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Mega Semadhi Claims 2016 Rip Curl Padang Padang Cup

Mega Semadhi Claims 2016 Rip Curl Padang Padang Cup

03/08/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18848955
 
 
 

 

Mega Semadhi Claims 2016 Rip Curl Padang Padang Cup

 

Bali, Indonesia (Tuesday, August 2, 2016) –  In an event dominated by the international invitees, Mega Semadhi was the lone local Indonesian surfer to reach the final of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. But when the final horn sounded, it was Mega who came out on top, claiming his second title in the past three times the Ultimate Tuberiding Contest has been held.

After a slow start in his opening round heat in which he took off on several smaller closeouts, Semadhi eventually found his rhythm. He would manage to survive the opening rounds and go on to win his semifinal heat with a perfect 10 and the highest heat total of the round. In the final, Semadhi won the heat with a 9 and sealed the deal with another perfect 10 with six minutes remaining, leaving Mason Ho (HAW) and Clay Marzo (HAW) comboed, and Damien Hobgood (USA) needing a 9.41 that he could never find. In the end, Mega was hoisted to victory in front of a raucous crowd, followed by Hobgood in second place, Ho in third and Marzo in fourth.

“My first heat I was really nervous and was really sloppy,” said Mega, who previously won the 2013 Rip Curl Cup. “I was going on small waves, bad waves and whitewash. Luckily I got my head together and got through and was able to get into a rhythm the rest of the contest.”

At the outset, international invitees Hobgood, Marzo and Ho looked like the surfers to beat in the event. Hobgood dominated the opening rounds, winning both his Round 1 and 2 heats and posting the highest heat total of the opening rounds. Ho meanwhile put together a spectacular performance, capping off multiple deep backhand drainers with skate-inspired aerials on the end section and wowing the massive crowds on hand at Padang Padang and watching on the webcast.

“This is one of the best contests in the world,” Ho said, “right beside the Pipe Masters and The Eddie. I wish I had the words to describe how much fun that was.”

It certainly was another epic showcase for the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang. The day saw four perfect 10 barrels, including an impossibly deep and long disappearing act by Bruce Irons in Round 2, another perfect 10 by Paulo Moura (BRA), and five 9+ point barrels from Marzo leading up to the final.

But in the end, despite the electrifying performances from the many big-name international surfers in the draw, it was the local boy Semadhi who once again kept the Cup in Bali, to the delight of the Padang Padang locals who sang a spirited rendition of the Indonesian national anthem, led by Semadhi’s mother on the awards podium. For Mega, however, the victory wasn’t about country or patriotism, but about celebrating his beloved Padang Padang.

“I’m so happy to win at my home break again,” Mega said. “But from my point of view, there is no local. We are all locals of this universe and today we are all locals at Padang Padang.”


2016 Rip Curl Cup Final Results:

1. Mega Semadhi (IND) 19.00
2. Damien Hobgood (USA) 16.60
3. Mason Ho (HAW) 15.50
4. Clay Marzo (HAW) 4.00

 
 
 
Rip Curl Cup Set To Run Tuesday, Aug 2

Rip Curl Cup Set To Run Tuesday, Aug 2

01/08/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18825660
 
 
 

 

Rip Curl Cup Set To Run Tuesday, Aug 2

 

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The world’s best tube riders convened at Padang Padang on Sunday to bless the 2016 Rip Curl Cup with a traditional Balinese style ceremony. If the latest swell arrives as forecast, their prayers could be answered tomorrow.

 

 

 

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Widiarta Prepares for Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang With Medina and Wilko in Remote Indonesia

Widiarta Prepares for Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang With Medina and Wilko in Remote Indonesia

29/07/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18790772

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Caption: 2014 World Champion Gabriel Medina showing Garut Widiarta a thing or two about composure in the tube in the lead up to the 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang. Image: Rip Curl Asia

 
Widiarta Prepares for Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang With Medina and Wilko in Remote Indonesia

 
Location:    Padang Padang Beach, Bali, Indonesia 
Event: Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Conditions: upcoming

Coolangatta, Queensland/AUS (Friday, July 29, 2016) – Garut Widiarta figured the best way to prepare for the toughest contest of his life would be to train with a world-class sparring partner – or two. So the reigning Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang champion, who will defend his title in August against the most lethal lineup of invited surfers in the event’s history, called up good friends fellow Rip Curl Searchers Gabriel Medina and Matt Wilkinson to train this past week at a remote jungle reef pass known for serving up some of Indonesia’s longest and most powerful barrels.

