Surfer Poll

Well, the famous Surfer Poll is around the corner. I think everybody looks forward to this time of year not just to see who wins, but the funny antics that come along with the massive party. This year moved venues to the famous Turtle Bay in Oahu. Not only is the venue very iconic, but I think most people who have been to Turtle Bay think of two words: Mai Tai. Those things to damage to people, and I am sure the people who are there for the party will experience their affects. Anyways, I made my vote for Surfer Poll and I hope you sure did as well. Here is a brief overview of who I think should win:

Best Tube:  AI's barrel #2 in Costa Rica 

Quite possibly the gnarliest barrel ever seen. If you watch the footage, the wave is black as night and as mean as a school teacher. The thing tries to knock him off a thousand different times and the legend AI is, grabs his rail and makes the wave feel bad it ever tried to make him fall. He gets spit out of the dark hole and just stands there like it happens all the time. RIP AI 

breakthrough: Chippa Wilson

This is a complete toss up. In my mind, this award is between Craig Anderson and Chippa Wilson. I mean a year ago people didn't know who they were, and now they have lead movie parts in what seems like every big movie coming out, and at least a couple photos in every magazine. However, there can only be one winner. Any my vote went to Chippa. He stamped his spot as the new leading aerialist in the world in one year. Pretty amazing accomplishment if you ask me. Good Job Chippa

Video awards: Dane

Not even a question in my mind if Dane Reynolds is the best and most fun surfer to watch in the world. His video is not even fun, it is actually depressing. Throughout the whole movie I found myself asking how he got so good at surfing. It kinda freaks me out. The other videos were all time as well, i just couldnt believe what was happening in Dane's. I mean the other  movies were far from bad, in fact, they were all amazing also. I just can't help but support the fact that Dane's surfing is on his own level. It's fun to watch because its new, unpredictable, and different. How can't you love it?

Those are my votes! I hope you enjoy them and agree with most of them. I don't want anybody to take them personally because this is solely my opinion. To tell you the truth, I almost hope you do disagree and we can talk about our disagreements. That's what is so awesome about these Surfer Polls; they raise the true discussions that need to be had in surfing. It's awesome! Thanks to Surfer Mag for putting on the awesome event, and asking me to write about who I voted for! Anyways, I am writing an English essay as well and I kinda need to finish it in an hour, but this was too much fun. Thanks!

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