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Irons brothers win Expression Session Down Under
Special to TGI
SNAPPER ROCKS, Aus. -- Reigning two-time world champion Andy Irons of Hanalei landed a huge frontside ‘Alley-Oop' to take out the Best Aerial section, adding another $1,000 to his bank account in the Foster's men's Expression Session Saturday.
WCT newcomer and younger brother Bruce made up for his round two loss in the Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile main event, winning the Best Maneuver category for his aerial 360.
The event took place following the postponement of the World Championship Tour event, and allowed surfers an opportunity to make use of available swell that, despite onshore northerly winds and difficult four- to five- foot surf, attracted a large beach crowd who were witness to some incredible surfing.
"I just dropped into the wave and it wedged up really nicely for an air section," said Andy. "I went up for the alley-oop and spun out of it really quickly. I was pretty stoked to pull it off.
"Expression Sessions are awesome, especially with conditions like we had. Everyone was doing huge airs and big turns, so it's exciting to watch," he added.
Andy, who will surf against Floridian C.J. Hobgood in the fourth round of the Quiksilver Pro, started things of with the huge air.
Bruce followed later, busting his 360 on a solid section.
"Extra money and Expression Sessions are fun," said Bruce. "You go out there and just do what you want. I definitely didn't want to let him (Andy) take it all. I knew he already had the best air, so I just went for a variation move and was stoked to win a spot."
Australian Tom Whitaker also picked up $1,000 for the Best overall ride.
In the women's session, WCT newcomer Melanie Bartels dominated the women's Boost Mobile Expression Session, picking up $3,000 for both the Best Maneuver and Best Wave categories. She beat out world #1 Layne Beachley, and Hanalei native and world #2 Keala Kennelly. "Doing an Expression Session you just get to surf, and don't have to worry about making your heat or hassling anyone," explained Bartel. "Pretty stoked to be able to surf with all my friends. It was a cool contest and the money helps for sure."
In the Quiksilver Pro main event, organizers expect the contest to continue on later this week, as a new southerly swell is expected to reach the worldfamous sandbar. The contest was canceled for both Sunday and today due to unfavorable wind conditions.
As for the women's Roxy Pro presented by Boost Mobile, Kennelly was upset by a local surfer, WCT newcomer Laurina McGrath of Australia, last week in the third round.
Kennelly does have a chance to win some prize money, though, as she leads the "Torquay Time Tunnel" race, which awards the longest recorded tube ride during the event. She free-fell backside into a dredging tube in round one, and emerged 4.5 seconds later, which still stands as the best tube ride through round four.
The men's "Torquay Time Tunnel" leader is Australian Shaun Gossman, who held on for an amazing 13-second barrel in round one.
SNAPPER ROCKS, Aus. -- Reigning two-time world champion Andy Irons of Hanalei landed a huge frontside ‘Alley-Oop' to take out the Best Aerial section, adding another $1,000 to his bank account in the Foster's men's Expression Session Saturday.
WCT newcomer and younger brother Bruce made up for his round two loss in the Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile main event, winning the Best Maneuver category for his aerial 360.
The event took place following the postponement of the World Championship Tour event, and allowed surfers an opportunity to make use of available swell that, despite onshore northerly winds and difficult four- to five- foot surf, attracted a large beach crowd who were witness to some incredible surfing.
"I just dropped into the wave and it wedged up really nicely for an air section," said Andy. "I went up for the alley-oop and spun out of it really quickly. I was pretty stoked to pull it off.
"Expression Sessions are awesome, especially with conditions like we had. Everyone was doing huge airs and big turns, so it's exciting to watch," he added.
Andy, who will surf against Floridian C.J. Hobgood in the fourth round of the Quiksilver Pro, started things of with the huge air.
Bruce followed later, busting his 360 on a solid section.
"Extra money and Expression Sessions are fun," said Bruce. "You go out there and just do what you want. I definitely didn't want to let him (Andy) take it all. I knew he already had the best air, so I just went for a variation move and was stoked to win a spot."
Australian Tom Whitaker also picked up $1,000 for the Best overall ride.
In the women's session, WCT newcomer Melanie Bartels dominated the women's Boost Mobile Expression Session, picking up $3,000 for both the Best Maneuver and Best Wave categories. She beat out world #1 Layne Beachley, and Hanalei native and world #2 Keala Kennelly. "Doing an Expression Session you just get to surf, and don't have to worry about making your heat or hassling anyone," explained Bartel. "Pretty stoked to be able to surf with all my friends. It was a cool contest and the money helps for sure."
In the Quiksilver Pro main event, organizers expect the contest to continue on later this week, as a new southerly swell is expected to reach the worldfamous sandbar. The contest was canceled for both Sunday and today due to unfavorable wind conditions.