Wilkinson, currently sitting atop the WSL world rankings, and Medina, the 2014 world champion and current world No. 3, were in a similar position as their friend Garut: looking to stay sharp heading into the next WCT event at Teahupo’o in a few weeks (Aug 19 – 30). The WCT pack leaders jumped at the opportunity for a Teahupo’o dress rehearsal with Garut in some heart-racing reefbreak barrels.

“The wave Garut invited us to surf for the swell was really good to prepare for Tahiti,” Medina said. “It was similar to Teahupo’o: it was a left; it was shallow; and it was powerful. We got some good barrels and it was perfect training for Tahiti.”


Caption: Current Championship Tour rankings leader Matt Wilkinson saw this trip as a great oppertunity to warm up for the upcoming CT event at Teahupoo, Tahiti. Image: Rip Curl Asia

After trading 8-foot jungle barrels back and forth for the duration of the swell, the sparring partners returned to Bali over the weekend, and on Monday Garut invited them to Rip Curl Asia headquarters to learn more about this year’s Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang and show off his trophy as reigning champion. After reviewing the lineup of invited surfers to this year’s event, Wilkinson said he’s keen to have a go in the near future.

“I’ve been watching it the past couple years and I wish we could surf in it,” Wilkinson said of the prestigious WSL invitational event. “Last year Owen (Wright) and I had the opportunity to surf Padang during the waiting period with some of the competitors for the Expression Session. I’d love to compete in it one day. I’m a big fan of the way they have such a long time frame for the comp to wait for a perfect swell and get the wave at its very best.”


Caption: These three know a thing or two about lifting trophies. Image: Rip Curl Asia

With the WSL officially adding the Rip Curl Cup to its stable of world-class surfing events in 2016, CT surfers such as Medina and Wilkinson could potentially meet Indonesia’s finest surfers like Garut in the coming years at Padang.

“The invite list includes some pretty epic names, and you can’t count the locals out at this wave,” Wilkinson said. “Hopefully one day I can join them and compete here.”

The Rip Curl Cup trials are slated to run at Padang on the best day of surf conditions this week (waves permitting) and the opening ceremony is set for Sunday, July 31 at 3 PM local time. A potential contest swell is already looming for the start of the holding period (the window runs from Aug. 1-31), and contest directors and official event forecasters at Coastalwatch.com are monitoring the swell closely and could change the official event status to amber, or “on call,” by Friday.

With the contest potentially running as early as next Tuesday (Aug. 2), Garut is battle-tested and ready for his title defense. Meanwhile, his training partners Medina and Wilkinson will be watching to see how Garut’s preparation pays off.

“I’ll be watching the webcast, for sure,” Medina said. “I always watch the comps, especially this one because Padang Padang is such a good wave and there’s some good surfers and interesting matchups. I’m rooting for Garut to take the win again this year and keep the trophy at home in Bali.”

The 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be webcast live to the world atlive.ripcurl.com. Fans can also visit the site to check real-time contest status and video updates from Bali.

The 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be webcast live to the world at live.ripcurl.com and www.WorldSurfLeague.com or check out the WSL app. Fans can also visit both sites to check real-time contest status and video updates from Bali.

Watch the official 2016 event trailer here

Rip Curl Cup on High Alert for Potential Tuesday Start

Rip Curl Cup on High Alert for Potential Tuesday Start

29/07/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18790731
 
 
 

 

Rip Curl Cup on High Alert for Potential Tuesday Start

 

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The world’s greatest tube riders are on their way to Bali for the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang – and so is the swell.

The 16 invited surfers to the Rip Curl Cup will gather at Bali’s most revered wave on Sunday (July 31) for the event's opening ceremony, heat draw and blessing. Meanwhile, a large Indian Ocean groundswell is currently following them to Padang Padang and contest directors are targeting a potential Tuesdaymorning (Aug. 2) start to run the hallowed Rip Curl Cup.

