The Chairman’s Report – Quiksilver Pro France
No use repeating what we already know. Julian Wilson pulled off the ultimate perfect 10 ‘Hail Mary’ air to roll Medina and win the 2018 Quiksilver Pro France title, putting himself right back into the World Title conversation. Ryan Callinan got onto a roll that derailed Toledo, Owen Wright, and Jordy Smith, and together with everyone’s favourite Aussie Mullet, Mikey Wright, has re-ignited the flame for the warriors from the Land Down Under. The circus has moved on, and with it, the show continues in Portugal. The same performers, hopefully with different acts. But before we get there, here are some thoughts from France. Just how close will Jordy Smith get and when will the big airs come out? I 100% know that Jordy Smith can win a world title. But he’s not going to do it surfing at 70%. And that’s where his performance feels like its sitting post the 2018 Quiksilver Pro France. The good news is he’s already significantly improved on his horror 2017 European season. There’s fight in the big guy. But he needs to bring it with more ferocity. More bite. At the height of his powers, Smith has an air game to rival […]
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