The 2010 Rip Curl Australian FreeRide Pro and Throwdown will run for the fourth consecutive year on Thredbo’s famed slopes from August 17 to 19. The Rip Curl Australian FreeRide Pro is a standout ski and snowboard event, it takes place on Australia’s best freeride terrain at Thredbo’s ‘Bluff’ run. Running in conjunction with the FreeRide Pro is the Rip Curl Throwdown, a specialty night event held at the bottom…
Rip Curl’s Stephanie Gilmore has kick started her quest for a fourth consecutive world crown in perfect style by taking out the season-opening event at Snapper Rocks today in front of a raucous hometown crowd. In punchy 2-3 foot waves, the reigning three-time ASP World Champion was able to capture an early heat lead and defeat Hawaiian veteran Melanie Bartels in the final, claiming her third title at Snapper Rocks.
Tyler and Owen Wright have created surfing history at the first ASP World Tour event of the year after Tyler won the Roxy Pro Trials at Snapper Rocks on Friday. The talented siblings will become the first brother and sister to compete in the same ASP World Tour event. Wright dominated the day’s trials, finishing the final with a combined two-wave score of 18.50 to defeat Sunshine Coast surfer Dimity…
Young Gisborne surfer Morehu Roberts broke through the national ranks for the biggest win of his career today (Sunday 28th February) taking out the Open Men’s Division at the Rip Curl Pro – event three of the Export Gold Series held at Manu Bay, Raglan. On call, the surf increased for the final day of the event with perfect 1.5m waves running down Manu Bay under a light sea breeze…
The world's best surfers assembled at the Gold Coast Convention Centre last night for the ASP World Champions Crowning, a gala event and the premiere evening in professional surfing.
Hailing from WA’s shores, Brad Hughes continues to push the limits in bodyboarding. Following on from his latest trip to Hawaii, Hughes goes in search of Australia’s most perfect and biggest waves. Over the next few weeks Rip Curl will be showcasing all the video clips and images from his trip. Keep checking ripcurl.com.au/bradhughes for updates. Or subscribe to Rip Curl’s podcast ripcurl.com.au/podcast
Rip Curl Snowboarder Andy Finch tells us about his trip to New Zealand late last year. From the half-pipe to the highest peaks of the country, this footage will get you psyched for the coming winter season. The six-part webisode series titled “Searching New Zealand” showcases prime-time snow.
