Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons Starts at 8am
The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons roars to life for day one of competition.
PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Wednesday, December 8, 2010) – The final stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, is live this morning with six foot (2 metre) barrels on offer at Backdoor and Pipeline.
Utilizing the dual-heat format, event organizers are looking to complete Rounds 1 and 2 of competition before the day finishes
“We’re expecting a new north swell to build throughout the day and should see some exciting action at Backdoor,” Richie Porta, ASP International Head Judge said. “We’re going to capitalize on this swell and complete as many heats as possible today.”
Up first this morning will be Adam Melling (AUS), 25, up against Kamalei Alexander (HAW), 32.
The Billabong Pipe Masters will be webcast LIVE via
http://triplecrownofsurfing.com/billabongpipemasters/Surfline, official forecasters of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, are calling for solid overhead North swell on tap for today and easing through tomorrow.
Andy Irons (1978 – 2010), three-time ASP World Champion and four-time Pipeline Masters Champion, tragically passed away on November 2nd of this year. A final celebration dedicated to the life and achievements of Andy Irons will be held in conjunction with the Billabong Pipe Masters and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, on Saturday, December 11th, at Pipeline at 10am. The tribute will include a paddle-out by competitors in the Billabong Pipe Masters.
For more information, log onto
www.aspworldtour.comBILLABONG PIPE MASTERS ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Adam Melling (AUS) vs. Kamalei Alexander (HAW)
Heat 2: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) vs. Clay Marzo (HAW)
Heat 3: Kai Otton (AUS) vs. John John Florence (HAW)
Heat 4: Dusty Payne (HAW) vs. Kiron Jabour (HAW)
Heat 5: Luke Stedman (AUS) vs. Ian Walsh (HAW)
Heat 6: Roy Powers (HAW) vs. Danny Fuller (HAW)
Heat 7: Travis Logie (ZAF) vs. Jamie O’Brien (HAW)
Heat 8: Luke Munro (AUS) vs. Shane Dorian (HAW)
Heat 9: Gabe Kling (USA) vs. Kalani Chapman (HAW)
Heat 10: Rob Machado (USA) vs. Granger Larsen (HAW)
Heat 11: Heitor Alves (BRA) vs. Joel Centeio (HAW)
Heat 12: Tom Whitaker (AUS) vs. Bruce Irons (HAW)
BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS ROUND 2 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Chris Davidson (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 2: Jeremy Flores (FRA) vs. TBD
Heat 3: Jadson Andre (BRA) vs. TBD
Heat 4: Bobby Martinez (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 5: Taylor Knox (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 6: Joel Parkinson (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 7: Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) vs. TBD
Heat 8: Kieren Perrow (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 9: Tiago Pires (PRT) vs. TBD
Heat 10: Patrick Gudauskas (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 11: Brett Simpson (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 12: Daniel Ross (AUS) vs. TBD
BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS ROUND 3 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 2: Owen Wright (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 3: Bede Durbidge (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 4: Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. TBD
Heat 5: C.J. Hobgood (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 6: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 7: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. TBD
Heat 8: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 9: Jordy Smith (ZAF) vs. TBD
Heat 10: Dane Reynolds (USA) vs. TBD
Heat 11: Michel Bourez (PYF) vs. TBD
Heat 12: Mick Fanning (AUS) vs. TBD
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