*** Official Haleiwa Challenger Contest Thread ***

sponge

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Seabass killed it at the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa a decade ago

Event: Haleiwa Challenger (WSL Challenger Series final event for 2022)
Window: Nov 26 - Dec 7, 2022
Location: Ali'i Beach, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii
Sponsor: What sponsor?
Web: https://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2022/cs/27/haleiwa-challenger/main
Notes: Will ultimately determine which men and women will be on the WSL 2023 Championship Tour. No Triple Crown of Surfing this year so this is not one of the "jewels."
 
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Aruka

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My favorite shot when he made the CT that same year.

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He was on such a roll that contest. IMO he had the talent to be up there with the best but maybe not quite the killer instinct or something. Also his boards never seemed well enough suited to the softer waves on tour. Seabass you should have hired me as a coach. You coulda been a condentah!
 

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Thanks Sponge.

Challenger Series is the name now. I still want to say QS. I have never understood why the surfers on the CT are allowed to surf in these contests. Just taking points away from others. Go Zeke!
 
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Senor Sopa

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Thanks Sponge.

Challenger Series is the name now. I still want to say QS. I have never understood why the surfers on the CT are allowed to surf in these contests. Just taking points away from others. Go Zeke!
LOL, In other sports, "Challenger Series" connotes those who are disabled.
 
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