2003 Boost Mobile Pro at Lowers
Current World Champ Andy Irons
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"Last years event is a very hard act to follow, but we are in the absolute best window for surf, and the fact that Andy Irons and Kelly Slater have dominated the past five WCT's brings a great Title race to Californian shores. Lowers is THE high performance wave, that's what the WCT is about, and this is the showdown a lot of people have been waiting for."
Boost Mobile team rider Luke Egan (Gold Coast, Aus) stormed away with the 2002 title in perfect conditions and is fired up give this year's event another solid bash.
"Stoked that we are back at Trestles again," said Egan. "If we get half the good waves that we had last year I'll be happy. And I would like to pre-thank the locals for letting us have the break for the contest. The top 45 are thankful for being able to bring WCT surfing to the kids of southern California in the best waves around the area. I think the surfing will be even better than last year, as everyone has been ripping and have definitely raised the bar since Trestles last year."
Ratings #24 Trent Munro (Scotts Head, Aus) will be another major contender. The Australian suffered ligament damage to his knee during last year's event and ultimately missed the conclusion of the 2002 season. Nonetheless, he had already secured enough points to re-qualify and on this year's World Qualifying Series (WQS) he's been virtually unstoppable, winning three of the major tournaments - including the past two 6-Star events in France this month.
Contest directors Mike Parson (USA) will be making the tough decision next Monday - September 1st - as to the actual days competition will be held at Trestles, since State Park permit restrictions don't allow a wait-and-see approach. Forecasts are looking promising for an immediate start, though organizers aren't able to run on both of the following weekend days, regardless of conditions. Further details will be posted when chosen dates are known.
A media launch will be staged on Tuesday the 2nd of September, at the Fox Sports Grill in The Irvin Spectrum, between 6pm-12am.
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