 

 

 

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Curren, Ho and Irons will duel at Padang Padang for 2016 Rip Curl Cup

Curren, Ho and Irons will duel at Padang Padang for 2016 Rip Curl Cup

26/07/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18753808

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Caption:  Former Pipe Master Jamie O'Brien (HAW) is one of the high profile internationals that will be attending the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang in 2016. Image: Rip Curl Asia

 
Curren, Ho and Irons will duel at Padang Padang for 2016 Rip Curl Cup

 
Location:    Padang Padang Beach, Bali, Indonesia 
Event: Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Conditions: upcoming


Coolangatta, Queensland/AUS (Tuesday, July 26, 2016) – A three-time World Champion, five Championship Tour (CT) event champions and four Indonesian national champions are among the all-star lineup of surfers vying for the 2016 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. 

Rip Curl have officially announced the 16 surfers invited to compete in this year’s event, to be held on the best day of waves at Padang Padang during the month of August (the official waiting period runs from Aug. 1 – Aug 31).

Among the world’s best surfers preparing to push the limits of tube-riding in pursuit of the prestigious title are three-time world champion Tom Curren (USA), North Shore charger Mason Ho (HAW) and former CT superstar and style icon Bruce Irons (HAW). Among the surfing luminaries representing Indonesia are defending Rip Curl Cup champion Garut Widiarta, Indonesian surfing ambassador Rizal Tandjung and two-time Indonesian champion Lee Wilson.

With the WSL officially adding the Rip Curl Cup to its calendar of world-class surf contests in 2016, it was inevitable that this year’s contest would feature the most potent cast of surfing all-stars in its 13-year history. In addition to Curren, Ho and Irons, goofyfoot tube assassins Damien Hobgood (USA) and Clay Marzo (HAW) will also be making their inaugural assaults on the Padang Cup. Meanwhile, reigning Rip Curl Cup champion and pride of Balinese surfing Garut Widiarta said he welcomes all challengers.

“The Rip Curl Cup is a unique contest,” Widiarta said. “The invitational format means there are no ‘easy heats’ for anyone. If you look at last year’s bracket, every matchup in the first round could have been a final. It’s a challenge that myself and every other Indo surfer is excited to meet. I’m ready to defend my title against anyone.”

Following is the complete surfer lineup for the 2016 Rip Curl Cup:

International Surfers:

1. Tom Curren (USA)
2. Pat Curren (USA)
3. Mason Ho (HAW)
4. Damien Hobgood (USA)
5. Bruce Irons (HAW)
6. Clay Marzo (HAW)
7. Jamie O'Brien (HAW)
8. Dillon Perillo (USA)
9. Jack Robinson (AUS)
10. Bruno Santos (BRA)
11. Jacob Willcox (AUS)
12. Tim Bisso (FRA)

Note: Only 8 international surfers will receive a spot in the event; entry granted on first-come, best-dressed basis.

Indonesian Surfers:
1. Bol Adi Putra
2. Raditya Rondi
3. Mega Semadhi
4. Rizal Tandjung
5. Usman Trioko
6. Garut Widiarta
7. Lee Wilson
8. TBD (winner of local trials)

The final remaining invitation will go to the winner of the local trials, to be held at Padang on the best day of surf conditions between July 25 and July 30 (Note: If the waves at Padang don’t meet Rip Curl Cup standards for the trials, the previous year’s trials winner will gain entry to the main event). The winner of the trials, featuring a hotbed of Indonesian surfing talent including Oney Anwar, Darmaputra Tonjo and Marlon Gerber among others, will gain entry to the main event and the chance to compete for one of the most coveted titles in surfing.

The “Padang 16” will gather on the sands of Padang Padang on July 31 to participate in the time-honored opening ceremony, blessing and heat draw. Surf fans will undoubtedly be salivating to see what big names wind up going head to head in Round 1 matchups.

“Since the early days at Bells Beach and the Easter Pro, Rip Curl has always worked to provide a ‘Gathering of the Tribe’ to showcase the cutting edge of surfing performance,” Rip Curl Southeast Asia marketing manager James Hendy said. “The Rip Curl Cup at Padang is the modern version of that tradition, and we are thrilled to bring the most innovative barrel riding show of the year to a global audience.”

