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Tagged With: Billabong

Micah Byrne is the new Billabong surf team manager

Micah Byrne has been announced as the new Billabong surf team manager. He will provide an elite surf program for its athletes. Micah Byrne has an extensive experience as a professional surfer and as the current Assistant Coach to the USA Surfing America Team. He is a four-time NSSA national champion, he won the Vans … Continue reading »

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Adriano de Souza trains hard for the Billabong Rio Pro 2013

The stage of the Billabong Rio Pro 2013 is set. The waves of Arpoador and Barra da Tijuca are ready to serve as ramp for the world’s best surfers. One month is a long time. Pro surfers are finally returning to competition, after the double commitment in Australian waters. Are they fit? Have they trained … Continue reading »

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Critical waves to be surfed at the Billabong Rio Pro 2013

Surfers are flying to Brazil for the third stage of 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), to be ridden between May 8th–19th. The Billabong Rio Pro 2013 is a very important stop. The race is on and the usual suspects are under the spotlight. Regularity is critical if you want to become a world surfing … Continue reading »

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Who is Joel Parkinson?

Joel Parkinson was born on the 10th April, 1981, in Nambour, Queensland, Australia. He started surfing early with his father and friends Dean Morrison and Mick Fanning. “Parko”, one of the Coolangatta kids, developed his surfing skills and quicly took the ASP World Junior Championship. In 1999, Joel Parkinson wins the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, … Continue reading »

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Mullaghmore Head prepares for the Billabong Tow-In Session

The world’s best big wave surfers are traveling to Ireland for the 2012 Billabong Tow-In Session, at the infamous wave of Mullaghmore, in County Sligo. The event is held in one day when waves reach, at least, the 20-foot mark. Last year, the Billabong Tow-In Session did not manage to get monster waves. The waiting … Continue reading »

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October Jaws, an epic sessions

By EpicSesh All the action at Jaws Pe’ahi Maui, Hawaii on October 9th and 10th 2012. Also includes Shane Dorian’s Billabong XXL entry. Riders include Shane Dorian, Albee Layer, Matt Meola, Kai Lenny, Robby Naish and more. Stay tuned for more action at http://www.epicsesh.com

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Shane Dorian ignites the new 2013 Billabong XXL season

The 2013 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards are on. Jaws is already delivering huge waves and outstanding rides on the north coast of Maui, Hawaii. Shane Dorian has no time to lose. The experienced big wave surfer has opened the hostilities of the 2013 Billabong XXL season and a flood of new entries has invaded … Continue reading »

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Private investors want to own Rip Curl

Private equity firms are trying to buy Rip Curl, following the wave of interest that is flowing through direct competitor Billabong. Rip Curl, the iconic Australian surf brand founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer, may have a new owner, after several approaches from potential bidders, in the last weeks. Established in Torquay, … Continue reading »

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Mick Fanning wins the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti

Mick Fanning has conquered the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti over Joel Parkinson, in classic four-to-six foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at Teahupoo. The all-Australian final saw Fanning on the ropes early in the decisive heat with Parkinson collecting a 9.50 and an 8.87 on his opening two rides. However, former event runner-up fought back … Continue reading »

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Billabong Pro Tahiti Final Day – The swell showed up and set the stage for an incredible show at Teahupoo

The swell showed up and set the stage for an incredible show at Teahupoo.

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