kirstin
Mon 1 April 12:00am

Except for the first two heats the waves were wild and wooly at Bells today. It was 6-8 feet and a bit loose and wobbly - tough waves to surf well in.

Braithy has much more to say about it here, as does the ASP with a polished press release.