The “Padang 16” and fans around the world now turn their attention to Coastalwatch.com, official surf forecaster for the 2016 Rip Curl Cup. When the Coastalwatch forecast team and event directors identify the optimal “Padang swell” brewing in the Indian Ocean, the green light will be given and the world’s best tuberiders will convene at Padang Padang to battle it out for the world to enjoy. The contest will be run entirely on one epic day of waves falling between Aug 1 and Aug 31. 

The 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be webcast live to the world atlive.ripcurl.com. Fans can also visit the site to check real-time contest status and video updates from Bali.

The 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be webcast live to the world at live.ripcurl.com and www.WorldSurfLeague.com or check out the WSL app. Fans can also visit both sites to check real-time contest status and video updates from Bali.

2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Officially Partners With World Surf League

2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Officially Partners With World Surf League

06/07/2016, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 18513167

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Caption:  Last time the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang ran it was taken out by local charger Garut Widiarta. Image: Mick Curley

 
2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Officially Partners With World Surf League
 
 
Location:    Padang Padang Beach, Bali, Indonesia 
Event: Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Conditions: upcoming

Coolangatta, Queensland/AUS (Wednesday, July 6, 2016) – The World Surf League is excited to announce they will be teaming up with Rip Curl as part of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang at the wave also known as the ‘Indonesian Pipeline’ on Bali’s beautiful Bukit Peninsula. 

It will be the first time the WSL have been apart of the event, which is running for its 13th year. In a unique format, the WSL ‘Specialty Event’ will have a waiting period that will run for the entire month of August. The event it self only takes one day to run, meaning contest directors have a month to pick the most perfect swell and dreamy conditions to run Bali’s ultimate tube-riding contest. 

Being the longest running professional surfing contest in Indonesia, having the WSL on board as a sanctioning partner was a no-brainer according to Rip Curl Southeast Asia Marketing Manager James Hendy.

“Since day one, the Rip Curl Cup has been committed to three basic principles: the world’s greatest tube-riders, competing at Bali’s premier wave, on the best swell of the year,” Hendy said. “It was only natural for the Rip Curl Cup and the WSL to join forces. Through their expertise and global media network, we’re looking forward to bringing the magic of Padang Padang to an even wider global audience in 2016.”


Caption:  A backlit bomb rolls through at Padang Padang groomed by the Bukit Peninsula's all-day off-shores :Image: Mick Curley

Local surfer and Padang Pagang standout Garut Widiarta is the defending Rip Curl Cup champion. Although dominating during every swell at his home break, Widiarta is always nervous about taking on the best tube-riders on the planet.

“I’ve been lucky to surf in every single Rip Curl Cup, and somehow the talent level continues to go up every year,” Widiarta said. “Every year I’m freaking out about competing against these guys at my home break and the opportunity to represent Indonesian surfing on the global stage. Every surfer in this contest is a threat to win it. Without a doubt this will be the most difficult event of the year for me, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. You want the chance to defend your title against the very best in the world.”


Caption:  Garut Widiarta with one of the most prestigious trophy's in world surfing: Mick Curley

The name Ho in surfing is synonymous with threading huge barrels, particularly on The North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. In recent years, one of the youngest of the Ho dynasty, Mason, has been a standout during the Indonesian swell season. It is no surprise then that he will compete in his first Rip Curl Padang Cup in 2016.

“I still remember the last time the CT came to Padang for the Rip Curl Pro Search in ’08 and watching the performances by Bruce and Andy Irons – and of course Kelly Slater’s switchfoot transition in the barrel,” Ho said. “As a fan of surfing, I’m excited the Rip Curl Padang Cup is officially bringing WSL competition back to the Balinese Pipeline. As an athlete, I’m even more excited to be competing this year. An invitation to the Rip Curl Padang Cup is one of the greatest honors you can receive.”

