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Like a silent assassin, Keanu Asing of Ewa Beach Hawaii claims the Nike 6.0 Pier pressure. With a come from behind advance during his semi-final heat, Keanu went on to a commanding win during the Finals. Fresh from his Quiksilver ISA world championship title win this last April in Ecuador, Keanu is doing more than his fair share to bring world championship titles back home to Hawaii.
One of the benefits of living in a surf town is that the access to the event and athletes are a mere walking distance. With the surf barely hanging in at a mere 1-2’, with barely a 3’ set wave, I chose to watch the event from the comfort of my laptop while lounging at home.
As the quarters and semis approached, I noticed that Keanu was silently taking charge. Having lower wave counts but garnering higher scores by maximizing with powerful turns and consistent “to the beach’ surfing.
As the finals wrapped and Keanu named champion, I grabbed my camera and hopped on my bike for a quick ride to the beach. I said to myself… “This kid may one day bring the ASP world title back to Hawaii, I’d better document his path every step of the way…”
Official ASP Press Release
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Monday, June 29, 2009) – Keanu Asing (Ewa Beach, HI), 16, won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Grade-4 Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack’s Surfboards at South Huntington Beach Pier this afternoon over fellow finalists Dillon Perillo (Malibu, CA), 19, Evan Thompson (Jacksonville Beach, FL), 17, and Chase Wilson (Newport Beach, CA), 18.
The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure is the only ASP Grade-4 event on the 2009 calendar, making the premier contest an integral stop in all surfers’ campaigns in their quest for qualification for the ASP World Junior Championships. All regional surfers are out to compile their top four results this year in hopes to finish within the top three on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series to earn their shot at an ASP World Junior Title.
Asing battled through the tough conditions on offer at South Huntington Beach Pier this afternoon, blasting strong outside turns on the set-waves and managed to work his way through the infamous reform, finishing each wave with strong maneuvers.
“There weren’t too many waves, but I just tried to wait my turn and get the best waves I could,” Asing said. “Luckily it worked out.”
Asing, who was a finalist at the ASP Grade-3 Arnette Pro Junior last month, earned his first ASP Pro Junior victory of the year, cementing him as the top Hawaiian in the regional ratings.
“I’m really happy with my results this year,” Asing said. “I’m getting on a roll this year and I just want to keep it going.”
Asing’s victory was almost cut short. The talented regular-footer earned his Final berth with a last-minute effort to advance out of his Semifinals heat, which proved to be crucial in his Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure victory.
“I’m so excited,” Asing said. “I never thought I’d make the Final, but I just kept chipping away and did what I had to make the Final. I was a little bit frustrated, there were no waves, and I knew there had to be one wave. Everyone had low scores and I knew I could get what I needed to advance. I just did what I had to do to make that heat.”
Perillo overtook the lead early in the Final with two massive fins-free forehand turns on a Pier bowl right which earned him a seven-point-score, but was unable to find a backup wave to overtake Asing for the win and finished runner up at the premier event.
“You had to make sure to get the set-waves and be in the right spot,” Perillo said. “If you’re too far to the left of the bowl, behind the bubble, you can’t get the waves,” Perillo said. “I was in position for the set waves, but I just didn’t get in to them, it’s my fault.”
The impressive result by the stylish regular-footer marks his third Final appearance of the 2009 ASP North America Pro Junior Series season. After missing the Arnette Pro Junior due to unfortunate circumstances, Perillo has now been a finalist in every event he’s entered this year.
“This result will help me because I finished above everyone that was ahead of me on the ratings,” Perillo said. “It’s good to have made the Final in each event so far. I’m hoping I can do well again at the U.S. Open.”
Thompson was a top performer throughout the event’s entirety, but was unable to find a rhythm in the Final, finishing third overall and the Floridian talent was thrilled to capitalize on the heightened points available at the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure.
“I’m super stoked to have made the Final in a Grade-4,” Thompson said. “It’s hands down the biggest event of the whole year and to make this Final, you’re guaranteed to walk away with so many points. To make the Final in this event, it’s really hard, there are so many good guys and I never thought I would have made it.”
The explosive east-coaster utilized his familiarity of the small mushy conditions on offer in Huntington reminiscent of his home in Florida to earn the crucial result while topping standout performers such as defending ASP North America Pro Junior Series Champion Cory Arrambide (Ventura, CA), 20, on the way to his crucial result.
“These conditions remind me of home,” Thompson said. “It’s small and mushy and it’s really a dogfight for waves out there. There are not many waves and everyone is scratching for them when they come. I guess I’m pretty used to it, the small waves and the bumpiness, but it’s hard for everyone. No matter how good you are it’s really hard.”
