YoYo’s FIRES for Vans Surf Pro Classic 2017
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The Vans Surf Pro Classic 2017 kicked off in style today with cranking waves, sunshine and high scores. Last years event winner, Beyrick de Vries, went nuts on the buttery Yoyos walls earning himself a 9.17 & an 8.6 to easily advance to round 2. Naturally, Zag took a quick look at his equipment. “5’11” Hurricane shaped by DVG. Its a proper all-rounder, able to go in anything from 1-6 foot” When quizzed on his relaxed mindset for the QS tour this year, he’s candid “I’m not thinking about rankings, just living for the next bottom turn, enjoying my surfing and figuring out my boards.” Mateus Herdy, nephew of ex WCT campaigner Guilherme Herdy, also blew up, busting a massive, risky air reverse in the closing minute for a 9.77 and the win. “It’s my first time in South Africa and I’m so excited to be here, the waves are so good. For that last wave I was pretty nervous, and I knew I had to do something big, so I set my mind to it and when I landed the air I was so stoked.” Local boys Davey Van Zyl, Mikey February and Shane Sykes all earned great heat […]