“In the same way Hawaii is the spiritual home of big-wave surfing, Indonesia is like the spiritual home of tube-riding. That’s a big part of the allure of the Rip Curl Padang Cup,” Ho said. “Just look at the list of past winners, guys like Chris Ward and Jamie O’Brien, and living legends from Indonesia like Lee Wilson and Garut. If you can win this contest, you’ll be recognized as one of the craziest tube-riders of all time.”


Caption:  Mega Semahdi is one to watch when the swell is up at Padang Padang: Mick Curley

New for 2016, the Rip Curl Cup will feature the most exclusive field in event history: just 16 invited surfers; eight of Indonesia’s finest and eight of the world’s elite. The official invite list will be announced on July 18th. 

Contest organisers have adjusted the event format in 2016, so that after the two opening rounds, all heats will be man-on-man to eliminate hassling for waves and ensure that it's all about who can come out of the craziest barrels. With the unknown variables involved in surfing contests and dealing with nature and the ocean, the new Rip Curl Padang Cup format will ensure a fairer playing field and increased opportunity for action.

“We continue to refine the Rip Curl Padang Cup, and this year that means tweaking the format of the opening rounds to guarantee each surfer gets to surf at least two heats at Padang, Hendy said. “This means no one-and-done surfer exits because of bad luck or freak variables. Most importantly, it means fans around the world will get to watch their favorite surfer, whether it’s Bruno Santos or Bruce Irons, get dialed in at Padang and see just how deep in the barrel they can push themselves.”

The 2016 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be webcast live to the world at live.ripcurl.com and www.WorldSurfLeague.com or check out the WSL app. Fans can also visit both sites to check real-time contest status and video updates from Bali.
 

Rip Curl Cup Called Off For 2015

Rip Curl Cup Called Off For 2015

01/09/2015, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 12651361

1st September 2015 

Rip Curl Cup Called Off For 2015 

Solid swell hits but high tide and long lulls force organisers to turn sights to 2016 


 
 Picture : Hamish


Despite flawless four-to-five-foot waves on offer this morning Rip Curl Cup organisers have decided the event will not be in run in 2015. In the interests of the Cup's integrity Rip Curl would rather not see heats go ahead than have them fought out in anything other than firing six-to-eight-foot conditions, as a mark of respect to the standing of the event. In the 12-year history of the competition this is only the second time that it has not been run. 

"It's never an easy decision," says Rip Curl SE Asia's marketing manager James Hendy, of electing not to run. "We were really hopeful when we extended the waiting period by a day that this swell was going to deliver the goods, and we were really encouraged by what we saw last night in the expression session. Sadly the swell plateaued overnight, and with midday high tides ensuring we would have to go on hold for a couple of hours between rounds there just would not have been enough waves over the course of the day to run a fair competition. It's a hard call to make given some of the incredible tubes we've already seen ridden this morning, but sadly there's not much we can do, and everyone involved knows that it is in the Rip Curl Cup's best interests in the long term." 

The high calibre field in this year's event is testament to the pull that the Rip Curl Cup has with the world's best freesurfers, and we look forward to continuing our commitment to the man-on-man format when we announce our strongest ever field for the 2016 edition shortly. 

Thanks to all of the 2015 competitors for playing their part in another exciting Rip Curl Cup, and we look forward to seeing you all back in Bali next year. 


Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang is sponsors by: 
Telkomsel 4g, Indihome, Hidden Valley, Bintang, Albens Cider, OctaFX, GrabCar, BIMC and Project Clean Uluwatu. 

Media support by: Surfing World, Coastal Watch, Bali Belly, JUICE, Bali Alternative Media, Surf Time and Indosurflife.com 




 
   
Rip Curl Cup Extends Waiting Period, Large Swell Looming

Rip Curl Cup Extends Waiting Period, Large Swell Looming

28/08/2015, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 12559355

Rip Curl Cup Extends Waiting Period, Large Swell Looming 

Sizeable swell hitting Bali on September 1, Rip Curl Cup placed on standby and ready to roll! 



Pat Curren Warming up for the Rip Curl Cup’s anticipated start earlier this week. 

With conditions looking promising for a Padang Padang swell to strike Bali at the end of the month the Rip Curl Cup has been put on standby, with contest directors looking at potentially running the one day competition on September 1st. Although technically coming after the waiting period concludes, Rip Curl have made the decision to extend the window by a day to ensure that if the Rip Curl Cup runs it will be up to the incredible standard we have become used to over the 12-year history of the event. 