Wilson also turned heads on the way to his fourth place finish. The Newport Beach local earned his first ASP Pro Junior Final at the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure, significantly helping his cause on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series after a Semifinals finish at the ASP Grade-3 Arnette Pro Junior last month.
“This is my first Pro Junior Final ever and it’s a Grade-4, so I’m so stoked,” Wilson said. “I made the Semifinals in Newport and now I’m in the Final so this is really going to help my rating. Hopefully I’m up there now.”
For all of the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure pres. by Jack’s Surfboards highlights look below.
For additional ASP information log on to aspworldtour.com or aspnorthamerica.org.
Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure Final Results: 1- Keanu Asing (HAW) 13.00 2- Dillon Perillo (USA) 11.00 3- Evan Thompson (USA) 10.20 4- Chase Wilson (USA) 9.50
The Board Room has a HUGE selection of Oakley sunglasses to choose from. We specialize in Block O and women's frames.
The United States Men's National Team beat Spain in the FIFA Confederations' Cup in South Africa about 2 minutes ago and I am losing my mind so I will have to write more later. Spain has had its 15-game winning streak and 35-game unbeaten streaks terminated by my boys who play their SOCCER for the USA. European club teams take note: sign these boys up.
We just received a new shipment of Oakley Board Shorts and Tees just in time for the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Grab'em while they last!
We just got in a shipment of Peter Grimm fedoras and driver hats. Rock out in style on the boat or the boardwalk. Prices range from $16.95-$32.95.
Barking Irons, one of my favorite producers of high quality design t-shirts, has these Kings of Leon prints available for sale. Look good while supporting some good 'ol Southern Rock 'n Roll.
I am alerting all four of you who still read this blog that there are new Boba Fett minis from Medicom and Star Wars coming out. They are mini. They are Boba Fett. Or at least they are supposed to be Boba Fett. I'm a fairly rabid purist when it comes to my Star Wars, and I'm pretty sure Boba Fett never had a cattle prod or purple armor. Whatever. It has been a horribly slow week and I'm basically just going through the motions.
The only one who looks like Boba Fett is the one on the right above here. I'm getting more and more perturbed by these imposters as we go along. I am a pretty big fan of creative license, but I mean come on, these fuckers look like storm troopers, not the last of the mighty Mandalorian Warriors, Boba Fett, Greatest Bounty Hunter Alive!
So I guess the announcement was made in April or something, but here's a pic of the new 35-mpg NYPD patrol car. Yup, that's an Altima. $1500 more per car, 19 mpg more on city streets, looks like something the cops in Luxembourg might drive.
This collaboration between adidas Originals and Lucasfilm Ltd. "has been an exciting process," according to Ben Pruess, adidas Originals VP of Product Marketing. "To work with Lucasfilm in bringing a timeless story to life on our products is great. Like adidas Originals, the Star Wars brand has a long and rich history of being a leader, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture. For fans of the films, sneaker heads or those that love fun and fresh designs, the collection gives you the chance to find the Force or join the dark side."
Inspired by the galactic saga, the Star Wars collection consists of limited edition as well as mass distribution footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Classic adidas Originals track tops, and several legendary sneaker styles are represented with characters and scenes from the epic saga in reinterpreted versions.
Expect to see Darth Vader and stormtrooper graphics on select iconic Originals styles. Other key Star Wars characters and memorable moments from the films will also be represented in innovative, cool ways.
The Spring/Summer Star Wars collection will be introduced at retail beginning January, 2010. Select retailers, as well as adidas Originals Stores worldwide will carry the collection. The collaboration will also contain a Fall/Winter 2010 line as well with new characters on different select footwear and apparel."
This better not suck.
Here it is! The FINAL color way from the very limited Nixon Rubber Player drop. Every month for the past four months a new color has been released and Sold Out. Every color is made in extremely small quantities( 4 watches per limited participating retailer). NIXON's last color way for the super limited Rubber Player is YELLOW. $170 is the price. If you want one, call us and reserve it. Reorders are not possible. Exclusively at The Board Room. Get them before they’re gone. Contact us at 865-851-7982 for more info. We have 3 Yellow and 1 Red Player left.
In any adventure, the quickest way to start is to dive headfirst. Luis getting it started. Pentax K20 & DA 10-17
The machine like perfection of the Mentawai islands. "Icelands" at a solid 10' face. Pentax K7, DA* 300 with intentionally long shutter to soften the lines of the wave.
Khairil Satusuku initiating a laid back snap. Another example of the K7's speed and ability to precisely capture the most decisive moment. Pentax K7 & Da* 300 f4, taking in all the splendor of "bang-bangs" near Siberut island, Mentawais.
Joel Maguire staring deep into the teeth of the dragon. Nipussi's Giant right hander Pentax K7 & DA* 300 f4
Local Surfer. Pentax K7 DA* 16-50
