The Volcom Pipe Pro, which wrapped up on Thursday, was not only a great barrel riding competition but also an example of how contests can be run with minimal impact to the environment. While the likes of John John Florence, Kelly Slater, Bruce Irons, and event winner Soli Bailey went toe to toe against other […]
When you think about professional competitive surfing you probably picture John John Florence, or a competitor of his ilk, flying out of a gaping barrel and/or boosting a giant air with a jersey on. Timed heats, judging, performance innovation, cash prizes, corporate sponsors, and dramatic world title races should also come to mind. While the World […]