According to official forecast partner Coastalwatch, "computer models have begun to fall into step on the evolution of a larger, winter-scale low pressure system over the southern Indian Ocean, early-to-mid next week." At this point it looks like the swell might land in Bali on the afternoon of August 31st, and will continue to grow throughout the following day, allowing for the Cup to run. Accordingly Rip Curl will be closely monitoring activity in the southern Indian Ocean over the next 48 hours before deciding whether the show will go on or not. 

Overseas competitors are packing their bags in preparation for the event, and a field that includes Jamie O'Brien, Damien Hobgood, Jay Davies and Ry Craike are reading themselves to come to Indonesia to try and steal the country's most prestigious trophy. All of the Indonesian competitors, including last year's winner Garut Widiarta and 2013 champion Mega Semadhi, are lying in wait to guard their crown, while other invitees already in Bali include three-time world champion Tom Curren, his son Pat, and the latest addition to the event line up, Harry Bryant. 

Eighteen-year-old Bryant hails from Noosa on Australia's Sunshine Coast, and is "stoked beyond belief to be in the field. The opportunity to surf against Tom Curren or Rizal Tanjung, or any of the other legends in the field is too good to be true. I've heard the swell is looking promising, so hopefully it continues to build over the weekend and we can run in amazing waves!" 

Stay tuned to live.ripcurl.com for more developments from the Rip Curl Cup, and here's hoping that at the very end of the waiting period Huey delivers the goods! 

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang is sponsors by: 
Telkomsel 4g, Indihome, Hidden Valley, Bintang, Albens Cider, OctaFX, GrabCar, BIMC and Project Clean Uluwatu. 

Media support by: Surfing World, Coastal Watch, Bali Belly, JUICE, Bali Alternative Media, Surf Time and Indosurflife.com 




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Rip Curl’s Tube Camp in The Padang Pulse

Rip Curl’s Tube Camp in The Padang Pulse

22/08/2015, Padang Padang, Surfing, Rip Curl Cup (Surfing), Article # 12398213


Rip Curl’s Tube Camp in The Padang Pulse 

New episode of the Rip Curl Cup’s update show with potential future competitors ! 

 
The Groms checking the lineup outside the Rip Curl team house at Uluwatu with 3 x World Champion Tom Curren and local legend Dedi Gunn. Pic by Mick Curley 

Tube Camp is a Rip Curl-picked selection of teenagers from around the world who are in Bali to learn a few ins and out of the pro surfing game, and hopefully get some waves and have some fun along the way. After the easy part – getting tubed, launching airs etc – was out of the way we put them to their toughest test yet, facing up to the cameras. How’d they fare? Watch the last Padang Pulse episode and judge for yourself! Video, pictures and story at http://live.ripcurl.com/ripcurlcup/rip-curls-tube-camp-takes-over-uluwatu/ 

The Padang Pulse : 
The Rip Curl Cup’s very own update show, the Padang Pulse will be coming to you twice a week over the duration of the Rip Curl Cup waiting period, and will bring you freesurf footage and interviews with Rip Curl Cup competitors, all the latest event goings on, and up to the minute surf forecasts. Also check the previous episodes with Garut Widiarta, Mason Ho, Tim Bisso and Damien Hobgood on the live website http://live.ripcurl.com/ripcurlcup/ and stay tuned for all event updates. 

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang is sponsors by: 
Telkomsel 4g, Indihome, Hidden Valley, Bintang, Albens Cider, OctaFX, GrabCar, BIMC and Project Clean Uluwatu. 

Media support by: Surfing World, Coastal Watch, Bali Belly, JUICE, Bali Alternative Media, Surf Time and Indosurflife.com 


 
Samuel Pupo (14, Brazil) at Keramas. Pic by Mick Curley 

 
Kirra-Belle Olsson (14, Australia) at Keramas. Pic by Mick Curley 

 
Tenshi Ishii (12, Indonesia) at Temples. Pic by Mick Curley 

 

 

 

 
 

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