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*** Official Surf City El Salvador Pro Contest Thread (WSL, not the ISA event) ***
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It's a pretty small window to make money. So many of these guys are easy to take advantage of due to the fact that they have been coddled and are largely uneducated- at least in a formal sense. Most have only been focusing on surfing since they were wee lads. Look at Seabass- he was the flavor of the month for about 2-3 years, now you never hear anything about him. I seriously doubt he made life changing money over that short period of time.
That said I am glad Ian is betting on himself. Hopefully he has good people that understand the business side of things advising him.
That said I am glad Ian is betting on himself. Hopefully he has good people that understand the business side of things advising him.
Good to hear Callums bet is paying off. Hopefully it will for Ian. If he keeps making heats Rookie of the year is a good title to claim.
Check this clip out of PRod. He’s a pro skater with 2 million followers on IG. This is how pros with a big social media following get paid.
I would think Nathan F, Gravy, and JOB makee more money than someone in the bottom half of the draw just by virtue of their youtube/insta presence
Mon 6/12: Contest is OFF for today. Will try again tomorrow.
Men
Semi 1: Gentil vs Toledo
Semi 2: Colapinto vs O'Brien
Women
Semi 1: Wright vs Gilmore
Semi 2: Moore vs Marks
Men
Semi 1: Gentil vs Toledo
Semi 2: Colapinto vs O'Brien
Women
Semi 1: Wright vs Gilmore
Semi 2: Moore vs Marks
I can't state this for a fact, but I don't think Ian Gentil is too worried about money.
But I kind of assume every outer island kid with transplant parents has some cushion.
But I kind of assume every outer island kid with transplant parents has some cushion.
Your’re probably right his parents are Brazilian. My FS team got hammered too but I still have a chance to win this event if Griff beats LOB.
Everyone on FS got fried. JJ losing early, Medina losing, Italo losing, ... the blue shirts have generally been on a tear this event. It's awesome to see. I only have Griffin left, but I'd still love to see Ian Gentil vs. Liam O'Brien in the final.
And Baron is using a Sharpeye '77' model. It's Felipe's preferred rocker/design. it's not a 7'7" board.
Last point... seems like riding a quad would've served more than one surfer better at this wave. It just ran off without them more than once. Never been myself, so this is pure speculation.
And Baron is using a Sharpeye '77' model. It's Felipe's preferred rocker/design. it's not a 7'7" board.
Last point... seems like riding a quad would've served more than one surfer better at this wave. It just ran off without them more than once. Never been myself, so this is pure speculation.
Liam O shredding so far this event. Nice to see him get some momentum and surf with confidence. Ozzie point surfers have the best style.
I went there last year with Timmy and its a wave that bends away from you. You have to be selective on which ones to take, or you can end up on very shallow rocks. The big sets from the top of the point were the ones. The inside ones that look like you could snag on the inside put you on the rocks.Everyone on FS got fried. JJ losing early, Medina losing, Italo losing, ... the blue shirts have generally been on a tear this event. It's awesome to see. I only have Griffin left, but I'd still love to see Ian Gentil vs. Liam O'Brien in the final.
And Baron is using a Sharpeye '77' model. It's Felipe's preferred rocker/design. it's not a 7'7" board.
Last point... seems like riding a quad would've served more than one surfer better at this wave. It just ran off without them more than once. Never been myself, so this is pure speculation.
Also, when I went i was pretty good size and that wave has a lot of power. Very mushy, but powerful. I think the thruster provides more control.
Thanks guys. I got thrown off when he said they had different rockers.
BTW: to any longtime Cabo guys, Did they remove that big rock at Zippers? (The contest one C. Fletcher Ollied over about 20+ years ago.)
I'm stoked to see him do well after previously qualifying and then having to sit out, requalify due to injury. Would be stoked to see Ramzi do the same
The talk about "Mama Roca" made me remember when I waned to see sunny skies & warm water for a few minutes on the Surfline's Cabo cams, the rock I remembered was not visible. I am all for it being removed, (and others). I had never before heard of a spot enhancement where the reef is altered purely for surfing.
I never liked Surfrider Foundation's opposition to spot enhancement. It should not be out of the question to put 1-2% of the costs of the Dana Pt Harbor into manicuring the area at the tip that is exposed to swell, & semi-protected from the PM wind. We lost 4 spots to that harbor.
5:23 "King of the Rock" 22:50 surfing w/ rock
I never liked Surfrider Foundation's opposition to spot enhancement. It should not be out of the question to put 1-2% of the costs of the Dana Pt Harbor into manicuring the area at the tip that is exposed to swell, & semi-protected from the PM wind. We lost 4 spots to that harbor.
5:23 "King of the Rock" 22:50 surfing w/ rock
I'm glad Italo lost... he's too full of himself lately. Time to relearn how to be fucking humble.