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Not a Medina fan, but geezus, winner, for sure. So dialed.
 

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Michael Peterson status
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And honestly, watching the worlds best fall and not make the most of waves time and time again, then watching the top surfers do things none of the others did makes you admit that while most of it seems predictable, it’s not a given. ??
 

studog

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Jan 15, 2003
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And honestly, watching the worlds best fall and not make the most of waves time and time again, then watching the top surfers do things none of the others did makes you admit that while most of it seems predictable, it’s not a given. ??
Even with Olympic gymnastics there’s an element of risk of a fall multiple times in a routine. Wave pool is three top turns, barrel, three top turns, barrel, then maybe an air. The risk is on the last element so it gets hyper repetitive waiting for the last variable
 

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Phil Edwards status
Sep 17, 2012
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I wish they would stream the Raconteurs tonight......
When they played at the bowl it was a 100% zero phone camera tolerance/fan camera show. I cannot stress how much I support that and would personally include "live" only (no recording whatsoever).
 

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Phil Edwards status
Sep 17, 2012
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Don't think that'll make the event more exciting though.
Less drag, avoiding that annoying pinky toe leash tangle, air/leash drama etc. but yeah the viewers aren't really gonna see that.
 

Leaverite

Rabbitt Bartholomew status
Dec 19, 2017
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Actually, no leash should become a major component of every contest. Control your board. You are a Pro.
Make surfing real.
 

noone999

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This is why you have to wear a leash "They’re especially concerned about the fin hitting the tarp lining along the shore. If it got punctured I guess it would be a lot of money and hassle and they’d have to drain the pool.”
 
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This contest proved that the Surf Ranch wave pool, at least, doesn’t make for good vide/TV, and that’s another barrier to surfing becoming a big money sport. Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to surfers. Make ‘em be bass fishermen instead....