Exsel Pro 20th Big Wave

Yesterday they held the contest in 6’ to 8’ surf @ Sunset. Dino Miranda was on a D.T. Hawaiian pro model, Lance Ho”Okano was on a Yater Spoon, Kanoa Dahlin was on a Ben Aipa. All molded epoxy boards. Check it out. Chunsreef.net Longboard finals

“Exsel” is right. My cynical guess is that Surftech promotional money is flowing to riders who actually ride these pop-outs in contest. They are used to the feel by now, the boards are strong enough, the price is right. Conversation you won’t hear: “Donald the inside rail didn’t feel right can you shape my an asymmetrical board just for Sunset.” Good payday for the riders, shapers can lay back and relax, and riders can be judged on equal equipment. No one has the edge. Rob Olliges