It's time again for the Volcom Fiji Pro; one of the best contests of all time. Thanks to Globe for kicking off this event back in the mid-2000's. Ever wonder why no one wants a World Championship Tour event in Huntington Beach again? 'Cause it's not Fiji with a tropical island, warm crystal clear water, and solid surf- as in the case of 2012- too solid.
The tour didn't bring their big boy pants in 2012 so a majority of the pros had to sit and watch from the boat as Kohl Christensen, Dave Wassel, Grant Baker, Mark Healey and others got to charge. The pros that were lucky enough to borrow boards- like the Hobgoods, Gudangs, Mick, and John John, showed the potential of the event if everyone had brought their guns.
This year however, Stab Magazine is reporting "There shall be no such excuses made because the top 34 will be prepared. ASP WCT Manager Renato Hickel just sent an email around to everyone on the dream tour, saying this: 'I’m sure most of you are getting ready and prepared, but I still want to send you guys this reminder to come prepared to surf large waves if the conditions are right. So plan to bring the equipment you would want, surfboards and/or flotation vests if you want/need them.'
Luckily for us, they may have big surf to start the event. Currently there's a beast stewing in the southern hemisphere but it's peaking tomorrow. The event starts Sunday, June 2nd so they'll just be getting the tail end of it. I'm still hoping for some 12'+ surf though.
If they don't decide to run a few rounds on the first day of the event, it gets kind of iffy after that. Charts show a smaller storm trying to form around the 5th which would give Tavarua swell towards the 7th- the middle of the waiting period. Regardless, keep your computer tuned into the Volcom Fiji Pro right here!
