The countdown for the Jack's Surfboards Pro third edition is upon the competitive surfing world March 22 - 24.
Southside of Huntington Beach's iconic pier awaits a weekend of high performance surfing starting March 22 - 24 for the third installment of the Jack's Surfboards Pro. This year features some of the top upcoming threats to the men's Qualifying Series (QS) elite that shouldn't be taken lightly.
One known threat hardly needs an introduction having proven to secure his spot within the Championship Tour's (CT) Top 34 for a fourth-straight season and winning the QS rankings last season --Kanoa Igarashi. But Igarashi is in good, and threatening, company to kick off the 2019 edition at the Huntington Beach Pier. Here's a few to take note of heading into the weekend's competition worth a valuable 1,500 points.
Igarashi and Brett Simpson: Huntington's Best Gear Up
Kanoa Washes Off Some Travel Time at Home
Two of the most winningest surfers at Huntington's iconic southside are prepping to put the jersey on for another go. Igarashi and Simpson have 5 WSL wins at the venue between the two of them, and neither can be left out of the conversation for another title to their name. Both have gone back-to-back for Vans US Open titles and Igarashi garnered a Shoe City Pro win to his name just two years ago.
Their ability to show a diverse display of surfing in the sometimes fickle lineup make for an entertaining showcase no matter the conditions and both are set to make their 2019 debut. While Simpson has turned his focus to shaping the future, coaching the USA Surf Team, the 34-year-old still demonstrates on a near-daily basis at Huntington Beach's lineup that he's not lost any of his spry. Though, a recent back tweak may keep Simpo out of the water as he is day to day leading up to competition.
The pair are joined by the likes of Shoe City Pro winner Nathan Yeomans, Torrey Meister, Takumi Nakamura, along with Huntington Beach's own Matt Passaquindici and Derek Peters who have proven themselves as threats within the lineup and are hungry for a result.
Teenage and International Threats Ready to Prove Themselves
Kauli Vaast - WSL / Hana Chicou
A full array of top, next generation talents continue to make their appearances known and there's no shortage of them at this year's Jack's Surfboards Pro. The usual suspects of 16-year-old Kade Matson, fresh off a Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro Junior win, and 17-year-old Crosby Colapinto - also finishing in the Semifinals of both Pro Junior and QS events last weekend - join the ranks alongside international threat Kauli Vaast who comes in straight after a double Final at Papara.
Malibu, California's, Taro Watanabe's steadfast work ethic continues to impress with his desire to be in the lineup each morning before the sun breaks the horizon each day and Pascuales, Mexico, native Alan Cleland showed his ability to grovel last weekend in Florida to prove he's ready for all conditions.
Jhony Corzo - WSL / Andrew Nichols
But, some hefty international threats include former ISA World Champion Jhony Corzo, Brazilian Gabriel Farias, and Spain's Ruben Vitoria ready to earn their first big result in 2019.
East Coasters Look For More
Stevie Pittman - WSL / Andrew Nichols
The likes of Stevie Pittman, Noah Schweizer and Daniel Glenn join the ranks of a predominant West Coast and international field in hopes of continued success on home soil. Pittman comes off a third runner-up finish in Florida as Schweizer already has one QS 1,500 win to his name this season. Glenn continues to be an aerial threat in any event and looks to bring that spark to Huntington.
The triage of East Coast talents, North Carolina and Florida respectively, have shown their ability to grovel in small waves and will be greeted to more swell push this weekend than they've had in recent events.
Noah Schweizer - WSL / John Ferguson
The Jack's Surfboards Pro will begin Friday, March 22 - 24 at Huntington Beach, California, and feature a live webcast throughout the entire event.
Take Note: Jack's Surfboards Pro Watchlist
WSL
Southside of Huntington Beach's iconic pier awaits a weekend of high performance surfing starting March 22 - 24 for the third installment of the Jack's Surfboards Pro. This year features some of the top upcoming threats to the men's Qualifying Series (QS) elite that shouldn't be taken lightly.
