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Shane Dorian's Fantasy Surfer Picks For the Nova Schin Festival WCT Brazil Presented by Billabong
"Why Kelly? He's already won... but if he is going to fly all the way to Brazil, he better make it worth something"
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Shane Dorian

Lay down your bets and pick your Fantasy Surf team now! Our WCT analyst Shane Dorian picks his favorites in Brazil.

"I basically tried to pick guys that are good in bad waves and who will have what it takes to follow through after a long hard year with a lot of events. Many times the wheels fall off around his time of year, but all these guys are breathing fire, wanting to make this event count"

Kelly
Why Kelly? He's already won... but if he is going to fly all the way to Brazil, he better make it worth something. He literally has nothing to lose, so I am curious to see he how he deals with the complete lack of pressure; pressure being the main thing he uses to fire himself up... that is if he shows up.

Bobby Martinez
His confidence back up after winning in Spain, his quick small wave attack will serve him well in the crappy waves.

Raoni Monteiro
The Brazilians will have a huge advantage in front of the local crowd. Raoni is one of the best local guys, strong and fast, with the opportunity to become a hero at home this week.

Toby Martin
Loves little shitty waves. Super amped, especially after winning the santa cruz WQS this past weekend

Mick Fanning
His style suits Brazil well. He can make something out of nothing, and Mick is one of the few top Aussies who can resist Brazil's many temptations while the comp is on.

Tim Reyes
Has been a strong performer this year, a standout in Brazil type waves (must be similar to Huntington). He will keep his head on straight during this last part of the year.

Adriano
Could easily win this event. Lightning quick, and a local favorite, shines in weak waves with no shape. Can get speed out of nowhere and turn a bad wave into a huge score.

Shaun Cansdell
One of the very best small wave guys on tour. Can outsurf the top 5 in marginal conditions.

Lay down your bets and pick your Fantasy Surf team now! Our WCT analyst Shane Dorian picks his favorites in Brazil.

"I basically tried to pick guys that are good in bad waves and who will have what it takes to follow through after a long hard year with a lot of events. Many times the wheels fall off around his time of year, but all these guys are breathing fire, wanting to make this event count"