VOLCOM FIJI PRO JUNE 2ND TO THE 14TH, READY YOUR FANTASY TEAMS!!!
The Volcom Fiji Pro of 2012 was considered by many as one of the most memorable stops of last years ASP World Tour, and Volcom is STOKED to be bringing it back once again!
The 2nd of June will mark the beginning of the 13-day waiting period which falls directly in the middle of Fiji’s prime surf season. The southern oceans have already been stirring with swell and chances are more than promising that we will see epic surf for the event once again.
There will be several newcomers to the Fiji stop this year including Volcom’s own Dusty Payne. A lengthy ankle injury held Dusty out of the competition last year so he’ll be making his first showing at the Volcom Fiji Pro.
Volcom has selected Mitch Coleborn (who just won the Saquarema Pro in Brazil) as its 2013 Volcom Fiji Pro Wildcard for the second year in a row and the second wildcard will be awarded to the winner of the local trials held by the Fiji Surfing Association. Last year Mitch showed the world his amazing surfing prowess with a stunning round one victory over eventual event champion Kelly Slater before losing to Joel Parkinson in a extremely close round 3 battle.
The countdown is on and with only days left the excitement is building for what could be one of the greatest barrel fests of the year!
Now as far as picking your Fantasy Team I’ll give you two things to consider. The barrel is what scores out here so pick guys that can negotiate long tubes. If its small the goofy footers are always favored and when it’s big it’s anyone’s game. The other thing to think about is expereince at Cloudbreak and Restaurants, the guys who’ve put time in at this wave always do well out here so don’t pass up on some of the buzzards at this local.
Adjust your team and we’ll be rolling in a week!