Everything but the claims
Watching a clip like this really makes you question just how much claims are a premeditated decision by surfers to put pressure on the judges. ‘Cause like, how many nine plus rides are in this thing and yet not a single claim among ‘em (well, one at the end maybe)? Then again, riding caves blind on the foam ball within the constraints of a 30-minute heat does twist the pressure gauge up a little. Hmmm, we’ll let you decide for the time being.
Ya think Kobe celebrates hitting a three in practice like he does when he hits one to win a game?
Brazzo?
claims are fine. these guys are humans. it may be ‘percieved’ as soft or dare i say ‘gay’ amongst surfers. but really, if i did what these guys did for a living and was surfing cloudbreak with one other guy, i’d claim every wave. we’re all different and thank god for that. do whatever makes you happy
I assure you Fox, we’re all very much the same
Does Kobe Bryant cheer for a 3-pointer during practice? Guess not
claims are fine. these guys are humans. it may be ‘percieved’ as soft or dare i say ‘gay’ amongst surfers. but really, if i did what these guys did for a living and was surfing cloudbreak with one other guy, i’d claim every wave. we’re all different and thank god for that. do whatever makes you happy
I assure you Fox, we’re all very much the same
thats the point fox. You’d be claiming every wave.. but the pros only do it in heats, not so much while freesurfing.
Ya think Kobe celebrates hitting a three in practice like he does when he hits one to win a game?
hows that grinder @ 3:28
mmmmm, coke an cloudbreak, great mix,better than rio!
Stupid comparison. Freesurf is totally different. Lets not forget that if you’re in a competition with another guy, in one level or another, human natural competition factor always takes place.
Sure some claims are pathetic and destinate to the judges, but there is definitely some real emotion in others.
Brazzo?
if you don’t claim that ender there’s something wrong with you
Who is riding that last tube?? .. By the way, claims are fine as long you do it in a cool way, not like adriano. (i am brazzo)
It’s got to be Alex Gray, doesn’t it? Such a brilliant little wrestle with the foamball, too.
That last wave is a 10 for sure!
Does Kobe Bryant cheer for a 3-pointer during practice? Guess not
Guess comment 12 replied already. And you don’t even have to be brazilian, nor a pro athlete.
kobe shootin 3′s? Biatch you wasnt wit me shoottin in the gym! Claims are obvy used to spike the judges interest after a good to excellent ride, i.e. trying to move the judges scorecards higher with a little shotgun or Adriano seizure. I’m sure in that lineup during freesurf claims are flat out wack..except when you get a screamer ala alex gray’s bomb.
i really don’t know what’s wrong in claiming. it’s a shame to deny that. deny feelings. anything more that can’t be done in surfing? cuz this comments are all about what you can’t do. weird people are boring.
Coleburn won that free heat
Most ever claims this contest so far. Although all first day were warranted, Cloudbreak was heavy on day one. Seems the boys are trying to encourage themselves. I’ve surfed Cloudbreak, amazing to think of 20 ft Cloudbreak. Best times ever, like Teahuppu last year. Julian Wilson I think.
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