As for the women's Roxy Pro presented by Boost Mobile, Kennelly was upset by a local surfer, WCT newcomer Laurina McGrath of Australia, last week in the third round.
Kennelly does have a chance to win some prize money, though, as she leads the "Torquay Time Tunnel" race, which awards the longest recorded tube ride during the event. She free-fell backside into a dredging tube in round one, and emerged 4.5 seconds later, which still stands as the best tube ride through round four.
The men's "Torquay Time Tunnel" leader is Australian Shaun Gossman, who held on for an amazing 13-second barrel in round one.
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HiKauai wrote on Jan 22, 2009 1:48 PM:
" Dear TGI,
RE: Date, 01-22-2009
Just letting you know all my comments on TGI is/was centered around community issues regarding my former high school and mainly who we knew in that town. Any news thereafter arising out of such personal activities beyond the foresight of Waimea High School or the DOE, meaning in the real labor market, was brought forth due to family issues, community issues, people we have or grown to know over the years, and basically experiences in this life, anywhere usa.
Any comments made by myself reflects viewpoints and objective ideas about living in United States of America, Hawaii and not necessarily accomplishments to try to belittle anyone not agreeing or being in the same frame of thought or deed for any matter, if you catch any of it. Example, like trying to be a mayor and use the outer island relatives or relatives as advertising scheme.
We live somewhere else, and do not necessarily subscribe to the idea of home rule or representation rule in terms of residence or job. I live on another island for a long time with few relatives here in Honolulu. The view points does not represent Waimea High School even though I may have gone to school there or grew up there, or even had jobs on Kauai.
In short, I do not subscribe to the idea, that Waimea High School is where everything started, if you get my sentiments implied here. Point blank, I am not with any of my former school mates 1986 or anyone living there, in this life and in terms of what they do or think about anything in this economy and democratic process or free enterprise system wel live in, Hawaii.
Thank you and sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
RE: Date, 01-22-2009
Just letting you know all my comments on TGI is/was centered around community issues regarding my former high school and mainly who we knew in that town. Any news thereafter arising out of such personal activities beyond the foresight of Waimea High School or the DOE, meaning in the real labor market, was brought forth due to family issues, community issues, people we have or grown to know over the years, and basically experiences in this life, anywhere usa.
Any comments made by myself reflects viewpoints and objective ideas about living in United States of America, Hawaii and not necessarily accomplishments to try to belittle anyone not agreeing or being in the same frame of thought or deed for any matter, if you catch any of it. Example, like trying to be a mayor and use the outer island relatives or relatives as advertising scheme.
We live somewhere else, and do not necessarily subscribe to the idea of home rule or representation rule in terms of residence or job. I live on another island for a long time with few relatives here in Honolulu. The view points does not represent Waimea High School even though I may have gone to school there or grew up there, or even had jobs on Kauai.
In short, I do not subscribe to the idea, that Waimea High School is where everything started, if you get my sentiments implied here. Point blank, I am not with any of my former school mates 1986 or anyone living there, in this life and in terms of what they do or think about anything in this economy and democratic process or free enterprise system wel live in, Hawaii.
Thank you and sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HIKauai wrote on Jan 26, 2009 11:44 AM:
" Hi again,
Returning customer,
Crying already or not? Regardless I may still not be with you. Think about that one!
I'm hopefull I am talking about jobs or family or community here. I am being rediculous,
but professors are the most craziest here. I actually do not need anyone's permission to write.
but sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Returning customer,
Crying already or not? Regardless I may still not be with you. Think about that one!
I'm hopefull I am talking about jobs or family or community here. I am being rediculous,
but professors are the most craziest here. I actually do not need anyone's permission to write.
but sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Jan 28, 2009 10:42 AM:
" Hi Kauai again,
Did not know I was listed under the alumni status of Waimea High School on that website? Or that I was writing about a strange football player like Jordon Dizon who needs popular votes to graduate at Waimea and Colorado?
Hey! I am the biggest loser here being associated with a guy name Jordon Dizon from Waimea High School. Think about that one?
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Did not know I was listed under the alumni status of Waimea High School on that website? Or that I was writing about a strange football player like Jordon Dizon who needs popular votes to graduate at Waimea and Colorado?
Hey! I am the biggest loser here being associated with a guy name Jordon Dizon from Waimea High School. Think about that one?
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 12:58 PM:
" Hello again TGI,
I wrote a letter personally to Waimea High School inquiring about the status of enrollment at that school considering geographics and population number in resident in that area and that it has not really changed that much or been an important factor in deciding who graduates there. It seems to me that if you play sports, and enroll at that school, most likely HHSAA will supercede all academic work done at that school assuming you did play sports in high school or you did not.