One known threat hardly needs an introduction having proven to secure his spot within the Championship Tour's (CT) Top 34 for a fourth-straight season and winning the QS rankings last season --Kanoa Igarashi. But Igarashi is in good, and threatening, company to kick off the 2019 edition at the Huntington Beach Pier. Here's a few to take note of heading into the weekend's competition worth a valuable 1,500 points.
Igarashi and Brett Simpson: Huntington's Best Gear Up
Kanoa Washes Off Some Travel Time at Home
Two of the most winningest surfers at Huntington's iconic southside are prepping to put the jersey on for another go. Igarashi and Simpson have 5 WSL wins at the venue between the two of them, and neither can be left out of the conversation for another title to their name. Both have gone back-to-back for Vans US Open titles and Igarashi garnered a Shoe City Pro win to his name just two years ago.
Their ability to show a diverse display of surfing in the sometimes fickle lineup make for an entertaining showcase no matter the conditions and both are set to make their 2019 debut. While Simpson has turned his focus to shaping the future, coaching the USA Surf Team, the 34-year-old still demonstrates on a near-daily basis at Huntington Beach's lineup that he's not lost any of his spry. Though, a recent back tweak may keep Simpo out of the water as he is day to day leading up to competition.
The pair are joined by the likes of Shoe City Pro winner Nathan Yeomans, Torrey Meister, Takumi Nakamura, along with Huntington Beach's own Matt Passaquindici and Derek Peters who have proven themselves as threats within the lineup and are hungry for a result.
Teenage and International Threats Ready to Prove Themselves
A full array of top, next generation talents continue to make their appearances known and there's no shortage of them at this year's Jack's Surfboards Pro. The usual suspects of 16-year-old Kade Matson, fresh off a Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro Junior win, and 17-year-old Crosby Colapinto - also finishing in the Semifinals of both Pro Junior and QS events last weekend - join the ranks alongside international threat Kauli Vaast who comes in straight after a double Final at Papara.
Malibu, California's, Taro Watanabe's steadfast work ethic continues to impress with his desire to be in the lineup each morning before the sun breaks the horizon each day and Pascuales, Mexico, native Alan Cleland showed his ability to grovel last weekend in Florida to prove he's ready for all conditions.
But, some hefty international threats include former ISA World Champion Jhony Corzo, Brazilian Gabriel Farias, and Spain's Ruben Vitoria ready to earn their first big result in 2019.
East Coasters Look For More
The likes of Stevie Pittman, Noah Schweizer and Daniel Glenn join the ranks of a predominant West Coast and international field in hopes of continued success on home soil. Pittman comes off a third runner-up finish in Florida as Schweizer already has one QS 1,500 win to his name this season. Glenn continues to be an aerial threat in any event and looks to bring that spark to Huntington.
The triage of East Coast talents, North Carolina and Florida respectively, have shown their ability to grovel in small waves and will be greeted to more swell push this weekend than they've had in recent events.
The Jack's Surfboards Pro will begin Friday, March 22 - 24 at Huntington Beach, California, and feature a live webcast throughout the entire event.
Jhony Corzo
The former ISA Gold medalist Jhony Corzo returned to his winning backhand attack and delivered an excellent 8.25 to surge into Finals Day.
The former Championship Tour competitor and rising talent earned big, respective wins in Morro Bay after a drought of taking the podium.
The QS veteran turned tough conditions into near-perfection at the event presented by French Hospital Medical Center.
A decisive Round 2 unfolded at the Corona Open China hosted by Wanning with familiar, and upcoming, faces taking over.
The Mexican contender continues to find his footing on the QS and showed some of his potential when feeling at home.
Jack's Surfboards Pro
The 17-year-old defeated an in-form Phillippe Chagas during a tight Final in all-time Huntington Beach conditions.
The 17-year-old battled through a full day of pumping Huntington Beach conditions to earn his first Qualifying Series win.
The 21-year-old prepares for his fourth year on the Championship Tour but got things started at home during the Jack's Surfboards Pro.
Pulsing swell streamed into Huntington Beach Pier for opening day at the Jack's Surfboards Pro QS 1,500 and big performances followed.
The 16-year-old San Clemente, California, native comes in frothing following a win Pro Junior win but has his ambitions set higher.