Chile

Local Chileans and Top Seeds Shine in Good Swell

Chile World Cup
Elimination rounds and part of Round 3 of Pro Men ran today in solid logo high swell with light winds.  Heats were a generous 27 minutes, which allowed for more risk-taking moves. Men’s Redemption Round Heat 1 of the Redemption Round had some big names, but it was local Andres Tobar who stole the show.…
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Intense Aerial Action For Early Pro Rounds

Chile World Cup
No holds barred seemed to be the theme of the day, with Challenger Finals and Round 1 of the Pro Men and Women. Today’s conditions had plenty of wind, sunshine with consistent head high waves that occasionally reached logo high on sets. Challenger Rounds The Women’s Challenger round was won by Dominica Osman (Argentina), with…
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Big Swell Greets Early Challenger Rounds

Chile World Cup
Mast high waves and strengthening wind welcomed the start of the Challengers round of the Chile World Cup.  Twenty four Chilean and overseas riders battled for just two positions in the main Pro Men’s fleet.  Rounds 1, 2 and half of the Round 3 Quarterfinals were completed, with just 12 competitors now remaining. Wave selection…
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