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*** Official Western Australia Margaret River Pro Contest Thread ***
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He officially retired, until the next event he's invited to. lol. He even mentioned it would be weird to have his last comp on a wave he never really connected with.
But seriously, he retired from being a tour regular. But he hopes to still surf either Chopes or Fiji as a WC (I know he applied for Fiji because I watched him saying it, I'm not sure he did for Chopes but that doesn't make much sense so I'm guessing he did and I probably didn't pay attention)
he may have retired - but when the ramifications of child rearing appear - he'll be right
back out there...
back out there...
No mention of Liam Obrien?! Dude was ripping! Im thoroughly impressed with this guys surfing. Raw, radical and unpredictable and powerful.. Probably my favorite surfer in the event so far. My darkhorse for the win.
Agreed. His post heat interview was refreshingly different than others as well.
Reef Hazelwood was unexpectedly fun to watch too.
Reef Hazelwood was unexpectedly fun to watch too.
I haven't watched Liam on this event, but he was ripping at bells... exactly like you said, raw, radical and unpredictable. I went to sleep last night and he was losing, nice to see he turned it around.
So happy to see Kade ho. Hate that guy’s surging. Jett was probably rooting for it too.
I hate that one of the Pupo boys will be gone - I’m guessing Sam.
World Surf League to Add Apple Watch as Official Wearable Equipment
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (Friday, January 27, 2023) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced its integration of Apple Watch as the official wearable equipment of the WSL. This introduction marks the first time Apple Watch will be used as official competitor equipment in a professional sports environment. Throughout the Championship Tour (CT) season, elite WSL CT athletes will get access to the new WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra to keep them informed while in the water during competition.
The specially-developed WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch syncs with the WSL Scoring System in real time. This provides athletes in competition with the information they need including scores, wave priority, and time in the heat directly to their wrist. Apple Watch is uniquely suited for this task due to its large bright screen, durable design, and cellular connectivity.
"The unique capabilities, ease of use, and incredible water resistance of Apple Watch make it the ideal solution to support our surfers competing in the extreme conditions of our worldwide tour," said Erik Logan, WSL CEO. "Surfers need critical information while they compete, and the WSL Surfer app we've developed for Apple Watch provides real-time data that will help the communication flow from the WSL Scoring System to the competitors in the water. We are so excited to roll this out and enable our Championship Tour athletes to focus on their performance and improve competition throughout the 2023 season."
Every competitor will receive an Apple Watch before each heat, which will come preloaded with the WSL's new app. Many CT athletes have tested the WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch over the previous two seasons to ensure it meets the needs of competition, and look forward to the benefits it will provide them throughout the season. All athletes will also receive training on the WSL Surfer app ahead of the season's start.
"We're thrilled the WSL is utilizing Apple Watch for the Championship Tour, making it simple and easy for surfers to quickly glance at their wrist for instant access to vital information," said Eric Jue, Apple's Director of Apple Watch Product Marketing. "This innovative solution leverages many of the advanced features of Apple Watch - bright high-resolution display, durability, water resistance, cellular connectivity, and a powerful platform for organizations to build custom apps - and the new WSL Surfer app will empower surfers competing at the highest level with the information they need while in the water."
"The noise of the wind and the waves can sometimes make it impossible to hear the announcers while competing, and that means you miss crucial information," said ítalo Ferreira, WSL Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. "Challenging conditions can make it hard to see the beach and a priority penalty could cost you the heat, so not needing to rely on seeing the beach or hearing the announcers makes a huge difference and prevents guesswork. When it's all on the line, scoring and priority are critical. You have so much on your mind at that point, so having an Apple Watch helps you stay on track in those situations and is a total game changer."
"I was able to test the Apple Watch last season," said Isabella Nichols. "Having real-time access to everyone's score and the clock throughout the heat made a significant difference. It helped me plan my heat strategy and eliminate the confusion that can sometimes happen in our field of play."
the free WSL app.
5–6 minutes
LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (Friday, January 27, 2023) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced its integration of Apple Watch as the official wearable equipment of the WSL. This introduction marks the first time Apple Watch will be used as official competitor equipment in a professional sports environment. Throughout the Championship Tour (CT) season, elite WSL CT athletes will get access to the new WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra to keep them informed while in the water during competition.
The specially-developed WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch syncs with the WSL Scoring System in real time. This provides athletes in competition with the information they need including scores, wave priority, and time in the heat directly to their wrist. Apple Watch is uniquely suited for this task due to its large bright screen, durable design, and cellular connectivity.
"The unique capabilities, ease of use, and incredible water resistance of Apple Watch make it the ideal solution to support our surfers competing in the extreme conditions of our worldwide tour," said Erik Logan, WSL CEO. "Surfers need critical information while they compete, and the WSL Surfer app we've developed for Apple Watch provides real-time data that will help the communication flow from the WSL Scoring System to the competitors in the water. We are so excited to roll this out and enable our Championship Tour athletes to focus on their performance and improve competition throughout the 2023 season."
Every competitor will receive an Apple Watch before each heat, which will come preloaded with the WSL's new app. Many CT athletes have tested the WSL Surfer app on Apple Watch over the previous two seasons to ensure it meets the needs of competition, and look forward to the benefits it will provide them throughout the season. All athletes will also receive training on the WSL Surfer app ahead of the season's start.
"We're thrilled the WSL is utilizing Apple Watch for the Championship Tour, making it simple and easy for surfers to quickly glance at their wrist for instant access to vital information," said Eric Jue, Apple's Director of Apple Watch Product Marketing. "This innovative solution leverages many of the advanced features of Apple Watch - bright high-resolution display, durability, water resistance, cellular connectivity, and a powerful platform for organizations to build custom apps - and the new WSL Surfer app will empower surfers competing at the highest level with the information they need while in the water."
"The noise of the wind and the waves can sometimes make it impossible to hear the announcers while competing, and that means you miss crucial information," said ítalo Ferreira, WSL Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. "Challenging conditions can make it hard to see the beach and a priority penalty could cost you the heat, so not needing to rely on seeing the beach or hearing the announcers makes a huge difference and prevents guesswork. When it's all on the line, scoring and priority are critical. You have so much on your mind at that point, so having an Apple Watch helps you stay on track in those situations and is a total game changer."
"I was able to test the Apple Watch last season," said Isabella Nichols. "Having real-time access to everyone's score and the clock throughout the heat made a significant difference. It helped me plan my heat strategy and eliminate the confusion that can sometimes happen in our field of play."
the free WSL app.
I hope so. Pupo is great to watch at Chopes and Fiji. He's always dangerous in left barreling waves, Maresias forms good barrel riders. Sammy probably does well, but he would be riding backside.
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That would be quite an ego hit if it was firing and he lost to Caity or Molly.
