Got to Hand it to Bethany Hamilton

[St. Phatty]

http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2015/wct/1282/swatch-womens-pro


That's the link for the live contest.

One of Bethany's arms was bit off by a shark some years ago.

Just interesting to watch.

Bethany's Round 2 heat will be over soon but she might win.

 

[SmellyFlorist]

Straight up legend!!!! Should check her at padang padang for the rip curl cup... charging, chic full on rips!!! Mad props!

 

[resinryder]

I was in Oahu the week before she was attacked. Was going scuba diving and asked the instructor is they had any shark problems. NO he said. No shark problems at all, lol
Shame for her but a great thing it hasn't slowed her down.

 

[St. Phatty]

http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2015/wct/1282/swatch-womens-pro/results

Oh well, she didn't make it out of Round 2.


On the men's side -

One of the big mysteries for me is how Adriano de Souza has held on to the #1 spot for about 4 months. If you look at the other top 5 that are in the cluster that have a chance (point-wise) to take the title this year ...

Mick Fanning
Owen Wright
Julian Wilson
Filipe Toledo
Kelly Slater
it's easy to remember why their surfing is great.

With ADS nothing really comes to mind. He's a strong competitor, got to hand it to him.

 

[gekolite]

She is awesome

 

[Genghis Kush]

its true, Bethany is awesome

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the asp/wsl is a complete sham.

the reason a Brazilian is "winning" is because the Olympics are coming to brazil.


American "surf culture" was manufactured by the cia, for the purpose of spreading consumerism around the globe. they are in the business of manipulating people into wanting to be like "americans"... so "free and relaxed" .

"desire is the root cause of all suffering" - the buddha

 

[stoned-trout]

she is one tough woman...she got my respect for sure..i wish her all the best..i will eat one for her..lol yeehaw go Bethany rock it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..I would think loosing an arm would throw your balance off/or ability to balance...

 

[Genghis Kush]

it is impressive.
one arm, big, milk swollen boobs,
and she is still surfing better than most of the guys I know

 

[St. Phatty]

Round 5 Heat 3

Fanning vs. Slater



Slater loses, he's out of the title race.

That tends to make for an interesting heat.

Same link as for the women's, but over on the "men's side".



I think topless women's surfing would be a definite crowd pleaser.

 

[LEF]

She seems like a pretty happy person

I dunno if I would be