Joel Parkinson Wins Quiksilver Pro Behind Perfect 10

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

[caption id="attachment_3422" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Parko Credit: © ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES"][/caption] Joel Parksinson kicked off the 2009 World Tour in grand style Wednesday by dominating the semifinals and finals on his way to a season-opening victory.  Parko scored two perfect 10s, one in the semis against Mick Fanning and ...

Kelly Slater Ousted in Quiksilver Pro Round Three

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

[caption id="attachment_3407" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Julian Wilson in action..."][/caption] Kelly Slater's quest for a 10th world championship is already looking a little tougher after Slater was knocked out of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in the third round Sunday.  Twenty-year-old wildcard Julian Wilson defeated the 9x world champ 15.33 to 13.84 thanks ...

Quik Pro Round Two Getting Underway

Friday, March 6th, 2009

[caption id="attachment_3377" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Rookie Michel Bourez faces Australian Dayyan Neve in the elimination Round 2. "][/caption]   After several days off, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast is about ready to hit the water with Round Two.  Conditions aren't ideal (2-3 feet) but the contest needs to keep moving in order to ...