The opening day of competition at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime rated Mr Price Pro Ballito, on Monday June 30, 2014, was dominated by the Brazilian surfers.
Local surfer, Beyrick De Vries, suffered a major upset at the hands of the Brazilian contingent when he made a critical priority error, taking-off on a wave that belonged to his opponent Alejo Muniz. The error cost De Vries his second place finish and was eliminated from the event.
Jordy Smith and Travis Logie kept local supporters on the edge of their seats, earning last-minute victories to maintain their positions in this year’s competition.
Logie secured the first of the days wins for South Africa, posting the required pair of six-point rides (out of ten) to bump Dillon Perillo (USA) down to second place and Wade Carmichael (AUS) down to third.
“I had a bit of a nerve-wracking start,” Logie admitted. “I was falling a lot but knew if I kept catching waves, it would come together. It’s a special win because I haven’t been home some since February, so it’s a great way to start.”
Smith employed his aerial game to secure a come from behind heat win over Krystian Kymerson, the pair edging out South African trialist winner Brandon Jackson, who was unfortunately eliminated in third place.
The Mr Price Pro Ballito takes place from June 30 – July 6.
The Mr Price Pro free music concerts featuring South Africa’s leading bands will take place at Salt Rock Beach on July 3 and 4 from 16h00 to midnight.
For more information visit: http://www.mrpricepro.com