Judgement Day

Although the Bible says, “Judge not, that ye be not judged”, humans (and surfers in this context) have nonetheless placed their wits and skills in front of judge and jury for many millennia, long before and certainly after the gospel of disciple Matthew was proclaimed. We can, perhaps, attribute this practice to the significant evolutionary strides made in many sports, and surfing is no different. As usual, it’s the athletes performing at the top of their game which garners all the limelight and attention. But, it’s the judges themselves who are under pressure to make the right call according to the set criteria. So, what are the requisites for a winning wave? As stated by the official SHC18 website: “Fearless. Full tilt. We’re looking for that life-changing wave. Anything over 6 foot and dredging is contestable. Southern Africa is the battleground, where and how big, that’s all on you. Bring on those waves of consequence!” Pretty straightforward. Go big and win. Of course and in the spirit of “may the best man win”, the Striped Horse Challenge 2018 entries must be expertly critiqued and evaluated by the most capable panel of individuals. We’ve assembled a highly experienced bunch. Now, let’s […]