Things didnt work out--people change. My sponsors now are M + D, Mom and Dad.O: And youre winning the Qualifying Series?S: Its been heavy. I dont think Ive won it yet, but I have Dane [Reynolds] on my tail and I know hes pushing to win it. Replica Chanel J12 Mens Watch H0685 Were really good friends so thats kind of big.O: And whats South Africa like?S: Its been some heavy stepping stones but youve got to just keep pushing on. Us South African guys get through more things in a day than I think a lot of people get through in a year.O: None of the former South African World Champs stayed there, will you?S: Were probably moving to Australia within the next year and a half. --Alicia Carr
Two big losses (and then some) today in the ASP World Tour Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley in San Clemente, California--the Second Round of the sixth leg of the race to become the undisputed world champion in surfing. Two-time world-title runner-up Taj Burrow was taken down by Dane Reynolds, while 2004 second-place World Replica Chanel J12 Diamonds Mens Watch H0969 Tour surfer Joel Parkinson couldnt quite hack it against up-and-comer Jordy Smith of South Africa. Sunny Garcia competed against (and lost to) three-time World Champion Andy Irons, while surfing with a GPS house-arrest ankle bracelet still locked around his ankle.
According to ASP sources, Garcia was in trouble with Johnny Law for problems with his taxes but still had permission to compete in the World Tour. While a few big names surfed their way out of the competition, Bobby Martinez (Not One of the Gang, Replica Chanel J12 Ladies Watch H0970 August 2007) managed to hold onto his rank against Florida-native Gabe Kling. Is he feeling protective of winning at his home contest? No, because every events the same. Same surfers, same points. Just to do good in any one would be nice. This one would be nice because I havent had a good result yet, Martinez said. Sounds like winner-of-his-heat Martinez is sticking to his humble self. --Alicia Carr
