Laguna Bay Longboards will present Noosa’s first ever “logger pro” as a new addition to the specialty division. The logger concept, popularized by Joel Tudor’s Van’s Duct Tape series in the US and Europe over the past two years, puts the judging emphasis firmly back on the traditional aspects of longboarding.
Laguna Bay’s Tully St John said there was a growing movement towards logging in Australia. “With so many surfers riding all kinds of boards in all kinds of conditions these days, traditional longboarding has really come to the fore,” he said. “We want to showcase the incredibly high standard of logging in this country by inviting the top loggers to surf against the best of the rest who make it through elimination trials.”
Unlike the Old Mal amateur division, competitors in the Logger Pro can ride new or old boards, but they must be at least 5.5kg in weight, single fin and ridden without a leg-rope. Judging would be based on style and execution of traditional manoeuvres.
SEAGLASS PROJECT FINLESS PRO BACK FOR SECOND YEAR
The Seaglass Tuna, the traditional alaia and all manner of finless surfboards will be in action at the festival with the return of the Seaglass as a competitive event. After two years as a demonstration event, the finless got serious in 2011, producing some sensational free-flowing finless surfing.
According to Seaglass Tuna creator Tom Wegener, the fin-free fraternity will be out in force in 2012, hoping for some inside out First Point barrels.
GOLDEN BREED NOSERIDER RETURNS
The world’s most exciting nose-riding event returns under its original sponsor, Golden Breed, in 2012. We’re stoked to have the GB team back with the event that they helped us create way back in 2000. Since then we’ve seen some unbelievable tip-time performances at First Point from locals and internationals alike. Footage from the GB Noserider has been seen all over the world, with toes, heels and leg-shaking antics by the likes of Christian Wach, Jai Lee, Harrison Roach and CJ Nelson setting the benchmark for nosework.
The Golden Breed Noserider is filling fast, so get your entry in. Prize money details and event format coming soon.
