In an amazing display of strategic tube-riding prowess, Bali’s Lee Wilson used his years of local knowledge to barrel his way to victory in the Rip Curl Cup today at Bali’s Banzai Pipeline over a field of the world’s best tube riding specialists, including runner up and previous Rip Curl Cup winner Made “Bol” Adi Putra, Australia’s Anthony Walsh, and first time finalist Mustofa … [Read more...]
Takayuki Wakita wins Rip Curl Cup Trials in pumping Padang pits
Padang Padang, Bali – Takayuki Wakita won the Trials of the 2011 Rip Curl Cup, held in four-to-five foot Padang barrels on Wednesday. The Japanese surfer has earned himself a spot in the main event, to be held on the biggest and best day of the year at Padang this season. Also qualifying for the main event were Hawaii's Makua Rothman and Bali local Rahtu Suargita, who … [Read more...]
32 Invitees Draw Their Heats at Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony
July 10th, 2011 Padang Padang, Bali – An elite group of tuberiding specialists gathered at Padang Padang beach on Sunday for the opening ceremony of the 2011 Rip Curl Cup. They came from as far away as Hawaii, California, England and Brazil to draw their heats and find out who they will surf against in the opening round of competition. Hundreds of spectators packed the … [Read more...]
Kuta Reef to Uluwatu, 4th August 2010
4th August 2010 ****AFTERNOON SURF UP-DATE**** Hello crew and thanks for waiting around for the latest news on surfing and weather conditions here on the always in season tropical surfing holiday island of Bali. This mornings surf check on the Outer Reefs of Tuban was showing our new swell starting, with chest to over head high waves breaking between Kuta Reef and Airport … [Read more...]
Padang Padang Cup Opening, 26th July 2010
The annual Padang Padang Cup hosted by Rip Curl had their opening ceremony and heat draw with the competing local and international surfers on the 26th of July just gone by. The event has a 5 week waiting period to make sure "it will be on, when it's on" So stay tuned and we'll keep you up to date as the action gets ready and underway. baliwaves … [Read more...]
32 Invitees Draw Their Heats at Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony
Thirty two of surfing's elite gathered at Padang Padang beach on the island of Bali Sunday for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Rip Curl Cup. They came from as far away as England, Japan, Hawaii and New Zealand to draw their heats and find out who they will surf against in the opening round of competition. Hundreds of spectators packed the beach to watch the presentation and … [Read more...]
Jamie O’Brien, Ry Craike and Rizal Tanjung among 32 surfers invited to Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang; Opening Ceremony on Sunday, July 25th
Rip Curl has announced the 32 surfers invited to compete in the 2010 Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang. The elite group of daredevil tuberiders is now set to gather at Bali’s most revered wave this weekend for the event's opening ceremony. Rip Curl team riders Koa Smith (Hawaii) and Tom Lowe (England) are both slated to compete, along with such international stars … [Read more...]
Jamie O’Brien wins 2009 Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang
August 15, 2009, Padang Padang, Bali –– It was billed as a gathering of the best tuberiders in the world at the best barrel in Bali, and the Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang delivered as advertised. Jamie O'Brien took home the cup in what will go down as one of the most spectacular displays of high-stakes tuberiding in the history of competitive surfing. The … [Read more...]
World’s best tube riders converge on Padang Padang for Rip Curl Cup
Uluwatu, Bali – An elite group of high-stakes tube riders is set to gather at Bali’s most revered wave this weekend. The opening ceremony for the Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang will he held on Saturday, Aug. 1, the first day of the month-long event waiting period. Rip Curl International team riders Dean Brady (Australia), Bruno Santos (Brazil) and Koa Smith … [Read more...]
Komang Sujaya Wins Rip Curl Cup at Uluwatu – gains a Wildcard Entry to Rip Curl Pro Search WCT Event
26 July, Uluwatu-Bali: In a tightly contested final, Komang “Gogo” Sujaya narrowly defeated Dede Suryana in the final seconds of a blazing sundown victory at the Rip Curl Cup on Friday at Uluwatu to claim Indonesia’s most prestigious prize purse yet on the Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour. For his first ISC Tour win, the goofyfooter from Kuta got to hoist the perpetual … [Read more...]
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