Taj Burrow, round one full-rotation, Lowers

On friday, Taj Burrow (pictured here) had  a conversation with your pals at Stab about the air-reverse, and how it would be received at Lowers this year.“I’ve been thinking about this a lot, and it’s not worth going for an air-reverse unless it’s an absolutely mongo size,” he said. “I am so sick of seeing air-reverses and I know the judges must be, too. It’s the go-to move for everyone. It bores you to death.” With that in mind, this was the only rotation Taj did in his round one heat this morning. He wasted no time with an air-reverse, but rather spun (and stomped) a full-rote. And, with a snap and floater to begin the wave, Taj scooped a 9.17 and a heat win. You might call that sticking to your guns.

The event’s now finished for the day but, in case you missed any of it, you can watch the heat replays over here.