OAKLEY PRO IN BALI STARTS SOON!!! GET YOUR FANTASY TEAM IN ORDER
Ross Williams nailed this write up so this is just a repost of his thoughts…..
Keramas could quite possibly be the best World Tour venue available on the planet… Think about it: Most places offer either tubes or high performance surfing, but as a cross between Backdoor and Lowers, Keramas is a perfect marriage for competition. Despite the challenges of sea breezes and big tidal changes, Keramas is very consistent. Not many waves let you get pitted as well as provide a wall that lets you go as big as humanly possible. I predict a show beyond anything we’ve seen before from a World Tour event. Don’t be surprised if you see the biggest air and biggest hack ever done in competition. Although this wave favors the regular footers, you will be hard pressed to find a complaint from the goofies. With the “airpark” Canggu as a back up spot, this event really plays into the hands of a certain group. Make your Fantasy Surfer picks wisely, as this is a location that favors the bold. Guys who go big in the air and can back it up with tube riding and hacks will dominate over the technicians. I picture Jordy Smith coming out of a huge gouge into a big ramp, then nailing a giant air reverse and yelling to the crowd, “Are you not entertained!” This will be the surfers’ new favorite spot on Tour. Call your buddies and get the man cave ready with peanuts and beer, as we will all have the pleasure of watching a circus act that will make any trapeze performer proud.
Jordy Smith: This wave is tailor-made for the big unit. Jordy is coming into this event with all the confidence an athlete could ask for. It’s a bold statement, but I’m thinking he’s the one to beat in Bali.
Julian Wilson: I’m going to have a hard time not putting this man on my roster. His surfing suits Keramas as well as Canggu perfectly. The judges will appreciate his technical aerial attack more so here than at most venues.
John John Florence: Now in full recovery mode, John John will be a man on a mission in Bali. He may not be as favored here as he is in hollow lefts, but he’s still on a very short list of dudes who should win this event.
Sebastian Zietz: It’s way over stated that C-Bass is a party boy. Although it is possible that he could get sidetracked in Kuta, I highly doubt it. This is a man who wants to win. This is a man who could be the next AI. Let’s hope so.
Filipe Toledo: I know Keramas has more to offer than just airs, but for that matter so does Filipe. This kid can surf. If you recall Bells, the dude’s air game is arguably the best in the biz. Any heat he has at Canggu is a done deal. #BOOST
Kelly Slater: This might sound weird, but Kelly’s smaller boards will give him an edge over his competition. Keramas can be tricky with its tight transitions causing conventional boards to get stuck. Kelly will score huge points in every heat he surfs with minimal mistakes.
Nat Young: I’m not going to lie; my savings on Nat make this decision a lot easier. Although he wouldn’t be in my top 8 picks to win this event, Nat is very capable of pocketing a solid result in Bali.
Yadin Nicol: Yadz can deliver for you in Bali. For a small investment, you should see a solid return, technically speaking. He checks all the boxes that this venue requires.
And don’t forget about Bruce Irons, he could loose his first heat with a .01 or win the who damn thing with 20 point totals.
The Oakley Pro Bali starts on June 18, so click here to ready your Fantasy Surfer team for Round 1. And the prize for the club house winner is a RAD pair of Oakley Frogskins!!!