Chopes. The gnarliest contest of the year, venue for the Olympic Games, and host to the 6th Championship Tour event of the year and first event post-cut.
Will Aurelien be able to repeat, or will Nyjah Huston secure his first SLS win since SLS Lake Havasu back in 2021? Let’s dive into our picks and predictions for the second stop on the 2024 SLS Championship Tour.
What comes to mind foremost when thinking about the Margaret River Pro are three things. Firstly, John John's ridiculous, full-power forehand gouges on the biggest rights he can find.
What is it about Bells Beach that keeps the events held there in such awe, and what is it that makes the event so exciting? It is, after all, a gently sloping right-hander with very few hollow sections and not too much drama.
In stark contrast to the North Shore of Oahu, Supertubos is a beach break that may throw a few incredible barrels on good days, but it is often just a good old beachie with some walls, some corners, and some close-outs.
For any other skater, Nyjah’s 2023 competition season would be a huge success with two World Skate Olympic Qualifier wins and three podiums at SLS Chicago, SLS Tokyo, and SLS Sydney.
The person who will win this year at Sunset will be a surfer who heads out to the backline, hooks into two of those big outside west peaks, and charges through the bowl.
