FANNING STORMS SUPERTUBOS WINNING THE RIP CURL PORTUGAL

Posted on October 28, 2009
Filed Under Events, Mick Fanning, Team |

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Stormy waters, broken boards, ruptured eardrums and even a destroyed event site provided a dramatic back-story to the unforgettable 9th stop of the ASP World Tour. Mick Fanning added to the drama by further cementing his World Title contention, now to be decided in Hawaii, with his third ASP victory of the season.

 

Focused, and performing in true competitive form all week long, Fanning maneuvered through the downright death defying conditions and world-class talent heat after heat. Mick finally caught a break with a walkthrough of the semis due to Owen Wright’s unfortunate eardrum injury the day before during a nasty wipeout. Conditions were heavy as Europe’s “pipeline” produced some epic 8-9 foot sets on day 9 of the competition.

 

The final round could only muster up 3 to 4 foot sloppy waves for competitors Mick and Bede Durbidge, making for a truly cut -throat finish. Fanning’s forehand repertoire of signature MF open face hacks were solid enough for him to rack up scores in the 6 point range. Bede was left in the dying minutes of the heat to hunt down a 7-point plus ride but the right wave never materialized. Fanning caught his last wave in as the siren sounded, headed towards the beach shadow boxing the sky with a victorious roar and grin from ear to ear.

 

Mick spoke to Reef Global Team Manager Heath “nutty“ walker this morning adding, ” So frothing Nut… this leg has been so grueling. I am so pumped as makes it somewhat harder for Joel going into Hawaii. Still open for both of us to take the title but the win has taken some of the pressure off me for sure.” I’m packing my stuff right now at the hotel then we are on a flight tomorrow back to OZ. Definitely need to charge my batteries and put everything I have into the Pipe contest. Ill give ya a party call later tonight.”

 

CONGRATULATIONS MICK!

 

Stay tuned to www.aspworldtour.com as Dec 7th comes around for the Billabong Pipeline masters to see the 2009 ASP World Champion crowned. 

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