What a tragic story, but I guess, the real story is, is this island getting any better in terms of graduation and jobs being found on your island, Kauai? Economics and politics would show that strong party politics in town prevail and no one in our class got full time jobs in that town.
just a thought here also!
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
I wrote a letter personally to Waimea High School inquiring about the status of enrollment at that school considering geographics and population number in resident in that area and that it has not really changed that much or been an important factor in deciding who graduates there. It seems to me that if you play sports, and enroll at that school, most likely HHSAA will supercede all academic work done at that school assuming you did play sports in high school or you did not.
What a tragic story, but I guess, the real story is, is this island getting any better in terms of graduation and jobs being found on your island, Kauai? Economics and politics would show that strong party politics in town prevail and no one in our class got full time jobs in that town.
just a thought here also!
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
eej_wess wrote on Feb 19, 2009 11:41 AM:
" by the way... the only reason why waimea won is because they played dirty. they called the balls out when they were actually in the court, and there was nothing else we could do about it. they played dirty in every single match and they know it. waimea is just a bunch of cheaters and didn't deserve the win. real players play fair and tell the truth. waimea is dishonest and have too much pride. they are poor sports and everyone knows it "
cookiesfrickinrock wrote on Feb 21, 2009 11:07 PM:
" i disagree with eej_wess. waimea high school has a healthy amount of pride and likes to play clean and fair. a lot of my friends say that it makes the game way more fun and challenging. i don't go there, but i have two siblings who do, so i tend to go to a lot of games and observe both the players and the fans. i believe that in all honesty eej_wess has a biased and unfair attitude about waimea high school and should keep his/her opinions about WHS to his/her self.
also, kele hanohano is a great player and deserves to go to that school in california. we'll miss him, but he'd do great. "
also, kele hanohano is a great player and deserves to go to that school in california. we'll miss him, but he'd do great. "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 23, 2009 1:00 PM:
" Hi TGI,
Please write your name when you comment so that I know who you actually are. It was hard to tell who you were commenting about. If you were one of my classmates from high school, tough it out, bro!
I do not actually need another loser commenting also on me!
best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Please write your name when you comment so that I know who you actually are. It was hard to tell who you were commenting about. If you were one of my classmates from high school, tough it out, bro!
I do not actually need another loser commenting also on me!
best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Mar 19, 2009 1:36 PM:
" Thank you for writing on lost interest but the fact remains, these issues and topic on football players remain unchanged or stat. That is they are basically called an anomaly, then strange, then rediculous. I'm happy to say however that most of them are recognized despite what have already beed said of football and UH and academics. We actually do not need to hear anymore nonsense coming out of UH. This Kenny Estes is going no further and certainly will not turn out like a Bob Nash of 1972 UH Basketball team or Les Murakami long time coach. My comments still remains as is, stat. Nothing else!
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Apr 15, 2009 10:32 AM:
" Hello TGI,
Golf and footbal?
Yeah! one other thing for k5 here in Honolulu, lose the losers from Waimea High School or remembrance thing there. No one cares here or there on Kauai, even now and then. Those names like Lyman Lacro 1986 and P. Pereira hometown favorites or Ross Kagawa, 3rd on all time baseball list. Heh! Are you delirious or what Kauai?
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Golf and footbal?
Yeah! one other thing for k5 here in Honolulu, lose the losers from Waimea High School or remembrance thing there. No one cares here or there on Kauai, even now and then. Those names like Lyman Lacro 1986 and P. Pereira hometown favorites or Ross Kagawa, 3rd on all time baseball list. Heh! Are you delirious or what Kauai?
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
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HiKauai wrote on Jan 22, 2009 12:14 PM:
It has been awhile since I've commented about your articles on world news or Kauai news. Looking at this article and news in economics around the world, I would like to say to Kauai and Waimea High School, so what Jordon Dizon went 0-16 for the Detroit Lions 2008 season. Today is 1/22/2009 waiting for the superbowl XLIII to kick off 2/1/2009 sunday. Just look on the bright side of this news, at least a lot of other athletes like Aaron Francisco of Kahuku high school beat out Jordon Dizon to fame and popularity around the world. Now playing for the Arizona Cardinals. Think of it, exposure to Waimea High School from Jordon Dizon? Hey, at least others beat him there also right on fame and popularity for the island of Kauai, like Bernard Carvalho of Kapaa High School former football player in High School, now mayor as seen at the recent Barak Obama's inaugeration in Washington DC, trying to represent jobless people on Kauai, right?
Thank you for hearing me.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "